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With the Summer Olympics taking place this month in London, it is fitting to remember that 25 years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a San Francisco-based nonprofit did not have the right to use the word “Olympic,” as in the Gay Olympic Games. The attorney who argued the case on behalf of the “Gay Olympic Games” before the nation’s highest court was Mary Dunlap. She was the first open lesbian to argue on behalf of a gay cause before the U.S. Supreme Court. Dunlap told the Supreme Court Justices that the U.S. Olympic Committee was violating the constitutional rights of her client to equal protection under the law by prohibiting it from using or promoting the Gay Olympic Games. It is interesting to note that U.S. District Court Judge Vaughn Walker, now famous for striking down Prop 8, was the lead attorney for the U.S. Olympic Committee before he became a judge. Indeed, the U.S. Olympic Committee allowed the use of the word “Olympic” by other organizations that sponsor athletic competitions, such as the “Special Olympics” for disabled persons and “Junior Olym-
pics” for youth. The Gay Olympic Games was co-founded by Dr. Tom Waddell in 1982. Dr. Waddell himself competed in the decathlon at the Olympic Games in 1968. He was the Chief Physician at San Francisco Central Emergency facility until shortly before his death in 1987 from AIDS-related complications. The Gay Olympic Games were to be a 9-day event to begin in August 1982. There was to be a relay of over 2000 runners who would carry the “Gay Olympic Torch” from New York City to Kezar Stadium in San Francisco. Prior to the event, the U.S. Olympic Committee obtained an injunction prohibiting the gay sporting group from using the word “Olympic.” Dr. Waddell, who was friends with Mary Dunlap—already a wellknown and respected legal advocate for the rights of LGBT persons—got her to challenge what seemed like an obvious injustice before the U.S. Su-
The Administration on Aging (AoA) announced that it would release important new guidance that empowers AoA-funded aging providers to consider LGBTQ older adults as a population of “greatest social need”—paving the way for increased services that can significantly improve their health and wellbeing. The Human Rights Campaign and Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE) partnered to urge AoA to provide this guidance.
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I had the privilege of being taught by Mary when I was a law student at the University of San Francisco School of Law. Mary was gifted, with a brilliant legal mind and a passion for justice. Unfortunately, these gifts were not enough to persuade the Supreme Court, which upheld the ban on the use of the name “Gay Olympic Games.” However, Mary understood that the fight for equal rights is won with only diligence and commitment over the long term. While this particular case was lost, it helped to give the issue of discrimination against the LGBT community national attention. Sadly, Mary died from pancreatic cancer in 2003 at the age of 54. Her life’s work in fighting for fairness and equality (continued on next page)
An Important Step Toward Improving LGBTQ Senior Health By Dennis McMillan
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“SAGE applauds this critically important step taken by the Administration on Aging to recognize that LGBT older people have acute needs and to ensure that services are available to meet those needs,” said Michael Adams, executive director of SAGE. “We look forward to working with the Administration on Aging to continue to improve the availability of appropriate services to LGBT elders across the country.” “This step brings much-needed attention to the unique needs of LGBT older adults, and the urgent actions we must all take to preserve their dignity,” said HRC President Chad Griffin. “AoA’s actions are a crucial step toward ensuring that this generation has equal access to the services and resources that they deserve. HRC applauds AoA for its leadership, and we will look forward to working with them through implementation.” The FAQ guidance clarifies that the current definition of “greatest social need” in the Older Americans Act the country’s leading vehicle for funding and delivering services to older
people nationwide - allows communities to identify populations in their service area that experience isolation due to cultural, social or geographic reasons. The guidance provides specific examples of these populations, including increased need based on sexual orientation and gender identity. LGBTQ older adults are at an increased risk for social isolation, experience poor health and medical care access, and face higher poverty rates than other seniors. Despite the increased need, this group is less likely to seek federal assistance and healthcare due to actual and perceived discrimination. This FAQ guidance allows the aging networks that serve LGBTQ older adults and receive AoA funding to consider this vulnerable population as one with a “greatest social need.” The designation will encourage Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) to include LGBTQ older adults when prioritizing funding, engaging in outreach, evaluating unmet needs and collecting data. This announcement is the latest action taken by the AoA to address LGBTQ elders’ unique needs. In January 2010, SAGE received a historic grant from the Administration on Aging to establish the National Resource Center on LGBT Aging, the country’s only technical assistance resource center aimed at improving the quality of services and supports offered to LGBTQ older adults. With a wealth of multimedia resources for aging providers, the National Resource Center will be a key resource for AAAs as they implement the guidance.
HIV/AIDS News: Q&A with UCSF’s Jeff Sheehy What constitutes a cure for HIV? A cure would mean that patients infected with HIV would not need to take medications to control the virus. A cure could be a “sterilizing” cure, meaning that the virus is completely eliminated from an HIV patient’s body, or a “functional” cure. A functional cure would stop the virus from replicating and diminish the latent reservoirs where HIV hides without completely eliminating the virus from the body. It would allow patients to control HIV without having to take medications. What are the approaches under development for curing HIV? One approach would be to target the latent reservoirs, the places and types of cells in the body where the HIV virus can hide or lie dormant, which allow it to persist in patients even after years of successful suppressive therapy. Therapies would be de(DUNLAP continued from page 2) for our community continues to impact us today and we are better for it. The Gay Games took place as scheduled in 1982, and still bring athletes together from all over the world every four years, albeit without the use of the word “Olympic” in its title. In the
veloped and deployed that f lush the virus out of its hiding places allowing either antiretroviral drugs or the immune system to kill the virus. Another approach would use gene therapy to modify an HIV patient’s own immune system. One tactic for gene therapy under development targets the CCR5 gene. The CCR5 gene creates a receptor on a cell’s surface that acts as a “doorknob” for HIV to enter immune cells. About 1 in 100 Americans lack the CCR5 gene, though as many as 1 in 10 lack the gene in some northern European countries. People lacking this gene have been able to naturally resist infection despite repeated exposures to HIV. The hope is that by shutting off the CCR5 gene, HIV can be reduced and possibly controlled by patients’ own immune systems without them having to take medications. A variety of projects are testing this approach, with various methods being studied to years since the lawsuit, the Olympics and the Gay Games have set aside their initial hostilities and worked cooperatively together, successfully lobbying to have HIV travel restrictions waived for the 1994 Gay Games in New York and the 19 9 6 Su mmer Olympics in Atlanta. In the
modify the CCR5 gene, some seeking to modify the disease fighting T-cells that HIV targets and kills, and some seeking to modify blood-forming stem cells. A third approach would be to deploy products that boost the immune system. Therapeutic vaccines that boost the immune system by stimulating specif ic responses against HIV in infected patients are under investigation. In addition, research is under way testing approaches boosting immune responses by increasing production of certain immune system components, such as interleukin-7. A cure could involve either a single approach or, more likely, a combination of approaches, which might include some or all of the ones listed above. The goal is to have a strategy that could eventually be delivered to people infected with HIV throughout the world.
What is UCSF’s role in research towards an HIV cure? Steven Deeks, MD, professor of medicine at the UCSF Division of HIV/ AIDS at San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, is co-chair of the IAS Global Working Group that is developing the Global Scientific Strategy.
its primary investigator and includes Joseph (“Mike”) McCune, MD, PhD, and Hiroyu Hatano, MD, MHS, from UCSF and Joseph Wong, MD, and Steven Yukl, MD, UCSF faculty from the San Francisco Veterans Administration Medical Center.
In addition, UCSF scientists are involved in two of three Martin Delaney Collaboratory grants awarded in June 2011 by the National Institutes of Health. The grants are specifically designed to advance progress toward a cure for HIV. These cure-focused teams consist of public-private partnerships between government, industry and academia and the funding for all three projects totals more than $14 million per year for up to five years.
One of the other Delaney grants, the Collaboratory of AIDS Researchers for Eradication (CARE), includes investigators Warner Greene, MD, PhD, Eric Verdin, MD, and Melanie Ott, MD, PhD from the UCSFaffiliated Gladstone Institute for Immunology and Virology, along with B. Matija Peterlin, MD, from UCSF. Both Collaboratories are focused on understanding latency, defining and purging reservoirs and enhancing immune system function
One Delaney grant, the Delaney AIDS Research Enterprise to Find a Cure (DARE), has Deeks as one of
In addition, Jay Levy, MD, co-discoverer of HIV, is also conducting NIH funded research towards a cure.
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True Victory this year throughout both parts of once bitterly divided Ireland. Athletes observing Ramadan will be competing alongside Christians, Jews, Hindus, Buddhists, and followers of lesser-known faiths. Guor Marial, a 28-year-old African marathoner who once ran for his life fleeing a Sudanese child labor camp, and still today has no official country or passport, was just cleared to run in London under the Olympic flag. I heard that a Syrian team is coming to London, and immediately imagined them meeting Israeli athletes and having high tea and pastries together. Hearts pound collectively as the intense personal stories of a vast array of
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In London, the 2012 Olympic Games are about to begin! After 4 years of worldwide waiting, for 2 weeks people everywhere will be treated to nonstop displays of mind-boggling talent and dedication, soul-stirring sacrifices, and awe-inspiring agonies and ecstasies set to unfold during the upcoming mythically-proportioned competitions. If there’s one core theme to the Olympics, it’s about pursuing big dreams - and keeping them alive!
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This Olympiad welcomes 20 known LGBT athletes plus 2 coaches (and 2 ParaOlympians at next month’s events). That’s up from 10 in the 2008 Games, and few to none in prior eras. My big dream is for progress towards equality and harmony to keep pace with advances in equipment, apparel, and new record-breaking feats. Just think, assuming 10% of the human population is gay, and 12,602 athletes are set to compete, we’d be 1,260 strong in London! As Olympian Greg Louganis, who came out after winning his diving gold medals, said recently, “It will be nice to get to a place where it’s a non-issue.”
