Philadelphia Gay News Vol. 34 No. 39
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Transwoman attacked in Gayborhood
Guv decries surveillances By Jen Colletta PGN Staff Writer
Gov. Ed Rendell last week denounced a state initiative that allowed anti-terrorism agents to track area protests and demonstrations, including Pride celebrations. Rendell said he was unaware of the contract between the state and the Institute of Terrorism Research and Response, an anti-terrorism group with offices in Philadelphia and Israel, and that he will not renew the agreement when it expires next month. The ITRR describes its mission as “identify and analyze information that can be leveraged to prevent injury, loss of life and destruction of property.” See SURVEILLANCE, Page 21
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of Servicemembers Legal Defense Fund, said the vote was the result of “political maneuvering” in advance of November’s midterm elections. Alexander Nicholson, executive director of Servicemembers United, agreed Tuesday that the failure to move the bill forward was “simply inexcusable.” “Today’s vote is a failure of leadership on the part of those who have been duly elected to service this nation and to put the best interests of the country ahead of partisan politics,” Nicholson said. “The Senate could learn a good lesson from those who serve in uniform and who stand to benefit from proceeding to debate on this bill — serving this country means putting politics aside and getting the job done.” Sarvis said supporters of repeal have a “slim shot” at getting the measure up for a vote in the Senate during the lame-duck session this fall. “Let’s be clear: Opponents to repeal-
A transgender woman was attacked last weekend near the Gayborhood, although the extent of her injuries and motive for the attack are unknown. Police say five black males in a silver car approached the 28-year-old white woman near 237 S. Broad St. at 12:45 a.m. Sept. 19. The males robbed the woman of the money in her purse and struck her in the head with a beer bottle. Police spokesperson Officer Jillian Russell said police are not sure if the robbery and attack was spurred by the victim’s gender identity. She said the males were last seen running south on Broad Street, and police are still investigating. Nicholas DeRoose, a gay photojournalism student at Temple University, was in the Gayborhood Saturday night and early Sunday morning working on a school project. DeRoose was interviewing Tommy Atz, a Safeguards volunteer who was in the neighborhood on an outreach mission, on Locust Street between 12th and 13th at 1:15 a.m. when he saw the woman approaching. “I had seen her before during the night, and as she approached from 13th, I noted that her outfit looked different, and as she got closer I noticed she was bleeding from her ear down to her neck,” DeRoose said. Atz said the woman was walking slowly and appeared dazed. “It’s one of those things that when you see it, you don’t actually think it’s real at first, you think you’re making it up,” he said. “So I did a double-take and she actually walked right past me, so I caught up to her to see if she was OK.” The victim said she was on her way home when the attack occurred and, after she was hit, began walking towards Jefferson University Hospital, 11th and Locust streets. Atz and DeRoose offered to accompany her, but she slumped against a pole at the corner at 12th and Locust. A passerby called 911, and DeRoose said, after waiting about 10 minutes for the ambulance, he searched on foot for a police patrol car, which he found at 13th Street. The officer inside told DeRoose she was already on her way to the scene. Atz said that while he waited with the woman, he attempted to reassure her.
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TIRED OF WAITING: About 75 protestors gathered at the corner of Broad and Arch streets Monday afternoon and marched to the Pennsylvania Convention Center, where President Obama was attending a fundraiser, to demand the president fulfill his promises on HIV/AIDS funding. The demonstration, organized by ACT UP, drew particular attention to the growing number of Americans on the waiting list for the AIDS Drug Assistance Program — estimated by ACT UP to now be at 3,000 — and activists called on the president to invest more funds in both domestic and global AIDS programs. Health Global Access Project member Kaytee Riek noted that as “President Obama and Democrats in Congress keep spending on war and bailouts, millions worldwide are becoming infected with HIV who have no chance of accessing life-saving medication, if the current trend of flat-lining funding continues.” Photo: Scott A. Drake
Senate fails to move on ‘Don’t Ask’ repeal By Jen Colletta PGN Staff Writer A promised Republican filibuster this week by Sen. John McCain (RAz.) prevented the Senate from moving forward on the repeal of the military’s ban on openly gay servicemembers. The bill is not expected to advance until December, if at all. Supporters of the repeal failed to SUCCESSFUL BREW: Members of Team Philadelphia celebrated their Gay Games victories generate the 60 votes needed for cloin Cologne, Germany, Sept. 21 at, appropriately ture Tuesday afternoon that would enough, Brauhaus Schmitz on South Street. The have sent a defense-spending bill, to four individual medalists who attended were Bob which the repeal language is attached, Szwajkos (bottom row, from left) who won the to the Senate floor for debate. The motion to bring the bill up marathon silver medal; Heather Scanlon, who won two silver and two bronze medals in track for debate failed 56-43, with all and field events; cyclist and triathalon triple gold Republicans voting against debate, as winner Gerry Aumen and wrestling gold medalist well as Democrats Mark Pryor (Ark.) Rick Van Tassell. Members of the gold-medal and Senate Majority Leader Harry softball team include Howie Barman (right, third Reid (Nev.). Reid supports repeal and from bottom), whose brother Alan, a founder of reportedly voted against the cloture the City of Brotherly Love Softball League, died vote so that he can, per Senate rules, on Sept. 14. Team Philadelphia garnered 36 raise the issue for reconsideration in medals total, including several in bodybuilding, the future. swimming and diving. Photo: Scott A. Drake Aubrey Sarvis, executive director
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YOUR SERVE: The second annual Gayborhood Games were held Sept. 25 at Voyeur — and what would a sporting event be without refreshments? “Kyle’s Morning Ranger” by Kyle Stoudnour (from left) from Tavern on Camac was the judges’ pick for best cocktail. With him are Timmy Gaudiello (Woody’s), Terry Rulli (Stir), Allory Alder (Tabu), organizer Michael Schoenberger, Jay Myer (12th Air Command), Luke Dow (Q Lounge), Charlie Potje (Voyeur) and Henry Brinton (Venture Inn). Other winners of the night included Best Drag Act Brenda Dharling; Outstanding Comedian Di Hargrove; Outstanding Vocalist Chad D; Outstanding Chef More Than Just Ice Cream; Outstanding Salon (Male) Charlie Salon; and Outstanding Salon (Female) L’etoile. Photos: Scott A. Drake
BLOSSOMING FIRST STATE PRIDE: Hailing from the Big Apple Ranch in New York, The Manhattan Prairie Dogs were crowd favorites at the 14th annual Delaware Pride festivities Sept. 18 at Gordon’s Pond in Rehoboth Beach. Miss Mona Lotts hosted the entertainment, which included Kimberly Locke, Brendan Velasquez, Frenchie Davis, Frankie Jay and the Rainbow Chorale of Delaware. About 2,000 people enjoyed the end-ofsummer event — and the perfect weather.
Regional elections spotlight LGBT issues By Jen Colletta PGN Staff Writer Tea party candidate Christine O’Donnell, who previously headed an “ex-gay” program, made national headlines last week after winning Delaware’s Republican primary Senate election against a longtime lawmaker. In Maryland, however, LGBT candidates won: The state is now poised to tie for the number of out state legislators. O’Donnell bested Congressman Mike Castle, a nine-term moderate seeking to fill Vice President Joe Biden’s former Senate seat, by about 6 percentage points in the Sept. 14 election. O’Donnell riled LGBT activists several weeks ago after apparently “gay-baiting” Castle, calling him “un-manly” and making other references to his sexuality. A consulting firm reportedly hired by O’Donnell also released an advertisement charging that Castle had an affair with a man, although the candidate denied approving the ad. O’Donnell, who is anti-abortion and reportedly anti-masturbation, is the founder of the Savior’s Alliance for Lifting the Truth and facilitated the agency’s ex-gay counseling program. She is also the former press secretary for Concerned Women for America, a conservative public-policy agency that has long opposed LGBT rights. Many pundits have stated that O’Donnell’s far-right views could be beneficial to Democratic challenger Chris Coons. Bob Martz, president of the advocacy group Delaware Liberty Fund, concurred. “On a positive side, I think that for Chris Coons, whom I’m supporting, this has been a big boost for his campaign,” he said, not-
ing, however, that voters should not become complacent. “I’m hoping the LGBT community comes out in droves for him and gets their friends and business associates to do the same thing, because that’s what it’s going to take for him to win.” Harvey Hurdle, a Philadelphia member of the board of directors of the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund, said O’Donnell’s upset win should illustrate the need for strong community support for pro-LGBT candidates. “If there’s anything I’ve learned in this election, it’s not to predict anything,” Hurdle said. “This community knows how damaging having someone like Rick Santorum in office was for all those years, and [O’Donnell’s] views are even more extreme than his. So this should be a wakeup call for the community in Delaware and in Pennsylvania to get out there and support the people who support us.” Maryland LGBT candidates Meanwhile, in Maryland, seven openly LGBT state legislature candidates won: four incumbents and three newcomers. If all seven succeed in November, Maryland would be tied with New Hampshire for the state with the greatest number of out state legislators. The incumbents include Sen. Richard Madaleno, the first out state legislator in Maryland, and House of Delegates members Anne Kaiser, Heather Mizeur and Maggie McIntosh. The four will be joined in the general election by Luke Clippinger, Bonnie Cullison and Mary Washington. Candidates Tim Quinn and Dana Beyer were unsuccessful in their challenges for the Senate and House, respectively.
Morgan Meneses-Sheets, executive director of Equality Maryland, said the agency was “thrilled” at the election results. She noted that the candidates’ sexual orientation weren’t an issue in the primary. “It just wasn’t a big deal,” MenesesSheets said. “They were talking about the same issues that other candidates were talking about — the economy, jobs, education, community-building — and the wonderful thing is that Marylanders understand that [LGBT individuals] live in every community and are looking out for our families, wanting the same things that they do.” Meneses-Sheets said that in the upcoming legislative session, the LGBT community will be pressing for a marriage-equality law and the incorporation of gender identity into the state’s nondiscrimination law. She noted that the challengers, if elected, could be instrumental in fueling those initiatives. “Mary Washington will be coming in as the first African-American lesbian in the Maryland General Assembly, and that’s certainly going to help to continue the wonderful relationship we have with the Legislative Black Caucus. And Lou Clippinger is partnered with a family and he’s going to be a real example of a family that deserves equal protections and rights. And then there’s Bonnie Cullison, who’s been with her partner for years, worked with the Montgomery County Education Association and is a wellrespected policy leader. These are three folks who are hardworking and are going to make a real difference for the LGBT community and for all Marylanders.” ■ Jen Colletta can be reached at jen@epgn. com.
The fifth annual Midtown Village Fall Festival will kick off at noon Oct. 2, bringing together bars, restaurants, vendors, residents and visitors to celebrate the sights and sounds of the neighborhood. Seven new restaurants have opened in the district in the past year and will join the slate of fooderies offering specials during the festival, which will also feature activities like sumo wrestling, a dunk tank and an Alex’s Lemonade Stand, with proceeds benefiting the children’s cancer charity. For more information, visit www.midtownvillage.org.
B-I-N-G-O in N-J The South Jersey AIDS Alliance will host its monthly Red Ribbon Bingo at the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort, 1000 Boardwalk at Virginia Avenue in Atlantic City, from 8-10 p.m. Sept. 24. The fundraiser, this month themed “Miss America,” raises funds for the HIV/AIDS group, which provides HIV testing, case management, support groups and other HIV treatment and prevention services. Guests should come ready with their best pageant waves, as prizes will be awarded for the best-dressed individual, best-decorated table and best-dressed group. Cash prizes will be awarded to the game winners. Doors open at 7 p.m. in the Xanadu Ballroom at the Taj Mahal. For more information or to reserve a table, call (609) 347-1083.
