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Zakaria Abderrafi enjoying brunch at Jake’s on Market
By Betty L. Sullivan & Jennifer L. Viegas Dur ing t he hear ings for US Supreme C ou r t ch ief just ice Joh n Roberts, a participant pulled out a picture of a mustache-sporting fel low present i ng Rober t s w it h a ca ke. “ Rober t s must be g ay,” t he com ment ator specu lated. “ St r a i ght men don’t p o s e w it h food.” If that is the case, they and others might take more pr ide in their eats if they were to visit the Castro these days.
Even with the still sagging econom y, r e s t au r a nt s o ld a nd ne w continue to draw in diners. On a recent trip to Anchor Oyster Bar, for example, the wait for a table in the tiny restaurant was lengthy, but t he incred ibly fresh seafood was well worth it. Catch Restaurant is anot her must v isit. Starbelly and Tangerine entice, while J a k e ’s o n M a r k e t h a s q u i c k l y become a see-and-be-seen de st i n at ion t o enjoy A mer ic a n comfort food.
The Castro now has its very own B B Q j o i nt , T he D a n c i n g P i g. W here el se c a n you go for late night breakfast cravings than Orpha n A ndy’s? Ca fé F lore is forever voted “ best café” in polls… The list of fabulous Castro eateries could go on and on. T hat is one reason why t he Bay T imes w ill be reg ularly cover ing the food and beverage scene here, starting w ith this issue. A nother reason is that food plays a central role in pulling our community to-
get her. Viv id ev idence is at t he Ca st ro Fa r mer s’ M a rket , wh ich just recently reopened. R a i n d id n’t d a mpen t he s pi r it s of shopper s a nd fa r mer s on t he ma rket’s open i ng even i ng. “ It’s just t he most honest and fr iendl y m a r k e t ,” S h e l l y M c M a h o n of Shel ly ’s Fa r m Fresh told t he B ay T i m es. “ T he Ca st ro i s ver y community oriented. I truly love this market.” (continued on page 23)
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Bay Area’s “Good Life” Inspires Painter Terri Hill
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N e w Ye a r ’s D ay, 2 0 0 9 , w a s a memorable one for Terri Hill. On that day, she became a full time painter. But her absorbing works, bursting with vivid hues and energ y, at test to her over 33 -yea r ba c k g rou nd i n g r aph ic des i g n. Ju ic y cher r ies, pract ica l ly d r ip pi ng of f t he ca nva s, look sweet and seductive. Cocktails become architectural masterpieces, rising from tabletops. Rea l ist ic choco lates dare you not to crave. Such memorable works are a literal piece of cake for foodie Hill,
who st i l l happi ly celebrates t he Bay Area’s edible and other of ferings, even after being diagnosed with brain cancer. Her active life continues. “You can see the inf luence of living in wonderful Northern California,” she says. “It’s pretty obvious that I run, bike and swim, as well as enjoy the wonderful local fruits and vegetables and wines of the area.” She add s , “ T h i s a rea i s such a perfect place to be as a painter…
the good life is wonderful for creating great art!” And great it is, in our opinion and t hat of her many admirers. Hi l l is also a member of our community, having met her partner, land sur veyor L aura Cabra l, over 15 years ago. The t wo women connected wh i le pa r t ic ipat i ng i n a Palo A lto gay and lesbian running group called FrontRunners. They trained together for a marathon. Romance clicked. “A friend asked me who my type was, and I thought to myself, I’d
like to be with someone like Laura,” Hi l l recent ly told T he Santa C l a ra We e k ly. B ot h women now call Santa Clara home, enjoy ing t he company of other “gaybors” living on their street. But a s muc h a s B erke le y- b or n Hill celebrates Northern California, her works hold universal appeal, as you’ll see later in this issue of the Bay Times. You can also f ind her paintings at View points Gallery in Los Gatos (viewpointsga l ler y.com) and at her website, designerhill.com.
In recent mont hs, mu lt iple reports coming out of Iraq ind icate t hat as many as 10 0 or more youths have been killed for d ressing or act ing in “ Wester n” style. Targeted as suspected gays, g o t h s or “e m o s ,” t h e v i c t i m s’ names were often listed on pub lic f lyers and later discovered to have been beaten or bludgeoned to death with concrete blocks. A s repor ted on March 11 in the N Y T imes, “Human r ights advo cates say the threats and violence are aimed at gay men and at teenager s who st yle t hemselves i n a uniquely Iraqi collage of hipster, punk, emo and goth fashions. The look, shorthanded here as ‘emo,’ h a s f l o u r i s h e d o n B a g h d a d ’s st reet s a s a n emblem of g reater social freedom as society has begun to bloom after years of warfare. But it has drawn scorn and outrage from some religious conservatives, and is often conf lated with being gay.” Respond i ng to t he cr isis, member s of Gay s W it hout B order s/ San Francisco (GWB), held a twohour vigil on March 14, at Castro and 18th streets. A large banner urg i ng I raq to stop k i l l i ng gays was hung in front of the Bank of A merica while activ ists placed a memorial wreath and held posters to educate passersby. M ichael Pet rel is of GW B urged t he publ ic to sig n a globa l pet it ion a t w w w. a l lout .or g , w h ic h request s world leader s to spea k out publicly against the v iolence and push Iraqi of f icials to investigate the matter now. The petition has close to 8,000 signers to date w it h suppor t ive com ment s from around the world. The most v iv id reporting on the massacre is com ing from a blog t it led “ R a i nbow I r aq - E a ster n Eye on Gay L i fe” by a n a l leged (continued on page 23)
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By Dennis McMillan Out & E qua l Work place Advo cates is a nonprof it committed to ending workplace discrimination for LGBTQ employees. Each year, the Out & Equal Leadership Celebrat ion honors ind iv idua ls and org a n i zat ions t hat demonst rate workplace courage and support of LGBTQ equality. On March 14 at t he Intercont inental Mark Hopkins Hotel, Out & Equal (O&E) honored countr y music star Chely Wr ight for her support of LGBTQ youth; Golden State Warr iors President and COO Rick Welts, the f irst openly gay execut ive of a men’s professional sports team; and Houston Mayor A nn ise Parker, who won reelect ion a s a n open ly lesbia n politician. Marga Gomez was the hi lar ious emcee, and a lso spoke seriously about the main focus of activ ists being marriage and the mi litar y, but not so much about workplace equality. “I came out in
New York City, but actually was found out,” she joked. “I came to Castro Street because I t hought that’s where the Cubans were.” Enter t a i n ment was prov ided by the jazz stylings of Josh K lipp & t he K l ipptones, music of Voca l Minority and performance by the troupe Dance Brigade. “ We a re so proud to be honoring t hese t hree people whose l ives a nd c hoic es h ave m a de a sig n if icant d if ference,” sa id Sel i s se B er r y, fou nd i ng exec ut ive d irector of O& E Workplace Advocates. “Each of them has been a pioneer.” She said each “ break t he s t er e ot y p e s t he publ ic h a s about L GBT people,” a nd each has “shown enormous courage in being themselves and bringing all of who they are to their careers.” W it h e i g ht s t ud io a l bu m s a nd charting more than 15 singles on the country charts, Chely Wright ha s sold over a m i l l ion record s i n t he US . T he awa rd-w i n n i ng
c ou nt r y a r t i s t a n d s on g w r it e r m a de h i stor y by b ec om i n g t he f i r st m ajor c ou nt r y mu s ic p erformer to publicly come out. The 2011 documentary, Wish Me Away, recounts both the public and very private moments of her life as she bravely chose to risk all that was impor tant to her – fam i ly, relat ion s h ips , c a reer, succes s , fa n s and image – to live her authentic l ife. She cur rent ly ser ves as national spokesperson for the Gay, L esbian and Stra ight Educat ion Network (GLSEN ) and speaks out against school bullying. R ick Welts prev iously ser ved as pr e s ident of t he P ho en i x Su n s orga n i zat ion for n i ne seasons – three as the club’s chief executive of f icer. On M ay 16 , 2011, i n a front-page New York T imes stor y, he publicly acknowledged that he is gay, becoming the f irst senior executive of a men’s professional team to do so. Mayor A nnise Parker has ser ved t he p e o ple of Hou s t on for s i x years as city councilmember and si x years as cit y cont rol ler, a nd i s s e r v i n g he r s e c ond t e r m a s mayor of t he f irst cosmopol it a n city to have an openly gay mayor. “ I have been out for more t ha n 4 0 yea r s a nd st i l l f i nd way s to come out further,” she said. “It’s a process.” She and her life partner, K at hy Hubba rd (who ca n’t legally marry yet), are strong advocates for adoption. “Rick Perry has really messed things up,” she commented. “We are not seeking equality; we A RE equal!”
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By Dennis McMillan Bay Area Law yers for Individual Freedom ( BA L IF ) is the nation’s oldest and largest bar association of L GBTQ per sons i n t he f ield of law. Founded in 1980, BA LIF represents its members’ interests in t he w ider Sa n Fra ncisco Bay A rea. BA L IF members and supp or t er s i nc lude S a n Fr a nc i s c o B ay A r e a jud g e s , l aw yer s , l aw students and lega l workers. BAL I F w a s fou nded to encou r a ge LGBTQ legal professionals to apply to become judges. At the time t her e wer e no op en l y L GB T Q judges. Today there are many. BA L I F a lso st a r ted t he orga n izat ion t hat g rew to become t he no w - i n d e p e n d e nt A I D S L e g a l Referral Panel, which has provided free and low-cost lega l assistance to over 50,000 people since it was founded in 1983.
Today, BA L I F ’s mission has expanded. The g roup takes act ion on quest ions of law a nd just ice that af fect the LGBTQ community; strengthens professional and social ties among LGBTQ members of the legal profession; builds coalitions w ith other legal organizat ions to combat all forms of discrimination; promotes the appoint ment of LGBTQ attor neys to the jud iciar y, public agencies and commissions in the Bay Area; f u nd s schol a r sh ips for L GBTQ law students and fel lowships for publ ic i nterest law yer s work i ng on LGBTQ issues; and prov ides a forum for the exchange of ideas a nd i n for m at ion of c onc er n to memb er s of t he L GB T Q le g a l community. Celebrating its 32 nd year, BA LIF held a gala awards banquet at SF Mu s eu m of Mo der n A r t . “ To night we celebrate San Francisco (continued on page 23)
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Manny Apolonio introduces astrologer and dancer Gypsy Love for Smart Women / East Bay’s program on March 7th at the Bellevue Club, Lake Merritt, Oakland. Photo by Phyllis Costa Gypsy Love demonstrating belly dancing techniques for Smart Women members in the dance studio at the Bellevue Club. Photo by Phyllis Costa
Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin is welcomed by Cmdr. Zoe Dunning at a party on March 11th supporting Baldwin’s candidacy for US Senate - Wisconsin.
Organizer Patrik Gallineaux, a Stoli Stud and co-host Sister Roma at Gay Night at the Wax Museum, a benefit for Richmond Ermet AIDS Foundation (REAF) and the Rainbow World Fund. Photo by Rink Legendary actress Pam Grier appeared with Peaches Christ and drag personalities at The Castro Theater as part of her book tour promoting Grier’s recently released biography entitled Foxy. Photo by Steven Underhill
SF LGBT Community Center’s culture manager Mila Pavlin with artist Raoul Thomas at the March 15th opening of the art and photography exhibit as part of The Center’s 10th Anniversary festivities. Bay Times photographer Rink’s work is included in the exhibit along with a select group of other artists. Photo by Rink Host Dedee Rogers welcomes crown-wearing Diane Gaines and other guests at a rocking St. Patrick’s Day Party, complete with corned beef, cabbage and more held in Petaluma. Photo by Phyllis Costa
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Marijuana-Like Chemicals Inhibit HIV in Late-Stage AIDS Mount Sinai School of Medicine
explore cannabinoid receptors as
an agonist. They found that the
researchers have discovered that
a target for pharmaceutical inter-
drug reduced the infection of the
marijuana-like chemicals trigger re-
ventions that treat the symptoms of
remaining cells.
ceptors on human immune cells that
late-stage AIDS and prevent further
can directly inhibit a type of hu-
progression of the disease without
man immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
the undesirable side effects of medi-
found in late-stage AIDS, according
cal marijuana.”
ment to standard antiviral medica-
HI V infects active immune cells
toms of late-stage AIDS and prevent
to new findings published online in the journal PLoS ONE.
“Developing a drug that triggers only CB2 as an adjunctive treattion may help alleviate the symp-
that carry the viral receptor CD4,
the virus from spreading,” said Dr.
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Medical marijuana is prescribed to
which makes these cells unable to
Costantino. Because HIV does not
treat pain, debilitating weight loss
fight off the infection. In order to
use CXCR4 to enhance immune
and appetite suppression, side ef-
spread, the virus requires that “rest-
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cell infection in the early stages of
fects that are common in advanced
ing” immune cells be activated. In
infection, CB2 agonists appear to
AIDS. This is the first study to re-
advanced AIDS, HIV mutates so it
be an effective antiviral drug only
veal how the marijuana receptors
can infect these resting cells, gain-
in late-stage disease.
found on immune cel ls — ca l led
ing entry into the cell by using a
cannabinoid receptors CB1 and
signaling receptor called CXCR4.
As a result of this discovery, the re-
CB2—can influence the spread of
By treating the cells with a cannabi-
search team led by Benjamin Chen,
the virus. Understanding the effect
noid agonist that triggers CB2, Dr.
MD, PhD, Associate Professor of
of these receptors on the virus could
Costantino and the Mount Sinai
Infectious Diseases, and Lakshmi
help scientists develop new drugs to
team found that CB2 blocked the
Devi, PhD, Professor of Pharmacol-
slow the progression of AIDS.
signaling process, and suppressed
og y and Systems Therapeutics at
infection in resting immune cells.