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vating and integrating your “energy systems” of body (physical well-being and capability); mind (thinking, learning and self-talk); emotions (feelings and reactions); and spirit (passion and motivation). “Getting it together” is literally where it’s at, and every person can be an Olympian in reaching for personal greatness and global harmony. For all the clichés that come with Olympics interviews, it’s really true that every situation is a next opportunity and challenge to meet. Every moment is a new chance to dig deep, to shine, to live fully. Succeeding may mean coming in first, or handling defeat or loss well. It always accompanies getting out there and giving your all. There are so many ways to win, if we let ourselves, and progress always counts! Missy Franklin, just 16 and still in high school, is poised to become America’s next greatest swimmer and medalist. She’s already the champion of the entire US squad plus the media with her bright smiles and laughter. Check out her wise winning attitude: “No matter what happens ... I have the expectation to leave 110% in that pool. If I can do that for every single race, I’ll be proud of myself.” As you get ready to turn on your TV on for the next 2 weeks, spend some time asking yourself what turns you on. What passion and goals drive you? What do you practice daily? What training are you doing and to what ends? What are you SO deeply committed to that nothing will deter or stop your efforts?
athletes are told, and the dramas of each competition unfold. Olympians operate on what auto-giant Henry Ford once said, “Whether you think you can or you can’t, you’re right!” These few words strike the heart of the mental game no matter what playing field of life you’re on: running a race, painting a picture, making music, writing a book, sinking a putt, negotiating a deal, running a business, raising a child, sustaining relationships. Ford’s words also illuminate the mind-body connection: that how we think directly affects our physical actions and outcomes. The keys to living in your personal best lie in self-mastery. And this involves culti-
Like 99.9% of the world, I never got to aim for the Olympics. The martial art I practice, Aikido, is non-competitive, and the sport I’m a pro in won’t be in the Olympics until 2016. But as these next Games begin, I love to think of everyone having a good time together, and feeling grateful to be here on the playing fields of life. And to always keep in mind and take to heart this teaching from the founder of Aikido: “True victory is self victory!” Jamie Leno Zimron is a 5th Degree Aikido Black Belt, LPGA Golf Pro, Corporate Trainer, Somatic Psychologist, and international Citizen’s Diplomat. She can be reached at www.kiaigolf.com / 760-492-GOLF(4653).
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Person of the Week: Marilyn King titles and a World Record. Many of us remember those moments, impressed by her physical feats. Less evident was the mental process that King credits for much of her success.
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Numerous professional athletes call the Bay Area home, but our Person of the Week, two-time Olympian (Munich, 1972 and Montreal, 1976) Marilyn King, is a standout. Her 20year athletic career in the grueling Pentathlon earned King five national
She recalls an early Olympic Committee rejection, when she wasn’t chosen to participate, but a few other girls whom she had decisively defeated beforehand were selected. King told the Bay Times, “I didn’t speak out loud, but I thought to myself, ‘I could be in the Olympics. I know I can do this.’” From that moment onward, she kept the goal in mind and eventually achieved it. Potential tragedy struck in 1980, however, when a car accident led to a debilitating back injury. At the time, she was preparing for the Moscow Games that year. Bed-ridden for over
four months and unable to physically train, she instead spent most of the time viewing films of successful pentathletes, visualizing herself going through the necessary motions. “Using only mental training techniques, I placed second at the Olympic trials for the Moscow Games,” she said. King began to investigate the power of psychoneuroimmunology, which addresses the mind-body connection. “I discovered that exceptional human performance often relies upon three things: passion, vision, and action,” she said. Out of that realization she developed a method called Olympic Thinking, which she has shared with leaders at several well-known businesses across the country. She has also helped schoolchildren from around the world to see their potential and focus on realistic goals within their
reach. “You should envision your gold every day,” she advises. “Your gold is different than mine, but realize that new thoughts can lead to new behaviors. It’s a daily practice that can change your entire body chemistry and lead to positive action.” Now, King has her eyes set on the International Day of Peace, observed September 21. Just as athletes from around the world come together in harmony for common rewarded Olympic goals, she and others hope that individuals may be recognized for their peace-building achievements. She explained, “From my experience in the Olympic Village, I saw that each person seemed to have respect for herself/himself—body, mind and Spirit—respect for the other person, and I now extend that respect for the planet.”
The Week in Review By Ann Rostow Tripp’s a Trip Oh my lord. I was alarmed on many levels to read that little Tripp Palin has been accused of using an antigay slur. Who exactly is Tripp Palin, for one thing? Is that Sarah’s youngest son, her older son, Bristol’s son? Strangely, it turns out that we are talking about Bristol’s son, a threeyear-old, who one would think must be too young to begin both sensing and expressing hostility towards gays and lesbians. And indeed we can all breathe a sigh of relief because his mother assures us that the toddler was misquoted. Tripp did not call his Aunt Willow a “faggot” on his new reality show, “Bristol Palin: Life’s a Tripp.” If you listen carefully, you can tell that the youngster actually called Willow a “fucker.” The slip of the tongue came during roughly 12 months of on-and-off filming by Lifetime. Naughty Tripp has picked up some salty language because he is constantly surrounded by adults, Bristol explains (unlike those other three-year-olds who send their time in solitary contemplation of life’s mysteries). She feels badly about it, and admits that she’s doing “a terrible job of disciplining” the boy. All I can is that we came a few swing states away from putting the Palin family a heartbeat from the presidency of the United States; a family with three-year-olds that lash out with fbombs when they can’t visit the swimming pool on demand. Think about that, people. Eat Les Chikin I’m not sure exactly what’s going on with Chick-fil-A, the uber Christian chicken empire with a long history of far right activism and homophobia. A week or so ago, Chick’s president, Dan Cathy, confirmed that he opposed same-sex marriage in an interview with the Baptist Press. That was like Eric Cantor confirming that he opposes a tax raise, but nonetheless it drew a lot of press. I guess no one had really noticed Chick-f il-A’s long history of pious gay baiting, but now they have. The mayor of Boston has banned franchises from Bean Town and Chicago Alderman Joe Moreno has pledged to block the chain from putting a store in his district. In Santa Rosa, citizens are planning to protest and boycott a restaurant planned for Mendocino Avenue. And Jim Henson’s Muppets have cancelled a product tie-in for kids’ meals. The controversy has inspired various right wing types to urge all their friends to go out of their way to buy some fare from the foul fowl foodies, so it seems as if a boycott-buycott war is on. I wish I could help, but since I have never eaten at Chick-fil-A in my life, I cannot make an impact on the balance of trade. But I devoutly hope that our side wins the contest. Plus, I think we have the easier task, don’t you? The interesting thing to me is that Chick-fil-A’s corporate values, if you will, were known before the latest excitement. But I guess they weren’t that widely known outside of our community. The reaction, not just from gays but from Muppets and politicians and celebrities, must give pause to PR executives around the country. Salon.com just came out with a list of the f ive most conservative fast food outlets, led by Chick-fil-A, and also starring our old friend Tom Monaghan, the Domino’s Pizza chief who has tossed tons of cash to antigay projects.
Then there’s the late Carl Karcher of Carl’s Jr., a pro-life zealot who gave money to the (losing) 1978 proposition that would have banned gay teachers in California. White Castle has given to Republican PACS, as has Waff le House, which just gave a six-figure donation to Karl Rove’s American Crossroads. Not on the list is Wendy’s, although its late founder Dave Thomas was a far right type as well, and I’m fairly sure he did or said some anti-gay things back in the day that I can’t recall. [Editor’s note: he pulled all of Wendy’s ads from the Ellen Show when she came out of the closet.] The point is, our community is pretty damn good at slapping down gratuitous corporate homophobia, whether it be fast food, gas stations or hotels. If, as it now seems, our battles are joined by straight allies and people with political power, we’ll be on the winning side more than not. Busy Times for BLAG It’s a tough news week. Not much going on in the legal world, or at least not much that you’d really want me to write about. I was, for example, interested in the fact that the House Republicans who are championing the Defense of Marriage Act in court (aka the Bipartisan Legal Advisory Group) have appealed the Dragovich ruling out of Oakland to the Ninth Circuit. Stop your yawnin’! This ruling by Judge Claudia Wilken was handed down a zillion weeks ago, but the House Republicans took no action. I mean, Judge Wilken struck DOMA as unconstitutional just like all those other federal judges, but there was no appeal. Some of us were sort of wondering about the other shoe, that’s all. Okay. It turns out Dragovich was decided in late May. I thought it was earlier than that. But, still. The House Republicans usually waste no time in appealing their defeats. Why did they wait two months in this case? Were they overwhelmed with the slew of motions to the High Court? Did they have a strategic conf lict? Did they forget? No matter, Dragovich, which upheld the right of married state employees in California to access federal longterm insurance benefits, now continues on its path towards whatever. I say whatever, because by the time Dragovich emerges from the Ninth Circuit, our other DOMA cases will likely be before the Supreme Court. It’s A Crime! I see that I wrote about Dragovich even though I had not planned to do so. I couldn’t help myself! At any rate, the Canicula looms, and I’m not in the mood to wonder in print why Scotland is waiting until 2015 before it legalizes same-sex marriage, or whether rightwing Americans are spreading a homophobic fever throughout central Africa (as is suggested by a Boston think tank called Political Research Associates). Instead, let me tell you that Mel and I watched Rizzoli and Isles for the first time last night, simply because we have exhausted our tolerance for a succession of crime shows. We’ve gone through phases. In no particular order, we’ve recorded and watched multiple episodes of The Closer, NCIS, CSI, CSI Miami, Mentalist and Criminal Minds. Once we start seeing the same episodes we’ve seen before, or once we get bored, we’d switch to a different series. Now, we are on Rizzoli and Isles, a show I’ve been deliberately avoiding for several reasons. First, the two leads appear to be sort of gay, but not, an ambiguity that I find irritating. Second, the clips I’ve
Professional Services seen look dumb. Third, the one time I watched part of an episode, the plot was stupid. So we watched three shows, which I admit were entertaining. But here’s the thing - with every new series we watch, Mel and I feel as if we have become greater experts in criminology and forensics. I was aghast to see Rizzoli pick up some “trace” (as Mel and I call it) from the crime scene without waiting for the CSIs. That’s not her job, and making matters worse, she didn’t photograph the evidence. And why is Isles messing with fingerprints? Isn’t she the medical examiner? Where are the lab techs? Hey, I feel the same professional disapproval when the Miami CSI’s go running around following up on clues and suspects as if they’re homicide detectives. Hello, Callie? Stop chasing cars and get back to ballistics. And have you noticed that it’s usually a big deal when an officer is involved in a shooting - except for Horatio on CSI Miami, who shoots someone dead every other week? I must say, the bad guys on Miami CSI don’t fare ver y well. Either Horatio kills them or they get shot, because they got paraded out of the police headquarters in cuffs right in front of their (armed) archenemy. Is it that hard to bring the suspects out the back door? I think, perchance, I’ve been watching too many of these police procedurals. Yet they are the most popular type of show on TV, which makes me wonder whether or not criminals are going to school here. I mean, really. If you decided to murder someone, would you do it in high heels and wear calves leather gloves that you bought with a credit card from some high end store in London? Or would you use disposable latex and pick up some oversized men’s loafers at the Goodwill? I know what I’d do. Defense Bill Redux Republicans in the House have added an amendment to the Defense Appropriation bill that forbids chaplains from performing same-sex marriages on military bases. Is it my imagination, or have we not gone back and forth on the Defense Appropriation bill about ten times this year? Does that bill ever actually “pass?” The amendment is technically a ban on using defense funds to “violate the Defense of Marriage Act,” a leap of logic that only makes sense if you think the Defense of Marriage Act prohibits marriage. It does not, of course. It simply defines marriage as a heterosexual union for all purposes under federal law. That’s bad enough, but it has no impact on whether or not couples can tie the knot in the free marriage states. Military bases in states like New York or Massachusetts are subject to state law, so DOMA does not prevent military personnel, or any federal employee, from getting married. The idea that DOMA should prevent military chaplains from officiating at a legal wedding is equally senseless, but there you are. Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) doesn’t really care, and one hopes the Senate will once again remove this little piece of nasty from the bill. Meanwhile, ABC News announced last month that a military couple in New Jersey got “married” on an Air Force Base, even though marriage is not legal in New Jersey, and therefore the two men presumably contracted a civil union. The headline read “First Military Base Same-Sex Wedding Held,” further complicating what should be a fairly simple state of affairs. And by the way, the senior chaplain at that Air Force Base, who attended but did not conduct the aforementioned (continued on page 23)
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Seattle, WA – Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Speaks Out against Boy Scouts’ Homophobia – 7.20
Indianapolis, IN - Indianapolis Gay Bar Possible Target of Drive-by Shooting – 7.22
Rob McKenna, Washington State candidate for governor, who is the state attorney general and an Eagle Scout, disagrees with the Boy Scouts’ recent decision to maintain its ban on gay scouts and LGBTQ leaders. McKenna, who current ly ser ves on t he Chief Seattle Council of the Boy Scouts of America, has discussed with some Boy Scout volunteers in the state how “at least locally, the leaders out here could encourage the national organization to reconsider the national policy.”