Gym to host book drive The 12th Street Gym will host a book drive next month to garner donations for a new agency that seeks to provide college scholarships to local high-school students. Education by Inclusion will accept donations of textbooks, hardcover and paperback books at the gym, 204 S. 12th St., from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 4. The organization collects items through drives such as the 12th Street event and sells them to an array of e-commerce channels, then pools the proceeds into scholarship funds for local students. The organization is also hosting a Facebook fan drive, in which it will donate an entire library to a local school if it can generate 10,000 fans on the site. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/educationbyinclusion. ■ — Jen Colletta
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Philly suburbs consider LGBT ordinances By Jen Colletta PGN Staff Writer Although the Pennsylvania legislature has yet to move forward on a proposed statewide LGBT nondiscrimination bill, an increasing number of activists at the local level are working to ensure that LGBT protections are in place in their towns. Last week, lawmakers in Lower Merion introduced an LGBT nondiscrimination ordinance, while the borough council in Hatboro formed a subcommittee that will begin drafting a similar measure. In Lower Merion, a Montgomery County suburb on the Main Line, the measure was introduced to the township commission Sept. 15, and a three-person committee was formed to redraft the legislation before a vote is held in the next few weeks. Jason Landau Goodman, of Lower Merion, began mobilizing support for the LGBT ordinance last year, presenting the issue to the commission, as well as area residents and business owners. “I was born and raised in Lower Merion and am a fourth-generation resident,” Landau Goodman said, noting that while he hasn’t experienced any outright discrimination because of his orientation, others in the area have. “I love my township, and I wanted to make it a better place. Lower Merion is a wonderful place to live, but there are people who have experienced discrimination, and
one case is too many for Lower Merion.” Discrimination experiences After a public meeting on the issue in July, during which LGBT residents spoke about their own experiences with discrimination, commissioners voted to draft the ordinance, and Landau Goodman said the measure has seen continued support from the lawmakers. Currently, 17 municipalities in the state prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, the most recent of which was Doylestown, which approved an LGBT-nondiscrimination bill last month. Lawmakers in Radnor Township are expected to introduce an LGBT-rights measure in the coming weeks, and Landau Goodman said activists in Tredyffrin Township and three other suburban areas are also organizing such efforts. Hatboro resident Andrea Myers said she was motivated to make her hometown more LGBT-friendly after reading a newspaper article this summer about the efforts in Doylestown, Lower Merion and other suburbs. Myers, a Hatboro native, knows discrimination firsthand: She was discharged from the military under “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” in 2002. While she said Hatboro is generally genial to LGBT individuals, having a law on the books could preclude future incidents. “It’s really like a small town: Everyone
knows each other,” Myers said. “And everyone agrees that no one should be discriminated against. A lot of people I’ve talked to just weren’t aware that there’s this gap in state law that doesn’t cover LGBT individuals.” Myers, who has done volunteer work with Hatboro councilmembers, contacted the representatives she knows, and she said council vice president Nancy Guenst was eager to spearhead the measure. “I don’t think this measure is only needed in Hatboro, I think it’s needed everywhere,” Guenst said. “Discrimination of people shouldn’t be allowed anywhere, no matter how small that town might be.” Republican resistance Although the measure has met some resistance from the three Republican councilmembers, the four Democrats are in favor. The Republicans have insisted that LGBT discrimination is a “political issue” as opposed to a human-rights issue, “which is really a shame,” Guenst said. “They need to remember to put the rights of the people way ahead of our own political differences.” The subcommittee tasked with drafting the bill, comprised of Guenst, councilmember Aleta Ostrander and Hatboro solicitor Michael Savona, will meet Sept. 24 to begin the process. “We’re working at a fairly quick pace but will be working toward a resolution that
hopefully the entire council can get behind,” Guenst said. “It’s hard to say how long that may take, but our aim is for before the end of the year.” Outside of council, Myers said the pending ordinance has been lauded by everyone from “church members to staunch Republicans,” which, she added, should send a clear message to Harrisburg. “This is not just big cities that are ready for this. Hatboro is a very small town, and if we’re OK with it, a lot of the rest of Pennsylvania is going to be OK with it, too,” Myers said. “Even though they’re taking their sweet time with [House Bill 300], municipalities are willing to work to close that gap and provide protections for their citizens.” Landau Goodman said while he’s hopeful the state Legislature takes note of the growing list of municipalities stepping up to ban LGBT discrimination, the recent efforts have demonstrated that grassroots progress is possible. “We’re doing this on our own for the betterment of our own communities, and that’s something we should take a lot of pride in,” he said. “This is just us, as individual citizens, networking within our community, building support and having the commitment to take this responsibility on for ourselves.” ■
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COUNTING THE THANK-YOUS: Mazzoni Center communications manager Elizabeth Flynn accepted an award from Mayor Nutter at a City Hall reception Sept. 17 that honored community agencies that went above and beyond to ensure a complete count in this year’s Census. Mazzoni Center and the Delaware Valley Legacy Fund were recognized for their efforts to promote Census participation among the LGBT community. More than 40 local community groups were included in the awards presentation. Photo: Scott A. Drake
Specter pushes for change of rape definition By Jen Colletta PGN Staff Writer U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter (D) last week urged the FBI to revisit its longstanding definition of rape, expanding it to include, among other stipulations, attacks against males. Specter sent a letter to FBI director Robert Mueller Sept. 15, detailing criticisms of the FBI’s handling of rape cases that arose during a Senate Judiciary Crime Subcommittee hearing last week — which sought to examine underreporting and mishandling of rape cases in the country. The FBI’s Uniform Crime Report, which compiles crime data from around the country, currently defines rape as “the carnal knowledge of a female, forcibly and against her will.” The 2009 UCR statistics were released last week and found a 2.6-percent decline in the number of forcible rapes from the previous year, although testimony witnesses doubted the credibility of those numbers because of how the FBI characterizes rape. Specter wrote that “there was a broad consensus among the witnesses that [the UCR definition] fails to capture rape committed against the victims’ will without force, statutory rape, rape of males, oral or anal penetration or penetration with a foreign object.” Along with his letter to Mueller, Specter included a letter written to the FBI in 2001 by Carol E. Tracy, executive director of the Women’s Law Project, which is headquartered in Philadelphia, on this issue. The letter, which was supported by more than 90 organizations, provided extensive statistics to support updating the definition of
rape in the UCR, although Tracy said she never received a response from the FBI. “When we first wrote this 10 years ago, it was an outgrowth of our work with the Philly police to improve how they handled sex crimes, and that’s when we learned just how narrow the definition in the UCR really is,” Tracy said. The documents detail that the UCR definition of rape, created in 1929, is misleading to the public and to law enforcement, as it excludes other serious sex crimes. The wording proposed in the original 2001 documents recommends the UCR rape definition be amended to read: “vaginal, oral or anal intercourse or vaginal or anal penetration by a perpetrator using an object or body part without freely and affirmatively given consent.” Tracy noted that in addition to the many ways a person can be sexually violated that are rejected by the UCR wording, the crime’s limitation by gender is “archaic, outdated and offensive.” “Looking at this only as a crime against women harkens back to how the crimes of rape first evolved,” she said. “It was a crime against property, not against a person. It was related to patriarchal inheritance rights and the chastity of women, who were essentially sold from a father to the man who was going to become her husband.” According to the National Center for Victims of Crime, about one in 10 rape victims is male, and the majority of male rape victims experienced the attack prior to age 18. While studies have found that only about 1 in 50 women reported a rape to police, men are believed to report the attacks even less frequently. “People perceive the UCR definition to
be the only ‘real rape,’” Tracy said. “A lot of people think that anything else is a lesser offense, because the FBI basically considers it a lesser offense. But it’s not a lesser offense.” Tracy testified during last week’s hearing, as did Villanova University School of Law associate professor Michelle Madden Dempsey. Madden Dempsey noted that the UCR definition precludes states like Pennsylvania, which has a gender-neutral definition of rape, from properly reporting its rape statistics to the FBI, since it must report crimes within the UCR guidelines. “Even if an incident were to qualify as rape under the state’s more progressive laws, local law enforcement are technically required under the UCR program to record these cases as ‘unfounded’ unless they meet the narrow, anachronistic definition of rape adopted in the UCR,” Madden Dempsey testified. Madden Dempsey also noted that everyone from the courts to police officers needs to more aggressively pursue rape cases, as indifference toward such crimes has a trickle-down effect that can prevent victims from coming forward to report a rape. Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey testified during last week’s hearing and also announced that the Police Executive Research Foundation, of which he is head, would host a special session next year with police and advocacy groups to address the issue of sexual-assault reporting. Specter wrote in his letter that he anticipates a “prompt response” from Mueller. ■ Jen Colletta can be reached at jen@epgn. com.
Advocate.com reports that, although advocates are aware that racial minorities and women are discharged under “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” at a higher rate than white males, a new study shows the numbers for these groups are on the increase. According to the Williams Institute at University of California, which released the study’s findings Sept. 17, the percentage of women discharged under the ban has increased from 22 percent in 1997 to 39 percent in 2009. Additionally, while racial and ethnic minorities make up a third of the U.S. military, DADT discharges among this group have risen slightly in the same time frame.
Suit over gay-marriage speech dismissed The San Francisco Chronicle reports a federal appeals court has tossed out the lawsuit of a California community college student who claimed that a teacher illegally berated him in class for making a speech opposing same-sex marriage. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Sept. 17 unanimously overturned a lower court decision allowing Los Angeles City College student Jonathan Lopez’s case to go forward. The three-judge appeals panel said Lopez failed to show he was harmed by the incident. Lopez alleged that a speech instructor cut him off midway through his oration when he quoted a dictionary definition of marriage and recited a pair of Bible verses, then called him a “fascist bastard.”
Candidate: Girl Scouts are ‘lesbian atheists’ The News Tribune reports a candidate for the Washington state House of Representatives said the Girl Scouts of America is a hotbed of lesbianism and atheism. Hans Zeiger, the 25-year-old Republican nominee for Washington’s 25th district seat, once wrote on a conservative website that the Girl Scouts organization has been spared the scrutiny faced by the Boy Scouts of America regarding its rules against gay inclusion because the former allows lesbians and atheists. He also charged the Girl Scouts with being a “pro-abortion, feminist training corps.” Some of his more offensive comments have been deleted from the site. ■ — Larry Nichols
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Late LGBT activists honored By Jen Colletta PGN Staff Writer
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Bread & Roses Community Fund, which supports local social-change advocates, is honoring two LGBT pioneers the community lost in the past year. During its Tribute to Change Awards Sept. 28, Bread & Roses will present Legacy Awards posthumously to Larry Frankel and Walter Lear, openly gay leaders who worked both in Philadelphia and on a national level for civil rights for LGBTs and other marginalized communities. “Both Walter and Larry were people who were out there fighting on the front lines,” said Casey Cook, Bread & Roses executive director. “They recently passed, and they were really powerful figures in the gay-rights movement.” Lear, who died in May, served as Philadelphia’s deputy health commissioner in the 1960s and later as the commissioner of health services for the Philadelphia metropolitan region for the state Department of Health. He came out in 1975 and worked as the community’s most visible out physician. Lear was instrumental in the founding of many of the city’s current LGBT agencies, such as the William Way LGBT Community Center and the Mazzoni Center. “He was one of the originals of the LGBT-liberation movement in Philadelphia and in the nation,” said William Way executive director Chris Bartlett, a friend of Lear since the 1970s. “He was a great activist for healthcare for all, and a voice for the most disenfranchised LGBT citizens. He inspired a whole new generation of activists to carry on his work.” Frankel, who died in August 2009, is also remembered as an inspiration for current LGBT activists. He served as legislative director for the Pennsylvania ACLU from 1992-2008 — and as the agency’s executive director from 1996-2001 — before moving to Washington, D.C., as state legislative counsel of ACLU’s Washington Legislative Office.