Mount Sinai School of Medicine,
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“We knew that cannabinoid drugs like marijuana can have a therapeu-
Triggering CB1 causes the drug
tic effect in AIDS patients, but did
high associated w ith marijuana,
not understand how they influence
making it undesirable for physicians
the spread of the virus itself,” said
to prescribe. The researchers want-
study author Cristina Costantino,
ed to explore therapies that would
PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow in the De-
target CB2 only. The Mount Sinai
partment of Pharmacology and Sys-
team infected healthy immune cells
tems Therapeutics at Mount Sinai
with HIV, then treated them with a
School of Medicine. “We wanted to
chemical that triggers CB2 called
plans to develop a mouse model of late-stage AIDS in order to test the efficacy of a drug that triggers CB2 in vivo. In 2009 Dr. Chen was part of a team that captured on video for the f irst time the transfer of HIV from infected T-cells to uninfected T-cells. Source: Mount Sinai Medical Center
Military Families Still Fighting for Equality have equal ser v ice. L ega l ly married same-sex spouses of military per son nel a re den ied t he s a me b e n e f it s a s t he i r het e r o s e x u a l counter parts - sur v ivor benef its, base housing and health care benef its to name a few. Which leads me to my f irst prof ile, that of A ir Force National Guard Chief Warrant Of f icer Charlie Morgan.
Courage to Lead Zoe Dunning I’m excited to write this new column for the Bay Times. I plan to use it to prof ile ordinary men and women who, wh i le f a c i n g lon g o dd s or a d au nt i n g c h a l len g e, have demonstrated t he Courage to Lead. Many know of me as an advocate for the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tel l ( DA DT ). A fter work i ng on the issue for eighteen years, I was proud to stand next to President Oba ma in 2010 when he sig ned the Repeal Act.
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Now t hat DA DT is gone, t here is still much work to be done for our LGBT men and women serving our country. Those who were forced out need t hei r d ischa rge paper work upg r a ded . We mu st still f ight for transgender service. And although we have open service for gays and lesbians, we do not
In 20 08, Charlie was d iag nosed with breast cancer and underwent a double mastectomy and several rounds of chemotherapy. In 2010 - declared cancer free by her oncologist - she was deployed to Kuwait for one year. Tragically, she lear ned t his past September her cancer has returned - now metastatic and incurable. Her wife Karen is not eligible to receive a ny su r v ivor’s benef it s, social security benef its or health i nsu ra nce coverage. K a ren is a st ay-at-home mom, t a k i ng ca re of their 4 -year old daughter. She does not have health insurance – the policies available are too expensive for their family to af ford. Charlie is a f ighter, and she dec ided to tel l her ver y per son a l stor y in order to tr y and make a dif ference. She and her wife are now plaintif fs in a lawsuit brought by S er v ic ememb er s L e g a l D e fense Network (SL DN ) challeng-
ing the Defense of Marriage Act ( D OM A) a nd t h r e e a dd it ion a l federa l statutes that prevent the m i l it a r y f r om pr ov id i n g e qu a l benef its, recognition and support to same-sex spouses. Earlier this year she met w it h Spea ker John Boehner to ask h i m to d rop h is legal defense of DOM A. In Chief Wa r r a nt O f f icer Morg a n’s ow n words: “I would like the Speaker to know, as a member of the Active Guard, that I laid my life on the line for my country. Now I need my country to protect and take care of my family. My wife and daughter face an uncertain future, unable to receive the same family support and services as our counterparts who render the same service, take the sa me r isk s, a nd ma ke t he sa me sacrif ices. Time is of the essence.” C h a r l i e ’s s t o r y w i l l c e r t a i n l y help make a dif ference in securing equal benef its for all military families, by highlight ing the inequities faced by her family. I am deeply grateful for her leadership and her courage on behalf of our community. Bravo Zulu, Chief ! I f you k now an unsung hero who ha s show n t he C ou r age to L ead, please contact me at zoeforsf@g ma i l.com so I can share their story.
National News Briefs compiled by Dennis McMillan
Salt Lake City, UT - Utah Bans Discussion of Homosexuality and Contraceptives – 3.8 Utah’s legislature gave f inal passage with a Senate vote of 19-10 to an “abstinence only” sex education bill that also forbids discussion of homosexuality even if the student asks. After the new bill goes into ef fect, the teaching of sex education in Utah classrooms has to be about not having sex before marriage and f idelity within marriage. Teachers cannot advocate the use of contraceptives anymore, and they cannot talk about homosexuality, even if asked by a student. HB 363 would also allow any Utah school to opt out of sex education and would ban students from talking to their teachers about pre-marital sex. “My problem is that we’re having essentially complete strangers teaching our children, who frankly we don’t know who they are and exactly what they’re teaching, with the most sensitive issues that do belong in the home,” said one Republican senator during the f loor debate. Opponents of the bill, most of them Senate Democrats, say HB 363 is out of touch with reality. Source: Fox 13
Orono, ME - Maine Lawmakers Send Same- Sex Marriage Measure to Ballot – 3.13 T he M a i ne House of Represent at ives una n i mously voted to i ndef i n itely postpone the citizen initiative to legalize same-sex marriage, which has the ef fect of sending it directly to voters. Minority Leader Emily Cain, D-Orono, a supporter of gay marriage, made the motion. “We just think this should be decided by the voters,” said Cain’s spokeswoman, Jodi Quintero. “We would like to see this citizen initiative succeed.” The action by the House avoids a public hearing and a recorded vote by lawmakers. In 2009, the Legislature, which was then controlled by Democrats, held a day long hearing at the Augusta Civic Center where hundreds of people testif ied on both sides of the issue. A recent poll shows Maine voters will probably approve it. They will most likely reverse their 2009 decision and legalize gay marriage in the state this fall. 54% think gay marriage should be legal, while only 41% think it should be illegal. When asked about the issue using the exact language voters will see on the ballot this fall, they say they’re inclined to support the referendum by a 47-32 margin. Source: Kennebec Journal
Omaha, NE - City Council Passes LGBTQ Nondiscrimination Bill – 3.13 Omaha Nebraska’s Cit y Counci l passed a bi l l pro tecting its LGBTQ residents to “f ile complaints with Omaha’s Human Rights and Relations Department if they were f ired over their orientation, suf fered other workplace discrimination or were refused services at restaurants, hotels or other places that serve the public.” Passed 4 -3, the council ended weeks of scrutiny and intense lobby ing that exposed fractures w ithin t he cit y’s business and rel ig ious commun it ies. T he Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce decided to remain neutral on the issue, citing a split in its membership. Garry Gernandt, the South Omaha council member who voted against a similar proposal in 2010, cast a surprise swing vote in favor of the ordinance. “We are all part of the human race,” he said. Omaha Mayor Jim Suttle praised the vote: “I applaud the City Counci l for t heir act ions today and I look for ward to sig ning this ord inance into law. I want to thank Councilman Ben Gray for his dedication and leadersh ip in br ing ing t h is act ion for ward, not once but twice, and for working with community leaders and his colleagues on the council to f ind consensus for a f inal ordinance.” Source: World Herald
Raleigh, NC - North Carolina Battles to Defeat Amendment One – 3.15 In North Carolina, an urgent battle is underway to defeat Amendment One, an extreme measure that would constitutionally ban same-sex marriage there. It will appear on the ballot on May 8. North Carolina is the most progressive state in the South. The concept of domestic union/partnership is popular within the majority of the population. Equality North Carolina has 23,000 members who are on board with defeating the measure and Protect All NC Families is leading the way. They need financial support to continue their work. They have also launched an online store. According to the group, 864 new donors have joined the campaign, but they need to raise millions more in the near future to take advantage of a new poll that shows them winning if they expand the electorate. The National Organization for Marriage jumped into the battle earlier this month. The NAACP and every major Democrat has come out in opposition to this amendment. Attorney Ted Olson, one of the chief attorneys arguing against California’s similar antiequality Proposition 8, is heading to North Carolina to help defeat the amendment.
New Brunswick, NJ - Jury Finds Spying in Rutgers Dorm Was Hate Crime – 3.16 A former Rutgers University student was convicted on all 15 charges he had faced for using a webcam to spy on his roommate having sex with another man, a verdict poised to broaden the definition of hate crimes in an era when laws have not kept up with evolving technology. “It’s a watershed moment, because it says youth is not immunity,” said Marcellus McRae, former federal prosecutor. Dharun Ravi had sent out Twitter and text messages encouraging others to watch. His roommate, Tyler Clementi, jumped to his death from the George Washington Bridge three days after the webcam viewing, three weeks into their freshman year in September 2010. The case set off a debate about whether hate-crime statutes are the best way to deal with bullying. While Ravi was not charged with Clementi’s death, legal experts argued he was being punished for it. They and Ravi’s lawyers argued the case was criminalizing simple boorish behavior. But Bruce J. Kaplan, the prosecutor in Middlesex County, applauded the jury for sending a strong message against bias. “They felt the pain of Tyler,” he said. Source: NY Times
Source: Protect All NC Families
Local News Briefs Dolores Park Playground Undergoes Renovation – 3.15
Castro Crimes against Gay Men on the Rise – 3.17
As most everyone probably knows, Dolores Park is about to undergo a major and much-needed renovation, funded by the 2008 parks bond. “I anticipate the renovation will begin this fall and will be phased in order to avoid a total park closure,” said Super v isor Scott Wiener. The renovat ion, as ref lected in the communit y design process proposal, will replace the park’s irrigation system (and put an end to the dampness that currently occurs even in dry weather), replace the current bathroom building w ith expanded and better located bathrooms, renovate the tennis courts and soccer f ield and improve accessibility within the park, among other things.
SF police are asking gay men in the Castro to be a little more judicious about whom they take home from the bar after a night of drinking. There have been too many instances lately in which gay men are being targeted by (straight) criminals who are coming into gay bars, f lirting with men, and then robbing them after they take them home. Sgt. Chuck Limbert, the LGBTQ liaison for the Mission District, tells of one victim reporting an incident where he was drinking at a Castro bar when a good-looking man walked in and bought him a drink.
A s a pre-cursor to that renovat ion, the Dolores Park Playg round - which was outdated and not particularly safe - was completely replaced by a wonderful, new playground. That playground, funded primarily by Mrs. Helen Diller, is about to reopen. Super visor Wiener said, “Join me, Mayor Ed Lee, Rec & Park General Manager Phil Ginsburg and many others on March 31 at 2 p.m. to celebrate and cut the ribbon for this fantastic new community asset.”
The two began talking, and after some time, the hottie suggested they go home together. “[ The victim] said he wasn’t making good decisions, that his vision was blurry and he didn’t know what was going on,” Limbert said. The two went to the victim’s apartment, where he started vomiting. When he came out of the bathroom, the suspect grabbed the man’s computer and demanded the v ictim’s password. W hen the man refused to give it to him, the suspect hit him, and the victim ran out of the apartment, screaming. Source: SF Weekly
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Project Open Hand and the Food Justice Movement The work that Ruth began, and retiring executive director Tom Nolan spearheaded for the past 17 years at Project Open Hand, is one of the most basic of all justice issues: no one should go hungr y. Poor people shouldn’t go hungr y. The homeless shouldn’t go hungr y. Chi ldren shouldn’t go hung r y. The elderly shouldn’t go hungr y. A nd, certainly, people with chronic and potentially life-threatening il lnesses like HI V/A I DS and breast cancer should absolutely not go hungry.
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W hen Rut h Br inker cooked her f irst mea ls for seven men w ith A I DS in San Francisco in 1985, an act of k indness that resulted in the creation of Project Open Hand, she probably didn’t think she was addressing a justice issue. She probably thought she was simply helpi ng fr iend s a nd neighbor s i n need. A s demand for meals began to rise with the exploding epidemic, more than likely, Ruth was too busy cooking food, recruiting volunteers and solicit ing donat ions to realize that she was at the forefront of a multi-faceted justice movement that continues to this day.
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C ook i ng mea l s w it h love for people w it h HIV/A IDS in those early years was an act of compassion. It was also a political act. By her actions, Ruth (and those f irst activists) held a mirror up to a society that too often ref lected government inact ion, public ig norance and religious condemnation. The care and treatment of people w it h H I V/A I DS was t hen, and remains today, a justice issue. Just ice, however, wou ld not just be ser ved through activism, education and legislation. Ju st ice for people l iv i ng w it h H I V/A I D S wou ld a lso be ser ved w it h ever y mea l prepa red a nd del ivered to t hem a nd t hei r a ffected caregivers and dependent children.
But it is more than simply f illing bellies with empty calories that do little more than alleviate momentar y hunger pains. Just ice is not ser ved when t he most v u l nerable a mong st us lack access to nutr it ious foods that help hea lthy bod ies to thr ive and sick bod ies to heal. As long as healthy, locally sourced, organic, sustainable foods are pr imar ily only available to those of us with the resources to purchase them, justice will not be served. What Ruth Brinker might not have realized in those early days is that Project Open Hand was a pioneer in the A IDS movement and the food just ice movement. T he model of serv ice that Ruth founded, and was replicated i n cit ies across t he count r y, add ressed t he stigma and isolation associated with this new disease while delivering delicious and nutritious foods which could help combat wasting syndrome and the sometimes debilitating ef-
fects of HIV/A IDS medications. It was, and continues to be, a model that says the types of foods served matter. P roject O pen Ha nd ha s a lway s st r ived to provide the right food, in the right amount, for a l l of its cl ients, to promote as hea lt hy liv ing as possible. That is food justice. It is what Ruth began doing in 1985 and it is what Project O pen Ha nd w i l l cont inue to do in the future. Just as Ruth Brinker, Tom Nolan, and so many others in this community led the way on a meaningful and powerful response to the A IDS epidemic, we now must join the national discussion on how the production, d ist r ibut ion a nd ma rket i ng of food i n t h is cou nt r y i s per pet uat i ng obesit y, d iabetes, heart disease and cancer. Yet again, those of us who care about inequality in society f ind ourselves at a crossroads. We can wr ing our hands over the fact that if things don’t change soon, it is est imated t hat 75% of A mer icans w i l l be over weight or obese by 2020. We can bemoan that this could translate into eight million more cases of diabetes, 6.8 million more cases of heart disease and a half million more cases of cancer. We can cont inue to arg ue over hea lt h care in the U.S. while adding an estimated $66 billion to the treatment costs of obesity within the next two decades. Or we can follow Ruth Brinker’s example and simply roll up our sleeves and do something about it. What Project Open Hand can continue to do is ensure that seniors and people who are ill continue to receive the most nutritious meals possible. We can support ef forts to make sure other vulnerable people have equal access to healthy foods. With the same determination we brought to the A IDS movement, we can help impact the food justice movement. Only this time the outcome won’t be about caring for our fr iends and partners who are il l. It will be about preventing people from becoming sick in the f irst place. And that is justice.
