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Contents | [ Minnesota's Gay-Lesbian-Bisexual-Transgender Magazine ]
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Some Stepping Out and Some Standing By.
Photo by Mike Hnida

Fashion
Two Man a Snake and a Rope.
PRIDE
EDITION
Tynan Kerr, Lavender Pride Edition artist, Page 22
Sitting With Two Dead Men
COMMUNITY DIALOGUE Includes World Premieres Minnesota Introduction

16 A Word in Edgewise Opera President and CEO Kevin Smith
Retiring Project 515 Commends
26 PRIDE Awards
Being There in Sickness and in Health Comcast
Minnesota House and Senate, But
18 Queer As Folks Excoriates Governor 28 PRIDE Awards
OutFront Minnesota justFair Lobby It Doesnt Define Us
Day Dialogues with Legislators Twin COVER FEATURES 30 PRIDE Awards
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Cities Gay Mens Chorus Presents 22 Tynan Kerr

ExtrABBAganza! Goldstar Internet Minnesota Red Ribbon Ride
Lavender Pride Edition Cover Artist
Company Launches in Twin Cities 32 PRIDE Awards
Guthrie Theater 2010-2011 Season 24 PRIDE Awards Park Tavern
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

146 106 Laughing Out Loud
Rainbow Comedians Thrive in Twin
Cities
110 Queer Takes: Alt Families
and Love Never Dies
Screen Shimmering Glimpses of the
Past and Dreams of the Future
114 Cirque du Soleil Returns to
Twin Cities
Alegria Set To Wow Audience
118 On the Townsend
The League of Red Herrings
Queertopia 10 Soft Core Queer
Girls Nite Dance of the Pink
Flamingos Mame Sherlock Holmes
and the Case of the Jersey Lily
120 The Page Boy
The History of Paris in Painting The
Minnesota Table: Recipes for Savoring
Local Food Throughout the Year
Prendergast in Italy Through My Eyes
122 Making Big Noise in the
Photo by Hubert Bonnet Northwoods
Basils Interview with Jen Wright
126 The Children of Mother Glory
34 PRIDE Awards Pastor Antigay Ads Arrive in Author Speaks Out
Ready or NotTheyre Gay Minnesota Governor Pawlenty Interview with C.M. Harris
Vetoes Gay Rights Bill Minnesotans 130 On the Record
36 PRIDE Awards Marrying in Iowa Broken Bells Congratulations
The Whelihan Experience
76 Big Gay News I Learned the Hard Way New
40 Take a Bite Out of This! National and World News Amerykah Part Two (Return on the
Rainbow Health Initiative Photo Ankh)
Contest 80 ENDA
Is Urgently Relevant in the Great Use Your Black Bar Tab To Find
ON THE RUNWAY Recession BAR SCENE
54 Fashion 82 The Failure of Sex Education 132 Bar Advertiser Guide
Cosmopolitan Chase Part 1 Find Your Way to Hot Spots
HOME & YARD BOULEVARD 88 Embracing Desire and Sexual 132 Bartender Spotlight
68 How To Health Brass Rail: Tony
The Biggest Loser Winner Is All Gender Health Online Studies 134 Lavender ThirstDay Debuts
Transgender Vulnerability Inaugural Bar Is The Brass Rail Lounge
70 Me Time Herbal
The Spa Comes to Your Home 92 The Current State of Intersex 136 A Guide to Pride at the Bars
Interview with Dr. Sharon Preves A Dozen Places To Celebrate
NEWS & POLITICS 98 Worship Guide 140 Bar Showcase
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74 Minnesotas Top Five GLBT 12 GLBT-Welcoming Spaces Gay 90s

News Headlines
Minnesota Marriage Challenge 102 Lavender Lens 142 Bar Calendar
Lutheran Church Recognizes Lesbian OutFront Minnesota Lobby Day Plan Your Bar Outings
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110 166 The Best Kind of Hero

Minnesota Mayhem Host World (Gay)
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173 Lavender Lens
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174 Duluth-Superior Pride YOUR CHANCE TO WIN

Heats Up Labor Weekend
PRIZES EVERY ISSUE!
BACKTALK
175 LavenderMagazine.com
Calendar
Plan Your Fortnight
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176 The Network WE ARE BORN
Business Services Directory CDS
180 Business Profile

Simply Introduced
183 Celebrating Five Years and a
Thousand Progrums
Interview with Wanda Wisdom SHOWGIRLS 15TH CINEMA PRIDE
ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION
184 Community Connection SINSATIONAL
EDITION
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GLBT-Friendly Nonprofits DVDS
185 Lavender Lens

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152 Top Locales for Locavores Top Headlines
Malawi Gay Couple Sentenced to 14
Keeping Midwest Dining Traditions Years In Prison
Alive Senior Australian Politician Caught
at Gay Sex Club
156 Cheap Eats Mishandling of Funds Alleged at
Chicago Gay Health Clinic
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Community Dialogue > A Word in Edgewise [ by E.B. Boatner ]
Being There in Sickness and in Health

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nother year, another another state or country where same-sex parallels between a Marine Commandant
Pride. Many things marriage is legal, it may not be recognized as demanding separate quarters for gay and
to be thankful for, being such where the patient is hospitalized. straight troops, and the way black service-
many more to go. These present rulings effectively bar a part- men were discriminated against well into
President Barack Obama ner of many decades access to a loved one in World War II. While I am not attempting
recently directed the De- his or her desperate or nal hours. to link black history exactly to gay history,
partment of Health and Obama, quoted in The New York Times, all discriminatory practices seem to run
Human Services (HHS) to said in his memo e-mailed to reporters, along depressingly similar paths.
prohibit discrimination against the partners Every day, all across America, patients are Ari Shapiro of National Public Radio
of gay man and women in hospitals. He man- denied the kindness and caring of a loved noted that the nancial lever has been used
dated that hospitals respect visitation rights one at their sides. before: When President Johnson signed
and patient choices regarding who may make While the Presidents order will have no Medicare into law in 1965, many hospitals
critical health care decisions for them. immediate effectbarring an epiphany in were racially segregated. That new law said
While HHS may take some months which hospitals decide to act reasonably and hospitals that received federal Medicare
to go through the rule-making process, it humanely in advance of being ordered to dollars would have to integrate. Initially
nally will affect any facility that receives it is nevertheless a giant step for equality in there was strong resistance, but within a
Medicare or Medicaid funding. the treatment of all American citizens. year of Medicares beginning, the desegre-
Hospitals routinely deny any visitors What odd rationale applauds the train- gation of the nations hospitals was essen-
who are not related by blood or marriage, a ing of service animals to visit some lonely, tially complete.
double bind for gay patients and their spous- ailing patients, while denying others their As so often happens, cash, not caritas,
es, most of whom are not allowed to marry loving and eager human partners? will be what moves the world along to a
legally. If they did so in Massachusetts, or I mentioned in an earlier column the kinder, better place. So be it.
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TWIN CITIES GAY