State Rep. Babette Josephs (D-182nd Dist.) said that throughout his time in Pennsylvania, Frankel became known as a successful and accomplished advocate for a vast array of civil-rights issues. “Larry Frankel was the best lobbyist in Harrisburg, not only because he was passionate about preserving and enhancing civil rights, but also because he understood the process and he understood human nature,” Josephs said. “Most of all, Larry was kind. He knew that positions he wanted elected officials to take were, by the very nature of his request, difficult and unpopular, so he would often suggest another strategy to pursue or a different bill to introduce.” Cook said both men’s commitment to advocating for a broad spectrum of social issues exemplifies Bread & Roses’ mission. “The one thing that ties them to the rest of the people being honored at Tribute to Change is that, beyond LGBT issues, they also fought for other things like healthcare reform, reproductive justice, criminal justice and racial discrimination,” she said. “Even though the honorees represent very diverse areas and issues that are important to progressives, they’re all fighting for justice and equality.” This year’s Paul Robeson Lifetime Achievement Award will be given to Dr. Carmen Febo-San Miguel, executive director of Taller Puertorriqueño, which seeks to promote the arts in Latino communities. Other honorees include Phil Straus, Dorothy Johnson-Speight, Blanca Pacheco, Scribe Video Center and Jonathan Schmidt. The Tribute to Change Awards will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Franklin Institute, 220 N. 20th St. Tickets are $60 and proceeds benefit Bread & Roses’ funding of local social-justice groups. For more information, visit www.breadrosesfund. org. ■
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Where did summer go? Thursday marked the fall equinox — when day and night are equally long — and the end of summer. The change of seasons is a perfect time to take stock and see where you are. Are you doing what you want to do, are you eating right, are you getting enough exercise? Are your relationships positive and healthy? As a community, we should do the same. Are we spending our energy on things that will benefit us? Are we taking care of ourselves, our seniors, our youth? Are we planning for our future? Are we taking care of our present? In the past few weeks, the LGBT community has seen both progress and setbacks. On the progress side, a project for low-income LGBT seniors was announced (and funding applied for), numerous LGBT individuals and groups have been honored and some successful events (fundraisers and social) have been held. On the setback side, the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” hit a roadblock in the Senate, another transwoman was attacked in Center City and a woman was killed outside an LGBT party in North Philadelphia. So what can the community do to ensure it is happy, well adjusted and getting its needs met? The short answer is to get involved. Support — with time, energy and/or money —organizations that advocate for causes you support. Offer your time and expertise on a board. Bring problems to the attention of someone responsible for it or who can fix it. If it’s crime, reach out to the police or the liaison committee. If it’s nonprofit accountability, go to the board meetings. If you see a problem, identify it, vocalize it and offer a solution (or at least offer to look for one). As a community, it’s important to recognize that we aren’t going to make progress on equality or discrimination by staying silent. Once we speak up, we can work toward effecting change; if we don’t take any actions, we only serve to perpetuate the status quo. And then we need to build alliances. The community must look for those who have similar issues that we can collaborate to solve, who is affected by similar problems, who has found solutions to dilemmas we face. We must both learn from our forebears and teach our youth. With fall upon us — and the November election looming — it’s a good time to take stock, and take action. ■
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Creep of the Week
D’Anne Witkowski
Tony Perkins Everybody loves a parade, don’t they? Especially gays. And gayloving militaries the world over. I mean, with homos in the ranks, they aren’t much for fighting, but they can build a fabulous flotilla of floats. Or so Tony Perkins of the Family Research Council thinks. On Sept. 17, Perkins hosted a “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” panel at the Values Voters Summit, which is basically a circuit party for social conservatives — except there’s no dancing, since gyrations of any kind are the devil’s movements. Perkins claims “our military is under immense attack from within our country” because Obama has made it a priority to “force the military to embrace homosexuality” regardless of “what the military thought.” And to explain what the military thinks, Perkins was flanked by retired Lt. Col. Robert Maginnis, a senior fellow for defense policy at FRC, and Sgt. Brian Fleming, a young man injured twice in Afghanistan. Fleming claims that gay soldiers can’t be trusted because you wouldn’t know if they had “inappropriate” motives for wanting to be your friend. Never mind that the ban is a recipe for mistrust since it’s a policy based on dishonesty.
Maginnis calls the U.S. military a “moral-based organization” (because it’s moral for a dude to kill another dude, so long as he doesn’t kiss another dude). And since no moral person would want to be around a bunch of queers, Perkins claims that if we let gays into the military, “we will see Biblebelieving chaplains being forced out of the military and not joining the military, leaving a huge vacuum.” Letting gays serve openly would be to “just stab [servicemembers] in the heart” and would be “suicide for an all-volunteer force,” according to Maginnis. “That’s why countries ... that have the 10 largest militaries in the world say, ‘No, this isn’t the thing to do,’” Maginnis says. Perkins chimes in: “Well, those that do [let gays serve], they’re the ones that participate in parades, they don’t fight wars to keep the nation [and] the world free.” The crowd bursts into applause and Maginnis responds, “Right.” Except, you know, not right. In fact, not only are the countries that allow gays and lesbians to serve openly more than glorified color guards, several of them are actually U.S. allies. Take Israel, for example, where
gay and lesbian troops have been serving openly since 1993. And then there are countries that have sent troops to Iraq and Afghanistan, including Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, France, Italy and Spain. Now, I’m not a military expert, but I have a feeling these allied troops are doing more than dressing up as clowns and riding unicycles while throwing candy to smiling Iraqi and Afghan children lining the streets (although I do admit I think soldiers dressed as mimes would be an excellent psychological warfare tactic. This responsibility would obviously fall to the French). Oh, by the way, those countries “that have the 10 largest militaries in the world” and who also reject homos include China, Russia, North Korea and Egypt. As Matt Gertz of Media Matters says, “That’s generally not a list you want your country to be on where human rights issues are concerned.” But that would be a real bummer. So Perkins makes a hilarious joke about tranny soldiers trying to figure out which uniform to wear. And everybody laughs. ■ D’Anne Witkowski is a Detroit-based freelance writer.
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Mark My Words
Mark Segal
Fall into the social calendar Fall officially hit Philadelphia at 11:09 p.m. on Wednesday. Fall is the official start of what used to be called the social season, meaning parties, events and show openings. Well, Philadelphia had a head start this year, since we just finished a successful Restaurant Week and the incredible Fringe Festival. On Friday, Sept. 24, the Delaware Valley Legacy Fund holds its annual fundraiser, Heroes. This year they honor Mazzoni Center, Chris Bartlett and Whole Foods. Just a couple weeks away is the William Way LGBT Community Center main fundraiser of the year, Indigo Ball. This year, Indigo takes a new theme, transforming the ballroom at the Doubletree Hotel into New Orleans. Guests are asked to come dressed as if they are heading to Mardi Gras. Rather than a sit-down dinner at assigned tables, it will be a dance party with food served throughout the night. It’s on Oct. 2. Get your tickets soon as they’re sure to sell out. Last Monday night, entertainer Eddie Bruce gave a private preview for his friends of his latest show, “Once in a Lifetime: The Anthony Newley Songbook,” at the Cabaret at the Prince Music Theatre. Beforehand, all I knew of Newley was that he wrote a couple of Broadway shows, and I assumed I would
know only three or four songs in the entire show. Delightfully, Bruce has created a show full of nuggets of music that all of America knows — but had no idea that it came from a single source, Newley. Imagine music from Willie Wonka to Goldfinger. It was a fun and captivating evening, with Eddy in great form and his vocals belting out of the theater. Eddie is a Philadelphia treasure and this private show was a rehearsal for his Sept. 26 opening at New York’s famed cabaret Feinstein’s at the Loews Regency. Almost there — an entire column without one political note. Can I do it? RSVP, the nation’s first gay cruise line, is about to celebrate its 25th anniversary with its first cruise to Hawaii. The cruise and anniversary have many special features. It’s on a great ship, NCL’s Pride of America, and it sails during Halloween. Imagine Halloween in Maui with 300 other gay vacationers. While there are many vacation companies out there that work inside the LGBT community, RSVP was the first exclusively gay cruise line 25 years ago. Former CEO Charlie Rounds brought the idea of first-class vacations for the community and made it a reality. Happy 25th. ■ Mark Segal is PGN publisher. He is the nation’s most-award-winning commentator in LGBT media, having just received the 2010 Columnist of the Year Award from the 2,000-member Suburban Newspapers of America. He can be reached at mark@epgn.com.
Letters and Feedback In response to “Beck’s Honor,” Sept. 17-23: Are you effin kiddin me? — G.K. In response to “Should Obama have mentioned the contributions of gay servicemembers in his Iraq speech?” Sept. 10-16: How come everyone posting is under 18? You know life goes far far far beyond that ... I am 52, life and sex doesn’t stop at 18 or 22. That’s what’s missing in the gay community. The fact that only youth is seen as attractive and there are so many groups to help support them but when you are over 35-38, it’s all downhill — there is no group to aid
Corrections In the article “Family group stages workshops” (Sept. 17-23), it was incorrectly stated that the Philadelphia Family Pride event was free. Early registration is
or help. And no one seems to think that’s odd in our communities. — Rav In response to “Political group looks to suburbs,” Sept. 10-16: Mike Fitzpatrick has said that he would keep [the military’s] “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy. Thank goodness for Patrick Murphy. I just joined his Facebook page and donated $20. We have to support candidates who support us. — JonnyQ In response to “PennDOT revises trans rules,” Sept. 3-9: Good for them. $5-$15, and guests can register at www.phillyfamilypride.org. In “News Briefing” (Sept. 1016), it was incorrectly stated that Mazzoni Center’s Open Door counseling program will now operate out of the William Way LGBT Community Center. While some Open Door support groups
The christo-fascists will have a fit. I saw them, in the person of the acknowledged hate group “Concerned Women of America,” speak at the Maryland House of Delegates. Some mother cried and wailed how gays made it possible for her son to buy gender-changing drugs on the Internet. “You’re stealing my boy from me.” That was about nine months ago. Well, it sure looks like that crazy wailing woman’s son was the one in Prince George’s County down here — a boy transitioning to a woman, who committed suicide. Of course, she’ll be blaming gay people for that. Instead of looking in the mirror. — SteveMD2 will meet at this new location, others, including the Evolutions and HIV/AIDS support groups, will remain at Mazzoni Center’s offices, 21 S. 12th St., eighth floor. For a full list of Open Door support groups, meeting times and locations, visit www. mazzonicenter.org or call (215) 563-0652.
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Street Talk Is the tea-party movement good for the LGBT community?
Edward Cummings financial consultant Drexel Hill
Gabriella Donofrio college student Kalamazoo, Mich.
“Yes. The tea party is causing so much polarization. Gay people are in a position to cultivate the moderates caught in the middle. The LGBT community has reasonable requests. Their goals are something the moderates would tend to support.”
“No. From the minimal exposure I’ve had to people in the tea party, I’ve noticed they’re very anti-gay, mainly for religious reasons. They’re sincere in their beliefs, and can sway some people to their point of view. So I don’t see the tea party as being good for the LGBT community.”
Daniel McLaughlin nutritionist Point Breeze
Rebecca Riley educator Conshohocken
“Yes, because members of the tea party are taking away credibility from the conservatives. Historically, conservatives have stood in opposition to LGBT rights. Anything that discredits conservatives can only be good for the [LGBT] community.”
“No, it’s a detriment. The tea party is dominating the national conversation right now. Unfortunately, their voices are drowning out the voices of LGBT people. I think the tea party is hypocritical about supporting individual rights, because they don’t support the rights of LGBT people.”
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Identifying substance abuse and initiating recovery Another summer gone. Hopefully, the season brought good times, merriment and memories with friends and family. For some, though, it may have been a time when you watched a friend or partner go too far, maybe have “one too many” ... or even a few too many nights of one too many. When does drug and alcohol use become a problem, and what can I do about it? Warning signs While it is true that the physical and psychological effects of different drugs and alcohol vary, they share several common symptoms that offer telltale signs of a problem. Although people use drugs and alcohol for a host of reasons, when someone you know experiences any of the following, it’s time to pay attention: — Neglecting responsibilities (this includes work, school and home life) — Taking dangerous and unnecessary risks (putting yourself at risk sexually, driving under the influence) — Acting in a way that is impulsive and unpredictable — Encountering legal problems as a result of drug or alcohol use (DUI, theft) — Ignoring activities that were once pleasurable (socializing with friends, hobbies) — Experiencing problems in relationships (fighting, loss of friends, break-ups) — Losing control of use (tolerance, withdrawal) — Continuing to use despite physical and emotional pain It is estimated that a person with a drug or alcohol problem has significantly affected at least four to 10 people in their lives. While we may be able to view a person’s behavior through a somewhat-objective lens, it is often more difficult to see the effects of drug and alcohol abuse on those who care about the person. Realizing someone you care about has a problem can be terrifying and daunting. Family,
friends and those who love and care about the person often feel helpless and hopeless. I frequently hear from people who desperately want things to change and improve: “This person needs help, what can I do?” What to do When someone you care about is experiencing problems with drugs and alcohol, you may want to consider the following to help: — Communicate your concerns. Share your thoughts and feelings about the situation. Speak up! Find an opportunity when neither of you is under the influence. — Intervene early. Statistics show
greater success rates for sustained recovery with early intervention. — Use specific examples. “Last night when we were out, I offered to get you a cab, but you drove instead.” Avoid blaming the person. Instead, use “I” statements: “I’m seeing your life falling apart, and I’m scared for you.” — Avoid covering or rescuing. Although it may be hard to allow it to happen, the person should experience the consequences of his/her drug or alcohol use. Protecting the person may only prevent him/her from getting help or support. — Avoid self-blame. You can encourage and support individuals to examine their behavior and
get help, but you can’t force people to change. No one can control the decisions a person makes. It is not your fault or responsibility if someone continues to use or doesn’t get help. — Identify resources. Whether a person chooses to go to rehab, relies on self-help programs, goes to therapy or takes a self-directed approach to treatment, support is essential. — Take care of yourself! Try not to get so caught up that you neglect your own needs. Consider your own physical and emotional safety. Find someone to talk to. As September is National Recovery Month, let’s celebrate
“recovery” on a wide spectrum. After all, it is not just about healing one’s self, but healing friendships, relationships, families and communities. Information about treatment and support is available online. In Philadelphia, Mazzoni Center (www.mazzonicenter.org) offers individual and group treatment options specifically tailored for the LGBT community and can refer individuals to outpatient services and resources in the area. For more information, call (215) 563-0663 ext. 274. ■ Judy Morrissey is the Mazzoni Center’s behavioral health services director.