Police are investigating a possible drive-by shooting at an Indianapolis gay bar, and the bar’s owner said he is certain the blown out window is more than a random act of violence and may be a hate crime. A large picture window at Gregs, a gay bar on East 16th Street, was shattered Saturday night by what police say was “possible gunfire.” But the bar’s manager is certain it was gunfire, and certain, too, his place was targeted because it caters to gays.
Given his belief that LGBTQ people should not be discriminated against in the Boy Scouts, it makes one wonder why McKenna opposes Washington’s marriage equalit y law and wants to deny same-sex couples the opportunit y to marr y. McKenna’s Demo crat ic opponent, former US Representative for eight terms and marr iage equalit y supporter Jay Inslee, also said he was disappointed in the Boy Scouts: “Our state and our countr y have moved ahead rapidly with eliminating discrimination. We’ve done it in the military; we’ve done it in education; and we ought to be able to do that in the Scouts, as well. So I’m hopeful this will be revisited as soon as possible.”
“It was obviously a bullet,” said Phil Denton, the manager who was working at the time. “We’ve had rocks thrown at us, and names shouted at us, but never before a bullet.” Denton said that based on his discussions with bar patrons, he believed a shot was fired from an eastbound car, “a Mercury or a Lincoln.” He noted that gay bars traditionally covered their windows “to protect peoples’ identities and to protect against rocks.” Many years ago Gregs - and several other local gay bars - uncovered its windows. “The times being what they are, and the acceptance coming around, we decided it was time,” Denton said. Sadly, now one of the windows is boarded up. Source: IndyStar.com
We salute McKenna and Inslee, who join the growing list of Americans who have spoken out against the anti-gay policy. Source: GL A A D.org
Aurora, CO - AFA News Director Blames Queers for Colorado Shooting – 7.20 Fred Jackson, the A merican Family Association’s news d irector, wh i le d iscussi ng t he recent senseless, t rag ic Colorado movie theater shooting, said that liberal Christ ia n churches a nd l ibera l med ia helped cont r ibute to violent incidents by supposedly deemphasizing the fear of God, hell and the Bible. A las, it was only a matter of days until some crackpot like that would put the blame on queers and not the National Rif le Association. Jackson and radio co-host Teddy James of A FA Journal said the shooting is a sign of God’s judgment for the failings of t he publ ic educat ion s y stem a nd l ibera l, ma i n l i ne Protestant churches that af f irm gays and lesbians. “We’ve been dealing, Teddy, and I know the A FA Journal has been dealing with denominations that no longer believe in the God of the Bible; they no longer believe that Jesus is the only way of salvation; they teach that God is OK with homosexuality,” Jackson spewed. “This is just increasing more and more. It is mankind shaking its f ist at the authority of God.” ( I’ll tell you where that f ist can go!) Jackson concluded, “We are seeing His judgment. You know, some people talk about ‘God’s judgment must be just around the corner;’ we are seeing it.” We are also seeing hateful, harmful bigotr y. Source: RightwingWatch.org
Nashville, TN - Top Tea Partier Demands Obama Prove He Doesn’t Smoke Crack and Have Gay Sex – 7.20 If ever you thought the Tea Party might have flipped its teapot lid, this should surely convince you. Judson Phillips, president of Tea Party Nation, declared that if Mitt Romney is to release his tax returns, President Barack Obama should release medical records to prove he’s not a drug addict who has smoked crack and had gay sex with a lifelong con-man. Phillips also sent a mass email to his followers that the American people must know whether the President had secret financial support in college due to his status as a “foreign student” — and dredged up a long-disproved story of Obama’s alleged encounter smoking crack and having sex with a gay prostitute. “A man named Larry Sinclair claims that in 1999, he and Barack Obama had sex and then smoked crack cocaine,” Phillips wrote. “This is 1999, nine years before Obama would run for President. Crack cocaine is very addictive. It is very destructive. Addiction specialists will tell you that a crack addiction is very tough to break.” So is, I would deduce, gay sex. He questioned, “Is Obama an addict? Why is Obama hiding these records, and why isn’t the … media asking these questions?” Why? Because they are intelligent - is why!
Atlanta, GA - National Same-Sex Kiss Day at Chick-fil-A Scheduled – 7.23 Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll have noticed that Chickf il-A restaurant company has of f icially come out against the LGBTQ community. From his headquarters in Atlanta, Chick-f il-A President Dan Cathy said same-sex marriage activists are “inviting God’s judgment on our nation.” In honor of their support for love, equality and the real def inition of family, activists are holding a national Same-Sex Kiss Day at Chick-f il-A’s around the countr y on Aug. 3, say organizers against CFA’s anti-equality stance. They urge: “Grab a friend (or 20) and head out to your nearest Chick-f il-A, and don’t forget to post photos/videos of it for all the world to see!” They would also like to clarify that this event was NOT created as a response to Fox News’ rightwing-nut Mike Huckabee’s CFA appreciation day, since this event was created on July 19 - several days before Huckabee announced his plans for Wednesday, August 1. Bad news: CFA has its chicken claws out for the Bay Area for more of their chicken-poop cafés. I foresee scores and scores of creative queers dressing up like chickens and clucking their protests. Source: Facebook Entry
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Local News Briefs Feds Protested Regarding Medical Marijuana Busts
Save the Eagle Bar as Sacred Space
President Obama landed at Oakland International Airport on July 23, greeted by Mayor Jean Quan and Congresswoman Barbara Lee, and later by over 100 rowdy medical marijuana advocates rallying at Oakland’s Fox Theater where the President held a fundraiser. Some activists held placards stating, “Save Harborside” and “Bust Crime, Not Cannabis!” in reaction to recent Fed crackdowns on local medical marijuana dispensaries, which are perfectly legal in California via Proposition 215. The protest called on the President to uphold policy in respect to state laws by freezing all enforcement actions until it is determined they are consistent with administration policy not to target those organizations in compliance with state law.
In 2010, a new landlord inherited the Eagle property in a trust. Since then there have been four attempts by queer people to buy this space. The landlord deliberately dropped the potential gay business owners in order to pursue business with five straight men. “This is the third or fourth time that the landlord has purposefully dicked around with gay business owners,” says activist Kyle DeVries. “Could this be a pattern of homophobia?” He says these men want to open up a high-end restaurant where our beloved Eagle used to be.
On July 10, one of the nation’s model dispensaries, Harborside Health Center, received property forfeiture notices from US Attorney Melinda Haag at its Oakland and San Jose locations. “We’re not trying to embarrass the President or confront him,” said Steve Deangelo of Harborside Health Center. “Many of us continue to be supporters of the President and are really looking to him to fulfill his campaign promise he made to us.” With 17 states and Washington D.C. passing medical cannabis laws, the Federal government has in past months deployed multiple Federal agencies to interfere with state law and restrict safe access for patients. This attack has occurred in several states, so activists and advocates joined together in national protest. Oregon, Washington and Colorado held actions in their respective states, joining with California in solidarity. Source: Story by Dennis McMillan
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“Why is this space sacred?” asks Milk Club President Glendon “Anna Conda” Hyde, who states that queers who did not live through the AIDS epidemic have ashes scattered there; The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence have blessed it as sacred queer space; it has raised over 50 million dollars for charity in its 30 years; it was a place that any economic social class could go; it was our community center when we didn’t have one. A hearing is scheduled for 10am, July 31, City Hall, regarding the transfer of the liquor license. “We have been told the only way to save this space is to show community support and turn out numbers,” says Hyde. “I hope we can get behind this and do just that!” Activists are also urged to write a letter to their City supervisor expressing how important the Eagle was to our community and how upset they are that the landlord has shut out queer business owners. Source: Story by Dennis McMillan
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LGBTQ Summer Olympic Athletes 2012
By all accounts, more Olympians this year are competing openly as out members of our community than ever before. We are excited to present this celebratory collection honoring these athletes at the London 2012 Summer Olympics. We hope you’ll join us in watching for and supporting them during the Opening Ceremony this Friday, July 27, and through the entire schedule of competitions until the Closing Ceremonies on Sunday, August 12th.