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Rest aurateur M ichael L eBla nc, the mastermind behind Picán in Oa k land, has been a tra i lblazer for decades. He wa s a mong t he f irst African-Americans to graduate from Du ke Un iversit y, later earning an M.B.A. from the Univer s it y of P it t sbu r gh . He t hen went on to become the f irst African-A mer ican cor porate of f icer at Polaroid. D u r i ng h is rema rk able 26 -yea r c a r e er w it h Pol a r oid , L e B l a nc t r aveled t he globe a nd l ived i n Hong Kong for four years whi le r unning Polaroid’s A sian operations. He left as the highest-ranking African American in the company’s history.
A t t h a t p o i nt , L e B l a n c c o u l d h ave r est ed on h i s l au r e l s a nd set t led a ny where i n t he world . He i nstead set h is sight s on t he food and beverage industr y, co founding Brothers Brewing Company in Oakland, which produced critically acclaimed beers as the f irst A fr ican-A mer ican brew ing company in the country. Now he br ings his war mth, creat iv it y, pa s s ion, c u lt u r a l sav v y a nd generous spi r it to P icá n, a popular destination in Oakland’s Uptown district. Ref lecting LeB la nc’s ow n open-hea r ted s pi r it , d i ner s on most a ny g iven n ight represent true diversity, with gay a nd st r a i ght , bl a c k a nd wh it e, you ng a nd old a l l enjoy i ng t he
restaurant’s New Orleans-themed cuisine. L eBla nc g ives back to t he community in other ways too. For exa mple, w it h Dr. Bett y Su l l iva n, he recent ly co -hosted a d i n ner benef itt ing Project Open Hand. He ha s a lso suppor ted t he Ea st O a k l a n d Yo u t h D e v e l o p m e n t C e nt er, a n or g a n i z at ion d e d i cated to developing children and youth into hea lthy, self-supporting and aware citizens and adults. For embracing diversity, breaking down cultural barriers, aiding local char it ies and so much more, we honor the brilliant and incredibly talented LeBlanc as our Person of the Week.
The Week in Review By Ann Rostow
Just eat it, people.
Live Free or Die? Really, New Hampshire?
Of course, I have no problem with dipping a rough cube of sugar into a snifter of Calvados, but that’s quite different.
Before we get started this week, let me tell you about something I noticed on my favorite appellate law blog (Howappealing.law.com). The case in question has no bearing on our community’s historic fight for justice. I think it has something to do with laptop searches. At any rate, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit just agreed to rehear this case en banc, meaning that the previous threejudge ruling is to be tossed out, and 11 new judges will revisit the issues. And here’s the clincher: the original decision was issued nearly a year ago! Can it really take a whole year for the full court to decide whether or not to accept review of a panel decision? Could we be waiting until next spring before the Ninth Circuit even decides whether or not to take the Prop 8 case? I mean, I knew it would take at least a couple of months before we saw the next big Prop 8 case headline, but now I’m worried. Meanwhile, perhaps you’ve heard that the New Hampshire house will finally take a vote on repealing marriage rights. As a matter of fact, the house vote is later today, and while the repeal is expected to pass both chambers, we’re all looking to see if the bad guys have a veto proof majority. Governor John Lynch has pledged to pull out the red pen, but New Hampshire has elected an awful lot of conservative Republicans since the good old days of 2010, when marriage was legalized in the Granite State. The crafty pols over there are also planning to put some kind of nonbinding marriage question to the voters, a kind of “heads you lose, tails I win” deal that amounts to nothing more than an expensive public opinion poll. This allows the antigay side to preen about putting the issue to the people, while making sure that our people can’t retain or restore marriage rights through their vote. Bastards! I don’t know what will happen in the next few months in New Hampshire, but I know there’s a ton of antigay money flowing towards the coffers of nervous lawmakers. In another irony, the National Organization for Marriage has now come out “in favor of civil unions” for gay couples, simply because the repeal law would replace marriage equality with the pre-existing civil union law. Finally, this scheme, if successful, exactly tracks the narrow Prop 8 scenario that was ruled unconstitutional by the Ninth Circuit. It calls for the state to strip gays and lesbians of the word “marriage,” without altering rights and benefits. As such, the only purpose to such an effort is rooted in hostility and is therefore impermissible. Depose This! Here are the things I’m sick of: The GOP primary race, Tim Tebow, Apple, the Keystone pipeline and those dorky Oreo commercials that show a bunch of adults playing with cookies in order to capture their inner child. I suppose I must have a fastidious streak, but I’ve always been repelled by fellow diners who toy with their food. My biggest pet peeve is taking a spoonful of ice cream or some other soft dessert and sliding half of it into one’s mouth while leaving half of it uneaten and still on the spoon for all to see. Likewise, licking the interior of an oreo has been a lifelong source of disgust, along with “dunking” things into coffee or milk.
So, where were we? GLBT news, bien sur. Here’s a new marriage conf lict. According to New York Law Professor Art Leonard, a judge in Delaware was recently obliged to determine whether a man who married his husband in California in 2008 enjoys spousal privilege in the Corporate Tax Headquarters State. Delaware’s civil unions went into effect last January, providing all the benefits of marriage to gay partners, and recognizing partners and spouses from out of state. But does that mean the spousal privilege began last January? Or did it begin back in 2008, when the two men were married? After a hearing and deliberation, Judge Joseph Slights III decided that the privilege dates from the marriage itself. Although the husband can be deposed (in a workplace discrimination suit), he will not be required to answer any questions concerning his private conversations with the plaintiff after their wedding date. I like this case because it’s another illustration of the tangled web we weave when first we practice to, um, institute a hodgepodge of different laws and policies for same-sex couples throughout the country You’re married in one state and not the other. You’re married as of one date in one state, and recognized as of another elsewhere. You have state pension sharing, but not federal. You file joint taxes under one law, but in order to do so, you have to create an imaginary joint federal form to calculate various numbers before f iling individual federal taxes. You get married in one state and can’t get divorced where you live. My theory is that the more complicated it gets, the sooner the country will get around to integrating marriage equality. Oh, by the way, the Maryland high court is set to hear a lesbian divorce case. We’ll watch it for you. Texas, My Texas Meanwhile, Professor Leonard had another interesting case on his blog, this one concerning a “slanderous” attack on a man in Texas, who was accused of being gay during a public fight in a restaurant. The man, apparently straight, sued and won both in lower court and at a state appellate court. The case now goes before the Texas Supreme Court with this question at its heart: is it slanderous to call (or imply) that someone is gay? As Leonard explains, the definition of “slander per se” is an accusation that must: “(1) impute the commission of a crime; (2) impute contraction of a loathsome disease; (3) cause injury to a person’s office, business, profession, or calling; or (4) impute sexual misconduct. Before the Supreme Court ended sodomy laws in 2003, a Texan would be able to argue slander under items one and four. But what about now? Being gay is no longer criminal, it’s not misconduct, nor is it a disease. So can you really still say that the charge itself would automatically cause injury to your profession? And what kind of injury would that be? Note that a slanderous statement that actually costs you money or business is dealt with under a different slander law and is not necessarily “slander per se.” In other words,
in order for the charge to stand, the court must believe that the very hint of homosexuality is an injury by itself regardless of whether or not one can show specific harm. I’d like to think that my state has evolved over the years, but then again, this is Texas so we’ll have to see. Just to give you an idea, today’s Metro section in the Austin paper informs me that a major intersection at Congress and 11th will be closed to traffic today so that finalists in the Junior Market Steer Show can corral a dozen steers into some makeshift enclosure. Say what? I hadn’t planned on going downtown, but is this really necessary? Oh, and Tim Tebow is giving a speech in one of the Austin suburbs next week at an Easter thing, so officials are expecting 20,000 people to show up. Finally, there’s a controversy over the Texas policy of shooting wild burros in a state park along the Mexican border. The state had been killing the animals because they were “hogging water.” A few years ago, the public heard about it and got mad, so Texas said that the Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue group could take over the control of the population. After two years, the apparently incompetent Peaceful Valley Donkey people failed to rescue a single burro, so the state resumed shooting the poor beasts until the Humane Society stepped in with a plan the other day. Hogging water? There are only 300 of these donkeys in the park to begin with! How thirsty can they be? Did Texan officials really think that shooting a few dozen hapless donkeys in Big Bend would help relieve the worst drought in state history? Actually, if memory serves, Rick Perry asked us all to pray for rain at some point last year, and he was serious. I’m surprised they didn’t hold a big rain dance. They could have closed off all of Congress Avenue and brought Tim Tebow in to lead the crowd. How Much Prison Time for Ravi? So, the other day I tossed out a comment on Rutgers cyberspy Dharun Ravi, suggesting they toss him naked into a cell, turn on a camera and throw away the key.
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Um, they didn’t go that far, but still, the sick son of a bitch is now facing ten years in prison for setting up a webcam to post videos of his gay roommate in bed with another man. As you know, the roommate, Tyler Clementi, jumped off a bridge to his death a few days later. But ten years? I’m guessing Ravi won’t be sentenced to the maximum term, but I agree with New York Times op-editorialist, Emily Bazelon, that a decade behind bars does not fit the crime. Without Clementi’s suicide, the offense would be a misdemeanor. So the question is, to what extent can we tie a suicide to the bully who provided the final push? To what extent can we prosecute the mean girls who ruthlessly target an unpopular student or the macho jocks who hurl slurs at their gay-acting teammate? Do we base our decision on the fortitude of the victim? Do we come down hard when the victim commits suicide but settle for a stern lecture when the victim simply complains and goes on with his or her life? In truth, neither alternative seems right. The rap on the knuckles ignores the emotional violence of the offense. Yet throwing the book at the bullies who trigger a suicide overlooks the (continued on page 21)
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Frances: Worth the Wait? by Teddy Valentine Witherington
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When Melissa Perello, who earned her stripes at Fifth Floor, opened Frances, named after her grandmother who taught her to cook, a little over two years ago, I smacked my lips in anticipation. It takes a fast draw to secure a primetime reservation at Frances, there are just fifty covers, and when these become available, two months in advance, they are snapped up. So, when Mike and Steve, a young couple who live in Palo Alto, bid upon and won a silent auction prize to dine with yours truly as “restaurant reviewers for the evening,” I made sure to secure our
Mike and Steve at Frances. seats pronto! Upon entering the restaurant, it is clear that the austere décor, cream walls, wooden tables, hardwood floors, spot lighting, has been carefully contrived to produce a no-frills, yet classy, environment. It’s not apparent, at first, what the artwork on the walls actually depicts, but closer inspection reveals what seems to be a series of ghostly vegetables. Painstakingly crafted, there is little at Frances that could be
described as spontaneous. This extends to the clientele, most of whom have obviously planned for the occasion. The atmosphere is a good example of that quieter vibe that can only be created by a mix of educated graphic designers and English majors out with friends. Looking around us, we spotted only one customer wearing a t-shirt. Everyone else had thought carefully about what they would wear and even our t-shirted friend appeared to have dressed down by design. The menu consists of four groupings, each with four or five choices: bouchées, small plates that lend themselves to sharing, all priced at $6.50; appetizers ($9 $13); entrées ($18 - $28); and, desserts ($8) or cheese ($11). Accompanied by my husband, Rob, our quartet was ideally situated to sample almost everything on the menu, which we did – with enthusiasm.
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Br u nch i n t he Ca st ro ha s been called everything from a ritual to an art form for those who love being out in our neighborhood.
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E nj o y i n g b r u n c h o n a r e c e n t Sunday at Jake’s on Market were Zakar ia Abderraf i and Abid A lrashed i. Zak sampled the blackened ch icken sa ndw ich, feat u ring avocado, pepper jack cheese, let t uce, tomato, pesto a iol i a nd Ciabatta bread served with fries. A b id t r ie d t he p o pu l a r W h it e chocolate banana cream pie with white chocolate custard, banana graham crust, fresh bananas and whipped sweet cream.
Voted “Best Café in San Francisco” in Best of the Bay, the restaurant has a mix of loyal local fans and visitors from all over the world. Popular selfservice format. In 1984 Café Flore provided the setting for Marc Huestis’ Whatever Happened to Susan Jane? Known for special events and benefits.
Zakaria Abderrafi and Abid Alrashedi enjoy Sunday brunch at Jake’s on Market. Photos by Steven Underhill.
Other faves among Jake’s brunch o f fe r i n g s i n c lu d e a v a r i e t y o f Bened icts (classic, bbq and w i ld mu s h r o o m) , s low c o o k e d c or n beef hash a nd wh ite chedda r g r it s ser ved w it h poached egg s, BBQ Berkshire pork shoulder and crispy Maui onions.
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Ja ke’s is open 10:0 0 A M – 3:0 0 P M fo r b r u n c h o n w e e k e n d s . Ow ner Tim Travelstead adv ises it’s not too hard to get a seat on Saturdays, but Sundays are a different stor y. Ti m s ay s reser v a t ions can be made on both days but def initely are needed any given Sunday.