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ATTACK From Page 1 “My main concern was just listening to her and showing her that I cared and that she mattered to me,” he said. “She had just been attacked and she needed that at that moment. A lot of people around were gawking and just looked bewildered, but I didn’t think that seemed very useful.” Franny Price, chair of the Police Liaison Committee and owner of Spruce Street Video, was on her way to pick up her dog at the video store when she saw the victim. “They had the door to the ambulance opened and they had her bandaged around her head, and there was a lot of blood,” Price said. Russell said the ambulance transported the victim to Hahnemann University Hospital, not Jefferson. Price has been in touch with LGBT police liaison Deputy Commissioner Stephen Johnson and said he is looking into the incident. ■ Jen Colletta can be reached at jen@epgn.com.
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AIDS Thrift celebrates milestones By Jen Colletta PGN Staff Writer After its first month in business, Philadelphia AIDS Thrift wrote a check to AIDS Fund for $500. Earlier this month, the store wrote its latest check, this one for $8,000, a tangible example of the store’s growth. PAT will celebrate its five-year anniversary — and a recent donation milestone — with a weekend of events and sales Sept. 24-26 at the store, 514 Bainbridge St. Store owner and co-founder Tom Brennan said the thrift store, which donates a portion of proceeds each month to AIDS Fund, has been growing steadily since its September 2005 opening. “When we started, someone mentioned having a goal of donating $5,000 a month. Our first check was for $500, so we were only at 10 percent of our goal, but it was good to have something to shoot for,” Brennan said. “That first year was slow; it took us months to even be open regularly, because everything was volunteer. But we knew it was going to be successful; it was just going to take some time.”
REPEAL From Page 1 ing ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ did not have the votes to strike those provisions from the bill. Instead, they had the votes for delay,” Sarvis said. “Time is the enemy here. The Senate absolutely must schedule a vote in December ... once midterm elections are behind us.” The House approved the measure, sponsored in that chamber by Pennsylvania Congressman Patrick Murphy (D-8th Dist.), earlier this year. Supporters anticipated having enough votes to secure Senate approval until last week, when it became clear that Reid would not allow Republican amendments to the defense bill until after midterm elections. Robert Gibbs, spokesperson for President Obama, said the chief of staff was “disappointed” in Tuesday’s Senate proceeding. T h e O b a m a a d m i n i s t r ation released a statement on the defense-authorization bill Tuesday before the vote, expressing support for the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” clause, citing the amendment’s stipulation that full repeal cannot be completed until the current Pentagon review of the policy is completed and the president and
The original store was contained within two-thirds of the first floor and, in its first two years, it expanded to take over the full first floor, the second floor and a warehouse across the street. PAT hit the $5,000-a-month mark last year and, when the decision was made to increase the monthly check to $8,000 this month, the store surpassed $200,000 in total donations to AIDS Fund in the past five years, putting the exact tally at $202,000. It took PAT about three years to accumulate donations of $100,00 and another two to hit $200,000, and Brennan said the store is on track to garner another $100,000 in a little more than a year. Brennan said support from the community has been vital to the store’s continued success. “That’s been the most amazing part of this. When we opened our doors, I can’t explain how cramped it was because we had so many donations coming in. That’s why we needed the warehouse because we just had so much stuff that people were donating.” The length that people will travel to ensure that their recycled items are put to good use is espe-
cially noteworthy, Brennan said. “People who live in the neighborhood have always donated, but a lot of people drive an amazing distance to drop stuff off to us,” he said. “They come from the Main Line, from Gloucester County, all over the Philadelphia area, and I think that’s the most concrete example of how much people care. Obviously, gay men and lesbian women are most deeply connected to AIDS, but it’s also very touching when we get people who come in and say they lost their son in 1993 to AIDS and they’re still so connected to the cause that they’ll drive all the way from Jersey to give us their stuff.” Supporters from around the region are invited to celebrate the store’s accomplishments this weekend. From 8-11 p.m. Sept. 24, PAT will host a party in the warehouse, 527 Bainbridge St., with food, drinks and music. Shoppers will also be treated to sales throughout the weekend. For more information, visit www.phillyaidsthrift.com. ■
military officials sign off on the policy change. The statement said the repeal amendment would “enable the Department of Defense to assess the results of the review, and ensure that the implementation of the repeal is consistent with the standards of military readiness, effectiveness, unit cohesion, recruiting and retention. Such an approach recognizes the critical
need to allow our military and their families the full opportunity to inform and shape the implementation process ... ” The “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” review is due Dec. 1. A district court ruled that “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” was unconstitutional earlier this month, and the Department of Justice is expected to appeal this ruling. ■
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SURVEILLANCE From Page 1 The no-bid $103,000 contract inked by the state Office of Homeland Security last fall allowed ITRR to submit bulletins on potential safety issues three times a week to OHS. Rendell spokesperson Gary Tuma said OHS disseminated the reports to law-enforcement agencies and other officials. “It’s a pretty broad list because it depends on the contents of each bulletin,” Tuma said. “Generally speaking, they could have gone to a list that includes local law enforcement, other state agencies, county and local emergencymanagement entities, the Attorney General’s office or college-security directors.” The bulletins include notices about potential security threats at animal-rights demonstrations, anti-tax protests, anti-war actions and Pride events in June. “ITRR researchers have recently noted indications of focused, antigay chatter among right-wing militia supporters,” read an ITRR bulletin dated June 2. “Upcoming ‘gay pride’ events worldwide may serve as trigger events for such radicals with an anti-gay agenda. This month, for example, dozens of neo-Nazis threw stones, eggs and smoke bombs into crowds taking part in gay pride parades in the Eastern European states of Belarus and Slovakia, causing the
events to be halted or disrupted.” The notice goes on to list the dates of the annual Pride festival in Philadelphia and the Dyke and Trans March and Pride March and festival in Pittsburgh. “Anti-gay white supremacists and far-right militia communications are currently under review by ITRR domestic-terrorism analysts,” the post read. “As of this writing, no communications including activity as seen in Eastern Europe has been identi-
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fied.” Similar notices were included in four other bulletins from the end of May through June 9. Rendell said in a news conference last week that he was “deeply embarrassed” and apologized to any groups that “had this information disseminated on their right to peacefully protest.” Franny Price, executive director of Philly Pride Presents, which stages the annual Pride festival, said she was puzzled when she first heard reports of the ITRR notices about Pride. “One of my first thoughts was just why? I didn’t know if they were doing it for security reasons or if they were considering gay people to be terrorists, it just didn’t make much sense,” she said. Price said there have never been any serious altercations at Pride and proffered that the ITRR cautions were unnecessary. “We pride ourselves on being a peaceful community, and Pride is never destructive or violent,” Price said. “There were never any problems until the protestors started coming and, even then, it really is only vocal confrontations. It seems like useless spending.” T h e P e n n s y l va n i a S e n a t e Veteran Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee will hold a public hearing on the ITRR conflict Sept. 27 in Harrisburg. ■ Jen Colletta can be reached at jen@epgn.com.
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Out celeb photographer talks new reality series By Larry Nichols PGN Staff Writer Are you ready to get your catty, namedropping, materialistic, bitchy, preening reality-show freak on? If not, turn the page right now. “The A-List: New York,” Logo’s new “docu-reality” (whoever coined that term should be slapped) series, bills itself as “‘The Real Housewives’ with balls.” Call the Emmys: This show is aiming high. The new series follows the lives and drama surrounding a select group of New York city’s gay elite, which includes “The Amazing Race” winner, actor and model Reichen Lehmkuhl, his Brazilian model boyfriend Rodiney
Santiago, celebrity photographer and frequent guest of shows like “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and “America’s Next Top Model,” Mike Ruiz, international model and Marc Jacobs’ former flame Austin Armacost, modeling agent Derek Lloyd Saathoff and ultra-high-end salon owner Ryan Nickulas. Right about now, some of you are wondering why a guy who’s only on the show because he’s dating Lehmkuhl (you know — the artist formerly known as the guy who was dating Lance Bass) automatically becomes one of New York City’s gay elite. Well, it turns out the show is going to really need the fish-out-of water that is Santiago because cast member Armacost, another star-chaser who has fallen on hard times because he no longer
has the chiseled physique to model, really has his sights on getting in between lovebirds Lehmkuhl and Santiago. So when it came time for interviews for the show, we gravitated toward Ruiz — because we had actually heard of him before we ever heard about this show and he actually has a solid career. He also, at first glance, appears to be the most grounded and least narcissistic person on the show. PGN: Did you know any of the cast mem-
bers before the show came together?
MR: I actually met them the first day
that I taped. I had met Reichen briefly once. But we certainly hadn’t bonded. We were strangers when we started doing the show.
PGN: Is it safe to say you’re the cast
member who is the most together with his life? MR: It’s all subjective, isn’t it? I think I have my life together but they may not think so. Speaking for myself, I’m at a place in my life that I’m proud of. I feel like I’ve achieved a certain amount of success professionally, personally and spiritually. So if I could define it myself, I guess I could say that I have it pretty together, but I don’t know how to relate it to the other guys. PGN: Who on the show do you relate to the most? MR: I relate to them all for different reasons. I really relate to Ryan for his philanthropic effort and the way he’s hop-
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ing to use his notoriety for good. I kind of went into the project with a little of that intention. I think Rodiney is a sweet, kind-hearted guy. TJ [Kelly, manager of Nickulas’ salon] is hilarious. He’s really funny and irreverent and so is Ryan. PGN: Do you make the rounds in New York nightlife as much as your castmates? MR: A lot of the socializing I do is workrelated. When I’m not doing some workrelated function, I tend to be a homebody. I kind of like it that way. It creates a little more of a mystique. I’m not at every opening. I do enjoy a night out every once in a while but I can’t say I’m a fixture in New York nightlife. PGN: Unlike the rest of the cast members, it seems you are trying to keep your relationships off-screen. Was that your intention? MR: I have a multitude of reasons why I wanted to do this show and none of them were to exploit my personal relationships. I value my romantic relationship. I hold it dear to my heart and I don’t currently or would ever want to use it in some professionally beneficial thing. It’s very important to me to keep the two things separate. PGN: Logo is comparing the show to the “Real Housewives.” Are you a fan of that series? MR: I’ve never seen it. Although I’m acquainted with some of the housewives. But I haven’t seen any of the shows. PGN: How much of your time
do you actually spend in New York? MR: I guess I spend 60 percent of my time in New York, which is another reason why, when I’m home, I want to just hole up and order from The Dish, my favorite diner. PGN: The title of the show seems to imply
that it will branch out to different cities. Is that a fair assumption? MR: Hopefully, we’ll do it right and it’ll be successful enough where Logo can franchise it out. That’s the goal. With all
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the franchises for “Real Housewives,” I’m imagining they’re hoping this show will follow the same course. PGN: Will you still be involved in TV
shows like “My Life on the D-List,” “America’s Next Top Model” and “Drag Race”? MR: Oh, sure. I’m all about the experience. I love doing this stuff. I’m in L.A. right now doing an episode of “Drag Race.” I’ll continue to do all of that. I do have some TV stuff of my own in the works. So I’m kind of using all of this stuff to get my bearings. It’s kind of a crash course in TV production. I really enjoy doing it. It’s a blast. As long as I keep getting offers, I’ll keep doing them.
PGN: What effect, if any, does appearing
on these shows have on your career?
MR: As far as expanding my client base,
it’s hard to correlate a direct relationship to these TV shows, but I’ve certainly become a lot more visible. And as a result, it has opened up a lot of doors for me. It’s also broadened my ability to do stuff and made me a viable spokesperson for different organizations that resonate with me, like The Trevor Project. That really means a lot to me that I’m able to do something real with these on-air things. They’re not just gratuitous, like, “Look at me, I’m on TV.” Although I do love that aspect of it too. PGN: You are known for doing really wild and eyecatching celebrity photos. How much time does it take you to get your ideas together for a photo shoot? MR: It’s pretty quick, depending on who I’m shooting. I’ll make a quick assessment of them and who I think they are and who I would like them to be. It usually comes to me pretty quick. I’ve mastered the ability to tap into underlying things in people that I am quickly able to bring to the surface.