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Marilyn Agliotti (Netherlands, Field Hockey)
Judith Arndt (Germany, Cycling)
Seimone Augustus (USA, Basketball)
Natalie Cook (Australia, Beach Volleyball)
Jessica Harrison (France, Triathlon)
Claire Harvey (United Kingdom, Paralympic Volleball)
Carl Hester (United Kingdom, Equestrian)
Alexandra Lacrabère (France, Handball)
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Mayssa Pessoa (Brazil, Handball)
Hope Powell (United Kingdom, Football Coach)
Lisa Dahlkvist (Sweden, Soccer)
Carlien Dirkse van den Heuvel (Netherlands, Field Hockey)
Imke Duplitzer (Germany, Fencing)
Edward Gal (Netherlands, Equestrian)
Jessica LandstrĂśm (Sweden, Scoccer)
Hedvig Lindahl (Sweden, Soccer)
Matthew Mitcham (Australia, Diving)
Maartje Paumen (Netherlands, Field Hockey)
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Lisa Raymond (USA, Tennis)
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Out in London: Images & Trends Much has been said and written about how our community will be represented at the 2012 London Olympic Games. Issues concern who gets to room with whom in the Olympic Village, the famous pins that are traded like crazy during every Olympics, the likelihood of continuing the relatively recent tradition of “Pride House” locations at the Games, and more.
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• Pride House 2012 Is it an event? A location? A movement? It’s all of these and you can find out about it on the official website (pridehouse2012. o r g ) a n d i t s E a c e b o o k p a g e (f a c e b o o k . c o m / P r i d e House2012). Begun at the Vancouver Games in 2010, Pride House is a locat ion (C A House overlook ing L imehouse Basin Marina located between London’s business district and Canary Wharf ) and a festival to include music, exhibits, video presentations and a sports program, continuing throughout the full two weeks of the London Games. Supporting Pride House are partners that include the European Gay and Lesbian Sports Federations, the Federation of Gay Times, LGBT London and others. • Diversity & Inclusion LGBT Pin Badge London 2012 has issued a new LGBT pin badge, the f irst in a series that will also address belief, age, disability, gender and ethnicity. The pin badges are noted as one way of showing support for sporting environments created on the ideal of equality and inclusion. A mong the pins on sale in the online store of Team USA is the London 2012 Olympics Glitter Rainbow Icon Pin ($8.95) that features the Olympic logo, Wenlock— the London Games mascot, and a glittering rainbow. It is an of f icially licensed 2012 London Olympics pin. Visit teamusashop.com/ Olympics_USA _London_ 2012. • Housing – Who Sleeps with Whom? Controversies bubbling around the London Games related to LGBT issue vary. There is, for example, concern about the Australian Team banning married couples from rooming together but allowing gay couples to do so. Activists are also calling for the International Olympics Committee (IOC) to examine, with its pledge of “sport for all” and history of actions against racism and sexism, its decision to welcome teams from nations that ban gay sex. • Grindr Crash Another hot news item during the past week has been the “failure,” or crash, of the popular all-male dating site Grindr. It shutdown, reportedly, as a result of overload just after the arrival in London of LGBT Olympic athletes and their supporters. Grindr’s CEO has posted an apolog y for the dif f iculties that seem, by this writing, to have been fully overcome.
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Greg Louganis Returns to the Olympics In keeping with his longstanding work as a role model for youth and families, Greg Louganis is serving as Team Mentor to USA Diving for the 2012 Olympic Games. Among his current projects, Greg offers the “Greg Louganis Camp Satori” for young performers and the “Greg Louganis Positively Pet Fund” providing assistance to meet pet needs of HIV/AIDS clients.
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IMPORTANT PATIENT INFORMATION PREZISTA (pre-ZIS-ta) (darunavir) Oral Suspension PREZISTA (pre-ZIS-ta) (darunavir) Tablets Read this Patient Information before you start taking PREZISTA and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of talking to your healthcare provider about your medical condition or your treatment. Also read the Patient Information leaflet for NORVIR® (ritonavir). What is the most important information I should know about PREZISTA? • PREZISTA can interact with other medicines and cause serious side effects. It is important to know the medicines that should not be taken with PREZISTA. See the section “Who should not take PREZISTA?” • PREZISTA may cause liver problems. Some people taking PREZISTA in combination with NORVIR® (ritonavir) have developed liver problems which may be life-threatening. Your healthcare provider should do blood tests before and during your combination treatment with PREZISTA. If you have chronic hepatitis B or C infection, your healthcare provider should check your blood tests more often because you have an increased chance of developing liver problems. • Tell your healthcare provider if you have any of the below signs and symptoms of liver problems. • Dark (tea colored) urine • yellowing of your skin or whites of your eyes • pale colored stools (bowel movements) • nausea • vomiting • pain or tenderness on your right side below your ribs • loss of appetite PREZISTA may cause severe or life-threatening skin reactions or rash. Sometimes these skin reactions and skin rashes can become severe and require treatment in a hospital. You should call your healthcare provider immediately if you develop a rash. However, stop taking PREZISTA and ritonavir combination treatment and call your healthcare provider immediately if you develop any skin changes with symptoms below: • fever • tiredness • muscle or joint pain • blisters or skin lesions • mouth sores or ulcers • red or inflamed eyes, like “pink eye” (conjunctivitis) Rash occurred more often in patients taking PREZISTA and raltegravir together than with either drug separately, but was generally mild. See “What are the possible side effects of PREZISTA?” for more information about side effects. What is PREZISTA? PREZISTA is a prescription anti-HIV medicine used with ritonavir and other anti-HIV medicines to treat adults with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) infection. PREZISTA is a type of anti-HIV medicine called a protease inhibitor. HIV is the virus that causes AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome). When used with other HIV medicines, PREZISTA may help to reduce the amount of HIV in your blood (called “viral load”). PREZISTA may also help to increase the number of white blood cells called CD4 (T) cell which help fight off other infections. Reducing the amount of HIV and increasing the CD4 (T) cell count may improve your immune system. This may reduce your risk of death or infections that can happen when your immune system is weak (opportunistic infections). PREZISTA does not cure HIV infection or AIDS and you may continue to experience illnesses associated with HIV-1 infection, including opportunistic infections. You should remain under the care of a doctor when using PREZISTA. Avoid doing things that can spread HIV-1 infection. • Do not share needles or other injection equipment. • Do not share personal items that can have blood or body fluids on them, like toothbrushes and razor blades. • Do not have any kind of sex without protection. Always practice safe sex by using a latex or polyurethane condom to lower the chance of sexual contact with semen, vaginal secretions, or blood. Ask your healthcare provider if you have any questions on how to prevent passing HIV to other people. Who should not take PREZISTA? Do not take PREZISTA with any of the following medicines: • alfuzosin (Uroxatral®) • dihydroergotamine (D.H.E. 45®, Embolex®, Migranal®), ergonovine, ergotamine (Cafergot®, Ergomar®) methylergonovine • cisapride • pimozide (Orap®) • oral midazolam, triazolam (Halcion®) • the herbal supplement St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) • the cholesterol lowering medicines lovastatin (Mevacor®, Altoprev®, Advicor®) or simvastatin (Zocor®, Simcor®, Vytorin®) • rifampin (Rifadin®, Rifater®, Rifamate®, Rimactane®) • sildenafil (Revatio®) only when used for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension. Serious problems can happen if you take any of these medicines with PREZISTA. What should I tell my doctor before I take PREZISTA? PREZISTA may not be right for you. Before taking PREZISTA, tell your healthcare provider if you: • have liver problems, including hepatitis B or hepatitis C • are allergic to sulfa medicines • have high blood sugar (diabetes) • have hemophilia • are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. It is not known if PREZISTA will harm your unborn baby. Pregnancy Registry: You and your healthcare provider will need to decide if taking PREZISTA is right for you. If you take PREZISTA while you are pregnant, talk to your healthcare provider about how you can be included in the Antiretroviral Pregnancy Registry. The purpose of the registry is follow the health of you and your baby. • are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Do not breastfeed. We do not know if PREZISTA can be passed to your baby in your breast milk and whether it could harm your baby. Also, mothers with HIV-1 should not breastfeed because HIV-1 can be passed to the baby in the breast milk. Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Using PREZISTA and certain other medicines may affect each other causing serious side effects. PREZISTA may affect the way other medicines work and other medicines may affect how PREZISTA works. Especially tell your healthcare provider if you take: • medicine to treat HIV • estrogen-based contraceptives (birth control). PREZISTA might reduce the effectiveness of estrogen-based contraceptives. You must take additional precautions for birth control such as a condom. • medicine for your heart such as bepridil, lidocaine (Xylocaine Viscous®), quinidine (Nuedexta®), amiodarone (Pacerone®, Cardarone®), digoxin (Lanoxin®), flecainide (Tambocor®), propafenone (Rythmol®) • warfarin (Coumadin®, Jantoven®) • m edicine for seizures such as carbamazepine (Carbatrol®, Equetro®, Tegretol®, Epitol®), phenobarbital, phenytoin (Dilantin®, Phenytek®) • medicine for depression such as trazadone and desipramine (Norpramin®) • clarithromycin (Prevpac®, Biaxin®) • medicine for fungal infections such as ketoconazole (Nizoral®), itraconazole (Sporanox®, Onmel®), voriconazole (VFend®) • colchicine (Colcrys®, Col-Probenecid®) • rifabutin (Mycobutin®) • medicine used to treat blood pressure, a heart attack, heart failure, or to lower pressure in the eye such as metoprolol (Lopressor®, Toprol-XL®), timolol (Cosopt®, Betimol®, Timoptic®, Isatolol®, Combigan®)