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Catch – 2362 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94114 – 415-431-5000 – 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM – Full Bar – www.catchsf.com The restaurant occupies the space that was the first home to the AIDS Quilt and the Names Project founded by Harvey Milk’s friend and contemporary Cleve Jones. The location was also once home to where Milk opened his first camera shop. In fact, just behind the Catch banner stands the old Kodak billboard that once drew the public to the legendary storefront. La Mediterranee – 288 Noe Street, San Francisco, CA 94114 – 415431-7210 – 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM – Beer / Wine - Saturdays and Sundays www.lamednoe.com Great prices, cozy indoor and outdoor seating, and a full menu of brunch time specials in addition to the regular, all day menu. Voted Best SF Mediterranean Restaurant. Orphan Andy’s – 3991 17th Street, San Francisco, CA 94114 – 415864-9795 – 24 Hours – No alcohol Featured among the nation’s best 24-hour diners, Orphan Andy’s offers standard favorites all day and night. A Castro landmark for more than 40 years owned and operated by Dennis Ziebell and Bill Pung. Some say if you haven’t been there, you haven’t been to the Castro. Sweet Inspiration – 2239 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94114 – 415-621-8664 An award-winning café featuring pastries, cakes, catering and more, Sweet Inspiration offers brunch by reservation for groups of 8 to 12. Dedicated waiter service and a selection of house made choices, including a platter of specialty fresh baked muffins, scones and croissants served warm directly from the oven. Additional choices include egg specialty items and numerous beverages. Tangerine – 3499 16th St (between Dehon & Sanchez St), San Francisco, CA 94114 – 415-626-1700 – 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Wed thru Sundays and holidays – Full Bar – www.tangerinesf.com The Pacific Rim-inspired menu is the creation of chef Sean Pattanasuvoranun, a native of Thailand. Brunch includes a wide selection of items including zucchini and potato latkes, Benedicts, breakfast cereals, pancakes, waffles, French toast, a large variety of omelets as well as lunch and sandwich selections. This popular restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating.. Is Your Favorite Brunch Spot Missing? What is your favorite? Please share your favorite brunch location with us: editor@ sfbaytimes.com
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Among the bouchées (literally: “mouthfuls”), the chickpea fritter, with the internal consistency of a fine mousse, was, for me, the unexpected star. The smoky grilled squid was balanced delightfully with sweet winter squash, flipped on its head by the licorice-ness of fennel and was then given an impudent kick by the addition of some pickled currants. This is where Frances excels: the combination of just the right number of ingredients in just the right quantities to produce flavors, colors and sensations that compliment one another on the cusp of invention and adventure. Another bouchée favorite is the smoked bacon beignets, with maple chive crème fraîche. Perello’s judicious use of the smoked bacon allows the dip and the dough to shine through in mouthfuls of truly mouthwatering delectability. It was again, this time on the appetizer front, that Perello’s
talent for balancing the ingredients to dance on the taste buds was most clearly apparent. The Dungeness crab risotto: perfectly cooked rice, Meyer lemon crème, salsify and crab, produced a complex delicate harmony. My duck confit salad with baby kale, crisp shallots, dates and fennel, was another symphonic collation of great ingredients.
lives. With Mike working as a software developer for Apple and Steve working hard at his own start-up from home, evening meals demand a practical approach. While, pasta, tacos, steak and mash plus grandma’s special recipe for cream cucumbers, are standbys for this busy couple (on the rare occasion they eat at home) they both appreciate the creative approach.
As our efficient server cleared our table, we got to chatting about gay life on the peninsula. Mike and Steve are regulars at the weekly Frontrunners gathering on Saturday. With over 400 active members of all athletic abilities, 100 regularly assemble at 9am to run, or walk, around the Baylands Nature Preserve, followed by coffee, muffins and socializing. Baylands Frontrunners allows them to connect with their community, without impacting their full work
The Creativity and inventiveness of our minor courses at Frances eclipsed the entrées. Steve’s bavette steak, Mike’s duck breast, and my woodland crépes were fine examples of great cuisine, but fade from memory. Rob’s halibut was the low-point of the evening with the Meyer Lemon gremolata being a bit too subtle for my taste, and everyone elses at the table. Our spirits were more than revived by a thorough
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investigation of the dessert menu. My chicory root panna cotta with espresso gelée was the kind of intense and rapturous treat that demanded small, savored spoonfuls in between daydreams of sidewalk cafés in Montmartre. Rob’s chocolate almond clafoutis with caramelized banana, burnt caramel and salted caramel ice cream was a full-frontal assault on the senses – in the most welcome way – and can best be described as an orgy on a plate. Steve’s Lumberjack Cake was moist and rich with just the right balance of fruit, comice pear and dates. Mike opted for the Pink Lady apple galette, which was just enough to make him pucker before subsiding blissfully into the accompanying rum-raisin ice cream. So was it worth the wait? Steve and Mike were really hoping for more of an experience – and this is the dilemma upon which Frances is poised. Great
experiences demand risks. The choices were tantalizing and succeeded in subtlety, but not in bold experimentation. With a Michelin Star under her belt in the first year of operation and again in 2011, Perello has little need for bold adventures. The tables book up quickly, unless you are inclined to dine at 5pm or 10pm, and there is always an eager gaggle of would-be walk-up diners chittering at the door. The formula appears to be a winning one and at $100 per couple. excluding wine, for three courses, the cost/quality ratio is well nigh unbeatable. Frances is located at 3870 17th Street, on the corner of Pond, and is open for dinner Tuesday through Sunday. For reservations go to: www.opentable.com. Contact Teddy Witherington at: tedval@earthlink.net.
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Photo of The Week
Celebrity Chef Elizabeth Falkner, observed by other chefs and attendees, puts the finishing touches on a gigantic birthday cake for the celebration of Muhammad Ali’s 70th birthday. The cake featured a pink Rolls Royce, the car of Muhammad’s dreams. Held in Paradise Valley, the birthday occasion was part of an “escape for Good” weekend organized by UGive.org and Athletes for Hope at the Sanctuary Spa and Resort on Camelback in Arizona, February 23rd-26th. The weekend included major donors, family philanthropists and social change experts paired with elite champions. A longtime supporter of Bay Area LGBTQ community causes, Chef Falkner is currently working with colleague Nancy Puglisi on a project in Brooklyn, where the new culinary movement underway in recent years has been compared to San Francisco/Berkeley in the 70s. Bay Times readers remember fondly special occasions and happy times with Falkner at her former San Francisco locations, Citizen Cake and Orson. Be sure to follow Falkner on Iron Chef America, and watch for her second book, Cooking Off the Clock, scheduled for release this year by Ten Speed Press. Read more at elizabethfalkner.com.
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Bay Times in the Community
KQED welcomed Bay Times / “Betty’s List” volunteers to the studio on the evening of Thursday, March 1st. Coordinated by team leader Grace Floyd, our volunteer squad helped out by staf f ing the Pledge Drive during a special program, T he Blood Sugar Solution with Dr. Mark Hyman. A total of more than $40,000 was raised during the segment. By all accounts, volunteers were delighted with the results and are setting a date to return for a second evening. To inquire on how to help, send an e-mail to: gracef loyd@comcast.net. 14 BAY TIMES MARCH 22, 2012
Arts&Entertainment The Deep Blue Sea Could Be Deeper Film
Gary M. Kramer Rachel Weisz is perfectly cast as the troubled heroine of gay f ilmmaker Terence Davies’ stylish adapt at ion of gay play w r ight Terence Rattigan’s period drama T he Deep Blue Sea. The Oscar-winning actress is so convincing as a woman in 1950s London that it is hard to believe that she is a contemporary actress. Weisz plays Hester, who attempts suicide in the f ilm’s opening moments. ( In 1950s Britain, suicide is illegal). Davies uses a series of masterfully lit and composed v ignettes, set to a swelling musical score, to dramatize Hester’s decision to end her life. This dazzl ing early sequence shows how Hester, t hough marr ied to the wealthy William (Simon Russell Beale), met and fell in love w it h t he poorer Fredd ie ( Tom H idd leston). T he couple, however, has si nce g row n more d i st a nt . He st er ’s he a r t br e a k i s pa lpable. A l a s , t he r e st of t he f ilm, while equally elegant, has a sense of diminishing returns rather then exponentially increasing power. Saved from deat h, Hester must c on f r ont her s it u at ion . A s t he f i l m u n fold s, scenes show what p r o m p t e d H e s t e r ’s (m e l o) d r a matic actions. One key scene has
Hester t a k i ng tea w it h Wi l l ia m and his icy mother ( Barbara Jefford). When she excuses herself to ca l l her lover, Fredd ie, Wi l l iam discovers the betrayal. He refuses to grant her a divorce, and says he never wants to see Hester again. The af fa ir w it h Fredd ie quick ly grows sour, even though the couple continues to live together. He ret ur ns home from a gol f weekend, and feeling bad about missi ng Hester’s bi r t hd ay, acc iden ta l ly d iscovers her suicide note. Freddie’s anger and betrayal upon reading it -- though Hester pleads with him not to -- and their break up for m most of what aud iences see of their relationship. The f ilm’s title comes from Hester’s line about being caught bet ween t he D ev i l a nd t he D ee p Blue Sea -- the two lousy choices she has made - - i.e., the men in her life. Hester ma i nt a i ns t hat she loves Freddie -- she gave up a title for him - - but that he does not love her. Yet audiences can only take her word for it. The f ilm is as stif ling as Hester is suf focated in her sit uat ion. W hen she i s wa r ned, “ Bewa re of Passion - - it a lways leads to something ugly,” Hester questions how to act upon her romantic desires. “Guarded enthusiasm. It’s safer,” she is told. Dav ies plays it safe, too, most ly. Much of T he D eep Blue S ea is so a c ut e l y me a s u r e d - - f r o m t he stag y sets, to the long pauses bet ween t he c h a r a c t er s s p e a k i n g
t h at i s f reighted w it h mea n i ng - - t hat t hese f i ne moment s lack the impact they might other wise have. A long t rack i ng shot i n a subway t u n nel du r i ng t he bl it z i s a v i r t uoso sequence, but t he meaning of this event from Hester’s pa st i s m i n i ma l g iven t he way Dav ies jumps t he nar rat ive back and forth through time.
in a scene in which the landlady at Freddie and Hester’s boarding house learns that the couple is unma r r ied. She neit her condem ns nor condones t he sit uat ion, i nd icat ing t hat what people do in private is their business. Still, the scene ha s a keen sense of judgment ab out it . T he f i l m c ou ld have used more sha r p moment s like this one.
A bet ter ex a mple of ef fect ively dow nplay i ng t he d r a ma occu r s
W hen Dav ies c apt u res t he u n bearable aspects of Hester’s life,
he creates uncom for t able sit uat ions t hat st i ng a l l of t he cha racters. A f ight bet ween Fredd ie and Hester in a museum, for example, plays more on the characters’ class dif ferences than what is really being discussed. Another argument, outside a pub, also has potency, in par t because Hester seeks Freddie out in the pub f irst, on l y t o enc ou nt er t he pat r on s singing at full volume, drowning out their exchange. (continued on page 21)
Interview with Diana Brown of The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later By Tom W. Kelly Ten years after the brutal death of g ay Un iver s it y of Wyom i n g
st udent M at t hew Shepa rd , f ive members of the Tectonic Theatre P roject ret u r ned to L a ra m ie to tr y to understand t he long-ter m
ef fect of the murder. They found a town wrestling with its legacy and its place in history. Between rehearsals, Diana B r ow n , a fe a t u r e d me m b e r o f t he ensemble, a nswered severa l que s t ion s a b out t he u p c om i n g production.
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( B ay T i m es) W hy i s T h e L a ra m i e P ro j e c t a n i m p o r t a n t pl a y t o y o u ? To t h e L G B T Q c o m m u n i t y ? To the country?
Diana Brown (center back) with cast of The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later
( Diana Brow n) Matt hew Shepar d ' s mu r d e r a nd t he r e s u lt i n g stor y galvanized our nat ion. It's certainly not the only hate crime in our histor y, but it is one that c a p t u r e d t h e a t t e nt i o n o f t h e world. It led to more awareness in people on a very personal level, also on a national level. It led to C at her i ne C on nol l y b e c om i n g t he f i r st open ly g ay member of the Wyoming legislature; it led to the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act (the latter took over ten years to accomplish). So we're reminded of the need to be tenacious as we face seasons of change. Accepting that the seeds of change we sow
today may not be reaped by this but by future generations.
changed your pe rspect ives, thoughts, etc. about homophobia and hate crimes?
(Bay Times) Are you an "out" lesbian in your home, work, community?
( D ia na Brow n) Work i ng on T h e Laramie Project: Ten Years Later, I'm r em i nde d t h at i nd iv idu a l s c a n ma ke a d if ference in the face of homophobi a a nd h at r e d . I a m humbled by t he ef for ts of act ivist s, com mun it y orga n i zer s a nd realize I need to get busy. I 'd like to quote the fabulous and dearly missed Molly Ivins, "We (Americans) have more pol it ica l power t han 99% of a l l t he people who have ever lived on this planet. A ll your life, no matter what else you do, you have another job. You are a cit izen." So as a cit izen, I am reminded to use my voice. Use it or lose it.