PGN: Are there any celebrities on your wish list to work with? MR: I’d love to work with Phyllis Diller. I don’t know why, but I feel like I want to do some crazy, high-fashion transformation on her. I know I’m reaching for
COMFORTABLE IN FRONT OF OR BEHIND THE CAMERA: Mike Ruiz with Kathy Griffin (clockwise from top left), on the red carpet, and fellow A-listers Ryan Nickulas and Reichen Lehmkuhl. Photo: Logo
the stars here. My goals are very lofty but she’s a legend and an icon. I’d love to do something fun with her. I’d better act quick, though. Isn’t she like 107? PGN: Are you going to be directing any more films? MR: Videos, certainly. I just wrapped an Erika Jane video. As far as film features, I’d like to. RuPaul and I have toyed around with the idea of a sequel to “Starbooty,” but he’s being pulled in every direction with “Drag U” and “Drag Race.” That’s been pretty overwhelming to him. That’s probably the only project I’d consider doing at this point unless I were to be offered something. My goal was not to become a film director. I did it because I thought it would be a fun, whimsical, self-indulgent project, which it was. I would do something of that nature again, but my aspiration is not to be like Steven Spielberg. PGN: Even though you work with
celebrities and people who are used to the spotlight, was there any trepidation about having TV cameras follow you around while you work? MR: I used to model before I was a photographer so I was pretty used to having cameras in my face. Although it’s a completely different context. It was fun. It has been fun.
It wasn’t intrusive in an uncomfortable way. Everything I’ve done so far has been great. I really want to show the cool stuff that I get to do. I want to show the viewers what is possible when you put your heart and soul into something. So I really embrace the whole process. PGN: How do you think the viewing audience will react to “The A-List: New York”? MR: If we don’t have any haters then we haven’t done our job. So I’m certainly anticipating plenty of those. But hopefully it’ll get a very impassioned response no matter what it is. At the end of the day, it’s entertainment and we’re hoping to be engaging in a way that people will want to watch whether it’s good or bad. Hopefully what people will take away from it is a positive message, but it’s hard to speculate. A lot of people have preconceptions about what it is and most of them are wrong. It’s hard to say how people will respond. I’m hoping people will like it.
“A-List: New York” premieres at 10 p.m. Oct. 4 on Logo. For more information on Mike Ruiz, visit www.mikeruiz.com. ■ Larry Nichols can be reached at larry@epgn. com.
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Out playwright brings ‘Chaos’ to urban theater fest By Larry Nichols PGN Staff Writer
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Lesbian novelist and playwright Cheril N. Clarke is bringing her play through Philadelphia one more time as part of the inaugural Philly Urban Theatre Festival. “Intimate Chaos,” which had a successful run last year at Society Hill Playhouse, is the only LGBTthemed production in the festival. Clarke said she hopes the play will find new fans on its return engagement in Philadelphia. “It’s a good opportunity to get folks in who wouldn’t normally come out to see it, especially on a festival like this, which is geared to the African-American community at large,” she said. “We will be able to attract some patrons who may have otherwise not come out. The last time we were here in Philadelphia, it went really well. We had a great reception to it.” Based on Clarke’s third novel, “Intimate Chaos” explores the rocky friendship and romantic relationship between two strongwilled women. Clarke said that while most of her novels and the characters in them are inspired by observing other people’s mannerisms and quirks, this particular story has
elements from her life. “Sometimes it’s personal, oftentimes it’s not,” she said of her novels. “With ‘Intimate Chaos,’ it’s a very old story, so back then I was probably drawing more on personal experience than I do now.” Clarke added that when she wrote the novel, she didn’t plan on bringing the story to the stage. “‘Intimate Chaos’ ended up becoming a stage production because the demand was there,” she said. “I did not write that with the intention of doing anything more with it than having it being a novel. But because I got a lot of requests for it over time and a lot of folks wanted to see these characters come to life, I decided to go ahead and turn it into a stage play. The first time it went up on stage was in 2007.” Now, when it comes to new novels, Clarke said she has other media in mind. “Going forward now with my current and future works, I do write some of them thinking that this may end up in another medium, be it staged for live theater, film, webisode series or shorts. I’m working on the screenplay for my most recent
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novel, ‘Losing Control.’ The film crew is ready to go as soon as I am ready to go. ‘Intimate Chaos’ kind of drew me away from that. It kind of got me off schedule. The goal is to enter it in a lot of film festivals when it’s in the can and ready to go.” Even with her upcoming film project heating up, Clarke said she plans to keep her literary pursuits going. “I will be releasing a shortstory series next year,” she said. “I’m working on that right now. It’ll be released in six parts as an e-book at first and then I will compile them all into a physical book for sale.” She added that she plans to have more male characters in her future works. “I’m going to be a lot more inclusive with men,” she said. “That’s something I have been really wanting to do. There’s going to be a lot more men, whether they’re gay or bisexual. I just wanted to be sure that I am representing them as well. A big thing with me in my future projects is that I want them to be more well-rounded and more balanced in regard to gender. I want to open up that box and have more dynamic friendships and character relationships.” The Philly Urban Theatre Festival presents “Intimate Chaos” at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30Oct. 2 at Adrienne Theater, 2030 Sansom St. For more information, visit www.cherilnclarke. com or www.putf.org. ■ Larry Nichols can be reached at larry@epgn.com.
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CDs Larry Nichols Divas go pop, rock Katy Perry Teenage Dream Capitol
Lady Gaga The Remix Cherry Tree/ Interscope
Ms. Perry isn’t exactly an edgy pop diva on par with the likes of Lady Gaga or Pink, but her latest, “Teenage Dream,” is definitely a significant step in that direction. Beyond the obvious (and formulaic) hit that is “California Gurls,” there’s an annoying adherence to that taught, synthesized, autotuned pop formula from song to song. But the few occasions where she deviates from that formula are worth the trip. “Circling the Drain” is a darker, angrier and far more welcome song in the set, with an almost gothic slant. “Peacock” is a sassy track that borrows a little from the electronica side of the musical spectrum. “Pearl” and “Not Like the Movies” are great pop ballads, but it’s the latter’s absence of blunt studio trickery that really makes it shine. This album is definitely a dream for teenagers, but fans with more adult tastes might want a little more substance.
Normally remix albums aren’t exciting, but since the inspiration for this one is an edgier name in pop music, hopes ran high. Disappointingly, most of these remixes go the techno route. You’d think these remix artists would try to live up to Gaga’s genre-hopping freak factor, but for half of the album, it doesn’t happen. The other half provides moments of brilliance, such as Marilyn Manson’s kinetic remix of “LoveGame.” Stuart Price’s remix of “Paparazzi” toys with the key of the vocals, resulting in a fresh take. Both “Bad Romance” and “Dance In The Dark” benefit from darker, new-wave makeovers. “The Remix” may be a musthave for DJs and hardcore Gaga fans; everyone else should hold out for her next studio album.
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Comedian Cho expertly showcases her songwriting chops and sense of humor on her first musical CD. Yeah, we know others have tried the serious-music route, but with Cho, the results are more Henry Rollins than Eddie Murphy. Granted, the lyrics on songs like “Your Dick,” “My Puss” and “Eat Shit and Die” might elicit a smirk but the music is no joke, especially with guest performances by Tegan & Sara, Ben Lee, Ani DiFranco and Fiona Apple. Cho convincingly covers a lot of territory, from rock (“Baby, I’m With The Band”) to folk (“Hey Big Dog” and “Lice”) to electro-pop (“Asian ADJacent”). Cho also has the voice to pull off the songs and could give Stevie Nicks or Debbie Harry a run for the money. We always knew Cho was talented, but her CD is truly a pleasant surprise. ■
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Family Portraits The vision statement of the Elements Organization reads, in part: “We envision building a group of empowered LGBTQ womyn of color who break the silence, become more consciously engaged in one another’s herstory and foster connections ... ” One of the ways members are achieving that goal is through the upcoming LGBTQ Womyn of Color Conference, Oct. 7-10 here in our city. To achieve that goal, we spoke to board member and organizer Carrie Kholi to learn a little of herstory. PGN: Philly gal? CK: No, I was born in Monrovia, Liberia. My parents and I moved to Salem, N.C., when I was 2 years old. That’s where I grew up, so, I guess I’m your typical Southern belle. Moving to Philadelphia has been quite a change considering I went to private school for most of my life. I graduated from Hampton University with a B.A. in English arts and I’m currently a Ph.D. student in the Literatures in English program at Rutgers University in New Brunswick. PGN: I know you do a lot of nonacademic things ... CK: Yes. I became a member of AUTHENTIC, a collective for women of color in visual and aural arts, about two years ago and recently joined the board of Elements. I started my own company last May, Philly AList Entertainment and Event Services, and I’m a volunteer project coordinator for The Peace and Love Movement. And that’s on top of teaching and working on my doctorate. I like to keep busy! I think it’s what kept me sane while being separated from my family. PGN: Tell me about them. CK: I’m an only child, though I was raised from middle school-on with a cousin who lived with us,
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Suzi Nash so it was like having a sister. My mom works in a large manufacturing plant in North Carolina, and she also does catering and has a cleaning business on the side. She does a little bit of everything. I guess that’s where I got my entrepreneurial spirit. My dad is a self-employed jack-of-alltrades: He does everything from rehabbing houses to landscaping and he’s an artist as well, so people will hire him to do murals and things. They’re the best parents you could ask for. PGN: Do you have any memories of Liberia? CK: No, but there’s a large Liberian population in WinstonSalem, so I grew up with the culture. My mom likes to believe that I never got Americanized because I was so surrounded by Liberian food and music and people. It’s partly true, because when people ask me what I am, my first thought is to respond that I’m Liberian. PGN: What do Americans not know about Liberia? CK: [Laughs.] Well, when I say that my family is Liberian, a lot of people will ask me if I can speak the language, but Liberia was a colony founded in Africa by freed American slaves, so the official language is English. The name Liberia denotes “liberty” and the capitol, Monrovia, was named after President James Monroe. People who like history should read about how the group “Women of Liberia Mass Action for Peace” helped end 14 years of violent civil war by staging a sit-in outside of the Presidential Palace. They blocked all the doors and windows and wouldn’t let anyone leave the talks until there was a peaceful resolution. FYI: Liberia currently has a female president, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. PGN: What was a favorite thing
to do as a kid? CK: I really liked to read. I’d read a book or play and then act it out for my mom and dad. I think I wanted to be an actress back then, which is funny, because now I’m entirely too shy to imagine doing anything like that. PGN: A favorite teacher? CK: You know, I should have known that I was going to become a teacher because I had so many that I really loved. For some reason, I thought I was going to be a lawyer because I thought that’s what you needed to do to be awesome. But people like my fifth-grade teacher, Kiki Shepard, inspired me. She was very stern and all business when it came to class. And she was such a lady. She was perfection personified. Her hair was always perfect, her outfits were always perfect and she was the best math teacher I ever had, especially since it was a subject I did not care for. I had another teacher, Mr. Gray, who had taught my dad and he always gave me a hard time about it, “Your father understood how to do this: You should too!” I think I liked teachers who were hard on me and required a lot. It pushed me to excel. PGN: What do you teach? CK: Most of the year, I teach “Introduction to Expository Writing,” which is a required class: If you don’t pass expos, you won’t graduate from Rutgers. A lot of the students taking it do so with a groan, so I have to work to keep them engaged. I also teach an introduction to poetry class, which is an elective, so they want to be there. They’re really enthusiastic about it and excited by the text that we study; it’s quite a contrast. I’m on my third year of teaching. PGN: Do you remember the first poem you read? CK: I think it was Edgar Allen
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Poe. I was obsessed with him when I was in middle school. My dad bought me the complete collection of his works, which I still have.
feminine as my mother was used to. She knew something was up. And at the time when most girls were flocking to little boys, I was more interested in my female friends. She didn’t miss a trick.
PGN: How did you come out? CK: I’ve never felt the need to announce that I was gay, because I’ve never had straight friends announce to me that they were straight, but because of growing up in the South in a very Christian, religious household, there were a lot of factors to deal with. I don’t think I was going to tell my mother but for some reason, I felt it was something I needed to declare and I’m not sure why. My mother is the best mother and always on it. You know those commercials where they ask, Do you know where your child is? I’m 500 miles away right now and my mother probably knows exactly where I am. So when I was about 11, she asked me if I was a lesbian and I said yes. I think she was disappointed and, for a period after that, I felt a little rift between us. We’re very close but every few years I have to come out to her again as a reminder. With my father it’s never been directly addressed, it’s sort of an unspoken acceptance. It’s always a process.
PGN: What do you recommend for Oprah’s book club? CK: Everyone should read Toni Cade Bambara’s “The Salt Eaters.” Everything she writes is a jewel, but this book is especially good for anyone who is or wants to be an activist. It shows how everything we do is connected and that everything we do affects someone else. It addresses life and our connections and progression and forward movement and community.