MENS CHORUS
PRESENTS
EXTRABBAGANZA!
With the movie Mamma Mia one

of the highest-grossing musicals
ever, Twin Cities Gay Mens Cho-
rus (TCGMC) has put together
ExtrABBAganza!, a fabulous show
featuring the rest of the music
from the band ABBA. Singing,
dancing, mirror balls, and lots of
dancing queens promise to be Photo by Sophia Hantzes
the perfect way to spend part of
Pride Weekend, June 25-26, 8
PM, at Northrop Memorial Audi-
torium at the University of Minne- OUTFRONT MINNESOTA JUSTFAIR LOBBY DAY DIALOGUES WITH LEGISLATORS
sota. TCGMC Artistic Director Dr.
Stan Hill says, All anyone could
ever want in one concert is here
On April 21, OutFront bian, Bisexual, and also met with select
in this incredible performance
of music, by the writers of all of Minnesota joined Transgender Equal- legislators to talk
ABBAs music: Benny Andersson with hundreds of ity in 2011 Begins about these issues,
and Bjrn Alvaeus. I cant think supporters for its with Action in 2010. and laws that need to
of a better way to close our 29th annual justFair Lobby Speakers enlightened be changed. To learn
season of entertainment worth Day, converging on fellow Minnesotans more about OutFront
coming out for. For tickets, call the Minnesota State about marriage, safe Minnesota or justFair
(612) 624-2345, or visit <www. Capitol to discuss schools, comprehen- Lobby Day, visit <www.
northrop.umn.edu>. issues facing the sive sex education, outfront.org>.
GLBT community. The and GLBT equality.
motto was Gay, Les- OutFront Minnesota
GOLDSTAR INTERNET COMPANY LAUNCHES IN TWIN CITIES

Goldstar has launched its services in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. for Minneapolitans to get out for a night of great live entertainment
Offering half-price tickets, the state-of-the-art Internet company is more often. Many local organizations already have already signed
helping people see live entertainment at more affordable rates. Start- on with Goldstar, including Childrens Theatre Company, Guthrie
ed eight years ago, it has partnered with nearly 4,000 venues; boasts Theater, Minnesota Orchestra, Ordway Center for the Performing Arts,
a million members; and offers anywhere from 900 to 1,200 events at and Minnesota Timberwolves. Guthrie External Relations Director
any given time. Goldstar CEO Jim McCarthy said in a press release, Trish Santini, said, Goldstar is a terrific resource for matching new
The more we learned about the Twin Cities, the more convinced we audiences with cultural organizations and events. For venues, this is
became that this is one of the best cities in the country for arts and a unique channel for selling tickets to seats that may have other-
entertainment. Once weve launched here, well be committed to wise gone empty. This is a win-win for both Minneapolis venues and
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bringing new audiences to our venue partners, and making it easier residents alike.
Photo by Sophia Hantzes
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GUTHRIE THEATER 2010- MINNESOTA OPERA PROJECT 515 COMMENDS

2011 SEASON INCLUDES PRESIDENT AND CEO KEVIN MINNESOTA HOUSE AND
WORLD PREMIERES SMITH RETIRING SENATE, BUT EXCORIATES
The 2010-2011 Guthrie Theater season The Minnesota Opera announced that GOVERNOR
includes world premieres, a new holiday Kevin Smith, its President and Chief Execu-
classic, and an epic theatrical event direct tive Office since 1986, will be retiring once On May 11, Project 515 commended the
from London. Among many great selections, a successor has been found. After joining Minnesota House of Representatives and
the world premiere of The Master Butch- the company in 1981 as a production stage Senate for the passage of the Final Wishes/
ers Singing Club, by Pulitzer Prize-winning manager, he quickly rose to the leadership Wrongful Death bill. It provided surviving
playwright Marsha Norman, hits the Wurtele post. Smith said, I love this organization: same-sex partners an equal opportunity to
Thrust Stage on September 19. Switching the people, the mission, the art form, and honor the final wishes of their deceased
up the annual Christmas classic is another the artistic process. However, as I approach partners, and to seek restitution following
world premiere, A Christmas Carol, by Brit- my 30th season with the company and my a wrongful death. However, Governor Tim
ish playwright Crispin Whittell, starting 60th birthday, I am simply ready for a change Pawlenty vetoed the legislation. Project 515
November 26. Guthrie Director Joe Dowling in my professional life. I dont know what Executive Director Ann Kaner-Roth, said, Its
said, Our subscription season is one were this change will bring, but Im excited to concerning that the Governor is short-sighted
terribly proud of. Im particularly excited to find out. Minnesota Opera has never been on what businesses already know is good
have such a wide range of comedies on our stronger artistically and financially, which for our state: equality and fairness for all
stages this coming season, from one of the makes this an excellent time to transition Minnesotans.
greatest American comedies ever written to new leadership that will take the opera to
in Arsenic and Old Lace to one of the best the next level of accomplishment.
recent comedies from France, via London
and Broadway, with God of Carnage. For a
full list of plays and musicals at the Guthrie,
visit <www.guthrietheatre.org>.
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> Cover Feature
TYNAN KERR Lavender Pride Edition Cover Artist