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• m idazolam administered by injection • medicine for heart disease such as felodipine (Plendil®), nifedipine (Procardia®, Adalat CC®, Afeditab CR®), nicardipine (Cardene®) • steroids such as dexamethasone, fluticasone (Advair Diskus®, Veramyst®, Flovent®, Flonase®) • bosentan (Tracleer®) • medicine to treat chronic hepatitis C such as boceprevir (VictrelisTM), telaprevir (IncivekTM) • medicine for cholesterol such as pravastatin (Pravachol®), atorvastatin (Lipitor®), rosuvastatin (Crestor®) • medicine to prevent organ transplant failure such as cyclosporine (Gengraf®, Sandimmune®, Neoral®), tacrolimus (Prograf®), sirolimus (Rapamune®) • salmeterol (Advair®, Serevent®) • medicine for narcotic withdrawal such as methadone (Methadose®, Dolophine Hydrochloride), buprenorphine (Butrans®, Buprenex®, Subutex®), buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone®) • medicine to treat schizophrenia such as risperidone (Risperdal®), thioridazine • medicine to treat erectile dysfunction or pulmonary hypertension such as sildenafil (Viagra®, Revatio®), vardenafil (Levitra®, Staxyn®), tadalafil (Cialis®, Adcirca®) • medicine to treat anxiety, depression or panic disorder such as sertraline (Zoloft®), paroxetine (Paxil®) This is not a complete list of medicines that you should tell your healthcare provider that you are taking. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist if you are not sure if your medicine is one that is listed above. Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them to show your doctor or pharmacist when you get a new medicine. Do not start any new medicines while you are taking PREZISTA without first talking with your healthcare provider. How should I take PREZISTA? • Take PREZISTA every day exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider. • You must take ritonavir (NORVIR®) at the same time as PREZISTA. • Do not change your dose of PREZISTA or stop treatment without talking to your healthcare provider first. • Take PREZISTA and ritonavir (NORVIR®) with food. • Swallow PREZISTA tablets whole with a drink. If you have difficulty swallowing PREZISTA tablets, PREZISTA oral suspension is also available. Your health care provider will help determine whether PREZISTA tablets or oral suspension is right for you. • PREZISTA oral suspension should be given with the supplied oral dosing syringe. Shake the suspension well before each usage. • If you take too much PREZISTA, call your healthcare provider or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away. What should I do if I miss a dose? People who take PREZISTA one time a day: • If you miss a dose of PREZISTA by less than 12 hours, take your missed dose of PREZISTA right away. Then take your next dose of PREZISTA at your regularly scheduled time. • If you miss a dose of PREZISTA by more than 12 hours, wait and then take the next dose of PREZISTA at your regularly scheduled time. People who take PREZISTA two times a day • If you miss a dose of PREZISTA by less than 6 hours, take your missed dose of PREZISTA right away. Then take your next dose of PREZISTA at your regularly scheduled time. • If you miss a dose of PREZISTA by more than 6 hours, wait and then take the next dose of PREZISTA at your regularly scheduled time. If a dose of PREZISTA is skipped, do not double the next dose. Do not take more or less than your prescribed dose of PREZISTA at any one time. What are the possible side effects of PREZISTA? PREZISTA can cause side effects including: • See “What is the most important information I should know about PREZISTA?” • Diabetes and high blood sugar (hyperglycemia). Some people who take protease inhibitors including PREZISTA can get high blood sugar, develop diabetes, or your diabetes can get worse. Tell your healthcare provider if you notice an increase in thirst or urinate often while taking PREZISTA. • Changes in body fat. These changes can happen in people who take antiretroviral therapy. The changes may include an increased amount of fat in the upper back and neck (“buffalo hump”), breast, and around the back, chest, and stomach area. Loss of fat from the legs, arms, and face may also happen. The exact cause and long-term health effects of these conditions are not known. • Changes in your immune system (Immune Reconstitution Syndrome) can happen when you start taking HIV medicines. Your immune system may get stronger and begin to fight infections that have been hidden in your body for a long time. Call your healthcare provider right away if you start having new symptoms after starting your HIV medicine. • Increased bleeding for hemophiliacs. Some people with hemophilia have increased bleeding with protease inhibitors including PREZISTA. The most common side effects of PREZISTA include: • diarrhea • rash • abdominal pain • nausea • headache • vomiting Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. These are not all of the possible side effects of PREZISTA. For more information, ask your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. How should I store PREZISTA? • Store PREZISTA oral suspension and tablets at room temperature [77°F (25°C)]. • Do not refrigerate or freeze PREZISTA oral suspension. • Keep PREZISTA away from high heat. • PREZISTA oral suspension should be stored in the original container. Keep PREZISTA and all medicines out of the reach of children. General information about PREZISTA Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information leaflet. Do not use PREZISTA for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give PREZISTA to other people even if they have the same condition you have. It may harm them. This leaflet summarizes the most important information about PREZISTA. If you would like more information, talk to your healthcare provider. You can ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for information about PREZISTA that is written for health professionals. For more information, call 1-800-526-7736. What are the ingredients in PREZISTA? Active ingredient: darunavir Inactive ingredients: PREZISTA Oral Suspension: hydroxypropyl cellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, methylparaben sodium, citric acid monohydrate, sucralose, masking flavor, strawberry cream flavor, hydrochloric acid (for pH adjustment), purified water. PREZISTA 75 mg and 150 mg Tablets: colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose. The film coating contains: OPADRY® White (polyethylene glycol 3350, polyvinyl alcohol-partially hydrolyzed, talc, titanium dioxide). PREZISTA 400 mg and 600 mg Tablets: colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose. The film coating contains: OPADRY® Orange (FD&C Yellow No. 6, polyethylene glycol 3350, polyvinyl alcohol-partially hydrolyzed, talc, titanium dioxide). This Patient Information has been approved by the U.S Food and Drug Administration. Manufactured by: PREZISTA Oral Suspension Janssen Pharmaceutica, N.V. Beerse, Belgium PREZISTA Tablets Janssen Ortho LLC, Gurabo, PR 00778 Manufactured for: Janssen Therapeutics, Division of Janssen Products, LP, Titusville NJ 08560 NORVIR® is a registered trademark of its respective owner. PREZISTA® is a registered trademark of Janssen Pharmaceuticals © Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2006 Revised: May 2012
Arts&Entertainment Good, Bad and Ugly New Films
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Gary M. Kramer The good, the bad, and the ugly will hit cinema screens over the next two weeks. The exceptionally good is The Queen of Versailles, opening July 27. It’s one of the best documentaries of the year. In every sense of the word, this film is astonishing. Jackie Siegel, the title character, is someone who will give reality TV stars a run for their money. And Jackie’s husband David, 30+ years her senior, desperately needs that money. With the 2008 financial crisis causing his timeshare empire to become near bankrupt, the Siegels are defaulting on payments for their 90,000 square feet(!) Orlando dream home--a mansion modeled
after Versailles. This jaw-dropping spectacle of conspicuous consumption is shocking, depressing, and still hugely entertaining. David’s ego is as big as his home, and Jackie’s inability to downsize (hell, even her breasts need reducing) is darkly comic. She may know nothing about the financial state of her family, but she apparently knows less about renting a car, asking the agent--with no discernible irony--for the name of her driver. The Queen of Versailles is less a cautionary tale about the perils of over-spending, though it is hard to watch Jackie at Walmart, and more a darkly satisfying riches-to-rags tale about the 1% joining the lower 99. The testimonies from nannies, drivers, and even Jackie’s friends and former neighbors make viewers appreciate watching Jackie and David’s assets depreciate while their relationship deteriorates.
The bad is Ruby Sparks, opening August 3, the latest effort from Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris, the directors of Little Miss Sunshine. Like that f ilm, Ruby Sparks stars Paul Dano, who here plays Calvin, a very successful young writer who published a work of “genius” at 19. But now, a few years later, he has writer’s block. He has recurring dreams about Ruby Sparks (Zoe Kazan, who penned the screenplay), a “quirky, messy woman
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whose problems are endearing.” And when he writes about her, suddenly the dream girl he manifested in his mind becomes real. If he wants her to speak French or snap her fingers, she does. Never leave him--she won’t. He controls her by typing out his wishes. But he never quite uses his powers to his advantage, or gets at what Calvin really wants, which makes it tough to care about what happens to him. Ruby Sparks shows how Calvin’s situation is crazy, but he’s not. However, the film, which starts off as a clever story, soon turns into standard romantic comedy-drama. There are montages of the lovers having fun and being cuddly together, and there are fights about separation, cloyingness, jealousy, and loneliness. There is also a wasted episode involving a trip to Big Sir to meet Calvin’s hippie-dippy mother (Annette Bening). Ruby Sparks exag-
gerates male-female relationships for comedic effect, but too much of the film is just unfunny. Calvin mostly mopes, and has little disregard for others; he is neither likeable nor unlikeable. Dano makes him a quirky, milquetoast hero whose problems are not endearing. Kazan has a bit of verve as his inspiration, but their romance never quite clicks. Neither does this Ruby Sparks. The ugly is Babymakers, a crude--and crudely made--comedy opening August 3, about Tommy (Paul Schneider) trying to get his wife Audrey (Olivia Munn) pregnant. After months of sex in the shower, car, living room, under a table, and even in a bed, he cannot knock her up. Learning the unfortunate fact that his sperm isn’t up to snuff, Tommy devises a plan to recover (i.e., steal) the healthy sperm
he donated to a cryobank years before he married Audrey. It is, of course, a wrongheaded plan--and one that involves an untrustworthy member of the Indian maf ia, Ron Jon ( Jay Chandrasekhar, the director)--and it goes wrong. But then so does much of Babymakers. The soph-moronic jokes range from jerking off to cantaloupe to a character slipping and sliding in a sea of sperm. It’s a sign that the film’s biggest laughs come from Tommy’s testicular traumas--basically, the guy getting hit (repeatedly) in the crotch. Schneider tries his best with this lame material--he acquits himself quite well in the sexual fantasy sequences-but mostly he wears a perpetual look of disbelief on his face. Viewers will too. Babymakers is about as much fun as a kick in the groin. © 2012 Gary M. Kramer
“If Our Walls Could Talk” Sister Dana Van Iquity Currently on display on the walls of Magnet at 18th and Castro are the brilliant photos of Damon McLay in “If Our Walls Could Talk.” Born into the picturesque artist and f ishing community of Homer, Alaska, Damon McLay was raised in a very con ser v at ive Ch r i st i a n fa m i ly. Digital art and photography became his primary means of expressing the struggles and pains he experienced as a gay man fully immersed in a religion that forced him to suppress his nature, “suf fering a war ped and abusive af fair at the hands a ‘spiritual leader,’ and spending far too many years in a heterosexual marriage where I tried to carve myself into the role of a ‘normal’ man.” Sister Dana can soooo relate! McLay continues, “In 2004, I found the courage to walk away from
all those lies, and in 2005, I left Alaska to begin a new life in San Francisco. I came to the city to explore the freedom of self-acceptance, the richness of gay community, to discover new opportunities, warmer climates and exciting adventures.” With each different facet of his art, strong contrast and rich texture are dominant themes - whether it’s creating emotive male character photographs grounded in story-telling, macro perspectives revealing the abstract beauty in everyday objects, or photo layerings that weave multiple images in and around a central figure to create a painting-like world of intricate discovery. His message? “As gay men, finding acceptance in our world continues to be a tremendous struggle. Ironically, it can often be just as challenging to find acceptance within our own community. My artwork is an appeal for us to acknowledge and embrace one another as the beautifully complex individuals we are.”