PGN: What made your mother ask you if you were gay? CK: I grew up with Southern women who were real “ladies.” Think of Whitley Gilbert from “A Different World.” Well, I started hanging out with girls who weren’t quite as ladylike, not as
PGN: If you could bring a fictional character to life, who would it be? CK: Right now I’m re-reading “Their Eyes Were Watching God” by Zora Neale Hurston, and if I could bring a character to life I’d have to bring Janie to life and
PGN: OK, random question. Do you think you had a past life? CK: Oh, yes. I definitely feel that I had a past life, and I just hope that I’m doing better in this life than in the last, and that the next one will be even better. My grandmother recently passed away and, for everyone else, it was really devastating, but I felt it was closure for her and I actually felt closer to her than ever before. I’d like to hope that I was a really awesome woman in a past life or someone who made a difference.
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befriend her. There are a lot of different qualities in that character that I’d like to think I have, and long to develop more. PGN: You do big events; any celebrity encounters? CK: No, as I said, I’m really shy, so I let others do that. Though I’ve now started to get over the shyness using Twitter and have had responses from a few celebrities with that. I’ve had an obsession with rapper Rick Ross and I tweet him, like, every other day. PGN: What’s the hardest thing about what you do? CK: Well, I’ve created and executed events and workshops on topics ranging from creative writing to anti-violence advocacy, autobiography as activism, the cross-sectoring of race and sexuality and women in new media, as well as some of
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Coya Artichoker, founder of the 2-Spirit First Nations Collective who was recognized by Ms. Magazine as an up-and-coming youth activist; and Marquita Thomas, founder of Serafemme Queer Women of Color Music Festival. Our music headliner is Grammy-winner Dionne Farris and we also have performances from Anomali, Devin Christy and Pussies, Pens and Politics. There are over 17 workshops, film screenings, an inter-generational brunch and our closing party, Deuces.
PGN: What else is happening at the conference? CK: The theme of the conference is “Crossroads & Crosswinds: Connecting Across Race and Space.” We have some great keynote speakers: Van Nguyen, youth educator and organizer of the Trans Health Conference;
PGN: What has been your most exciting or crazy event? CK: I think the whole month of October will be! I’m working with way more women and organizations than I’ve ever worked with — Elements, Authentic and WUP 2.0, all from the Philly area — and in addi-
29. Pampering, briefly 32. Where fruits hang around 33. Abe Lincoln’s boy 34. Summer tops 37. “Breakfast on Pluto” actor Stephen 38. General vicinity 40. Cut 41. Catch sight of 42. More of the ad 45. Hacienda room 47. Anka’s “___ Beso” 48. Brief moments of lovemaking? 51. Hard-hitting Giant of legend 53. Put bubbles in 55. End of the ad 59. “Trick”’s Spelling 60. Like Diana 61. Ass attachment? 62. Julia Roberts’ Brockovich 63. Edwin of Reagan’s Cabinet 64. De Matteo of “Desperate
Housewives” 65. Perfor med like Rufus Wainwright 66. Kind of statesman 67. Put into piles
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tion we’ll also have Tomboyz Quarterly and DJ India from D.C., Distinguished Cravat from New York, Marquita Thomas and LezUrban Productions in L.A., among others — and we’re really trying to create a significant network of awareness around issues within the LGBTQ community for women of color. The month begins with the conference and ends with a weekend that we’re organizing around the 19th annual Lupus Loop in Philly on Oct. 31. We’ve also invited in our promotional partners from all over to spend Halloween weekend in Philly with a masquerade at the Hyatt on Friday, Oct. 29. PGN: Wow, that’s a lot what with school and teaching, etc. How do you do both? CK: The thing that gets me through grad school is the desire to want to go on teaching. My
students keep me grounded and from getting lost in the world of books by myself. But I also get excited seeing things come to fruition, so hope I’ll always be in a position to do events in the community and make things happen. PGN: I understand you’re really big on social media? CK: Yes, I have updates on lots of LGBTQ events here in Philly and in Atlanta, D.C. and New York through my Facebook page, (search for enlistthealist) or you can follow the tweets (search for enlistthealist). I don’t just promote my events, I like to open up possibilities for people to find all sorts of things. People should have options. I love options. ■ To suggest a community member for “Family Portraits,” write to portraits05@aol.com.
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Dana Rudolph
‘Choosing Children’ showcases pioneering lesbian families With Eric Stonestreet winning an Emmy this year for his portrayal of a gay dad in ABC’s “Modern Family,” and the summer movie about two lesbian moms, “The Kids Are All Right,” garnering early Oscar buzz, it’s easy to forget what things were like just 25 years ago. Then, people both inside and outside the LGBT community assumed that “you gave up the ability to have children” if you came out, said Academy Award-winning filmmaker Debra Chasnoff. In her 1985 documentary, “Choosing Children,” however, she profiled six pioneering lesbian families who defied this assumption. The film, made with her then-partner Kim Klausner, helped inspire many lesbians to become parents. Now, years after the film’s negative was lost, “Choosing Children” is being restored, and Chasnoff hopes it will inspire the next generation of LGBT parents — as well as teach people about a key part of LGBT history.
Neither Chasnoff nor Klausner had ever made a film when they began “Choosing Children,” but both were intrigued by stories they had heard of lesbians becoming parents after coming out (in contrast to those who had children from previous heterosexual relationships). “It was a big topic of conversation in our social circle,” Chasnoff explained in an interview. They didn’t know any such parents personally, but decided to find some, “and ask them all the questions that all of us were talking about.” After placing classified ads in feminist and women’s newspapers, they drove around the country to meet the women who responded. The families they chose showcase the diversity of our community from many angles. The children were created through known donors, unknown donors and adoption. They ranged in age from infant to early teens. One mother was still pregnant when filming began. The women are white, black and Hispanic, and include two interracial couples. Chasnoff said the one thing all the women had in common, however, was their courage. “They were the first in every single community to take their kids to
school or go into a doctor’s office and say ‘I want to inseminate.’ They were all so brave, to face great societal opposition with very little resources.” When the documentary was first shown at film festivals, Chasnoff recalled, “People would come to the screenings and you could see these little light bulbs going on over their heads, saying, ‘Oh my God, I could have a child if I wanted to?’ People would turn to each other and say, ‘Honey, what do you think?’” The screenings also generated coverage in mainstream newspapers, “the first media coverage in those areas ever that suggested that gay people could have kids,” Chasnoff said. She admitted, “I was like everybody else. I assumed that being gay meant that I was not going to have children. I think the experience of making the film was enormously life-changing for me, because I did end up having children.” She and Klausner had two children together. Much has changed too since the mid-’80s, in terms of both media coverage and legal rights, especially protections for nonbiological parents. For Chasnoff, though, the biggest change is
that most gay and lesbian people would now say “yes” if asked whether they could become parents. “To me, that’s a radical change, because when we made the film, the answer was unequivocally no,” she said. The film became inaccessible for many years, however, when the lab that had housed the negative went out of business and the negative vanished. Last year, the Outfest Legacy Project for LGBT Film Preservation selected “Choosing Children” for restoration and created a new 35mm print from a copy at the Library of Congress. Now, Chasnoff and Klausner hope to raise $25,000 in order to digitize the film for DVD and include updates and commentaries. Chasnoff’s GroundSpark organization and several community partners held a 25th anniversary screening and fundraiser on Sept. 14 in San Francisco. Donations can also be made at groundspark.org/choosing. Chasnoff hopes “Choosing Children” will be of historical interest — but also of practical use to lesbian families today. “I think having that possibility [of becoming parents] has changed all of our lives,” she
“CHOOSING CHILDREN” DIRECTORS DEBRA CHASNOFF AND KIM KLAUSNER, EDITING IN THE EARLY 1980s Photo: GroundSpark
said. “It used to be when you came out, that topic was off the table. You didn’t have to grapple with your partner about whether you were going to have kids or not. It was just not part of your relationship — and now, I think everybody has to have that conversation.” ■ Dana Rudolph is founder and publisher of Mombian, www.mombian.com, a blog and resource directory for LGBT parents.
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Diversions
SEPT. 24 - 30, 2010
Your guide to arts and entertainment Theater
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Cold Philadelphia Urban Theater Festival presents a thriller about three childhood friends who are no longer able to trust one another after the ultimate betrayal, Sept. 24 at Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St.; (215) 9211108.
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Alice in Chains with The Deftones and Mastodon The hard-rock bands perform at 7 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J.; (856) 3651300.
Curtains The Walnut Street Theatre presents the murder whodunit set against the backdrop of a musicaltheater production circa 1959, through Oct. 24, 825 Walnut St.; (215) 5743550. Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde Bristol Riverside Theatre presents the classic tale of horror, adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher, Sept. 28-Oct. 17, 120 Radcliffe St., Bristol; (215) 785-1000. Ghost-Writer Arden Theatre Company presents the story of a dead novelist and his secretary, who is still taking dictation from him, through Nov. 7, 40 N. Second St.; (215) 922-1122. John and Jen Act II Playhouse presents a musical exploring the complexities of relationships between brothers and sisters and parents and children, set against the background of a changing America between 1950-90, through Oct. 17, 56 E. Butler Ave., Ambler; (215) 654-0200. Little Shop of Horrors New Candlelight Theatre presents the musical about a large talking plant with the taste for human blood, through Oct. 30, 2208 Millers Road, Ardentown, Del.; (302) 475-2313.
James The alternative-rock band performs at 8 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; (215) 922-6888.
Cabaret Red Light gets all pirate-y for “At Rope’s End,” an all-new installment in “The Seven Deadly Seas” series and a follow-up to last year’s “The Pirates of Ponzi” (pictured). The new show tells the somewhat-true story of Calico Jack, Mary Read and Anne Bonny as Jack scrambles to make good on his Pirate Oath. The show features seafaring legends, live gypsy swing music, dancing girls and a variety of classic vaudeville-style entertainment for grownups, at 8 and 10 p.m. Sept. 24-26 aboard the Tall Ship Gazela, North Penn’s Landing; www.cabaretredlight.com. Photo: Christoph Seiler
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest People’s Light and Theatre Company presents a drama about a man who thinks he’s beaten the system by getting himself incarcerated in a state mental hospital instead of serving a prison term on a work farm, through Oct. 16, 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern; (610) 644-3500.
presents the outrageous musical where whores and thieves prowl the streets of London, Sept. 30-Nov. 7, 40 N. Second St.; (215) 922-1122.
Philly Fan The Kimmel Center presents the one-man show that takes the audience on a journey through Philadelphia sports history of the last 50 years, through Oct. 31 at Innovation Studio, 260 S. Broad St.; (215) 790-5847.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Theatre Horizon presents the Tony Award-winning musical through Oct. 3 at Centre Theater, 208 DeKalb St., Norristown; (610) 283-2230.
The Threepenny Opera Arden Theatre Company
Titus Andronicus Plays and Players Theatre presents Shakespeare’s first tragedy, through Oct. 2, 1714 Delancey Place; (215) 735-0630.
Twelve Angry Men Ritz Theatre Company presents the drama
depicting a jury forced to reconsider its nearly unanimous decision by the single dissenter who sows a seed of reasonable doubt, through Oct. 6, 915 White Horse Pike, Oaklyn, N.J.; (856) 858-5230.
Music
Dutoit and Bell Season Opening The Philadelphia Orchestra performs Berlioz’s virtuosic Le Corsaire Overture at 2 p.m. Sept. 24 and 8 p.m. Sept. 25 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; (215) 893-1999. The Dead Milkmen The punk-rock band performs at 8 p.m. Sept. 24 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; (215) 2221400.
The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia The orchestra performs with a fireworks display in the backdrop at 8 p.m. Sept. 25 at The Mann Center for the Performing Arts, 5201 Parkside Ave.; (215) 546-7900. Shunda K The out rapper performs as part of the Philadelphia Film Festival at 8 p.m. Sept. 25 at The Fire, 412 W. Girard Ave.; (267) 671-9298.
Around the World Kickoff Concert for SOS Children’s Villages Taylor Hicks, Matt Cusson and GrindCity perform a benefit show to provide families and homes for orphaned and abandoned children at 8 p.m. Sept. 26 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; (215) 8931999. Patty Larkin The out singer-songwriter performs at 8:30 p.m. Sept. 30 at Puck Live, 14 E. Court St., Doylestown; (215) 3489000. Watts Plays Grieg The Philadelphia Orchestra performs with pianist André Watts at 8 p.m. Sept. 30 and Oct. 2 and 5 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; (215) 893-1999.
Exhibits
Acts of Nature Twenty-Two Gallery presents an exhibition of film and digital landscape photographs by Derek Jecxz, through Oct. 3, 236 S. 22nd St.; (215) 772-1911.
Elaine Paige The English actress and singer performs at 9 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City; (609) 317-1000.
Andre Gisson BOI’s of New Hope Art Gallery presents an exhibition of works by the French-American impressionist, through Oct. 31, 9 W. Mechanic St., New Hope; (215) 862-8292.