[ by Amber Schadewald ]
An explosion of colors, along with flashes of metal, natural transition between feedback and
eventual collaboration.
rubber, spandex, and flesh, meet at a single point, all Together, the pair have earned the 2009-
while continuing to spin and speed on their shared jour- 2010 Jerome Fellowship for Emerging Art-
ney. When cover artist Tynan Kerr created his bright ists. Their rst major collaborative showing,
Patterns, Plants and Animals, was at Rogue
blast painting for this years Lavender Pride Edition, Buddha Gallery in Northeast Minneapolis
he imagined bicycle spokesspecifically those on the April 2-May 1. They also are doing a com-
Minnesota Red Ribbon Ride, the 300-mile trip that raises missioned mural on the side of The 331
Club, a Northeast Minneapolis staple.
money for Minnesota HIV/AIDS organizations each sum- Before setting up their canvas, the two
mer. The event is the beneficiary of the 2010 cover art. artists look over images of people who had
power: government ofcials and aristo-
Kerr says about the piece, I was thinking the perfectly strange, open space at Lake cratic gures. They combine these old im-
ing about the idea of a bicycle trip, the en- Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis. ages with found snapshots, thrift store pho-
ergy and motion behind it, all converging to a Kerr recounts with a smile in his voice, tos, and totally anonymous invented people.
single pointthe sense of singular intention. I put about 90 paintings in a window and Figures come in and out of the paintings,
Everyone is reaching toward the same goal. outside this space, about four or ve per dusted over with fresh brushstrokes and
The 25-year-old Minneapolis artist has day, and people would take them. I like to new inspiration, sometimes leaving traces
been making similar multicolored patterns think about their fatemaybe someone and ghostly shadows of their previous pres-
since he was a small child, honing his craft in threw them away, or maybe theyre hidden ence. These paintings are always big, a scale
college, but keeping to his traditional meth- around in domestic spaces across the city. intended to accommodate space for two,
ods: using found paints, and setting his inten- As of late, Kerr has been using his solo and allow for simultaneous work.
tions to capturing a blast of energy some- work as means for personal cleansing, in- Kerr shares, Were bouncing around
how. The process is the dull opposite: a series stead putting the bulk of his creative energy the canvas together, and yes, it can be really
of slow brush stokes in a meditative progres- into collaborative work with his friend, confusing. We tend to ght a lotespecial-
sion that Kerr nds relaxing and cleansing. Andie Mazorol. Together, they create ly if its a big project, and were painting all
As Kerr explains, My personal work crowds of inquisitive characters, their faces the time. We step all over each other, and
is repetitive, and takes a long time. But and wardrobes constructed in an array of ruin things for the other person.
each piece works out their logic, and then, brilliant colors, shapes, and shadows. Four eyes and two separate visions, Kerr
theyre done. Slightly creepy, these men and creatures and Mazorol work independently, yet side
After all that work, Kerr sometimes just hide behind masks and blank stares, a hint by side. With no boundaries or preplanned
up and abandons a piece of his vivid work of voodoo magic and untold postmortem se- routes, their nal product never is premedi-
in a public space, hammering his paintings crets whispering under the layers of paint. tated. They simply allow their paintbrushes
onto boarded surfaces, or leaning them up When asked if he, too, thought the to speak in artistic silence.
against telephone poles in obscure neigh- duos paintings were amazingly eerie, Kerr Kerr remarks, Things happen back and
borhoods and parks for wandering souls to chuckled and agreed: They are kind of forth, and it all culminates into something
nd or ignore. creepy. Andie and I have always had a half- neither of us expected. Maybe you would have
Kerr relates, I tend to think places need joke but half-serious theory that a ghost held onto that detail, but instead, it got chal-
them. So, I put them onto forgotten spaces, gure comes about when were working to- lenged, and you get pushed even further.
or in forgotten places in the city. gether. Like, he becomes our right and left When a piece is done, the debate be-
They fall down. They get thrown away. hands. Time will disappear, and something tween the two artists continues.
They get picked up, becoming the treasures magic happens. Not always, but sometimes, As Kerr puts it, And when its nished,
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of strangers. Sometimes, Kerr sees them we just get this totally creepy feelingan we dont necessarily agree on what it is,
again, and sometimes, they disappear. He energymomentarily. where it is, or what it means. And thats the
loves every bit of the mystery. Kerr and Mazorol began working to- subject matter of our work. We are both the
Two years ago, Kerr decided to take his gether when they were roommates. Com- artists and viewers of our work, meaning we
random art-gifting to a new level, after nd- munal space and close quarters aided the have to think outside of either.
Tynan Kerr in his studio. Photo by Hubert Bonnet
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PRIDE
AWARDS
[ by Russell Remmick ]
This past year, the GLBT community locally, nationally, and internation-
ally has seen great changessome for the better, others for the worse.
Some countries around the world removed their laws discriminat-
ing against homosexuals, while others enacted stricter ones. Some
went so far as to decree the punishment of death for those convicted
of being nothing more than who they were born to be.
Nationwide, weve seen antigay laws lifted in others see the good done by and for our community.
many states, with our neighbor to the south, Iowa, These individuals and organizations have helped us
the rstand so far onlyMidwestern one to legal- make our voices heard, and achieve equality in ways that
ize gay marriage. A major step forward turned into a may not be perfect, but have helped us move toward our
major step backward when California rescinded mar- goal of full rights for GLBT people in Minnesota.
riage equality at the polls. Lavenders PRIDE (People, Rallying, Individual-
Our federal government now speaks of repealing ity, Diversity, and Equality) Awards are bestowed on
the Dont Ask, Dont Tell military policy, which would six individuals or organizations that, in the past year,
be a major victory for all GLBT service members who have proclaimed they are proud of who they are and
ght to protect the very rights denied themand do what they do. It is never easy for anyone or any group
so honorably. to stand out from the crowd, but that is exactly what
In the Twin Cities, we still are battling for fairness they have done.
in our very homes: to legalize our commitment to We at Lavender thank these six awardees. But
our lovers, our life partners, our husbands or wives lets not just thank them. Rather, thank everyone you
whatever one calls them. In this struggle, we stand know, whether its your lover, your friend, your fam-
proud, letting no one tell us our way of love is any- ily, your employer, or even a stranger. Thank them
thing less than that of heterosexuals. when they join our ght for equalityno matter how
Its a contest for equality in the eyes of the law, our big or how small their contribution may be.
friends, our families, our coworkers. Its for all those who
fear they dont have a voice of their own. Its for our pride If you know of, or encounter during the coming year, an ex-
ceptional individual or group youd like to nominate for the
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to say we are: Gay. Lesbian. Bisexual. Transgender. 2011 PRIDE Awards, e-mail that persons (organizations)
In each Pride Edition, Lavender spotlights just a few name and contact information, along with a brief descrip-
of the people and companies standing proudly with us. tion of what makes that person (organization) a deserving
Since 2003, we have given six awards annually to help candidate, to <editor@lavendermagazine.com>.
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COMCAST
[ by Terrance Griep ]
A Lavender PRIDE Award is all about standing up for the GLBT community. But
a community cant existeven begin to existwithout communication. And thats
where Comcastwinner of a Lavender PRIDE Award this yearcomes in. Communi-
cation is Comcasts first and foremost function.
Comcast is the biggest cable operator and the largest home In- fashioned cable television company only. However, that view is
ternet service provider in the United States. As such, it supplies from yesteryear, as Comcast means so much more today.
cable television, broadband Internet, and telephone service to an Further, Comcast is on the cuspy vanguard of multiple com-
information-hungry public. Comcast is a presence in 39 states and munication media.
Washington, DC. Schubert details, We provide the fastest Internet speeds in the
Wherever it has set up shop, Comcast has distinguished itself via Twin Cities. We also provide digital-quality home-phone service. And,
exemplary community involvement, ranging from sponsorship of were the industry leader when it comes to digital-TV viewing choice,
the 2010 Winter Olympics to the smallest local charity. with hundreds of channels, and thousands more viewing options with
Comcast supports the Logo and here! networks, which provide Comcast On Demand. We have created a cutting-edge, high-tech, in-
GLBT-oriented programming on cable television and the Internet. tegrated telecommunications platform for Twin Cities consumers.
In fact, even the fairly specialized GLBT demographic mar- Despite its interstate reach, Comcast is careful to make each
ket has grown more specialized. Last fall, Comcast Spotlightthe of its local afliations feel, well, localparticularly where hiring is
advertising sales division of the corporationlaunched the Gay concerned.
Travel on Demand Channel, which focuses the spectrum of GLBT Schubert relates, We serve the entire Twin Cities and surround-
attention on homoerotic adventures. So far, it includes virtual tours ing communities. Theres no cherry picking. Its essential that our
of Chicago and Halifax, Nova Scotia, among others. workforce and our supplier partnerships mirror our community.
These programming options are part of what led the Human So serious is Comcasts commitment to these modern principles
Rights Campaign (HRC) to give Comcast an impressive 95 out of 100 that it maintains and analyzes meticulous records before, during,
on its Buyers Guide, which offers information to socially concerned and after the employment of a given individual.
consumers who want to vote with their pink dollars. It takes into ac- Schubert states, We measure employee retention, and build
count hiring practices that include banning discrimination based on strategies around increasing employee retention for all. Additional-
sexual orientation and gender identity; providing benets for GLBT ly, we offer inclusion training for all leaders to ensure they embrace
employees and their families; and supporting GLBT equality. the differences represented by our employee population.
Comcasts high score is no accident, according to Mary Beth Schu- The idea, of course, is to make employment as pleasantand,
bert, Regional Vice President of Communications and Public Affairs. therefore, as productiveas possible.
Schubert says, As a company, we are committed to diversity in Schubert remarks, When we talk to job applicants, they are often
our employment practices, our purchasing decisions, our program- surprised at the wonderful benets we offer, including our standing
ming, and our community investment. tradition of medical insurance for same-sex domestic partners.
Comcast consistently is rated as a top workplace for anyone, gay Comcast, like the GLBT community writ large, understands
or straight, earning kudos from such relevant publications as the that improving its peopleits customers and clients, its employees
Boston Globe, CableFAX, and Black Enterprise Magazine. and leadersultimately will improve the company.
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Perhaps one reason Comcast is such an unapologetic supporter of As Schubert afrms, We believe that a workplace for employees
GLBT causes is that, like our community with whom it connects, Com- and suppliers free from discrimination and harassment is not enough.
cast often nds itself largely misunderstood by the outside world. We are committed to setting an example, actively providing com-
Schubert explains, Comcast is sometimes viewed as an old- plete opportunities for all in order to reach our full potential.
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Mary Beth Schubert, Comcast Regional Vice President of Communications and Public Affairs. Photo Courtesy of Comcast
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IT DOESNT
DEFINE US [ by Kolina Cicero ]
Young filmmakers Bruce Meyers and Gordon Severson are the masterminds behind
It Doesnt Define Us. This feature-length documentary highlights the overall movement
for human rights as American citizens, specifically focusing on the GLBT community.
It Doesnt Dene Us is about the struggles of Minnesotans, and Both emphasize that the lm was a 50/50 project between them.
their journey down the coming-out pathan illustration of the re- Many friends helped, including narrator Bryan Piatt and photogra-
ality that GLBT rights are not equal, despite the endless battle. pher/assistant editor Taylor Watts. For all involved, the goal was the
The lm is a step in the right direction, however, increasing aware- same: to get the message out that equal rights are for everyone.
ness, and encouraging others to ght for their rights. Severson notes, Regardless of your religion, race, or back-
The idea for this lm came about after Severson walked in a ground, you need to view the LGBT community as people rst,
Pride Parade in Minneapolis. Stunned by the size of the Twin Cities and realize that everything they do and want is based on life, liberty,
GLBT community, he immediately wanted to learn more about the and the pursuit of happiness. Peoples fears, religions, or ignorance
issues it was dealing with. shouldnt get in the way of other peoples rights. Everyone needs
At rst, the lm was a small project with no grand plans, but it to educate themselves on both sides of every issue before they can
quickly became a full-edged documentary that became a passion make a decision or their own opinion.
for both lmmakers. The two had worked together previously as This lm has allowed Meyers to examine his own beliefs, and help
students at St. Cloud State University. That led Severson to contact conrm that he supports equality for all citizens, regardless of race,
Meyers, bringing him on to be in charge of the look of the lm. At sex, or religious belief. Its important to him, because he has had many
this point, the piece only was supposed to be three to ve minutes. friends who have gone through the difcult coming-out process, and
However, Meyers says, One thing led to another, and we would have had to deal with the repercussions of admitting the truth.
interview one person, and they would refer us to another person. Even- In Meyerss words, Ultimately, it means a lot to me if I am able
tually, we had over 40 interviews and about 100 hours of footage. to help even one person deal with coming out. I just want the lm
Like the shooting of any lm, occasional setbacks and moments to be a good tool for people to become educated, and then explore
of discouragement ensued, but the directors always had a reason to gay rights on their own.
keep going with it. Severson shares, Creating this lm is my proudest achieve-
Severson explains, The more people we met and worked with in our ment, and the experiences Bruce and I have had are priceless. My
lm, the more we needed to nish the project. Once you see how much hope is that one day, my kids or grandkids will look back on this
this lm can impact peoples lives, its nearly impossible to give up. lm, and laugh at it, because the arguments against LGBT rights
It Doesnt Dene Us is made up of four parts, each of which fo- will seem so ridiculous.
cuses on a different set of current issues in the GLBT community: It Doesnt Dene Us, an insightful lm about the struggles of the
coming out; media portrayals; political and public policy; and a GLBT community in Minnesota, is a must-see for anyone inter-
true-life story of a Minneapolis-based gay couple. ested in educating himself or herself. One of the main messages the
One of the many topics covered is the problem of poor interpre- directors wanted to get across is the importance of self-education,
tations and misunderstandings fostered by the media and religion and that equal rights should beobviouslyequal. Unfortunately,
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how inuential people in both make way for poor public policy that far too many people reject this view, so the lm was produced to
doesnt necessarily reect the beliefs and wishes of the public. prove them wrong.
Each lmmaker had his own niche in the process: Meyers in Visit <www.itdoesntdeneuslm.com> to nd out where you
camera and photography, Severson in writing and interviewing. can watch the documentary.
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Bruce Meyers (left) and Gordon Severson. Photo Courtesy of Bruce Meyers and Gordon Severson
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MINNESOTA
RED RIBBON RIDE
Taking in dollars is the first thing most people think of, but if Theresa Fetsch, Executive
Director of the Minnesota Red Ribbon Ride (MRRR), has her way, it wont be the only one.
Fetsch says, Our primary objective is raising money for the benefiting agencies,
obviously, but its also raising awareness and reducing stigma. I think theres still this
stigma that AIDS is a gay diseaseand its not.
According to its website at <www.redribbonride.org>, MRRR is Were taking little, baby steps with composting, working with our
a four-day, 300-mile bike ride whose primary purpose is raising caterer, reducing waste. This year, we reuse, reduce, and recycle.
funds and awareness for HIV/AIDS organizations. The event cur- While a ride cant exist without riders, they cant get under way with-
rently is in its eighth annual incarnation. out the support of a crew. As electronically etched on the MRRR website,
The raising money part is pretty obvious. Riders are responsible the crew is a team of people that work together like a ne-tuned machine,
for bringing in funds$1,500 at a minimum, usually from an amalgam with respect for one another, and a sense of dignity to make the Minnesota
of sponsors, big and smallin order to participate. The moneys are Red Ribbon Ride happen. Crew members travel with the Ride, are with us
divided among eight Minnesota HIV/AIDS service organizations. for the duration, and stay with Riders in camp each night.
One such group is Clare Housing, which is a comforting quilt Thats just scratching the surface of the crews value, as far as Fetsch
of eight different foster homes for people disabled by HIV, one of is concerned: The crew is absolutely amazing. They go above and
which, Grace House, ttingly houses the MRRR ofce. It is here beyondfrom before dawn until Midnight. The crew is working tire-
that rocklike theory is ground into a powdery practice, which at lessly to put on the effort to support the riders. They support each
times is as heartwarming as it is heartbreaking. other. Its one, big, happy family, really, traveling from site to site.
As Fetsch, MRRRs only paid staff, shares, Sitting in an ofce at All other logistical cracks are lled with volunteers of every
Grace House has really given me the opportunity to see where the stripe, from the people who assist with check-in to those who clean
money is going. I get to see the residents every day. I get to interact up after the closing ceremonies.
with them. They come down and visit. I get the best of both worlds. Lavender is awarding MRRR the original cover art of this years
I love working with volunteers and sponsors and civic leaders and Pride Edition. Because of the red ink marking the ledgers of the ben-
the participants and all of their work. Seeing it come to life is just eting agencies, it, too, will be transmuted into desperately need cash.
unbelievable. Were truly helping people. Fetsch speculates on the artworks ultimate fate, I think a silent
MRRRs good works notwithstanding, the recession has turned auction. I think it might be at our victory party. Therell be a sense
the ongoing race for revenue into an uphill pursuit, as Fetsch la- of accomplishment and a sense of helping the beneting agencies.
ments, So many of the beneting agencies have suffered from cuts With so many cuts in funding for the beneting agencies, and the
in funding. We need the money more than ever. increase in infections, we need the money even more.
Considering the dearth of money, its bitterly ironic that the col- To bid on the artwork, visit eBay, and search for 2010 Lavender
lective work of the beneting agencies urgently is required. Pride Edition Original Artwork.
Fetsch reports, 2009 experienced a 13 percent increase in HIV MRRR ultimately is a triumph of raised dollars, raised aware-
in Minnesota. Its the highest increase in 17 years. ness, and raised expectations.
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After the need is established, and the subsequent funds are As Fetsch puts it, The Ride is one of the most amazing events
raised, the ultramarathonic realities of the actual MRRR follow. Ive ever worked on, and Ive been doing events for 12 years. The
This years blends traditional green with a trendier green, Fetsch passion and commitment behind the Ride is just unbelievable. I
relates: Were stepping up our recycling efforts this year, as well. cant imagine doing anything else.
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2009 Minnesota Red Ribbon Ride participant. Photo by Sophia Hantzes