( D i a n a B r o w n ) Ye s , t h o u g h t o id e nt i f y s ole l y a s a le s b i a n would be a denial of a large part of my life. I spent many years in a committed relat ionship w ith a t a lented , k i nd a nd f u n ny m a n. T h ou g h w e a r e n o l o n g e r t o get her, I rema in close w it h h im and his fami ly. So, I ident if y as a bi-sexual woman who is now in a committed, long-term relationship with a woman. (Bay T imes) How does the plight of Matthew Shepard relate, f rom a lesbian perspective? ( D i a n a Br ow n) I t h i n k a nyone who has been marginalized, anyone who has been singled out as dif ferent and therefore wrong or lack ing i n some way, ca n easi ly relate to M at t hew's pl ight. T he play also reminds us that we ( people) are more alike that not. ( B a y T i m e s) Ha s w o rk i n g o n T h e L a ra m i e P ro j e c t : Te n Ye a rs L a t e r
T he Laramie Project: Ten Years Later ( pr e v ie w s M a r c h 23 - 3 0) op en s M a r c h 31 a nd c ont i nue s u nt i l A pr i l 29 at t he New Conser vatory Theatre Center, 25 Van Ness Avenue, lower lobby, SF. Tickets ($25 to $45), call (415) 861- 8972 or online at www.nctcsf.org. BAY T IM ES M ARCH 22, 2012 15
Livin' La Vida Loca
Inspiring LGBTQ Prof iles Kathleen Archambeau “If I knew how good it was gonna’ feel, I would have come out 10 years ago.” Ricky Martin B or n E n r ique M a r t i n Mor a le s in San Juan, Puerto R ico, R icky Martin began his career performing in the boy band Menudo from a g es 13 -17. To d ay, 4 0 yea r- old Ricky Martin is an out gay man, international pop star, songwriter, actor, author and award-winning humanitarian. Following a recent appearance on the FOX TV show, Glee, Martin will expand his theater credits in the musical revival of E v it a , open i ng on Broadway, April 2012. W hen R ick y Mar t in was chosen to sing “La Copa de la Vida” from h i s fou r t h a lbu m Vu el ve for t he 199 8 F I FA World Cup, t he solo performance catapulted him onto t he world st age. R ick y Ma r t i n’s song stopped the show at the 41st Gra m my Awa rd s where he won for B e s t L a t i n Po p A l bu m . I n 1999, Martin sold over 22 million copies of his f irst album in English, Ricky Martin, and embarked
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It’s not widely known that he established the Fundacíon de Ricky M a r t i n , a nonpr of it or g a n i z a t ion ded icated to t he wel l-being of c h i ld r en . M a r t i n i s a n av id spokesperson against the human t r a f f ic k i ng of ch i ld ren. For h i s huma n it ar ia n work , Mar t in has b een g iven B i l l boa rd ’s S pi r it of Hope Award, t he A L M A Award a nd t he I nter nat iona l Hu ma n itarian Award. For this work, the US Department of State in 2005 named Mart in one of its Heroes in Ending Modern-Day Slavery.
and move on quickly the next day, tr y ing to put the exper ience out of h is m i nd. At 35, R ick y M a rt in was “ f ina l ly ready to accept my t r ut h…” However, he d id n’t “own it and…didn’t feel the need to tel l ever yone else.” H is auto biography, Me, broke the silence. Following the 2010 release of Me, he launched the Música + Alma + Sexo World Tour in 2011. In interviews, he declared, “My kids gave me t he st reng t h to come out…I wanted them to be proud of their dad, I wanted them to be proud of themselves. Of their family…I think family is based on love. I am part of a modern family.”
From 20 07-2010, R ick y M a r t i n escaped the glare of the media and the relentless questions – are you or aren’t you? He ventured to India and that spiritual journey led him to eventually come out. Many have criticized R icky Martin for not com i ng out sooner. To t h is, he has responded, “No one should be forced to come out…Denial is ver y power f u l.” Com i ng from a culture and a religion where being gay is forbidden, it took R icky a long time to acknowledge his sexual or ientat ion, even to himself. He wou ld have sex w it h a ma n
Today, Martin lives with his twin son s, M at teo a nd Va lent i no, i n F lor id a . Cu r rent ly, he’s d at i ng P uer to R ica n econom ist Ca rlos González Abella whom he lauds, say i ng, “ T he most i mpor t a nt thing, he loves my children.” A s for gay marriage, he’s publicly decla red, “ I pay my t a xes. I wa nt t hat opt ion…I don’t wa nt more rights than you. I want the same.” Fa me h a s m a d e R ic k y M a r t i n a reluct a nt spokesper son for gay rights.
mother, and didn't know why he was threatening me.
a nd ma ny gays chose my places for part of their cocktail hours every day.
Coming Out
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Don't Call It Frisco Stu Smith As a young closeted gay San Franc i sc a n, I v iv id ly remember be ing threatened with arrest at the Union Square Garage on a bluster y w inter Saturday on a shopping trip with my Mother. We'd parked and were exiting on the Post Street side and I asked my Mom to wait a minute while I used the men's room. I went in and approached the urinal where an older, dark haired man was fondling h i m s e l f a nd s how i n g h i s er e c tion. A lthough curious, I peeked, zipped a nd st a r ted to leave. A s I reached for t he door, t he man came up behind me, grabbed me and showed me a badge I assumed was a San Francisco Police badge, and told me he might arrest me for "staring" at his cock. I was scared to death and told him I had done not h i ng, wa s shoppi ng w it h my 16 BAY TIMES MARC H 22, 2012
upon a yea r-long L i v in' L a V i da Loca tour.
He switched his tactic and said if I cooperated with him, he wouldn't arrest me, or tell my mom. I decided to run and he didn't follow me so not h i ng happened , but I say this to point out that even in San Francisco, coming out was a tough decision to make and act on for young men, especially back in the 1960s, 1970s and even 1980s. I'd grown up doing everything in my power to hide this deep, dark secret about myself, and it g rew harder with every day, but the one place I found a semblance of safety and community was in bars. I 'd lear ned a long t he way about publ ic rest rooms a nd g y ms a nd t he occa siona l g rope i n cer t a i n bookstores, but in some of the bars back t hen, l i ke T he Bl ac k Cat , A n x ious A sp, T he Gi lded Cage and The Oak Bar at the St. Francis Hotel, I saw gay men act i ng somewhat com for t able a lt hough the police still raided these joints and took br ibes to keep some of them open. My ea rly c a reer wa s i n Si l icon Valley and I did little bar drinking, but in the early 1970s I left t h e c o m p a n y I 'd s t a r t e d a n d opened a rest aura nt a nd ba r i n t h e C it y. T h i s a l l o w e d m e t o lear n much about t he socia l l ife that happened behind the saloon doors, and although my own places were straight, all were welcome
I tr ied l iv ing in t he closet, even in my 1st relat ionsh ip where we exchanged rings and lived together, and I responded to inquir ies about my sexuality with a denial and accusation against the of fending party. I drank more and more, was a regular at Sutter's Mill, The A lt a P l a za , T he L ion, T he P S , The New Bell where Wayne Fr iday poured and David Kelsey and Pure Trash played their music. It was a wonderful time and you cou ld, a nd we d id, do a ny t h i ng and everything we wanted. I went so fa r a s to force my w ay onto societ y l ist s of t he most el ig ible bachelor s a long side ma ny ot her gay men who hid from the truth. As the 1970s waned and the 1980s began, my drinking had reached herculean levels and I just sort of outed myself simply by giving up. My g u i lt a nd sha me over something I was totally powerless over drove my l ife unt i l I a lmost lost it, and I know what it's like to be bul lied and picked on, to be the l a st choice for a ny tea m, to be looked at with pure contempt like a leper. But I learned from other, braver gay men and women about their courage and commitment to being true to themselves and my t i me f i na l ly ca me. I t ha n k G od that today I can proudly say I am a gay man.
POP ROX
THEATER
By K. Cole
Some Things Are Good In Denmark
too late to garner concern for his outcome. T he even i ng 's br ight s pot s a re br i ght i nde e d . Wou ld t h at t he overa l l product ion had more of them.
Jessie and the Toy Boys “Let’s Get Naughty” What the F*$#k? Now that I have your attention, you know what Jessie craves. Another multiple remix from an artist still without a debut album (slated for release this Summer). By now you’ve heard all the drum samples in the world, so what does Jessie bring to the table? Only her desperation to shock the bynow-unshockable audience. Can’t play it on radio and so we’ll see if she can deliver on the debut. It’s a cruel, cruel nasty world. Best Cut: “Let’s Get Naughty” Location: One time spin on the dance floor, Sound Factory.
Idina Menzel “LIVE-Barefoot at the Symphony” Why did we fall in love with Menzel when she first appeared on Glee as the missing mother? Seems we’d fallen for her on Broadway in Rent and Wicked already! This is a live album perfect for the Men’s Chorus after show party – she’s witty, disarming, one ultimate entertainer and shares her crystalline soprano with spot on perfection. Best Cut: “Defying Gravity” Location: Sitting in front of the stereo with popcorn and five of your favorite Broadway-loving friends
K’NAAN “Is Anybody Out There?” When I see Nelly Furtado on anything, I stop and listen, so K’Naan had an advantage here. Doesn’t mean I’m not aware of the celebrity-artist promo tags, but once this CD was spinning, it was clear this is a classy guy with a classy sound that for some reason just gets to the heart of the matter. Loved it. Best Cut: “MYNC Club Mix” Location: Ruby Skye, arriving too early
Kady Z “One Million Pieces” I didn’t want to like this one. I mean, Pia Zadora’s kid, I get it, and pink artwork, and cute too. But this is a dang likable little pop jewel, co-written and produced by ToneDef and Kady, and there is something to be said for lineage after all. Refreshing, tight, hooky melodies over seamless sugar will entice you to have that dangerous second and third bite. Best Cut: “Beautiful Disaster” Location: OMG, w/BFF, totally!
W HEN: through April 15, 2012. Per formances Thursday - Saturday 8 PM, Sunday 2 or 7 PM. T IC K ET S: Ca l l 4 0 8 -295 - 420 0 or go to www.cltc.org
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W H AT: " H a m let " b y W i l l i a m Sha kespea re, adapted by K it Wilder
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Theater Review Jeanie Smith Wi l l iam Sha kespeare's Hamlet is arguably the most famous play in t he E ngl i sh l a ng ua ge, a nd perhaps even in ot her lang uages as wel l, being perceived as t he def init ive g reat aut hor’s work t hat delves into human emotions with penet rat i ng i nsight a nd wel lw rought poet r y. St i l l, it's rarely read by A mer ic a n st udent s a ny more, a nd per for med somewhat i n f r e que nt l y, e v e n b y t he a t r e s dedicated to Shakespeare. S o it i s w it h much fa n fa re t hat C it y L i g ht s T he at r e C ompa ny i n Sa n Jose took on t he Ba rd's sig nature work in an adaptat ion and with direction by Kit Wilder, CLTC's Associate Artistic Director. It's a mbit ious, and Wi lder's production lives up to its hype in some respects, but ultimately fails to generate signif icant heat. T he pl ay tel l s of t he pr i nc e of Denmark, Hamlet ( Thomas Gorrebeeck), who returns from abroad to mourn his father's death only to f ind his mother, Queen Gertrude ( Kristin Brownstone) newly marr ied to t he dead k i ng 's brot her, Claudius ( Tom Gough). Str icken w it h g r ief a nd f u r ious w it h h i s mother for her hasty remarriage, Hamlet sees a ghostly apparition of his father ( Wa lter M. Mayes), who urges Hamlet to revenge his murder at Claud ius' ha nd. T h is news sends Hamlet to madness as he seeks proof and then the means for revenge. His own inef fectiveness haunts him, and his errat ic b eh av ior pu z z le s t ho s e a r ou nd h i m, such a s good fr iend Horatio (Aaron Walker) and erstwhile girlfriend Ophelia (Sarah Moser).
Gr if f ith) looks 17th centur y and st i l l d ig s a g r ave by ha nd (a nd st i l l pu l ls u n-boxed sk u l ls from the ground). Time seems to waver between present and Renaissance eras, with some puzzling choices: Why does Hamlet wear a shoulder holster for so many scenes? Why is he sometimes barefoot? Brownstone is an attractive Gert r ude, but moves coa r sely. She fails to show much passion for her new husband, or love for her son. Claud ius a nd G er t r ude need to show the love-nest that purchased the throne, but there's ver y little of t hat here. Nor do we see any hint of Oed ipal love or betrayal in t he scenes bet ween Ger t r ude and Hamlet. Gorrebeeck looks a good Hamlet, with the requisite snarl and arrogance, but too often races through the text, running roughshod over the scansion and ig nor ing punct uat ion so t hat he's ha rd to under st a nd even when one k now s the words. The "To be or not to be" monolog ue might have some fresh moments if he would simply slow dow n. The r ushed and unintel l ig ible d ia log ue in t he f irst act makes it d if f icult to connect w ith the character, so that litt le empat hy i s g ener at e d . T her e's l it t le c a r i n g w h a t h a p p e n s b y the time we get to the third act. There, Goreebeeck f inally slowed dow n a nd g ave mor e me a n i n g to his words, but by t hen it was
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As his course careens relentlessly tow a r d s t r a g ed y, t he col l ater a l damage piles up, including Ophelia and her father, Polonius ( Jef f Kramer) as well as hapless chums Rosencrant z (Adam Mag i l l) and Gu i ldenster n ( Ma r t in Gut feldt); a showdown is imminent. Claudiu s , fe e l i n g t h r e at ene d , f a i l s t o d i s patch H a m let at a d i st a nce, and eagerly engages gr ief-str icke n L a e r t e s ( J e r e m y He l g e s o n) in a murderous plot. This being Shakespeare, you know it's bound to end bad ly, a nd you won' t be disappointed. The production is set in the present , mea n i ng ch a r acter s a re i n contempora r y d ress a nd behavior, occ a siona l ly usi ng computer s a nd c a r r y i ng g u n s , but t he famous swordf ight t hat ends t he play rema ins, and t he g raved igger (a humorously w r y Beverley BAY T IM ES M ARCH 22, 2012 17
An Hilarious, Heartbreaking One-Woman Show By Terry Baum Mar ilyn P ittman, lesbian standup comic, has been delighting and enlightening San Francisco audiences w it h her r a zor- sh a r p w it a nd pol it ic a l i n s ight s for ma ny yea r s. Now, w it h her solo show It’s All the Rage at The Marsh, Pittman takes us on a trip exploring t he most t raumat ic event of her l i fe. She a lter nately t ick les ou r f u n ny bones a nd w renches ou r hearts as she exorcises her family demons, in a play that won Best One-Woman Show at New York’s Of f-Broadway United Solo Festival last year. “Man kills wife, then self.” How often have we read that headline in t he paper? Too often. Maybe we shuddered and moved on, or perhaps we read the whole story, smugly savor i ng t he t r a gedy of others. In 1997, that headline became the stor y of Pittman’s parents. It’s All the Rage describes her lifelong ef fort to deal w ith their un happy, abusive ma r r iage a nd her struggle since the murder/suicide to come to ter ms w it h t h is tragedy. She tells the stor y w ith compa s s ion, hu mor a nd a penetrating eye that she often turns on herself. D i r e c t e d b y D av i d Fo r d w it h grace and f luidity, the play moves back and forth in time—from the art ist’s current attempts to handle her own rage, back to earlier fa m i ly memor ies a s she t r ies to g ra sp how her fat her cou ld k i l l her mother. Pittman plays all the members of her family with such
Comic Marilyn Pittman's It's All the Rage at The Marsh
sharp detail that we always know whom we’re watching and where we a re i n t i me. Her ex pres s ive face and gestures and power ful, f lexible voice serve her well as she takes us on this journey. A long the way, Pittman can’t resist skewering our culture, as seen t h r ough her wonder f u l ly jau n d iced eye. “Remember the good old days when you cou ld ‘poi nt and blame?’ God, I miss that. ‘It’s you, it’s you. You’re an asshole.’ But you ca n’t do t hat a ny more. Now you have to say: ‘I feeel.’ (to t he aud ience) Say it w it h me. I feeeel.” ( We all say it with her.) “I feeel you’re an asshole. There, I feel better!” It ’s Al l t h e R a ge i s a c t u a l ly t he stor y of t wo ma r r iages, t he second one being Pittman’s own. In cont rast to her parent s, she has found a mate who loves and supports her, while refusing to con-
done her extreme behavior. Again and again, Pittman’s wife appears in the story as a sturdy soul providing refuge for the traumatized a r t ist. T he t wo ma r r iages for m a n i ron ic cou nter poi nt to each other. And how wonderful it is to hear a woman talk about her wife onstage, saying that word “wife” not with emphasis or triumph but simply to describe the bond, the commitment that ex ists bet ween two women. Sometimes the best art makes us uncomfortable, forces us to contemplate realities that we’d rather not think about. There is g reat power in Pittman’s relentless examination of this tragedy. In the end, she brings us to a profound compa ssion for t he mot her who bore the abuse, the daughter who i n her ited t he rage, a nd – yes — even t he fat her who com m it ted the crime. And along the way, she makes us laugh an awful lot.