M.I.A. The world/dance/hip-hop artist performs at 8 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St.; (610) 784-5400.
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) 4481200.
Mozart — Chopin Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia performs works from Mozart and Chopin at 2:30 p.m. Sept. 26 and 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; (215) 893-1999.
Desert Jewels: North African Jewelry and Photography from the Xavier GuerrandHermes Collection Philadelphia Museum of
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Art presents an exhibition of jewelry and historic photographs from Algeria, Libya, Morocco, Egypt and Tunisia, through Dec. 5, 26th Street and the Parkway; (215) 763-8100. Eakins on Paper: Drawings and Watercolors from the Collection Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of 10 rarely seen drawings and watercolors that survey the early work of Thomas Eakins, through December, 26th Street and the Parkway; (215) 763-8100.
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through Oct. 2, 265 S. 10th St.; (215) 627-6250. Pardon Me Painted Bride Arts Center presents an installation of paintings by Mary Dewitt, through Oct. 16, 230 Vine St.; (215) 925-9914. Pleasures and Pastimes in Japanese Art Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of costumes, masks and poetry exploring the ways in which leisure time was interpreted across all social classes in Japanese art, through fall, 26th Street and the Parkway; (215) 763-8100.
Ellis Island: Ghosts of Freedom James A. Michener Art Museum presents an exhibition of photos featuring the New York Harbor through the lenses of Lewis Tap Jam Hines and Stephen Wilkes, Tappers, percussive dancers, through Oct. 10 in the museum’s instrumentalists and vocalists MARCH 21 - Gallery, 27, 2008 138 S. Pine Fred Beans come together for a jam session St., Doylestown; (215) 340at 8 p.m. Sept. 24 at Community that the mayor of the Athens suburb Human Rights and Human Rights 9800. Education Center’s Meeting of Kessariani has agreed to perform Watch are petitioning the Moroccan House Theatre, 3500 Lancaster the ceremony. government for a fair trial for the Gold Mountain Ave.;and (215) 387-1911. “I have no objection to celebrating men to protect their right to Marginal Utility presents this union so long as the law is privacy. an exhibition of bricolage Salsa Caliente Dance respected,” Mayor Spyros Tzokas The groups are asking supporters sculptures by Abigail D. Foto Rodriquez y said. toParty: show their opposition to Moroccan DeVille, through Sept. 25, 319 It is uncertain whether the authorities by sending an e-mail to N. 11th St.; (917) 355-4487. the petitionmaroc@hrw.org. government will recognize
Dance
marriage. Grew & Blew Up: The Up Greek government is CharactertoRehab preparing introduce civilSALT Artlegislation Gallery presents partnership later this year, an exhibition of newtoworks granting legal rights unmarried couples. But, itBuildmore, has not saidScott if sameby Thomas sex couples would be included. Chasse, Chris Clark, Dan King,
Kenji Nakayama and Morgan Thomas, through Oct. 22, 212 Gay men jailed in Race St.; (215) 939-7426.
Morocco I Bet You
ArtStar Gallery presents an for The Moroccan Association exhibition of solo works Human Rights, along with from Human Baltimore artisthas Rachel Bone, a Rights Watch, launched through Oct. 10,the 623 N. Second petition following imprisonment 238-1557. ofSt.; six(215) men for homosexuality. Moroccan police arrested the men Embraced inLegacy November 2007 after a video AxD Gallery presents circulated on the Internetanshowing aexhibition private party in Ksar-el-Kbir, of works by Maria Morocco, theVal press claimed was Nevelsonthat and Bertoia, a gay-marriage ceremony. The country’s penal code criminalizes sexual conduct between members of the same sex. Despite the fact that the video showed no evidence of sexual acts, the six men were convicted of at committing “lewd Send notices least or one unnatural with an individual weekacts in advance to: of the same sex” and sentenced to Diversions, PGN, 505 S. between four and 10 months in Fourth St., Philadelphia, Pa. prison. 19147; The Moroccan Association for fax them to (215) 925-6437; or e-mail them to diversions@epgn.com. Notices cannot be taken over the phone.
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Cartoons draw Russian ire
Charanga la Unica y Tony Maldonado y su Orquesta Painted Bride Arts Center hosts some of the best salsa ensembles in the region, 9 p.m. Sept. 25, 230 Vine St.; (215) 925-9914.
Film
Kurosawa Centennial: Red Beard The 1965 film about an intern who wants to be a doctor for a prominent family is screened at 2 p.m. Sept. 26 at The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; (610) 917-0223. Ran The 1985 samurai film, loosely based on Shakespeare’s “King Lear,” is screened at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 26 at The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; (610) 917-0223. PHILADELPHIA GAY NEWS Books
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Lesbian Lust, Love and Sex Sacchi Green, Kathleen Warnock and DL King discuss their contributions to “Lesbian Lust: Erotic Stories” at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 26 at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St.; (215) 923-2960. Thomas Buergenthal The author of “A Lucky Child: A Memoir of Surviving Auschwitz as a Young Boy” hosts a discussion at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27 at Central Library, 1901 Vine St.; (215) 686-5322. Zane The bestselling author of “The Hot Box: A Novel” hosts a reading at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27 at Central Library, 1901 Vine St.; (215) 686-5322.
Etc.
Dave Attell The comedian performs Sept.
24-26 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; (215) 4969001. Gay Days Six Flags The amusement park opens for the LGBT event featuring DJ Corey Craig and Seth Gold, 6 p.m.-midnight Sept. 24 at Six Flags Great Adventure, 1 Six Flags Blvd., Jackson, N.J.; www. outinevents.com. Zombie Prom 2010 The undead, wearing tuxes and corsages, party at 8 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; (215) 922-6888. Scene: So You Think You Can Dance Edition! The monthly LGBTQ dance party invites guests to dance for prizes, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Sept. 25 at Voyeur Nightclub, 1221 St. James St.; www.tlbtbproductions. PAGE 15 com. ■
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built a cult following in Russia The acclaimed sci-fi author of despite gaining just 1.9 percent of “Neuromancer” hosts a reading the audience share in February. of his new book, “Zero History,” MTV in Russia also at 2 p.m. Sept. 25 Central shows “South Park,”atbut has yet Library, Vine St.;from (215) to receive1901 any criticism the 686-5322.group. Protestant
Trans meeting set for Berlin It was announced March 14 that the second meeting of the European Transgender Council will be held this year in Germany. The council, comprised of Transgender Europe, the Transgender Network Berlin and TransInterQueer Berlin, will meet May 2-4 in Berlin. Their last event was held in Vienna in 2005. Representatives from international activist groups and experts such as Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International are expected to attend the event and share their experiences in the eld of human rights and transgender-related work. The results of the Study of the Lives of Transgender people In Europe, conducted by Press for Change (U.K.), will be revealed, which polled more than 2,000 transgender people. Berlin has a diverse transgender scene, and Wigstoeckel Transgender United is set to organize the city council’s ofcial show and party for the event. �
Protestant groups in Moscow are trying to shut down a cartoon channel because they claim it promotes homosexuality and religious intolerance. Channel 2x2 broadcasts Western cartoons like “South Park,” which some believe promotes “homosexual propaganda.” Vitaly Vlasenki, a spokesperson for The Consultative Council of the Heads of Protestant Churches in Russia, said the group had sent a letter to Prosecutor General Yury Chaika on March 12 accusing the network of promoting “cruelty, violence, homosexual propaganda, religious hatred and intolerance.” Yekaterina Doglosheveva, head of corporate affairs for Prof-Media, dismissed the criticism from the religious group. “The Federal Culture and Cinematography Agency may be able to control the activities of our channel, but the Protestants cannot,” Doglosheveva said. WAR STORIES: The National Constitution Center presents Channel 2x2, which also Larry Nichols can be reached at paintings created by American soldiers with the world-debut broadcasts “The Simpsons,” has larry@epgn.com. exhibition “Art of the American Soldier.” The 15,000 paintings and sketches, including “War and Peace” and “That 2,000 Yard Stare” (pictured), were created by more than 1,300 American soldiers in the line of duty, and are on view through Jan. 10, 525 Arch St. For more information, call (215) 409-6895.
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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.
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) 4655677; www.phillylogcabin.org. Liberty City LGBT Democratic Club Meets seasonally; (215) 760-7184; www. libertycity.org.
Arts
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) 2246995. 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.
Recreation
■ 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
Gay Bridge Club Non-beginners group meets Monday afternoons at the William Way Center; (215) 985-4835.
■ AIDS Treatment hot line: (215) 5452212
■ Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations: (215) 686-4670
Gay-friendly Scrabble Club Meets from 6-11 p.m. in the P.I.C. Building, 42nd and Locust streets; (215) 382-0789.
■ 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
■ 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)
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
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.
■ AIDS Law Project of Southern New Jersey: (856) 933-9500 ext. 221
■ Philadelphia Police Liaison Committee: (215) 600-0627; ppd.lgbt@gmail.com
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.
Library Book Club Meets to discuss a new book at 7 p.m. on third Wednesday of the month at the William Way Center.
■ Mazzoni Center: (215) 563-0652; www. mazzonicenter.org
■ The COLOURS Organization Inc. 112 N. Broad St., 11th floor; (215) 4960330.
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.
Brandywine Women’s Rugby Club Meets for Tuesday and Thursday practice at Greene Field, Howell Street and Moore Road, West Chester; www.brandywinerugby.org.
■ AIDS Law Project of Pennsylvania: (215) 587-9377
■ Philadelphia Police Department liaison — Chief Inspector James Tiano: (215) 685-3655
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.
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.
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.
Casarez@phila.gov; Fax: (215) 686-2555
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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 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.
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.philadelphia-fins. 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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worth watching: The Ellen DeGeneres Show Monday-Friday, 3 p.m. on NBC.
Saturday Night Live Amy Poehler hosts and Katy Perry performs. 11:30 p.m. on NBC.
The Rachel Maddow Show Monday-Friday, 9 p.m. on MSNBC.
SUNDAY The Simpsons Actors from “Glee” lend their voices to the season premiere, in which Lisa goes to arts camp for the summer. 8 p.m. on Fox.
FRIDAY Real Time with Bill Maher The talk show hosted by the outspoken comedian. 10 p.m. on HBO. Fashion Police Joan Rivers discusses the week’s notable fashions. 10:30 p.m. on E! SATURDAY Wrangler: Anatomy of an Icon A profile of 1970s porn star Jack Wrangler. 8 p.m. on Logo. The September Issue This film chronicles the making of Vogue magazine’s 2007 September issue and features the magazine’s editor, Anna Wintour. 10 p.m. on A&E. Monster Charlize Theron in her Oscarwinning role as a lesbian who turned to prostitution — and later serial killing — to support herself and her girlfriend. 10 p.m. on the Sundance Channel.
Desperate Housewives Vanessa Williams joins the cast in the season premiere. 9 p.m. on ABC. Brothers and Sisters Look for out characters Kevin and Scotty in the season premiere. 10 p.m. on ABC. MONDAY How I Met Your Mother Out actor Neil Patrick Harris stars as the womanizing Barney. 8 p.m. on CBS. Dancing with the Stars Look for queer comedian Margaret Cho this season. 8 p.m. on ABC. Thintervention Out fitness guru Jackie Warner stars in this fitness series. This week, some of her charges rebel against her training sessions. 10 p.m. on Bravo.
THE BRADY BUNCH: Out actor Neil Patrick Harris stars as womanizer Barney (center), who learns his mother lied to him about events throughout his life. Wayne Brady (left, “Let’s Make a Deal”) returns as Barney’s brother, James, and Tony Award-winner Ben Vereen guest stars on “How I Met Your Mother” at 8 p.m. Sept. 25 on CBS. Photo: Adam Taylor/CBS
TUESDAY Glee Britney Spears guest stars this week. 8 p.m. on Fox. Inside the Actor’s Studio This new episode features Betty White. 8 p.m. on Bravo. Flipping Out Out house-flipper Jeff Lewis stars in this reality series. 9 p.m. on Bravo. WEDNESDAY America’s Next Top Model Look for out fashion experts J. Alexander and Jay Hernandez
in this reality modeling competition. 8 p.m. on CW. Adam & Steve A romantic comedy about two gay men who, after falling in love, realize they had an embarrassing one-night stand 17 years ago. 9 p.m. on Logo.
p.m. on TV Land. Top Chef: Just Desserts There are a few openly gay contestants in this spin-off of the cooking competition show focused on desserts. 10 p.m. on Bravo.
The Real World: New Orleans Look for gay cast member Preston. 10 p.m. on MTV.
THURSDAY Grey’s Anatomy The gay-friendly medical drama has returned for a new season. 9 p.m. on ABC.