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PARK TAVERN
[ by Todd Park ]
The GLBT market is a powerful economic force. We vote with our dollars. We are vo-
cal about supporting brands and companies that give back to us. A positive reputation
often is hard-won, but when the word is out, loyalty is definitely a two-way street.
Park Tavern in St. Louis Park is one such business. Its not only a In 1979, when the city widened Louisiana Avenue, Park Tavern
great place to grab a beer and burger, and bowl a few lanes, but also moved to its current location in the Knollwood area.
has proven to be generous by extending its facilities to a number of Weber took over operation from his father in 1985, and in time,
charitable organizations, including the local Human Rights Cam- created an entertainment complex that overcame the typical nega-
paign (HRC) for its Bowling For Equality fundraisers. tive stereotypes of bowling alleys. In the process, he attracted
Owner Phil Webers philosophy is simple: When people are treat- virtually every segment of the community to its doors.
ed with respect, they come back. That way of doing business indeed Offshoots of Park Tavern in Excelsior, Bloomington, and the
has brought customers back time and again. In what has been a down Minneapolis Lake Calhoun area never quite could create the same
economy for most, Park Taverns business denitely is up. atmosphere as the original, even though they were successful. Fi-
Park Tavern is a welcoming place for the GLBT communitya nancially, it was great, but an element of fun was missing. In 1996,
family place in every sense of the word. From birthday parties for kids Weber spun off the others, devoting all his energy to Park Tavern in
to cosmic bowling to corporate events, it literally has something for St. Louis Park, remodeling the space to its current look.
everyone. In the summer months, the patio is hard to pass up. As Weber explains with the voice of experience, Anyone can
More than simply having a successful and inclusive business model be successful, and you can only be so efcient, but I never want to
that has stood the test of time, Weber has chosen to stay involved in lose the fun.
the daily operation. Whether its at the bowling counter, the restau- Clearly, Weber is an ally of the GLBT community. While he
rant, or the 11th Frame loungea favorite for corporate partieshe appreciates the economics of the gay dollar as much as any other
often will be the rst smiling face a new customer sees upon entering. business, he has chosen to make Park Tavern a welcoming place for
Weber says, What better business is there where the only rea- all. He has gone out of his way to support the community in fund-
son people come to you is to have a good time! raising and by training his staff well.
While Park Tavern certainly is a place for the serious bowler, Weber shares that he enjoys GLBT customers, who historically
with clean, modern, and well-maintained facilities, it intentionally are generous to the wait staff. He knows that because he treats his
is geared toward the recreational crowd. It has leagues, but none gay clientele with the same respect as his other customers, they
ofcially sanctioned. bring back friends.
Park Tavern has undergone a number of transformations in its Weber remarks, It all comes down to respect. We provide good
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more than half-century of operation. service. Were accommodating.