Sister Dana Sez
Sister Dana Van Iquity is still recovering f rom a green beer, Ir ish whiskey and lime Jello shots hangover from St. Patrick’s weekend T H E DAY A F T E R ST. PATR IC K ’S DAY BE E R BUST at the Edge was a festive fundraiser produced by Sister Pat N Leather and hosted by Sue Casa, featuring entertainment by Sue, Cookie Dough, Ta ra Wr ist, Dabjy un Nigharre (sp.?), Paris La Quinta, Aurora Switchblade, Sugar Betes, and Mut ha Chucka w it h her incredible tiger puppet show doing all the parts of “Bohemian Rhapsody.” G AY N IG H T AT T H E WA X M USEU M feat u red one of t he world's largest collections of wax f igures. Fisherman's Wharf is one a rea us loca ls avoid as much as possible but, for one night on ly, we took over t he Wa x Museum, wa nder i ng t hrough t he ex h ibit s ranging from King Tut, great dict ators i n h istor y, world leaders, sports heroes, famous celebr ities a nd end i ng up i n t he Cha mber of Horrors where we danced the n ight away a s DJ Ch r i stopherB spun the music. Hosted by Sister Rom a , D on n a S a c het a nd S a n Fra ncisco's favor ite best- sel l i ng aut hor, A r m istead M aupi n, t he event was a fundraiser for R ichmond/E r met A I DS Fou ndat ion ( R E A F ) a n d R a i n b o w Wo r l d F u nd . S p e c i a l c a b a r et p e r for 18 BAY TIMES MARC H 22, 2012
m a n c e s fe a t u r e d D o n n a s i n g ing “ Mean to Me,” Jason Brock sing ing “What’s Love Got to Do w it h It ” a nd “ Tot a l E c l ips e of the Heart,” and Bebe Sweetbriar and Xavier Toscano singing their dance hits. This was also an oppor t u n it y to toa st t he 30 t h a nniversar y of REA F founders, Joe Seiler and Ken Henderson. Say, when do you suppose t hey w i l l make a wax statue of Sister Dana? B A D H A B ITS is t he A mer ica n premiere of the Canadian documentary on the Vancouver Sisters of Per pet ua l I ndu lgence, Sat urday March 24, 5-8pm at the Variety Screening Room, 582 Market ( Hobar t Bu i ld ing). T he even ing includes an archive display, open ba r, a nd pa nel d i scus s ion a f ter the f ilm. $10 tickets online (TheSi ster s.org or Bad Habit s.eventbrite.com or at the door) and is a fundraiser for Variety Children's Charity. SING -A LONG JESUS CHR IST SUPERSTAR is April 6, 7pm. In c ol l ab or at ion w it h Ba d F lower P roduct ions, t he Sister s of Perpetual Indulgence w ill start this ye a r ’s A n nu a l E a st er Weekend w it h a S i n g- A lon g J e s u s C h r i s t S uperstar screening at t he Victo r ia T heat re as a benef it for t he SF Trans March, the City’s largest t ra nsgender event, a n nua l ly on t he Fr id ay before SF P r ide. Come si ng a long to your favorite tunes w ith the or ig ina l Jesus groupies who “Don't K now How to Love Him” and want to know just “W hat’s the Buzz?” Tickets: $15-25 sliding scale, BrownPaperTicket s.com/event/23379 8. L ittle known fact: Sister Dana once tr ied out in Hol ly wood w ith the K i ng Herod’s “ Wa l k across My Swimming Pool” song. Didn’t get the part.
Attention Mama’s Family, leather frea k s, a nd per vs: Vot ing for t he 4 0t h annua l GOL DEN DIL DE AU X AWA R DS is open! G o to t he G olden Gate Gua rd s website, ggguards.com, to vote for the winners and donate to A IDS Emergenc y Fund at t he sa me t i me. A nd don' t forget to come to the awards show at the Powerhouse on Saturday, April 14. RHINO BENEFIT EXTR AVAG A NZ A is Monday, M a rch 26 , 8pm at Eureka Theatre, 215 Jackson Street, featuring the very best in queer talent w ith Musical Director Dave Dobrusky, host John F i s her w it h Tom O r r, st a r r i n g Ca rlos Ba r rer a , C on n ie Cha mp a g n e , D o b r u s k y, M i k e F i n n , S a r a h F i s ke a nd C ol l a g e T he atre, Marga Gomez, Casey L ey, Natasha Muse, Matthew Martin, Jim McCunn, Holly Nugent, Orr, Valentine and the cast of Shopping, the Musical! Tickets $25 at BrownPaperTickets.com, includes show, food and drink. T h r i l lpedd ler s present s HOT GR EEK S, a new ful l-leng t h, restored ver s ion of t he genderbend i ng t heat r ic a l t roupe, T he Cockettes, 1972 musical comedy playing at the Hypnodrome Theatre, 575 10th Street and Bryant, M a rch 22 – M ay 5, T hur sdays, Fr idays and Sat urdays, 8pm. O r ig i n a l ly produced a s a Noct ur na l Drea m Show (wh ich Sis ter Dana attended regularly) and performed in 1972 at midnight at the Palace Theatre in Chinatown, this was the fabled and fabulous C o c ket t e s’ on l y ot her s c r ipt e d book musica l besides Pearl s ove r S hangha i. Col lege rhy t h m meet s t he Pelopon nesia n Wa r a s At hen s Un iver s it y t a kes on Spa r t a S t at e for t he i r a n nu a l pi g s k i n (continued on page 23)
Cool Down. Chill. Relax. demand ing bosses, and sma l l t ask s pi l i ng up – our st ress sys tems stay activated too long, overburdening us and causing damage to body and mind.
Examined Life Tom Moon, MFT Stress is a health issue for almost all of us, and it’s a hard one because there’s a mismatch between t he env iron ment s our bod ies evolved in and the env ironments we live in today. Humans evolved a st res s -r es pon s e s y stem wh ic h functioned very well for the kinds of da ngers t hey m ight have r un into on a typical day in the Stone Age, such as a sudden lion attack, or a temporar y shortage of antelope meat. When confronted with danger, the system lit up, releasing hormones like adrenalin and cortisol, speeding the heart rate, slowing digestion, shunting blood f low to major muscle groups, and g iv ing the body a burst of energ y to use in f ight ing or f leeing. Dangers were brief, and once they passed, the system cooled down. But i n our world of bla r i ng ca r horns, traf f ic jams, tax deadlines,
Whenever we’re feeling fear, ang e r, f r u s t r a t io n , i r r it a t io n , or anxiety – and for most of us that’s too often – we’re in stress mode. The health consequences of living w it h ch ron ic st ress a re huge. It makes us more susceptible to such i l l nesses a s d iabetes, hea r t d is ease, obesity, ulcers, and possibly ca ncer. It wea kens our i m mu ne systems, leaving us more vulnerable to many other illnesses. It also d i s r u pt s emot ion a l r e g u l at ion , leav ing us v ulnerable to depression and anxiety. A nd our shortter m st r ateg ies for de - st res s i ng – d r i n k i ng too much, smok i ng, eating comfort food, zoning out in front of the TV or computer – exacerbate all of these health risks. Si nce, for most of u s , l iv i ng i n low- s t r e s s env i r on ment s i s not a n opt ion , we ne e d c on s c iou s , healthy, daily strategies for mana g i ng st res s. Reg u l a r, v igorous exerc i se i s ver y i mpor t a nt , but it’s also important to spend some time every day just cooling down, in whatever way works for you. If you’re anxious, irritable, or depressed; if your body is tied up in k not s; i f you feel ex hausted but can’t unw ind enough at night to get a good night’s sleep -- then it’s
Professional Services vitally important for your health and emotional well-being that you do what you can to carve out some time every day that is just for chilling, Our minds and bodies aren’t bu i lt for being “product ive” every waking hour of our lives. Shut down the computer. Turn of f the cable news, and watch something t hat ma kes you laugh. L isten to some soot h i ng mu s ic. G o for a walk. Take a hot bath. Meditate. Get a massage. Take a nap. Pract ice deep breat h i ng. Have some f u n. Reject t he idea , too w ide spread in our culture, that these a re useless t i me-wa ster s. You’l l f ind that your quality of life will improve dramatically, and you’ll also probably get more done during the hours when you are working. Instead of constantly leaning into the future, get re-acquainted w it h t he simple pleasures of t he present moment. Relax. Tom Moon, MF T Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapy / EMDR Off ice address: 879 14 th Street, San Francisco, CA 94114 Email: examlife@aol.com Tel: (415) 626-1346 Website: tommoon.net
People Rise or Sink to Others' Expectations was pretty complete by age 10. Or as she put it, that “a teenage brain is just an adult brain w ith fewer miles on it. But it’s not.”
Queer Youth Mykel Mogg Being asked to write a column on polit ics from a queer youth perspective, my mind wandered to an article I read on NPR a few years ago. It told the story of a mother who w a nted to u nder st a nd her t wo teena ge son s’ behav ior- by turns described as “maddeningly sel f- center ed ,” a nd h av i ng “a n exasperat ing assumpt ion t hat somebody else w ill pick up their dirty clothes.” Her desire to understand the origin of such behavior led her to do some neurolog ical research. She sa id t hat teens act t he way t hey do because their brains are “not g row n up yet.” Specif ica l ly, she w a s t a l k i n g a b out mye l i n , t he material that makes the connection between the frontal lobe and other parts of the brain go faster. Myel i n sheat hs bu i ld up g radua l ly, pea k a rou nd for t y or f i f t y yea r s of age, a nd t hen dec l i ne. The author said scientists used to think human brain development
I t h i n k t h is wa s ma i n ly t he i nfor mat ion t he a r t icle wa nted to get across- teens’ brains are biologically dif ferent from children’s a nd adu lt s’. T hey a re prone to add ict ion and r isk-tak ing. I had no problem w ith that statement. W hat I did have a problem w ith wa s t he blat a nt ly of fensive way sc ient i f ic fact wa s fra med. T he article portrayed teens as incompetent and self ish, t hen made it seem like it was a biolog ical impossibility for them to be any other way. I didn’t think the “underst a nd ing teens’ behav ior” angle w a s a c c u r at e, a s it d id n’t t a ke into account cultural inf luences, somet h i ng t h at hug ely i mpa c t s our actions. While neurobiolog y is relevant, it isn’t the only stor y here. For exa mple, research has show n t hat fema le br a i n s d i f fer f rom ma le br a i ns - t h i ng s l i ke u nder st a nding subtle social cues more easily or processi ng st ress d i f ferent ly. While this inf luences their behavior, I’m fairly sure it’s not the only rea son for t hei r act ions; t here’s complicated socia l baggage t hat c omes w it h wom a n ho o d . S o c i ety’s expectations of women kept mo s t of t hem f r om h av i n g c a reers other than housekeeping for a long t ime, and it was assumed t hat t hey were i ncapable of do -
ing anything else. When a group or i nd iv idua l is ex pected to act a certain way, it’s hard for them to brea k out of t hat. It becomes a sel f-f u l f i l l i ng prophec y, a destr uct ive cycle t hat proves itself r ight u nt i l people ack nowledge the possibility of change. T he N PR ar t icle exempl if ies some of t he at t it udes t hat have made teens behave i n t he way s descr ibed. Teens a re expect ed to be apathetic and self ish. I believe that people rise or sink to others’ expectations of them, especially if these expectations are on a large cu lt ura l sca le. Telev ision shows constantly portray teens as petty, bored , a nd cr i m i n a l , a nd most books directed at teens are clichés g iven colorful cardboard covers. It’s socially acceptable and common for adu lts to t hrow around neg at ive g ener a l i zat ion s ab out teens. They are expected to fail, and are told just as much. Given this state of af fairs, teen culture is obv iously unbalanced towards reckless behavior. I d isag ree w ith the concept of a “ f in ished” bra in- t hat teens are at a point in the lifecycle where they are perfectly developed for a certain kind of behavior. Instead, p erh ap s we c a n a l l d r aw f r om ou r i n ner teen, act i ng at t i mes on idea l ism and w it h a sense of adventure. We need this k ind of think ing as much as the w isdom of those with more experience.