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Magnet supporters and staff celebrated the organization’s 9th anniversary with proclamations and cupcakes.
I have five McLay favorites. “Cocoon” is a man with a gorgeous body standing completely covered and, at the same time, completely exposed. He looks out through a small hole in his covering. In “Diverted Dreams,” in a dark walkway, a man sits against a cold
stone wall sobbing. What has brought him to this place? “Handle with Care” depicts a man sitting in a large cardboard box f illed with packing peanuts; head, arms and feet sticking out. Where›s he going and does he have enough postage to get there?
“Contemplation” shows a naked man with a stunning body sitting with tears running down his cheeks and a gun in his hand. What is he considering? “Bea r Bl iss” is 18 pou nd s of gummy bears and one very handsome bear! BAY T IM ES JULY 26, 2012 17
What’s Your Heroic Mission?
Astrology Gypsy Love Society equates “bravery” with storybook symbols, like ferocious lions and flying superheroes. Yet, people whose humble exteriors differ drastically from such characters catalyze most revolutions. Rosa Parks was a 42-year-old seamstress when she quietly refused to relinquish her seat. Harvey Milk taught high school and lost three elections before changing our sociopolitical landscape forever. We’re each on a heroic mission driven by love and courage. What’s yours?
nance, Taurus. Honor your senses and open the floodgates. Feeling is healing.
development of your desires.
GEMINI (May 21 – June 20) As you tweak your creative process, communication breakdowns can yield productive personal insights. Be patient, Gemini. Your message is vitally important, and the world is listening. Quality assurance is crucial.
SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21) You have a gift for searing through the fluff, Scorpio. As you refine your public image, be willing to expose hidden agendas. Be as truthful as you are tactful.
CANCER (June 21 – July 22) Outbursts at home could be linked to pent-up power struggles between you and important partners. Revisit your true intentions, Cancer. Conflicts will smooth over if you clarify your genuine needs.
LEO (July 23 – August 22) Remember, Leo: the world’s most effective leaders consider themselves servants. As you propel further into greatness, consider the members of your tribe. Community support works both ways. Gain by giving.
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SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 21) Your “big picture” view is auspicious, but only achievable if you’re diligent about the details. Take time to strategize your goals, Sagittarius. A stitch in time saves nine.
CAPRICORN (December 22 – January 19) Your career status is soaring significantly, Capricorn. Others summon you to question authority and assert your power in times of chaos. Answer the call, and discover a bright new you.
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ARIES (March 21 – April 19) Others’ expectations could weigh so heavily that you risk losing sight of why you’re here, Aries. Much is riding on your reputation. You’re more than qualified to take the reins.
VIRGO (August 23 – September 22) Your razor-sharp analytical skills are operating subconsciously to prepare for a promising public rebirth, Virgo. Inside, the womb may seem dark. Outside, your future shines brightly. Assume nothing. Appreciate everything.
AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18) Soothe flare-ups in your intimate relationships by deciphering where certain commitments have been taken for granted. Dissolve emotional boundaries that threaten your future growth. Destiny should never feel daunting.
LIBRA (September 23 – October 22) It’s time to clean house, Libra. Reassess how and where you generate emotional sustenance. Detach from longstanding false comforts that only serve to stifle the
PISCES (February 19 – March 20) Dedication to certain routines has limited the scope of your true calling, Pisces. As daily tasks fall prey to unexpected upheavals, embrace each “setback” as an opportunity to refocus your divine intent.
better. TAURUS (April 20 – May 20) Emotional truths that have remained dormant are revealing themselves rather flamboyantly now. Embrace this soulful approach to spiritual suste-
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By Sister Dana Van Iquity Since July 14th was Bastille Day, Sister Dana French-kissed a lot of guys. That’s why they call it “Gay Paree!” And speaking of French revolutions, catch the revolting musical at Brava Theatre. No, not the pejorative “revolting,” but rather the action of staging a revolt. It’s Marc Huestis’ and Thrillpeddlers’ fantastic production of M A R AT/SA DE playing now through July 29. The play within the play directed by Marquis de Sadetakes place during the Revolution, in the middle of 1793. The scenery makes this Tony Award-winning 1963 theatrical classic by Peter Weiss more contemporary than its setting
( July 13, 1808, just after the French Revolution) inserting a modern Occupation Movement theme. Inmates of the asylum have painted the walls with “Solidarity!” “Ryan, Gingrich, Koch Bros.” “Ayn Rand F%$#’s You” and “NRA.” The period costumes are fabulous! The ensemble cast is brilliant. The script is riveting. The music is both depressing and inspiring. You activists are guaranteed to leave singing, “We want our rights and we don’t care how; we want our Revolution NOW!” Tickets at t icket f ly.com/venue/4167 or by ca l ling (415) 863 - 0 611. Come in solidarity with the 99%! And if blood and guts are not your cup of tea (ew), set your designs on DESIGNING WOMEN: LIVE ! Presenting a live presentation of t wo of your favor ite episodes of the classic sitcom. StarringHekl i n a (d it z y Cha rlene), d i rector D’A rc y Drol l i nger (sa rca st ic, caustic Julia Sugarbaker), A rturo Ga lster (egocent r ic, sel f ish Su z a n ne Su g a r ba ker), Joh n n y K at ( practical, lovable Mary Jo), Marilynn Fowler (black ex-con Anthony) Lady Bear,andLaurie Bushman.Mondays & Tuesdays,
As Heard on the Street . . .
now through August 28, 7pm and 9 pm show s at Rebel,176 0 M a rket St . @ O c t av i a . $20 t ic ket s ava i lable in advance brow npap er t ickets.com/event/257046, $25 at door night of show. These are the later episodes at the At lanta design f irm during the early ‘90s when two characters are married w it h ch i ld r en a nd copi ng w it h the trials thereof. Bushman gives us hilarious live commercials for Calgon bath salts, Summers Eve douche, and other products. We he a r t he f a m i l i a r “ G eor g i a on My Mind” theme song. Crazy old B er n ic e m a kes a n app e a r a nc e. Ex-beauty queen Suzanne and the g irls have to confront homophob i a a nd t he i r v a r iou s w ay s of dealing with the subject. Coming out is more than just a Southern cot i l l ion, ya k now! A ge is just a number, and beauty contests are in the eye of the beholder. UP YOUR A LLEY Leather Fair on Dore A lley & Folsom Street is July 29th, 11am to 6pm between 9th and 11th Streets. This is the l it t le br ot her of Fol s om St r e et Fair, and is much more intimate. (continued on next page)
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What is your favorite Summer Olympic sport and why?
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“I like fencing, because it takes so much skill ”
“Discus, and Mac Wilkins and Al Feurbach were my first gay sports crushes. ”
“I admire the g ymnasts, because their abilities are so outside my experience.”
My Partner Is Bulimic
Examined Life Tom Moon, MFT Q: My partner has been acting very erratic for the last few months. Last
weekend, after we had a fight, he collapsed in tears and confessed that he’s bulimic and has been binging and purging to control his weight for at least eight years. I told him that we have to get him into treatment, but he adamantly refused to consider it. When he said that, I lost it. I told him that it’s ridiculous to think he can stop on his own. Unfortunately, I threatened to leave him if he doesn’t get help. I love him and didn’t mean that, but it hurt him and now he’s afraid to trust me. I’m scared and confused. What can I do to help him? A: Anorexia and bulimia are hidden issues in the gay male community, which is why most people don’t realize how widespread they are. Bulimics are typically ashamed and highly
secretive about their behavior, so disclosing the truth to you was an important first step for your partner to take. Your initial response may not have been very skillful, but is understandable given the panic you probably felt both at the shock of his disclosure and his resistance to getting help. Begin by apologizing for threatening to leave him, and offer him every reassurance that you’ll stand by him and support him in his recovery. Frequent vomiting is highly destructive: it can cause gastric and dental problems, cancers of the throat and many other physical problems. It also causes electrolyte imbalances, vitamin def iciencies, dehydration and malnutrition. These are probably factors in his recent emotional
volatility. If he can stop purging on his own, great; if he can’t, he’ll learn something very important about his condition. Having said that, I agree with you that he needs professional help. Bulimia is a complex problem with deep roots. Bulimics often suffer from depression or anxiety, low self-esteem, and a sense that they have no control over their lives. That’s why telling him that he needs therapy, because he won’t be able to control his symptoms without it, is probably a discouraging message. It may frame the issue in his eyes as one of personal weakness and lack of self control. Instead, suggest to him that you both learn more about the condition. I suggest you buy two books: (for your partner) Overcoming
Bulimia: Your Comprehensive, Step by Step Guide to Recovery, by McCabe, McFarlande and Olmstead, and for yourself, Bulimia: A Guide for Family and Friends, by Sherman and Thompson. Read and discuss them together. Consider having a few sessions with a couple’s counselor to discuss how you can work together in responding to his bulimia. If he begins to associate therapy with education, cooperation, and support instead of personal defectiveness or threats of abandonment, he may begin to see treatment as an attractive, rather than threatening, option. Tom Moon is a psychotherapist in San Francisco. His website is tommoon.net.
To Thine Own Self Be True and was stunningly handsome. He was crazy about me just the way I was. We had a wonderful (plenty of ups and downs) seven-year relationship. Ultimately it failed, but we remain best friends and I settled for a life of casual, meaningless sexual encounters rather than a relationship.