Weber recounts that the original establishment at a corner on It may be a simple and rather modest claim to make, but it is ex-
Minnetonka Boulevard was an old 3.2 bar. It was a small place, had actly this kind of business that fosters a public environment where
a 10-item menu, and could hold maybe 75 people. people can be themselves, authentically and without fear.
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Park Tavern owner Phil Weber. Photo by Todd Park LavenderMagazine.com
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READY OR NOT
THEYRE GAY
[ by Ed Huyck ]
For many parents, having a child come out can be a traumatic event. But Paul and
Hjordy Wagner of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, found themselves having the talk with both
of their sons, several years apart.
Instead of cursing their fate, their world, or just God, the pair bit. You would pick and choose whom you told. I wish I hadnt been
of educators embraced their new reality, though it didnt come so protective. I could have helped others.
without heartache and tears. They took their experiences one step Since the book was published, the couple have worked tirelessly to
further, collecting their thoughts, observations, and lessons learned promote it, and to bridge gaps in the community. That has led to some
into Ready or NotTheyre Gay. slammed doors, but also to breakthroughs and understanding in differ-
In the book, the Wagners share the story of when their oldest ent areas. Part of it is that the message is coming from the parents.
son, Brad, and a few years later, their youngest son, Andrew, came Paul relates, We are able to get in more that way.
out, and said they were gay. For the mild-mannered Midwestern- Hjordy adds, Its different when a parent is talking, rather than
to-the-core authors, the changes were immediate. The book, how- a gay or lesbian person. They are more apt to listen.
ever, germinated for several years before the two began work. Get- Target areas include middle and high school media centers and
ting the book together was a matter of time. churches.
Hjordy, who worked in several areas in the Eau Claire public schools, As Hjordy explains, Thats where we get some of the door-
including as a media specialist, recalls, We didnt have the time when shutting, but we have to roll up our sleeves, and break down the
we were teachers. Once we retired, we really had a lot of time to work on barriers. We nd young people are coming to us saying that theyre
it. It took us four years of writing and one year to publish. buying the book for their parents who havent gotten through the
Paul, a physical education teacher for his entire career, recounts grief, or dont understand yet. This way, they can see that there are
that once the idea had solidied, We brought it in front of the boys. parents who have gotten through this with a happy ending.
They were on board right away. So, we started to put thoughts on Along with Paul and Hjordys own recollections, the book
paper, and then, it wouldnt stop. We knew our situation was not includes thoughts from Brad and Andy, as well as stories from
unique, and that this is a tough time for many families. several other people. The authors hope to collect more of these
When Brad came out, Paul and Hjordys rst instinct was to nd recollections for a second book, which may be published or col-
a book to help them deal with it. Now, theyve added to the growing lated onto a website.
list of titles geared toward parents, families, and friends of GLBT The key to all this is getting their storyand the message that
youth and adults who take the step out of the closet. families continue to thriveout to as many people as possible. The
Hjordy says, The need is so much greater than we ever imag- end goal is to make things better by changing minds.
ined. Based on our experience, there is a lot of work to be done Paul insists, People can change, with education and self-drive.
on this issue of acceptance and education. We want to roll up our Hjordy remarks, We want to be able to walk down the street
sleeves and work. holding hands, then have our sons and their partners walking with
Writing the book did bring back hard memoriesand regrets us, holding hands, and no one will take a second look, or point a n-
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according to Hjordy: I wish I had been a little more active in the ger. Then, we will know we are therewe are in a better place.
school setting. I wish I would have been able to help some of my For more information about Ready or NotTheyre Gay, visit
peers and the kids in school more than I could. I was in the closet a <www.readyornotstories.com>.
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Ready or Not... Theyre Gay authors Hjordy (left) and Paul Wagner. Photo Courtesy of Paul and Hjordy Wagner
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THE WHELIHAN
EXPERIENCE [ by Kolina Cicero ]
Anthony R. Whelihans art could be identied anywhere in the world as easily as that of
Salvador Dali. Its a style so completely Whelihans own, with a common ow of colors and
overlain screen designs, that if any piece resembled his style, imposter would be written all over
it. Luckily for our local community, he uses his undeniable talent for countless good causes.
The reason The Whelihan Experiencerather than simply Wheli- goes to the charity, which is what keeps the artist grounded.
hans Artis receiving a PRIDE Award is that the former truly is Whelihan observes, Karma is a wonderful person or a vindic-
an encounter encompassing more than just the pleasure of viewing tive person. It depends on what you do to her.
one or more works. For people like Whelihan, Karma must be on their side, as every-
According to the artist, The Whelihan Experience is the time one is putting forth a little extra to contribute to our community.
in which you allow your imagination to run free, and your senses to Whelihan explains, I try to use my work for fundraising for the
recognize their uniqueness in relation to each other. It is a kaleido- many organizations that need to raise funds, as well as awareness.
scope of emotion enticed by visual art. Such organizations include The Aliveness Project, The Breast
The Whelihan Experience is available to anyone who has an ap- of Broadway, Childrens Hospitals, Irving Berlin on Broadway, The
preciation for an eclectic piece of art that takes the mind on a road NFL Caring for Kids, PACER, and Twin Cities Gay Mens Chorus.
to fantasyland. Whelihans parents instilled in him at a young age the impor-
The hype that surrounds Whelihans work is the reason he is tance of giving back to the community, which clearly has stuck with
able to be a major supporter of many localand even national him his entire life.
organizations. As Whelihan enthuses, The amazing thing is when you do this some-
You may have noticed Whelihans edgy designs on Lavenders thing, and the universe opens upso many wonderful things happen.
Pride Editions from 2005 to 2009. His expansive 5,500-square-foot Whelihan attributes his success in the art world to the people
mural on the exterior of the Minneapolis Convention Center is one he associates himself with, whether it be his friends, or children in
of the largest on canvas in the world. He was commissioned to do the PACER program. Having worked with the latter for 15 years,
a piece for Disneys 75th anniversary, as well as the 65th birthday he has developed a strong fondness that resulted in Creative Kids of
of Donald Duck. PACER, a workshop for children with disabilities to learn to paint,
While Whelihans style is specic, the variation in his projects draw, and the like.
is innite. His medium of choice is watercolor. His gigantic-sized Whelihan has produced more commissioned pieces for famous peo-
paintings are done by hand, despite their computer-generated look. ple in the United States than even artists such as Andy Warhol and Peter
Art is something Whelihan has engaged in his entire life. When Max, two icons who set the scene for their time. Although his work is
he was told to paint an apple, he substituted a banana instead. His widespread, Whelihan remains devoted to the Twin Cities community
noncompliance with the art rules in school developed into a success and his selected charities, among which are GLBT groups.
that has dened who he is, not only as an artist, but also as a person. As Whelihan remarks, I take pride in the gay community. If
His bubbly spirit is full of energy, passion, and tips for living a life there werent gays, there would be no culture, no theater, no art,
the beautiful way he does his. Its no wonder that his work turns out no nothing.
to be so unique and beautiful. Whelihan shares that his favorite work is whatever he is about
Whelihans piece of advice to make it in this world: Youve got to embark on. Watching the excitement of viewers blossom in ways
June 4-17, 2010
to do charity. never thought possible, as they allow themselves to get lost in the
And Whelihans involvement in charities is endless, as he choos- illusions of his art, is what he loves to see most.
es seven each year to contribute to. He donates his art; the organi- To nd out where to participate in The Whelihan Experience,
zations host benets; and in the end, they sell the art. All the money check out <www.whelihan.com>.
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Anthony R. Whelihan (left) and Tim Henning. Photo Courtesy of Anthony R. Whelihan LavenderMagazine.com
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TAKE A BITE OUT OF THIS!