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‘House of Pleasures’ Premieres on Friday, March 30 at SF Film Society Cinema.
22 Thursday
Hot Greeks @ Hypnodrome Theatre. A new full-length, restored version of The Cockettes’ 1972 musical comedy. $30. 8pm. Thru May 5. 575 10th St. www. thrillpeddlers.com The Nancy Boys and Hardly Drew Mysteries @ Roxie Theater. The Nancy Boys join forces with Hardly Drew, a maleto-female transgender detective who’s “hardly Drew” anymore to solve “The Mystery of the Broken Heel.” $10. 8-9:30pm. 3117 16th St. www.thenancyboysmovie.com
24 Saturday
The Anything Goes Chorus @ First Congregational Church. A joyous performance of jazz, Broadway and pop songs with a sprinkling of props and choreography. $5-20. 7:30-9pm. 2501 Harrison St., Oakland. www.ellenrobinson.com House of Garza @ Café Flore. Garza’s monthly variety show (4th
and fun. Free .10pm-1am. 2298 Market St. www.cafeflore.com Soiree 10 @ Design Center Galleria. The SF LGBT Community Center celebrates its first decade with a fun fundraiser; Theme is “Belle Epoque,” vintage Parisian style. Multiple performers. Silent auction, food, drinks. $95$125. 7pm-11pm. 101 Henry Adams St. www.soiree10.com Dawn Harms @ San Francisco
Amy Ray @ Great American Music Hall. One half of Indigo Girls performs as part of her U.S tour. Ray performs faves and music from her new CD, Lung of Love. $16/$49. 8pm. 859 O’Farrell St. www.amy-ray.com
Salsa Sundays @ El Rio. Salsa dancing for LGBT folks and friends, with live merengue and cumbia bands; tapas and donations that support local causes. 2nd & 4th Sundays. $8. 4pm-8pm. 3158 Mission St. www.elriosf.com
23 Friday
26 Monday
Aurora Borealis @ Claremont Hotel. Gala fundraiser for Aurora Theatre Company, celebrating its 20th anniversary, with a threecourse dinner, fabulous auction items, including a trip to New York City, dinner with actress Rita Moreno, a 7-day cruise and more. $275+. 6pm-12am. 41 Tunnel Rd., Berkeley. www.auroratheatre.org
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25 Sunday
Jessica Coker @ Martuni’s. Comic singer, one third of the women’s singing trio B.O.O.B.S., performs solo. 7pm. 4 Valencia St. www.roltheatre.com
Marilyn Pittman: It’s All The Rage @ Studio Theater SF. Voted the best One-Woman Show at the 2011 United Solo Festival and the world’s largest solo performance festival, in New York City. ‘It is ‘the funniest show you’ll ever see about murder-suicide.’ $18-53. 8pm. 1070 Valencia St. www.cliqn. com
Wizard of OZ Sing-A-Long @ Castro Theatre. A screening of the classic MGM musical in glorious Technicolor, complete with subtitles so that the whole audience can sing along! $15. 7pm. 429 Castro St. www.castrotheatre.com
conductor Dawn Harms conducts the Symphony Parnassus with a program featuring the world premiere of Clarice Assad’s “Scattered.” $15-22. 8pm. 50 Oak St. www.sfcm.edu
Theatre Rhino Gala @ Eureka Theatre. Benefit for the LGBT theatre company, with food and drinks, and performances by Connie Champagne, Carlos Barrera, Mike Finn, Marga Gomez, Casey Ley, Natasha Muse, Matthew Martin, Holly Nugent, Tom Orr, Valentine, and more. $25. 8pm. 215 Jackson St. www.TheRhino.org
Saturdays), Hot Greeks with raffles, drag acts
Conservatory of Music. Guest
Magnet Book Club @ GLBT History Museum. Discuss awardwinning novel, ‘The World of Normal Boys’ – a detailed account of all those coming-of-age impuls-
es as experienced by questioning youth. 6:30-8pm. 4127 18th St. www.glbthistory.org
27 Tuesday
Ani DiFranco @ The Fillmore. Folk rock veteran performs live. Seth Glier opens. $33-$45. 8pm. 1805 Geary Blvd. www.livenation. com High Fantasy @ Aunt Charlie’s Lounge. Join for a night of insanity, hilarity, virtuosity with host Myles Cooper and Alexis Penny. $2. 10pm. 133 Turk St. www. auntcharlieslounge.com
28 Wednesday
A Course in Miracles @ Community Miracles Center. Explore the simple yet profound teachings of “The Course,” such as, forgiveness, remembering our own ‘inner voice’ through prayer/ meditation. $10 donation. 6:30pm. 2269 Market St. www.greggcassin.com Blue Room Comedy @ The Stud. Comic David Hawkins’ bawdy laughfest. Free. 8pm. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com
29 Thursday
Spring Book Sale @ Ft. Mason. $3-hard cover books; $2-paperback books; $1-DVDs, CDs, books on tape, vinyl and other forms of media. 10am-6pm. Thru April 1. Fort Mason Center. www. friendsSFPL.com The Secret History of Love @ Dance Mission Theater. Learn the
history of outlawing love and the underground ways that queer and transgender people managed to find – and love – each other in decades past. $15-25. 8pm. 3316 24th St. Thru April 1. www.seandorseydance.com
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Girl Talk: A Trans and Cis Woman Dialogue @ SF LGBT Center. Join us for an evening of spoken word, music, performance, and visual art dedicated to building and fostering queer women’s community for ALL women. $1220. 7pm. 1800 Market St. www. sfcenter.org
Artist Irene Hendrick will hosts a ‘Singles Brunch’ on Sat., March 31.
Sister Spit Kickoff Show @ SF Public Library. Featuring host Michelle Tea, legendary author Dorothy Allison, writer and musician Brontez Purnell, Erin Markey,Cassie J Sneider, and nationally-ranking slam poet Kit Yan! Free. 2pm. 100 Larkin. www.radarproductions.org
2 Monday
Picklewater Clown Cabaret @ Stage Werx. Featuring the international award winning circus artists, who have been entertaining international audiences for over 7 years, alongside a broad spectrum of special guests. $10. 7 & 9pm. 446 Valencia. www. picklewater.com Return of Monday Musicals @ Edge. Enjoy clips from your favorite movie musicals and Broadway shows. 7pm. 4149 18th St. www.edgesf. com Miss Coco Peru Will Perform at Victoria’s Theatre Sun., March 1.
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Insurance COVER YOUR ASSETS: Insurance for YOUR community. Life, Disability, Final Expense. Aaron Van Arsdale 415-717-4984. aaron. insure@gmail.com. Life Agent Lic # 0G10774
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Massage El Cerrito Hills-I80-Men: Info: www.rickoz2.com
SURF DOG large dog boarding at Ocean Beach. Queer Owned. sfsurfdogs.com. (415) 637-7717 DOG TRAINING in Your Home Cindy Gehring, Dog Trainer 408-238-1540, DogHelpNow@gmail.com, www.cindygehring.com
Self Defense Soko Joshi Judo & Self Defense Club for Women. 415-821-0303 phdshelley@sbcglobal.net
Tax Preparation The Lesbian Tax Mom 510-653-4323 taxmomsusan@yahoo.com
Therapy
Experienced Psychologist - LGBTQ Issues Castro - Sliding Scale - Diana Gray, PhD (PSY10607) 415-309-4729 Barbara A. Adler, LMFT. PsychotherapyConsultation- Education- Training. barbaraadlerLMFT.com, 415-990-9137.
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Anniversary Party @ Lexington Club. 15 years of no cover and ladies loving ladies! Free. 10pm. 3464 19th St. www.lexingtonclub.com
Miss Coco Peru @ Victoria’s Theatre. Miss Coco Peru brings her live one-person comedic tour de farce “There Comes A Time” for the first time ever to San Francisco. $30. 7 & 9:30pm. 2961 16th St. www.misscoco.com
Gloria Swanson- Personal Chef, Cooking Demonstrations. Call 415.552.3232 to discuss your next menu! www.chefforhiresf.com, glofriasws@aol.com
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Queer Line Dance Extravaganza @ Lake Merritt Dance Center. Walk in, dance out. No experience necessary. $10. 4-11pm. 200 Grand Ave., Oakland. www. CountryNightsDance.com
1 Sunday
Catering
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31 Saturday
Singles Brunch @ “Betty’s List”. Hosted by “Betty’s List” with artist Irene Hendrick. Includes great food, bottomless mimosas, wines and non-alcoholic beverages. $35. 11am-1pm. Noe Valley Location. www.bettyslist.com
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LandHome @ Temescal Art Center. Artistic Director Sheena Johnson will offer a live eveninglength performance experience that will expand and embrace those moments that bring us closer to finding a home. $12-15. 8pm. Also March 31. 511 48th St., Oakland. www.temescalart center.org
Code @ The Stud. Indie dance party with DJs Six and Candy; 1st & 5th Saturdays. $5. 9pm-2am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com
Parenting
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30 Friday
House of Pleasures @ SF Film Society Cinema. Ambitious and elegantly made, Bertrand Bonello’s film depicts life in a Paris brothel at the turn of the 20th century. $9-11. 2, 4:30, 7, & 9:30pm. 1746 Post St. www.sffs.org
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‘The Secret History of Love’ Premieres at Dance Mission Theater on Thurs., March 29.
3 Tuesday
Moshe Kasher: Kasher in the Rye @ Jewish Community Center. The true tale of a white boy from Oakland who became a drug addict, criminal, mental patient, and then turned 16, Moshe Kasher finds humor in very strange places. $15. 7-8:30pm. 3200 California St. www.jccsf.org The Life of Harry Hay @ SF Public Library. San Francisco Public Library is pleased to present an exhibition that celebrates the remarkable life and work of activist Harry Hay, who laid the foundation for the modern lesbian and gay rights movement. Free. 100 Larkin. www.sfpl.og
4 Wednesday
Sugar @ Eureka Theater. Two Chicago musicians witness a gangland massacre and hit the road to Florida - disguised as women! $20-50. 7pm. 215 Jackson. www.42ndstmoon.org The Vagina Monologues 2012 @ San Francisco State University. SF State acknowledges the empowerment of women through performances and monologues in the 3rd annual Vagina Monologues. $12. 10pm. 1600 Holloway Ave. www.sfsu.edu
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pre-existing fragility that leads a kid to that kind of despair. Whatever the bully did, his or her actions were only part of a complex history that culminated in tragedy. We can’t throw criminal charges at the many bullies who came before, but does that mean we can throw them all at the last bully in the line? Don’t get me wrong. I believe in hate crime enhancements. I despise Dharun Ravi and others of his ilk. And I also think that bullying that leads to suicide should be treated more harshly than other abuse. But we shouldn’t have a big gap that effectively bases the punishment for an individual on the victim’s response. Rock Chalk So, what else you ask? The European Court of Human Rights issued a disturbing anti-marriage ruling the other day, which depressed me so I didn’t read it. Basically, it said ECU member states have no fundamental obligation to provide equal marriage rights.
Stop the presses! Tim Tebow is going to the Jets. Jimmy Carter came out in favor of marriage equality, which was nice of the old POTUS. The Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders will argue before the First Circuit next week in our leading DOMA challenge. The State Department condemned some anti-gay rhetoric from Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the Nobel Prize winning President of Liberia, also nice. Oh, and Barrack Obama came out against North Carolina’s antigay marriage amendment, which is coming up for a vote in May. This is a good development, since he’s been mute on our previous contests. I hope he speaks more forcefully as the fall elections approach. Finally, did you happen to catch that Kansas Purdue game the other night? In our (previously mentioned) Jayhawk frenzy, we put post it notes reading “Go Kansas!” on the dogs. I think that pushed us over the top. -A new column from Ann is available each week on sfbaytimes.com. You can reach her at arostow@aol.com.
(DEEP BLUE continued from page 15) Despite t hese f laws, t he f i l m is incredibly beautiful. The characters’ costumes and hairstyles are spot on, down to every last detail - - from the landlady’s headscar f t o W i l l i a m’s mot her ’s br o o c h . The f ilm’s cinematography is also superb. One of the most exquisite shot s i n T he D eep Blue S ea is a n oft-used image of Hester’s prof ile ref lected back in a mirror as she looks out a window. L ikew ise, Dav ies uses music appropr iately throughout T he Deep Blue S ea as is h is sig nat ure as a f ilmmaker. A scene of the characters signing “You Belong to Me”
i n a pub c apt u res Fredd ie a nd Hester’s ent hus ia sm but i s a l so full of irony. For a l l t he wonder f u l touc hes , however, T he D eep Blue Sea fa i ls to y ie ld enough emot ion to b e ful ly sat isf y ing. A lt hough Weisz gives a magnif icent performance, Hiddleston and Beale seem more like cardboard cutouts than real f lesh-and-blood characters. Maybe it i s Br it i sh st i f f ness, but a s Hiddleston cries out in anger, and Weisz just cries, v iewers may be bored to tears. © 2012 Gary M. Kramer
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Fertile Desires Feed Our Roots ARIES (March 21 – April 19) As exciting new ideas flash into your consciousness, you’re beginning to outgrow the status quo. Have faith, Aries. Whatever is decaying will fertilize healthy new seedlings for something even. better. TAURUS (April 20 – May 20) Schedule sacred time with yourself, Taurus. The Universe is currently granting you direct cable access to some pretty powerful celestial channels. Sit back, tune in, and get turned on.
Astrology Gypsy Love Spring has sprung, and the energy is ripe for extraordinary new beginnings. Consider that we’re each an exotic flower growing collectively in a dynamic, vibrant garden. Fertile desires feed our roots. Faithful focus strengthens our stems. Commit to activities that matter most to you now. We’re all on a sacred mission to serve the Universe, our individual paths to success encoded lovingly within our cosmic birthright. Unearth the power within.