Don’t Call it Frisco Stu Smith I never thought I had much of a chance with love and relationships, largely because I would never have asked “me” out on a date or to dance in a club. I’ve always been heavy, read fat, and that may have become a barrier I used to stay in the gloomy frame of mind. But in 1976, I was approached at a club on Polk Street where Sylvester happened to be singing. Sylvester was great, and this young, blonde haired, blue-eyed guy hit on me hard. We were both there with women and we both got drunk and lost the women and went home together. He’d just graduated from Cal
Loneliness grew and festered. I drank more, drugged more and grew more resentful and selfish. I came to believe I was a victim of cruel circumstance and life just passed me by. Somewhere along the line I became a drunk and lost myself in self-pity. Then I came to, and realized that I was the problem, not everyone else. I sought help and began my life again with the clumsiness of a kid suffering from arrested development. My perception began to open to the gift of life on life’s terms rather than on my terms, which I finally knew could never work. This change began in 1995. So far, I’ve only looked back in gratitude for the way my life has evolved. I can embrace the truth and seek more of it, mostly free from fear and depression. Three years ago, I placed an ad on Craigslist and that was the most honest thing I’d ever done. It changed my life more dramatically than any other single incident I can think of, but the truth is that, over a decade and a half,
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I’d been growing up, being taught how to live among the people, places and things that populate my life and that I value. One of the men who answered my ad has become my husband and life partner, something I’d given up on because I accepted the misery I created as my just due. Frameline had recently ended, and we attended a lot of films, but got a bonus when we attended the first showing of Men’s Shorts and saw Alone With Mr. Carter, about a young gay boy in love with a man at least 50 years older than he was. That boy’s dilemma was another version of my own victimization, and yet he broke through his pain and suffering by acting in courage, telling the older man of his love. I lived in shame and secrets so much of my life, afraid that who I was despicable, contemptible, and even untouchable, unworthy of love. But the man I’m in love with today could well be that boy and I that older man. It is simply the truth that we love each other. Today I live in self-acceptance and self-love. My life is rich, because somehow I accepted honesty, openness and a willingness to try and be tr ue to my self and to love unconditionally. mov ie r efer enc e s , a nd a f u n ny F if t y S hades of G rey read ing) and P a u l a We s t (s i n g i n g “ L i k e a Rol l ing Stone”) at Mar ines Memorial Theatre benef iting Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights A IDS. I (continued on page 23)
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Purple Rain – The Castro Theatre. $10 7:30 pm. (429 Castro St.) www.castrotheatre.com. Prince stars in this semi-autobiographical film about a young musician on the Minneapolis scene. Easy – The Edge. Free. 9 pm to 2 am. (4149 18th St.) www.edgesf. com. Enjoy $1 well drink every Tuesday night. Les Misérables – Orepheum Theatre. $49-$255. 8 pm. (1192 Market St.) www.shnsf.com. Cameron Mackintosh presents a brand new 25th anniversary production of Boublil & Schönberg’s legendary musical, Les Misérables, with glorious new staging and dazzlingly reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo.
Designers + Geeks Speaker Series – Yelp. $15 advance/$20 door. 7 pm. (706 Mission St.) www. designersandgeeks.eventbrite.com. A community of designers and geeks talk shop, startups, and share knowledge. Happening monthly. Everyone welcome to join.
Ellen Seeling joins the James Moseley Band for Luscious Live! Live Band Dance at Rooster’s Roadhouse, Saturday, July 28. (Photo courtesy of Ellen Seeling)
Setting the Agenda: Issues Facing LGBT Seniors of Color – Women’s Building. Free. 2 pm. (3543 18th St.) www.sf-hrc.org. Attend and advise policymakers on issues relevant to the community. Refreshments provided. Sacred Sexuality Introductory Evening – Tantra for Women. $24 single/$40 couple.
7 pm to 10 pm. (Location upon RSVP) www.tantraforwomen.com. A women only workshop that offers tools and opportunities for conscious sensuality, sexually fulfilling lifestyles, and open-hearted, accepting connections. Marat/Sade – Brava Theatre. $38. 8 pm. Thru July 29. (2781 24th St.) www.thrillpeddlers.com. This award winning classic asks the ageold question whether true revolu-
tion comes from changing society or changing oneself. By Peter Weiss. Directed by Russell Blackwood.
Same Sex Dance Class – Lake Merritt Dance Center. $10 donation. (200 Grand Ave., Oakland) www. yourbodyraks.com. Michellle Kincaid teaches nightclub 2-step, east coast swing, west coast swing, salsa, country, Argentine Tango, and more! Sissy Strut – Underground SF. Free. 10 pm to 2 am. (424 Haight St) www.undergroundsf.com. A dance party playing jams from the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s. Happening every fourth Friday. Arctic Hysteria – Bindlestiff Studio. $15. 8 pm. (185 6th St.) www.kinderdeutsch.org. Set in a land of artificial snow and imagined Eskimos, this play follows three ungrateful daughters as they unwillingly inherit a frozen kingdom from their warlord mother and in the process descend into madness.
Sharon Needles – The Café. $5. 9:30 pm to 2 am. (2369 Market St.) www.cafesf.com. The official Silence of the Trans after party with meet and greet for VIP guests. Hosted by Peaches Christ. Luscious Live! – Roosters Roadhouse. $11 advance/$15 door. 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm. (1700 Clement Avenue, Alameda) www. bettyslist.com. Dance the night away with the acclaimed James Moseley Band and special featured guest Ellen Seeling. Just Gels Acrylic Workshop – Riley Street Art Supplies. $65. 2 pm to 5:30 pm. (1138 4th St., San Rafael) www.justgels.eventbrite. com. In this mini workshop, the gels 20 BAY TIMES JULY 26, 2012
will be demystified: Finally figure out all the ins and outs of the many gels that Golden makes. Bay of Pigs – Club 525. $40. 10 pm to 4 am (525 Harrison St.) www.folsomstreetfair.org/bayofpigs. The official Saturday night dance party of Up Your Alley 2012.
LGCSF Fundraiser – Tacolicious. $30. 6 pm to 8 pm. (741 Valencia St.) www.lgcsf.org. Support LGCSF and enjoy a delicious family-style meal with music and friends. Up Your Alley Street Fair – Free. 11 pm to 6 pm. (Dore Alley) www.folsomstreetfair.com. Enjoy the annual leather street fair happening on Dore Alley between Howard and Folsom. BearCity 2: The Proposal – Castro Theatre. $10. 11:30 am. (429 Castro St.) www.castrotheatre. com. The continuing story of the breakout hit. Featuring cameo appearances by Kevin Smith and other ‘bear-lebrities.’
Karaoke Mondays – Lookout. Free. 8 pm to 1 am. (2600 16th St.) www.lookoutsf.com. KJ Paul hosts a weekly karaoke night. Discover the Beauty of Your Body – Good Vibrations. $20 advance/$25 door. 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. (1620 Polk St.) www.goodvibes.com. GV staffer Laurie Winters leads this workshop in self-love and sexual exploration. Cock and Bull Mondays – Hole in the Wall Saloon. Free. 8 pm to 2 am. (1369 Folsom St.) www.holein thewallsaloon.com. Enjoy an easy-going crowd and drink specials all night.
Waiting... – Larkspur Hotel Union Square. $25-$75. 8 pm. Thru August 5th. (524 Sutter St.) www. waitingsf.com. A hilarious new comedy that exposes the reality of working at a local restaurant. Fabulous Exhibit – Creativity Explored Gallery. Free. 7 pm to 9 pm. (3245 16th Street) www.creativityexplored.org. A group exhibition that celebrates fashion, fame, identity, and queer culture. Smart Women East Bay – The Bellevue Club. Free for members/$10 non-members. 6 pm. (525 Bellevue Avenue, Oakland) www. bettyslist.com. Guest speakers Oakland City Attorney Barbara Parker and health/fitness expert Jessica Kastle.
John Huston Retrospective 90th Anniversary Celebration – Castro Theatre. $11.Various Times. Thru August 29th. (429 Castro St.) www.castro theatre.com. The Castro will screen a film series of John Huston films, which highlight 12 classics in 6 double features, all in 35mm. Throwback Thursdays – Q Bar. Free. 9 pm to 2 am. (456 Castro St.) www.qbarsf.com. Playing dance and house music from the ‘80s and ‘90s with 2 for 1 drinks all night. Comedy Bodega – Esta Noche. Free. 8 pm. (3079 16th St.) www. estanocheclub.com. Enjoy the weekly comedy variety show happening every Thursday. Ladies Night – Café Flore. Free. 5:30 pm. (2298 Market St.) www. cafeflore.com. Enjoy drink specials and a great crowd. Celebrating DJ Flirty G/Marina Garza’s birthday and featuring DJ Gray.
Cafe con Comedy: Tales of Restaurant Work – Dolores
Park Café. $7. 8 pm. (501 Dolores St.) www.doloresparkcafe.org. An annual comedy show featuring, Carla Clayy, Nick Leonard, Bob McIntyre, & Lisa Geduldig.
Market St.) www.sfcenter.org. Replenish your energy level with this weekly “Candlelight Flow” class. Enhancing the Erotic Self! – Good Vibrations. $20 advance/$25 door. 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. (1620 Polk St.) www.goodvibes.com. Somatic therapist and intimacy coach Shara Ogin helps participants unlock secrets for better sex and eroticism.
Judea Eden Band – Café Trieste. Free. 8 pm to 10 pm. (2500 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley) www. judeaedenband.com. Enjoy a rockin’ night of live music. Boy Bar – The Café. $5. 10 pm to 2 am. (2369 Market St.) www.guspresents.com. Dance music, hot gogo boys and drink specials.
Blame Sally – Oakland City Hall Plaza. $15. 2:45 pm. (One Frank Ogawa Plaza, Oakland) www.blamesally.com. This favorite, all-female band performs live for one night. Crown Ball 2012 – Club 21. $15. 4 pm to 9 pm. (2111 Franklin St.) A Hard Rock Hollywood party with live music, silent auction, raffle prizes and finger foods. Hosted by ICP XXXIII. Sweeney Todd – The Eureka Theatre. $25-$36. 8 pm. Thru August 11th. (215 Jackson St.) www. rayoflighttheatre.com. With murder, mayhem and meat pies, this musical tells the twisted tale of Benjamin Barker, aka Sweeney Todd, who returns to London after 15 years of banishment on false charges.