A GLBTQ PHOTO CONTEST
Rainbow Health Initiative (RHI) partnered ties are bombarded by risk. We are reminded
with Rare Productions this year to host the over and over that we are more at risk for HIV,
second annual Photo Contest focused on Hepatitis C, obesity, tobacco, drugs, and alco-
gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer hol use, and that our youth have the highest
(GLBTQ) impressions of personal and profes- suicide rates. This contest asks folks to reflect
sional healthy lifestyles. the images of health that intersect everyday
GLBTQ people living in Minnesota have myr- life. People begin to look within, identify what
iad ways to be healthy, vibrant, active members is good, and ponder what can be better. It stim-
of the community. For GLBTQ youth and young ulates people to think about healthy living, and
adults, it is often hard to find healthy GLBTQ define what that means to them.
adult role models. RHI Executive Director Loretta Worthington
This is in part because of societal discrimina- adds, Having healthy queer images seen by
tion against and stigmatization of homosexual- the general population is important, but having
ity, and legal discrimination against same-sex these images to reflect healthy living back to our
relationships. Yet, it is also in part because of the own communities is essential for our own mental
closeted lifestyles these folks often live, fearing and emotional health. Internalized homophobia
discovery, loss of employment or housing, and is often due to ones personal view that GLBTQ
isolation from friends or family. This high stress lifestyles are somehow bad. These images show
level often can lead to risk-taking behaviors that clearly that GLBTQ people have healthy, loving,
may result in negative health consequences. joy-filled lives that include family, friends, com-
In order to combat this, RHI is utilizing a munity connections, and often a wide variety of
fun and fabulous method of collecting healthy, engaging hobbies and fun-filled relationships.
engaging, and storytelling images of GLBTQ Select winning entries will be used on the
people living in Minnesota to project a differ- organizations website, and in an annual cal-
ent version of health to the public. endar, along with other products and publica-
When asked about her partnership with RHI, tions. Winners will be announced at a gallery
Rare Productions Cofounder Roxanne Ander- opening on June 4, 7 PM, at South City Caf,
son says, RHI empowers the community to 3405 Chicago Avenue South, Minneapolis.
look at itself, and reflect the healthiness that is For more information, visit <www.rain
all around us. All too often, GLBTQ communi- bowhealth.org/photocontest>.
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GRAND PRIZE WINNER: SUMMER SPLASH, by Lorri Burchett In our home we stress a joyful lifestyle...
smoke-free and full of adventures. Milo has two Moms. While our life is not perfect, it is beautiful! ...a life that is
pierced by a random pattern that constantly repeats over and over. It is a beautiful mess. Those of us in this mess
choose to live our lives fully
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Category: Healthy Is Sexy
Title: The Eyes Have It
Artist Statement: who could resist such a sensuous healthy treat, or those sparkling brown eyes?
Artist: Alex Iantaf

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Category: Leave Me Alone, Im Relaxing

Title: Sun Dial
Artist Statement: a crucial part of a healthy lifestyle is a balance of social and alone time
Artist: Bryan Gerber
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Category: Tobacco-free & Still Me Category: Good Health Can Be Shared

Title: Ambiance Title: Balancing Act
Artist Statement: ...Flames. A icker. A glow. Every Artist Statement: life can be a bit teeter- totterish
ame has that ery center that burns and overows in an when trying to keep a healthy balance
ambiance for all to see. There are ames everywhere, but Artist: Anna Meyer
the most important ame is that of our soul. This internal ame
guides on the path of life, and shows us who we are...
Artist: Becky Salztman

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Category: Physical Activity Is Fun Category: Yummy & Delicious

Title: Summer Swing Title: Sustenance
Artist Statement: ...becoming physically t by Artist Statement: just honest food made with care, attention,
swinging fearlessly amid laughter and love
Artist: Sarah Marie James Artist: Mike Wright
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Category: Good Health Can Be Shared

Title: Young Love
Artist Statement: nothing like having my rst kiss with a cute boy underneath a rainbow umbrella,
because a healthy me is a happy me
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Artist: Andrew Nutt
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Category: Yummy & Delicious

Title: Natures Bounty
Artist Statement: fresh, local, and ripe snacks
from farmers markets across the globe
Artist: Gregory Grinley
Category: Healthy Is Sexy

Title: Healthy Seduction
Artist Statement: I think the symbolism is obvious here. The
apple is healthyas well as the forbidden fruit
Artist: Pearce Turpin

June 4-17, 2010
Category: Physical Activity Is Fun

Title: Dancing Everywhere
Artist Statement: dancing around the
neighborhood keeps him healthy and active
Artist: Heather Johnson
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Category: Tobacco-free & Still Me

Title: Take a Hike
Artist Statement: ...physically t enough to reach the top of these natural beauties at Gooseberry
Falls State Park
Artist: Remy Corso