GEMINI (May 21 – June 20) Fears of being unlovable are dissolved when you’re brave enough to share creativity with the public. You can be a revolutionary force in the community, Gemini. Fitting in is over-rated. CANCER (June 21 – July 22) Your ambitions are evolving, and so is the public’s impression of you. It’s time to update how you represent yourself, Cancer. You’ll attract enthusiastic kindred spirits who share your mission.
LEO (July 23 – August 22) Newfound spiritual freedoms introduce fresh ways to serve the greater good. Loosen your grip
from the concept of “black and white,” Leo. You’re far too colorful for that nonsense.
VIRGO (August 23 – September 22) Your motors are running full force these days, Virgo. Remember to check in for a tune-up now and then. Creative juices are most potent when you surrender to chaos.
LIBRA (September 23 – October 22) Where you once craved comfortable stability, you now seek exciting liberation. Confused? Tip that Libra scale, and balance logic with intuition. There’s peace in not knowing all the answers yet.
SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21) You’re sailing amidst an ocean of creative inspiration. Quit staring down at the map, Scorpio. Don’t be so focused on your destination that you ignore the warm waves around you.
CAPRICORN (December 22 – January 19) You’re learning to reach common ground between attachments on the home front and commitments to your own unique ideas. Cultivate talents and interests that resonate most with your authentic beliefs. AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18) Renew your mystical connection with the Universe as you use this time to practice more inventive ways of thinking and communicating. Riding the cosmic wave is exhilarating. Surf ’s up, Aquarius! PISCES (February 19 – March 20) You’re reassessing your personal “survival guide” as outside forces seem to threaten your sense of security. Set your soul at ease, Pisces. Solid support surrounds you. Haven’t you noticed? www.AstrologyByGypsyLove.com
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 21) When the joy-o-meter drops, we count on you, Sagittarius, to liven things up. However, no one expects you to run on empty. Take a breather to refine your creative process.
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IRAQ Stop Killing LGBTQ community organizers, led by Gays Without Borders / San Francisco, put out the call for a protest at 18th and Market and held a two-hour vigil on Wednesday, March 14th. A large banner urging Iraq to stop killing gays was hung in front of the Bank of America while activists placed a memorial wreath and held posters to educate passersby. See full story by organizer Gary Virginia, starting on Page 1. Photo by Daniel Nicoletta
As Heard on the Street . . . by Rink
ALL PHOTOS BY RINK
What’s your favorite food, and why?
Gloria Soliz
Ben Leong
Bob Gordon
Michelle Wright
“My favorite is turkey tacos because my mother made them. ”
“Fatty tuna sashimi is what I like and it tastes great.”
“I like potato latkes smothered in sour cream, it is so good.”
“I like Italian tagliarini covered in tomato sauce, it is so good.”
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Dawn Meredith Smith “Curry is great with some meat, it is terrific.”
By Linda Ayres-Frederick For two nights only March 28 and 29th at Brava Theatre in SF, Lori Shantzis will perform her solo show Loved by You, a testament to the enduring spirit and strength of a woman whose childhood messages were anything but self-love and self-acceptance. Below in an interview with the BayTimes, Ms. Shantzis speaks of her experience writing her show and more: BT: What do you love most about writing/performing? LS: I tend to be a very over-thinking, self-critical person, so for me both writing and performing are a meditation and a mindfulness practice. Even more than when I sit cross legged on the f loor or bend myself into a pretzel in yoga, when the pen moves freely on the page or I embody a character, I am truly in the present moment, and it feels like I imagine how a surfer feels “in the zone”. BT: When did you first begin writing? LS: I’ve been writing my autobiography since I was 8. Because I came from such a crazy, dysfunctional family, writing down the stories was both a way to distance myself from it as well as use my imagination to create a separate, more heroic form of myself. In my earlier work--perhaps until I was in my forties! I was more of a victim, a heroine with the back of her hand perpetually stuck to her forehead as the train was about it meet her on the tracks. Then, after a lot (FOOD continued from page 1) Beekeeper Rober t MacK i m m ie, who of fers honey from d if ferent pa r t s of Sa n Fr a nc i sco, echoed McM a hon’s sent i ment. “ T h is is the best market in the cit y, w ith such fantastic diversity,” he said. Even Castro honey seems to mirr or ou r ne i g hb orho o d v ib e, a s M ac K i m m ie sa id it i s “s weeter a nd l i ghter ” t h a n hone y s f r om other parts of the city. It doesn’t seem to take much for us to connect over food. While standing in front of MacKimmie’s honeys, two shoppers who had never met before got into a long conversation about the benef its of honey consumption for allergy sufferers. They continued their conversation long past t he honey stand, hap pily chatting away toward Cap’n Mike’s smoked f ish and the Farmhouse Culture stand with its huge barrels of sauerkraut. Even ou r lo c a l g r o c er y st or e s , l i ke Ha r vest, seem to feel more community oriented than those in other parts of the city. Family togetherness helps. At 17th and Noe Market, ask owner Sam about his mother’s yummy deviled eggs and ba k lava, wh ich he often sel ls at the counter. “Family” has a broad def init ion for us, however, with food somet i mes rem i nd i ng us of pa st a nd present human connections. The delectable food and dr ink of ferings of our neighborhood t herefore help to f ill our spirits as well as our tummies, so please join us now, and for issues to come, as we explore the Castro’s many restaurants, cafes and more. Like Chief Ju st ic e Rob er t s , you won’t s hy away from posing with your food.
BT: What have been the most challenging experiences you’ve had putting this show together?
of inner work, I realized that there were not really any ropes holding me down, that I could have, and can now, simply get up, stand on my own two feet, and stop being a victim. I’ve also written a lot of fiction, but I know that in the end, my own story was the one that needed to be told.
LS: Realizing that I couldn’t do all of the wild and wonderful things I envisioned because I just didn’t have the budget. BT: When you run out of ideas, if ever, where do you seek inspiration?
BT: And performing? LS: I attempted a stand-up burlesque routine seven years ago (at forty) when I f irst got divorced. I convinced myself that I was too old to ever have any success at it, since it is such a school of hard knocks. That ‘s the premise for Loved by You: Why would a nearly 50 year old woman suddenly decide to take her clothes off in public? Ironically, telling that story is what has brought things full circle. The play has been a huge personal and professional success, not because I want to make a mid-life career of taking off my clothes in public, but because people identify with all the outrageous ways women struggle for love and acknowledgement, no matter their age. BT: When did you realize you wanted to be a performer? LS: In the play I say it was when I was 6 years old, and I suppose it took me over 40 years to admit that that really has been a dream of mine. I’ve tended to be the shadow artist, dating actors and actresses, when I suppose I was secretly wanting my own 15 minutes of fame. BT: What do you consider to be your strengths as a writer/performer? LS: I enjoy my ability to f ind the absurd in things. I never tell a straight story.
LS: Doing improv, writing with friends, reading poetry, going to see other solo performance, watching the Colbert Report. BT: Who would you say has inf luenced you most professionally? LS: Solo Performer Ann Randolph BT: What do you do to relax?
BT: What do you want your audience to take away with them from your show? LS: That going within and facing one’s demons is the gateway to healing: if I can love myself after everything I’ve been through, then anyone can, but it has to start with acknowledging that we didn’t ask our parents to f--k us up. We can love the innocent children within, even if we never get that love from our parents or from the outside world. BT: When you get down, what lifts your spirits back up? LS: Talking with other creative people, meditation, yoga, watch-
ing happy children and dogs at the park. Cuddling with my daughter, who is an extremely happy and welladjusted kid. Remembering that I am stronger than I thought. BT: What of your accomplishments are you most proud of? professionally? LS: Professionally, creating the madcap yet harrowing story which is this play. BT: And personally? LS: Getting treatment for my PTSD instead of sticking with the chemical haze that my psychiatrists have prescribed. Facing the dark truths and coming out the other side stronger for it.
LS: Scream in my car (alone), when I’m really stressed. I love it. People assume I’ve lost my mind, but it is honestly the most clearing thing I can do when I’m going off the anxiety deepend. But I try to do a lot of yoga, listen to spiritual music, meditate, dance in my gallery before I get to that point. BT: What’s up next? LS: After my shows at Brava, I’m booked for a mother’s day show of a new piece called “The Tragic Tale of the Pole-dancing Soccer Mom” through Meanie Productions at the Shelton Theater. Then I’ll be rewriting Loved by You for the Boulder Fringe, and hopefully taking the show to Santa Cruz and LA. Loved by You by Lori Shantzis, plays at Brava Theater, 2781 24th St., SF, CA 94110, March 28 & 29, 8 pm, $15. Pre-show by The Conspiracy of Beards. Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/217478
(IRAQI YOUTHS continued from page 1) Iraqi gay refugee using a pseudonym to protect his identity. According to a March 11 NY Times article, “It is unclear who is behind the intimidation or violence. A d vo c at e s h ave bl a me d Sh i it e militias such as the Mahdi Army of the radical cleric Moktada alSadr for past anti-gay killings and a ssau lt s…On Feb. 13, t he I nterior Ministry released a statement that condemned the ‘phenomenon of emo’ as Satanic.” He now has the authority to search all Baghdad schools for such individuals.
“These acts of intolerance should have no place in any society.”
A GWB inquir y to the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad got a March 11 response from M ichael McClella n, Spokesma n/ Deput y P ubl ic A f fa i r s Of f icer. I n it he st ated,
Future GWB actions are planned in conjunction with Internationa l Day A ga inst Homophobia on May 17 (Info on Facebook at Gays Without Borders-Global).
(BALIF continued from page 2) v a l u e s ,” s a i d G a l a C o - c h a i r Jamie Dupree. “We celebrate diver sit y, com mu n it y, leader sh ip, inclusion, professionalism, pride, cou r age, mentor sh ip a nd ma ny o t h e r s ,” s a i d C o - c h a i r L a u r a Maecht len. “Our membership is larger than ever, the organization is f lourishing and we have cause to celebrate some hometown heroes,” said Co-chair John Robert Unruh. “We celebrate justice in honoring both Karen Golinski and her outstanding legal team for their f ight for equality for same-sex spouses, as wel l as t he Transgender L aw Center for t heir civ i l r ight s advocacy on behalf of Ashley Yang and other transgender ind iv iduals,” said BA LIF Co-chair David Tsai. “This past year, BA LIF redoubled its ef for ts to be present and involved in our local community,” said BA LIF Co-chair Chelsea Haley Nelson. Mayor Ed Lee
At the Castro v ig il, GW B urged world leaders to act on the atrocities against Iraqi gays and emos, i n l i ght of t he Un it e d Nat ion s Human R ights Counci l’s March 7 repor t i n G eneva. U N Secretary-General BA N Ki-Moon said the report, “documents a pattern of v iolence a nd d i scr i m i n at ion d i rected at people just because they are gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender.”
sent proclamations from the City to the co-chairs. The Communit y Ser v ice Award was presented to the Transgender L aw C enter, accepted by I lona Turner, ILC legal director. TLC works to change law, policy and at t it udes so t hat a l l people ca n live safely, authentically and free from discrimination regardless of t heir gender ident it y or ex pression. T he L eg a l S er v ic e Aw a r d w a s presented to Mor r i son & Foerster LLP and Lambda Legal, accepted by Rita F. Lin, associate at Morrison & Foerster and by Tara Borel l i, L a mbda L ega l st a f f attorney. The award is g iven each yea r recog n i z i ng t he out st a nding achievements of law yers and organizat ions t hat have demonstrated a commitment to LGBTQ equa l it y a nd have sig n i f ica nt ly adva nced t hose causes t h rough their work in the law.
PHOTO BY DANIEL NICOLLETA
Loved by You, a SelfL ove Stor y at Brava Theatre
See photo essay on page 22 and story on page 1.
(SISTER DANA continued from page 18) showdown. This musical, loosely lou ngesf.com/#!g a l ler y. W i x i s based on Aristophanes’ Lysistrata, in t he US Bank bui ld ing on t he feat ures t he Tr i T h igh Soror it y corner of 22nd & Mission Streets, g irls and t heir hun k y footba l ler 3rd f loor. sweethearts jiving to the big-band h it parade sounds of t he 194 0 s. Mar ilyn Pittman’s of f-Broadway Ticket s a re $30 genera l ad m is award-w inn ing IT’S A L L THE sion or $69 for “Shock Boxes” and “ Turk ish L ounges,” Brow n Pap - R AGE runs now through April 15 erTicket s.com/event/225549 or at The Marsh. Mar i ly n says it’s ‘the funniest show about murdercall 1-800 -838 -3006. suicide you’ll ever see,” and has A nd spea k i ng of t he Cocket tes, a knack for mining humor out of on St . Pa dd y ’s Day I at tended “CHIL DR EN OF PA R A DISE: dark truths. The show is 28 scenes L ife w it h t he Cockettes” at Ca- in 60 minutes, a wild ride that is nessa Galler y, w ith framed pho- both hilarious and heartbreaking. tog raphs of t he troupe ta ken by Thursdays 8pm, Saturdays 8:30, C o c k e t t e Fay e t t e H a u s e r w h o Sundays 7pm at the upstairs stuappea red i n per son, a long w it h d io t heater at The Marsh, 10 62 C o c ket te Ru m i who st a r red i n Valencia Street at 22 nd . Tickets a nd screened “E levator Girls i n Bondage (1970), a s wel l a s a $15 - 3 5 s l id i n g s c a le, r e s er v e d v iew i ng of “ L es Ghou ls” (1970) seats: $50, t hemarsh.org or ca l l a nd “ Tr ic ia’s Wedd i ng ” (1971). 1-800 -838 -3006. A not her f ree C oc ket te event i s happening March 23rd, 7-10 pm If Ma rch ca m e i n l i k e a l i on , w ill at t he W i x L ou n g e. I n fo: w i x- April cum on a lamb? BAY T IM ES M ARC H 22, 2012
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