18th Annual Help is on the Way Gala – The Herbst Theatre. $75-$150. 5 pm to midnight. (401 Van Ness Ave.) www.helpisontheway.org. A black-tie gala featuring stars from Broadway, film, TV and the recording industry. Benefiting multiple Bay Area AIDS service organizations. Weekend Writing Workshop for Lesbians – Elana Dykewomon. $150-$250 sliding scale. 10:30 am to 5 pm. (Location upon RSVP) www.dyke
Sweeney Todd will be at the Eureka Theatre on Saturday, August 4 thru August 11. Photo: Claire Rice. womon.org. Day two of a writing workshop focused on expanding participants’ technical skills. Hero T-Dance – Ruby Skye. $35. 6 pm to 12 am. (420 Mason St.) www.rubyskye.com. SF’s hottest new t-dance party, with special guest and internationally renowned DJ/producers Freemasons and Moto Blanco. LGBT Family Day – The Coliseum. $15. 1pm. (7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland) www.lgbt familydaysoaklandas.eventbrite.com. Join for the first LGBT Family Days as the Oakland A’s play the Toronto Blue Jays.
Yoga with Ashae – LoveJourney. Free. 5:30 pm to 7 pm. (Location upon RSVP) www. lovejourney.com. Calm your body and mind with this weekly yoga session, happening in Sebastopol. Designing Women: Live! – Rebel. $20 advance/$25 door. 7 pm and 9 pm.Various dates thru August 28th. (1760 Market St.) www.reb-
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Arctic Hysteria will be performed at the Bindlestiff Studio on Friday, July 27. Photo: Bindlestiff Studio. elsf.com. A live performance of two of your favorite episodes of the classic sitcom. Starring Heklina, D’Arcy Drollinger, Arturo Galster, Johnny Kat, Marilynn Fowler, Lady Bear, and Laurie Bushman. Monday Musicals: Superstar Edition – The Edge SF. Free. 7pm to 2am. (4149 18th St.) www.edgesf.com. Enjoy clips from your favorite movie musicals and Broadway shows.
Electile Dysfunction: The Kinsey Sicks For President – The Rrazz Room. $35. 8 pm. Thru August 19th. (222 Mason St.) www. kinseysicks.com. Join the Kinsey Sicks for the official launch of their groundbreaking campaign to become the first Dragapella Beautyshop Quartet to serve as President of the United States and Leader of the Free World. My Fair Lady – SF Playhouse. $40. 7 pm. Thru September 15th. (533 Sutter St.) www.sfplayhouse. org. A new production of the beloved American musical, performed by a cast of 10. Foregoing elaborate sets and extravagant production numbers, this rendition will focus on Eliza’s emotional journey. Smart Women/August Make Contact – GGBA. Free for member/$25 for non-members. 6 pm to 8 pm. (155 Sansome St. #400) www.ggba.com. Join members and friends of the Golden Gate Business Association for a monthly networking event.
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The Castro Theatre will screen 12 John Huston films throughout the month of August. Photo: www.castrotheatre.com.
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre – Castro Theatre. $11. 2:30 pm and 7 pm. (429 Castro St.) www.castrotheatre.com. One of the best movie treatments of the corrosiveness of greed, this treasure-hunt classic stars Humphrey Bogart, Walter Huston and Tim Holt as an unlikely trio of prospectors in Mexico. Part of the John Huston film series. Candlelight Flow Community Yoga – LGBT Center. Free. 7 pm to 8 pm. (1800
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Singer/songwriter Sophie B. Hawkins with fans at Yoshi’s SF. (Photo by Phyllis Costa)
Strange de Jim surrounded by Cleve Jones and Stephen Pullis at Café Flore for his birthday party. (Photo by Rink)
Olivia’s Tisha Floratos with Manny Apolonio and Dedee Rodgers at the Bay Times Pride Contingent Party hosted by Irene Hendrick with publishers/editors Betty Sullivan & Jen Viegas.
Gary Virginia, Sal Mela and Coy Ellison enjoying the Harvey’s List “Wine Time!” for Men at Jake’s On Market. (Photo by Rink)
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POP ROX By K. Cole
OLLY MURS “Heart Skips A Beat” I started singing Dead or Alive’s “Spin Me Round” to this one right off – it’s definitely got that kind of catchability and kudos to Murs for making the most of his X-Factor UK appearance and translating it into solid sales. Appearanes on Leno and an inspiring live performance means we’ll hear this again, and again, and again, just like that first one. Best Cut: “Heart Skips a Beat” Location: Pooliside Palm Springs
MARINA AND THE DIAMONDS “Electra Heart” I love speed and remember the 80’s all too well. Okay, so there’s always room to reprise with attitude, and this certainly is what’s going on here. Loved Lily Allen’s power pop too, and any artist who honestly says she dyed her hair blonde “because the archetypal star is always blonde’ knows the façade that is American music. Get it on, B-i-ache! Best Cut: “Bubblegum Bitch” Location: Hot Cookie on Castro
HEIDI SWAN “Take It All” So wanted to like this one, but the lackluster production and drum machine tones shout “dated, girl!” There’s a difference between retro and old, and Swan fails to make the leap. Songs are pretty good, so it’s unfortunate the thin sound make it feel like cheap Mexican leather. Try again. Best Cut: “No More Broken Dreams” Location: Amoeba stacks, click, clack
RONNDA CADLE “Will’s Embrace” Sometimes you just want to put on something instrumental and beautiful, just to clear your mind. This release by Ronda Cadle is excellently produced by Will Ackerman of Windham Hill fame, so your ear buds are in for a treat. Put this one on ‘repeat’. Best Cut: “Transition” Location: Back to the floor, girls - K Cole has been reviewing music for major publications since it came via snail mail on cassettes. Submissions to Pop Rox by local LGBT artists encouraged as the major labels have already found her. Join on Facebook.com/Pop-Rox-Bay-TimesSan Francisco or send it in to: K Cole, Attn: Pop Rox, 308 Jones Street, Ukiah, CA 95482. Katharinecole@yahoo.com
Round Up Images from AIDS Walk 2012 by photographer Cathy Blackstone.
Stanford Band members bringing jazz and razzmatazz along the route.
(SISTER DANA continued from page 19) so enjoyed the Asian drag queen, Duck Saucey, who pulled a giant fan from her bra and an umbrella f rom bet ween her leg s wh i le l i p - s y nc h i n g “A Hou s e I s Not a Home.” Wack y! T he fabu lous f i na le wa s t he ent i re ca st si nging none other than “Good R iddance” by Green Day. Mark yer calendars for REA F’s Help Is on the Way XVIII on August 5th at Herbst Theatre: helpisontheway. org or (415) 273-1620.
T he Mon s t er S how r et u r n s t o The Edge w ith “SUMMER OF L OV E ,” a Groov y Drag Show, Baby, on Ju ly 26t h, 10 pm, f ive buck s. Presented by Cook ie Dough and starr ing K it Tapata, Twea k a Tu r ner, Mut haChuck a, Sug a h B etes, Kegel K ater, a nd mor e. DJ MC 2 i s ba c k on t he decks. “and the ones that mother g ives you, don’t do a ny t h i ng at all, go ask A lice when she’s 10 feet tall...” Cook ie tells Sister Dana, “Ever yone at The Midnight Sun
was so kind, gracious, and generous as they hosted us while The E d g e w a s g oi n g t h r ou g h t he i r City permit issues, which we now know can go on FOREVER, and we’ve i mproved on some t h i ng s a nd hope you’ l l enjoy ou r new stage lights and sound.”
members be able to celebrate their new status as openly gay troops.
of the closet in her obituary. Her generation and her natural Norwegian reticence led the pioneer astronaut to hide her long-term lesbian relationship from public view. Although Ride was out to her friends and family, she never identified with the gay community. But she did help write the notice of her death, which calls Tam O’Shaughnessy as her “partner of 27 years.”
Sister Da na sez, “L ock the doors, lower the blinds, f ire up the smoke machine , and put on your heels, ‘cause I k now exactly what we need : L et ’s have a kiki!
(ROSTOW continued from page 19) civil union, has resigned from the conservative Southern Baptist Convention. It’s not clear if Col. Timothy Wagoner was forced to leave or whether the good chaplain got sick of the moaning and whining emanating from the Baptist crybabies. Closet Space Before we leave the military, there’s another Congressional hue and cry over the decision by the Pentagon to let some troops march in uniform in the San Diego Pride parade. Normally, soldiers may not attend political rallies in uniform, a sensible policy for all concerned in my book. But the Pentagon made an exception for the San Diego parade because the organizers had requested that service
Quite frankly, that doesn’t make much sense to me. What if the Crazy Conservative Kook brigade wanted stripes and bars at its big protest march? That said, it was a one-time deal, so get over it. “This decision,” panted Virginia House member Randy Forbes “was an outrageous and blatantly political determination issued solely to advance this administration’s social agenda.” Finally, rest in peace Sally Ride. As you know, the first woman in space died from pancreatic cancer this week at the age of 61 and came out
In celebration of our 25th anniversary, Animal Farm Pet Hospital will be offering 15% off for new clients until end of October 2012. To better serve the community, we have reopened Saturday mornings from 9-12. Dr. Linda Hall has joined our practice to work Mondays and Saturdays. At Animal Farm, we care about your human/pet bond. We also care about the environment. We’re a green business run by solar power with minimal gas consumption.
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Ride may have been reticent, but let’s be honest. If NASA had learned she was a lesbian back in 1983, she’d be on a rocket to the unemployment line. --A new version of Ann’s column is available every week at sfbaytimes.com You can reach her at arostow@aol.com.
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THE RICHMOND/ERMET AIDS FOUNDATION PRESENTS
SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2012
HERBST THEATRE, SAN FRANCISCO Northern California’s Largest Annual AIDS Benefit Concert & Gala BENEFITTING AIDS Housing Alliance ★ AIDS Legal Referral Panel Maitri Compassionate Care ★ Positive Resource Center
HONORING TOM NOLAN
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Broadway (La Cage Aux Folles, Putting it Together) star
DAVID ENGEL
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SAM HARRIS
Broadway (Damn Yankees, Chicago) TV (NewsRadio, Three Sisters) star
VICKI LEWIS
American Idol / recording star
KIMBERLEY LOCKE
Broadway (Little Women, Nine) / Grammy nominated recording star
MAUREEN MCGOVERN
Grammy Award-winning recording artist / TV star in one of her first performances in over 10 years
HELEN REDDY
Broadway (Pirates of Penzance, Grand Hotel) TV (Street Hawk) recording star
REX SMITH
Star Search Grand Champion / recording star
JAKE SIMPSON
Broadway (The Phantom of the Opera, Le Misérables) star
LISA VROMAN
Broadway touring cast of (Wicked, Les Misérables) YouTube sensation
NATALIE WEISS Cabaret/jazz star
PAULA WEST Jazz recording stars
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