June 4-17, 2010
Category: Leave Me Alone, Im Relaxing

Title: River Painting
Artist Statement: River loves to paint in my studio. It may not always look like a tree, but he has fun doing it
Artist: Billy Navarro Jr.
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Home & Yard Boulevard | [ by Russell Remmick ]
HOW TO:
THE BIGGEST LOSER WINNER IS...
OK, so probably a couple thousand dif- healthy. It is, in fact, the worst possible STEP 5: STICKING TO YOUR GOALS
ferent diet plans are out there right now. method. Massive amounts of exercise and Youve made your plan, and set up ways
Most of them ask that you only spend a dieting dont work. Doctors will tell you it to achieve your goals. That was the easy
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A hugely popular show on television even is healthy. Set your goal to match. Health for most people. Let your friends know what
takes some of the fattest and laziest people in is more important than looks. If you want youre engaged in. Make sure they are good
our society, and pits them against each other to lose 10 pounds by summer, make sure to friends, of course. If they tell you negative
and temptation. To win, all you have to do is start 10 weeks before your deadline. things about your desire to lose weight, they
go against everything you ever have known, arent going to support you. You will need
and lose the most weight each week. If you STEP 4: MAKING YOUR PLAN help to stick to your goals. Nothing feels
fail to do so, you get cut from the show, as Now that you have your goal and your better than having someone tell you that you
you clearly dont want help losing weight, timetable, its time to gure out how youre can do it, or that theyve noticed your diet is
because if you did, you would have starved going to go about attaining it. Heres where working. They also will be the ones to en-
yourself more, and exercised harder. diet and exercise come into playor a plas- courage you to keep it up when you feel like
So, without much more complaining, tic surgeon. Lets assume youre going to go quitting. And you will contemplate giving up
lets nd some healthy steps to lose weight. with diet and exercise. at some point when things arent going like
Diet doesnt mean cutting out every- you thought.
STEP 1: STOP LISTENING TO thing you love. It entails taking a look at
EVERYONE ELSE what youre eating and how often, and what STEP 6: ADJUSTING YOUR PLAN
Except for me, that is. Everyone has the is good and bad for you. Slowly add health- AND GOALS
best idea on how to lose weight, because if ier foods, and subtract bad foods. If you eat Not everyone is going to see the results
it worked for him or her, it surely will do out a lot, perhaps you should eat in more, hoped for. Each persons body is different
so for you, right? But you arent everyone or make healthier choices when you go out. from anothers. So, even though you arent
else. You are you. So, your plan needs to be You dont need to eliminate everything you losing the weight the way you thought you
right for you. If you love bread and all those love, but you do need to rein it in. If you would, have exercising and eating healthier
lovely carbs, a no-carb diet isnt for you. have a chocolate addiction, remove it from made you feel better about yourself? Lets
your regular diet, and use it as a reward to be honest: Its all about that. If you are
STEP 2: EXAMINE YOUR GOALS yourself when you do well. If you try getting able to stick to the plan you made, perhaps
So, youve decided you want to lose rid of it completely, youll end up crashing, try upping the goals. Go from walking to
weight, or you have been trying for awhile, and landing in a chocolate orgy. speed-walking. Add in healthier foods, and
perhaps even years, without success. Look Now, on to exercise. The best idea is joining take out more of the bad food. The main
into why you want to shed pounds. Are you a gym. Unless youre new to dieting, you prob- point is advancing by baby steps. These
obese, or slightly overweight, and you want ably already tried it, and perhaps even failed at changes need to be sustainable. The Big-
to be healthier? Do you want to look good it. New Years resolutions, anybody? You can in- gest Loser is not. Many winners and other
in a swimsuit? What is your reason? Re- troduce exercise into your life by parking at the contestants gain back all, if not more, of
member, your goals need to be yours, not far side of the lot; taking the stairs instead of the the weight they lost when they returned to
someone elses. If youve decided to lose elevator; or hanging out with friends by walk- their normal sedentary lives. Quick results
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weight because you want to, lets move on. ing around the lake instead of sitting around feel good, but dont last. You want lasting
the house. These baby steps really can help you results. If nothing else seems to be work-
STEP 3: SETTING YOUR GOALS start, and later as you get used to it. When you ing, talk to your doctor. Perhaps a medical
Your goals need to be realistic. The begin seeing results, you slowly can add more. reason outside your control is hindering
Biggest Loser is neither realistic nor even Make it into a habit. your results.
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Home & Yard Boulevard | [ by Heidi Fellner ]
Me Time Herbal
Sufce it to say, I had had a daywell, more a week,
really. To tell the truth, while the life of an actor/freelance
columnist sounds like a dream job, we are probably bigger
pavement-pounders than door-to-door salespersons. I haul
tons of wardrobe, along with endless boxes of photos and
recording equipment; I hear rejection just about every oth-
er audition; and Im always last on anyones priority list.
Furthermore, in the middle of the worst economic cri-
sis since the Great Depression, lets just say, like most of
you, I work double time for less pay, and Im grateful for
at least having that much. Sound familiar? Sure, we all
have been bearing up admirably here in the Twin Cities,
making do with less, and waxing poetic about a return to
real priorities.
But you know what? All work and no play is probably
why I almost got into a screaming match with a woman in
a parking lot just because she stole the spot I was waiting
for. Our generation is capable of so much, but even in
times of hardship, its important to make time for some
TLCbefore we freak out in a parking lot.
Jason Moravec, who provides chef and nutrition ser-
vices in the health-care industry, is no stranger to a long
days work. Like many of us, he found that his workplace
stress carried over into his personal life. So, because he
had a lifelong interest in herbal remedies and homemade
skincare products, he created his own relaxation ritual.
As Moravec says, Every time I would come home
from work exhausted, I would immediately draw a bath,
and that was my escape.
Moravec incorporated his own bath productshand-
milled soap, bath salts, oat soaks, and bath bombsinto
his routine, and, eventually, inspiration struck.
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As Moravec explains, I guess I just did home spa visit runs $250 (new customers part of the body, why we are so cavalier
what I would want someone to do for me, get a discounted rate). Plus, no stressful about smearing it with known carcinogens
and I thought maybe other people could use drive home afterward. and caustic chemicals is beyond me.
that, too. Moravecs organic products do much more Fortunately, all of Moravecs products are
Moravec founded Me Time Herbal, an than provide relaxation. They can improve the available for purchase. His hand-milled sig-
organic, at-home spa service. Building on appearance and overall health of your skin. I nature soaps are available in a wide variety
a business model more frequently found in noticed the difference after just one visit. of scents. He also makes sea salt bath blends,
the Far East, he travels to a clients home; As Moravec shares, My skin feels much oat soaks, facial steam blends, bath tea bags,
sets up various spa stations; and nishes his smoother, because I use a product on a makeup removers and moisturizers, salt
visit by drawing a warm, fragrant bath regular basis. My pores have been almost scrubs, zzy bath tablets, and bath sponges.
then bids adieu. eliminated, because I do facial steams once To purchase any of Moravecs prod-
As I never had experienced anything a week on myself, so that helps skin detoxify. ucts, or to schedule a Me Time Herbal spa,
like this, Moravec came to my homespa It also encourages more blood ow, and hy- e-mail <metime_soaps@hotmail.com>, or
equipment and towels in handon a lovely drates the skin. call (507) 323-4156. Check out his website
Friday afternoon. We chatted a bit about A variety of so-called organic products at <www.metimeherbal.com>.
why I needed a little relaxation, and what are on the market, but Moravec relates that PS: If that woman in the parking lot was
kind of aromatherapy I might prefer. Just as one visit to the all-natural section at a retail you, might I suggest that you also might
I was halfway through my facial steam, low chain store was fruitless: I looked at a par- benet from a little Me Time? When you
and behold, I began to unwind. In around ticular kind of soap, and I couldnt read the take a breath and relax, you realize that a
two hours, I also was treated to an oat foot name of one ingredient!. parking spot isnt worth all the drama.
soak; a parafn hand spa; a sea salt foot and Moravecs products, on the other hand,
hand scrub; and a facial mask. typically are made of dry milk, corn starch,
To complete the ritual, Moravec leaves his grapeseed oil, avocado oil, olive oil, and
clients with a bottle of champagne and a rose. various herbs.
A person could get used to this sort of According to Moravec, I use plant-
thing. Yes, its decadent as all get-out, but based glycerin. I dont use anything un-
Me Time Herbals services are reasonably natural at allno preservatives, and no fra-
priced in comparison to what a spa might grances that arent natural.
charge for everything I received. A full in- Because the skin is a living, breathing
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MINNESOTAS TOP FIVE