She’s Got the Look Out fashion expert Robert Verdi judges this reality competition’s season finale. 10
Project Runway Openly gay Tim Gunn hosts this reality fashion competition. 9 p.m. on Lifetime. ■
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A bloody-good brunch at the London By Larry Nichols PGN Staff Writer In the interest of full disclosure, we must let you know that our definition of “brunch” differs from the norm. To us, brunch is basically a large breakfast with booze and dessert. Damn the lunch food. We just woke up. We’re not doing anything productive today. Bring on the eggs and mimosas. So when we went to London Grill, 2301 Fairmount Ave., on a sunny, pleasant Saturday morning, the last thing on our mind was the “-unch” portion of the menu. But we certainly had our fun on the breakfast side. Things got off to a great start with a granola and fruit plate that featured a small but powerful piece of “brunch bread” — a pleasantly dense and sweet counterbalance to the nutritious nature of the assortment of blueberries, strawberries and melon slices on the plate. Also greeting us upon entry was the bloody Mary bar ($6 or $7 per trip, depending on what kind of alcohol you choose). You pick your shot and then take it to the bar to dress it up however you like, with options like jalapeños and mushrooms. The booze options are even more impressive, with a healthy selection of tequilas, gin and vodkas. You can get absinthe
help you finish it. But deep down inside you’d risk rupturing a gut to finish it. The ricotta pancakes ($9.50) are another decadent choice, with pistachio butter and maple syrup. If you’re looking for something off the sweetened path, a must-try for the adventurous is the Spanish tortilla ($8), a potato and egg tortilla accompanied by Romesco sauce and London Grill’s housemade sausage. It’s good enough on its own, but being the spice whores that we are, we couldn’t resist spiking it with the sriracha chili sauce they conveniently had on the table. Around this time, we were ready to crawl back home and go back to sleep (food drowsy, LONDON GRILL not drunk ... the sun was out), but just then our ($8) for your Mary as well but, attentive waiter pounced on us even with neutered Americanwith the dessert menu. approved absinthe, we don’t Damn! know if we want to be hanging OK ... out with someone who rolls that The crème brûlée ($6) and hard that early in the day. the ricotta chocolate cheeseLondon Grill’s brunch menu cake ($6) called out to us like features the usual suspects: an absinthe hallucination, but eggs Benedict ($9.50), bagel we pulled it back a bit and n’ lox ($9), steak and poached went for the honey crisp apple eggs ($14) and huevos ranchetart ($6), which was excellent. ros ($10), which are fine and The restrained sweetness of the dandy if your ravenous brain salted caramel sauce and the will allow you to ignore items whipped cream gave the fresh, like the bananas Foster French crisp apple room to breathe atop toast ($9.5), piled so high and a perfect pastry. surrounded by caramelized From start to finish, London bananas that you might end up begging friends and strangers to Grill does a fine job of getting one’s weekend off to a good start. Or, in our case, a premature finish. ■ Larry Nichols can be reached at larry@epgn.com. SOLUTION From page 29
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Americans struggle to regain their shrunken wealth By Jeannine Aversa The Associated Press
Americans’ long journey to regain the wealth they lost in the recession is stalled. Households failed even to run in place during the April-June quarter as sinking stock prices eroded wealth. Stocks have since recovered about two-thirds of those losses. But based on last quarter’s data, household net worth would have to surge 23 percent to reach its pre-recession peak. Net worth — the value of assets like homes and investments, minus debts like mortgages and credit cards — fell 2.7 percent last quarter, or $1.5 trillion, the Federal Reserve said last Friday. It now stands at $53.5 trillion. That’s above the bottom hit during the recession, $48.8 trillion in the first quarter of 2009. But it’s far below the pre-recession peak in wealth of $65.8 trillion. The drop from April to June was the first quarterly decline in
Americans’ wealth since early 2009. Before then, net worth had risen slowly for four straight quarters. Economists generally think household wealth has ticked up in the July-to-September quarter so far because of higher stock prices. Yet given last quarter’s setback and expectations of scant gains ahead, some economists have pushed back their forecast for when Americans will regain all their lost wealth: not until the middle of this decade. Their stagnant wealth will likely keep Americans from spending freely — and the struggling economy from picking up strength. Consumers tend to spend according to how wealthy they feel. And their spending accounts for about 70 percent of the economy. In the meantime, people are saving more and paring debt, the data showed. The decline in net worth from April to June amounted to an average drop of $12,941 per household. Average household wealth now amounts to $455,173. That’s
up from $415,185 during the recession. But it’s down from a peak of $563,438 in 2007. One reason why economists foresee only slight gains in wealth is they expect real-estate values to stay weak. Residential real estate accounts for 32 percent of net worth; individual stocks make up 13 percent. The balance includes retirement accounts, taxable mutual funds, bank accounts, bonds and possessions such as cars and jewelry. During the recession, sinking home equity and stock prices made shoppers skittish. More than a year after the recession is thought to have ended, the housing and stock markets remain fragile. That’s why most Americans aren’t spending as much as they typically do after recessions. Consumer spending grew at an annual rate of just 2 percent last quarter, about the same pace as in the first three months of this year. Most economists think Americans will spend at about the same pace,
or only slightly better, in the current quarter. By contrast, after the 1981-82 recession, consumer spending averaged a robust 6.5-percent pace during 1983. “Consumer spending is going to show only stunted growth this year because the wherewithal to spend — jobs, income, wealth — are only inching higher,” said Ken Mayland, president of ClearView Economics. Another reason shoppers are unlikely to ramp up their spending: Their faith in the economy is sagging. Consumer confidence dropped in September, according to the University of Michigan/ Reuters’ consumer sentiment index released last Friday. Americans saved 6.1 percent of their disposable income from April to June, the highest quarterly total in a year. And they are slowly trimming their debt. Overall household debt dipped to $13.45 trillion from April
to June. That’s a 3.2-percent decline from a peak in early 2008. People, on average, are carrying around $43,000 in debt — from mortgages and credit cards to auto loans and home equity lines. People who defaulted on mortgages and other loans accounted for some of the decline in debt. But many other households have been paying down debts and are reluctant to take on new loans, analysts said. The decline in net worth underscores how much household wealth depends on stock values. About a fifth of household financial assets are in stock-market holdings. And the value of those holdings fell 12 percent in the April-June period compared with the first three months of the year. Americans’ home equity isn’t making up for the loss in their stock values. Last quarter, U.S. real-estate values ticked up a scant 0.3 percent compared with the January-March period. ■
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CDL-A Drivers NOW OFFERING New Performance Bonus Program. Lots of Miles w/Great Pay. 2011 Freightliner Cascadias Have Arrived! $500 Sign-on for Flatbed Drivers. CDL-A,6mo.OTR. Western Express 888-801-5295. _______________________________34-39
A TRUCK YOU’LL LOVE, A CAREER YOU CAN GROW! *Excellent Equipment! *Consistent hometime *Great pay/benefits. 1 yr OTR exp. req., EOE: SMITH TRANSPORT 877-432-0048 www. smithdrivers.com _______________________________34-39
Breakfast Anyone?
Alexander Inn
Drivers- 100% Tuition Paid CDL Training! Start your New Career. No Credit Chek, No Experience required! Call: 888-417-7564 CRST EXPEDITED www.JoinCRST.com _______________________________3439Boyd Bros. is Hiring Experienced CDL-A Drivers. Sign-on Bonus! Top Equipment and Benefits. Flatbed Training Available. 1 yr. OTR exp. req. 800-543-8923. _______________________________34-39 Between High School and College? Over 18? Drop that entry level position. Earn what you’re worth!!! Travel w/Successful Young Business Group. Paid Training. Transportation, Lodging Provided. 1-877-646-5050. _______________________________34-39 Home Time You Deserve! Class-A CDL Drivers Needed. Practical Mile Pay. $2,400 Bonus. Guaranteed Home-Time. Strong, Stable, & Safe. 1-Year OTR experience required. www. veriha.com 800-333-9291. _______________________________34-39 Drivers- O/O’s FED EX GROUND *All hub-to-hub miles paid *Mileage Plus & Fuel Programs *Monthly Safety Incentives *Weekly Settlements. Fleet Owners Welcome! 866-8326339 www.buildagroundbiz.com _______________________________34-39
The Alexander Inn
seeks a local person for part-time to serve our breakfast buffet. Excellent position for a friendly mature person with knowledge of the city. Starts @ 6:30am to midday.
Call 215-923-3535 during daytime hours.
Hotel desk clerk for full or part time. Must have prior hotel experience with references. Good salary plus bonus pkg. Apply in person or call days. Call John 215-923-3535 Let’s Talk!
ADOPTION ADOPT A happily married couple have room in our loving hearts and home for your newborn. Expenses paid. Please call Debra & George at (877)732-0291. _______________________________34-39 ADOPT A truly loving married couple will provide a secure home and endless love for your baby. Expenses paid. Please call Margaret and James. 1-800-987-4270. _______________________________34-39 ADOPTION Loving couple wants to share our life and love with your newborn. Call Liz & Geoff Toll-Free: 1-866-762-7821; Email: Liz_and_ Geoff@comcast.net _______________________________34-39
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PHILADELPHIA GAY NEWS
LEGAL & PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY
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SEPT. 24 - 30, 2010
APRIL 25 - MAY 1, 2008
AMY F. STEERMAN Attorney at Law
Concentrating in Planning for Lesbian and Gay Couples • Probate • Wills • Living Wills • Powers of Attorney PAGE 110
CLASSIFIEDS
215-735-1006
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CRC, CVE RC, CVE A, CRC, CVE ant
William A. Torchia, Esquire ESTATE & TAX PLANNING GENERAL PRACTICE
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CONCIERGE LEGAL SERVICES LEGAL SERVICES
James M. Quesenberry, MA, CRC, CVE Disability Consultant
Charles S. Frazier, Esq. Attorney at Law
• General Practice • Wills and Trusts • Living Wills • Powers of Attorney • Probate
REAL ESTATE
RENT
12TH & DICKINSON AREA Furnished Townhouse for rent: 3 levels. Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, 2 bedrooms , bath. Very Unique. 1500. mo plus util. (negotiable). Call 215 468-9166 after 6 pm. or 215 686 3431 daytime. _______________________________34-49 RITTENHOUSE SQUARE AREA Studios & 1 Bedrooms - Call for Availability (215)735-8050. _______________________________34-40 VENTNOR Large all new 1 BR apt. A/C,1,W/D, great APRIL 25 -furn., MAY 2008 views, on Intercoastal. Large deck, reserved parking, boat slip avail. Yearly or seasonal. Call Loretta, 305-778-6897. _______________________________34-40 AVENUE OF THE ARTS 1 or 2 BR apts. Hdwd floors, recently renovated. Call 215-806-5050. _______________________________34-40
ROOMMATES PGN WILL NOT PUBLISH RACIAL DISTINCTIONS IN ROOMMATE ADS. SUCH NOTATIONS WILL BE EDITED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION. ___________________________________ GREATER NE PHILA. Have your own bedroom in a beautiful split level home with 2 gay men. House is 4 BR, 2 full baths, W/D, upper and lower decks, use of kitchen. Property is by Welsh & the Boulevard, 1 min. to 58 bus. We ask only that you be at least reasonably neat and employed. Rent is $600 + 1/3 utils. Contact Dave at 215-698-0215. _______________________________34-39 SOUTH PHILLY Large furnished room for rent in private home with shared bath, 1 block from Broad St. Full house privileges, W/D, D/W, A/C. All utils incl. exc. phone. $450/mo. Call 215-551-7611. _______________________________34-39
Reach Over 40,000Social Readers Weekly For As Little As $25.00 A Week. Call 215Security Disability Claims Appeals
Mark-Allen Taylor, Esq. Divorce Child Custody Support / Visitation Domestic Partnerships Wills & Powers of Attorney Name Changes and
Technologically-Assisted Reproduction Agreements
Law Offices of Mark-Allen Taylor, LLC 1325 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 215-735-2777 mat@mat-law.com
Free initial consultation
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FOR SALE
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SERVICES
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SEPT. 24 - 30, 2010
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SERVICES & HOME IMPROVEMENT DIRECTORY JOHN’S FIBER KLEEN
Specializing in Antique Upholstery And Fine Rug Cleaning
APRIL 25 - MAY 1, 2008
Insured Registered Bonded
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Window Blind Factory (215) 755-4340 James M. Quesenberry, MA, CRC, CVE Disability Consultant
Social Security Disability Claims Appeals
215-629-0585 Suite 202 Oxford Valley Rd. Fairless Hills, PA 19030
John Cardullo & Sons, Inc. 703 Christian Street • Philadelphia, PA 19147
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