GLBT NEWS HEADLINES

Minnesotas active and vibrant GLBT spent 30 years very intentionally prepar-
community continues to make national ing to welcome people of all kinds.
headlines in 2010. From the story of a
lesbian pastor nally being permitted to ANTIGAY ADS ARRIVE IN MINNESOTA
serve her ock to the controversial legal The National Organization for Mar-
challenge to Minnesotas Defense of Mar- riage (NOM), well-known for its 2009
riage Act, GLBT Minnesotans are at the Gathering Storm ads attacking same-sex
forefront of civic participation and com- marriage, is spending $200,000 on TV ads
munity involvement. Here are ve of the in Minnesota. The organization sees Min-
most fascinating stories from across the nesota as the next key battleground state
state affecting our community. in the ght to preserve marriage in Amer-
ica. The ads attack four of the candidates
MINNESOTA MARRIAGE CHALLENGE for Minnesota Governor, saying, leading
Three gay couples in Minnesota are su- DFL and Independence candidates for
ing to overturn the states Defense of Mar- Governor support homosexual marriage.
riage Act, which bans same-sex marriage. NOM President Brian Brown stated in a
The couples, part of a group called Marry news release that the ad campaign was just
Me Minnesota, argue that the act violates the beginning of our efforts to expose the
the state constitutions single subject rule, Minnesota politicians who wont let the
which prohibits laws from being passed people vote on the future of marriage.
that include more than one subject. It was
enacted in 1997 as part of wider legisla- GOVERNOR PAWLENTY VETOES
tion. The couples also are seeking a court GAY-RIGHTS BILL
order to compel the state to issue marriage In May, Minnesota Governor Tim
licenses to same-sex couples. Some in Pawlenty vetoed a bill that would have
the GLBT community question the tim- granted gay couples the right to decide what
ing of the legal challenge, but Marry Me to do with their bodies when they die. He
Minnesota says the couples cant afford said he vetoed the so-called Final Wishes
to wait: We dont want to wait ve years, bill because it was unnecessary, arguing gay
ten years, twenty years to see equality for couples simply can draw up a living will. Ad-
same-gender couples in Minnesota. Many vocates for the bill argue that a living will
of us cannot afford to wait that long. costs money, and that heterosexual married
couples arent required to have one.
LUTHERAN CHURCH RECOGNIZES
LESBIAN PASTOR MINNESOTANS MARRYING IN IOWA
Almost a year after the Evangelical Lu- While Minnesotas Defense of Mar-
theran Church in America (ELCA) voted riage Act is challenged in court, gay and
to permit openly gay clergy in commit- lesbian couples still can cross the Iowa
ted relationships to serve, Reverend Mary border to get married. Since legalization
Albing of Minneapolis in May became in 2009, more than 2,000 gay marriages
perhaps the rst lesbian pastor to be rec- have been performed in Iowa, accounting
ognized. She has been Pastor of Lutheran for roughly 10 percent of all marriages in
Church of Christ the Redeemer in South the state during the same time period. Of
Minneapolis for the past seven years, but the same-sex marriages, 60 percent were
June 4-17, 2010
was not recognized formally by the church out-of-state residents, mostly from Illinois,
hierarchy until now. Albing told reporters, Missouri, and Nebraska. Only 109 couples
In many ways, this isnt a day about me. came from Minnesota, and 71 percent of
Its a day about a congregation that has them were lesbian.
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[ Written & Compiled by Bradley Traynor ]
NATIONAL
MISHANDLING OF FUNDS
ALLEGED AT CHICAGO GAY
HEALTH CLINIC
According to the Chicago Sun Times, the

Howard Brown Health Center, one of the
largest gay health centers in the nation, is
investigating allegations that staff mishan-
dled federal funding for a landmark HIV/
AIDS study. The center receives up to $4
million a year from the National Institutes
of Health (NIH) for participating in the
Multicenter AIDS cohort study. While
NIH ofcials wouldnt discuss allegations,
Howard Brown CEO Jamal Edwards said
it was conducting an internal investiga-
tion, and likely would turn ndings over
to NIH in a few weeks.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH
CONSECRATES WOMAN AS
ITS SECOND GAY BISHOP
The Episcopal Church has ordained
and consecrated its second openly gay or
lesbian bishop. Reverend Canon Mary
Glasspool, Bishop of the Los Angeles Di-
ocese, is the churchs rst lesbian bishop,
and one of the rst two female bishops. In
attendance at the historic ceremony were
3,000 people. Security guards escorted two
men out during the event after they shout-
ed that the church needs to repent.
GAY STUDENT FACES

DEPORTATION TO IRAN FOR
MCCAIN PROTEST
Mohammad Abdollahi, 24, an openly
gay student from Ann Arbor, Michigan,
faces deportation to Iran after participat-
ing in a peaceful demonstration at the
Arizona ofces of Senator John McCain.
Abdollahi and a small group of immigrant
students were protesting the senators
lack of support for the DREAM Act. It
would grant a conditional path to citizen-
June 4-17, 2010
ship for the thousands of undocumented

immigrants brought to the United States
illegally at a young age. Abdollahi came
to this country when he was only 3. If
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he ultimately is deported to Iran, where
homosexuality is a capital crime, he could
face imprisonment or even death.
LAURA BUSH SUPPORTS GAY

MARRIAGE AND ABORTION
RIGHTS
Former First Lady Laura Bush admit-
ted in a recent interview regarding her
new book that during her husbands presi-
dency, she supported same-sex marriage
and abortion rights. She recalled that she
urged her husband not to make gay mar-
riage an issue during the 2004 campaign.
Bush remarked, I think we ought to look
at gay marriage, and debate it. A lot of
people have trouble coming to terms with
it, because they see marriage tradition-
ally as a man and woman. But I also know
that when couples are committed to each
other, and love each other, they ought to
have the same sort of rights that everyone
has. Human Rights Campaign Spokes-
man Michael Cole said in a statement,
When the right-wing was using same-sex
couples as election-year pawns, we would
have welcomed support from the First
Lady. Nevertheless, her speaking out now
for marriage equality shows that more and
more Americans realize all families need
the same rights and protections.
WORLD
PORTUGALS PRESIDENT
SIGNS GAY-MARRIAGE LAW
The Associated Press reports that Portu-
gals conservative President Anibal Cavaco
Silva has decided to sign the countrys re-
cently passed gay marriage legislation. His
decision makes Portugal the sixth European
country to allow same-sex marriage.
MALAWI GAY COUPLE

SENTENCED TO 14 YEARS IN
PRISON
A Malawi gay couple arrested for
holding an engagement party, and then
convicted of unnatural acts and gross in-
decency, were sentenced to the maximum
of 14 years in prison with hard labor. In
handing down his verdict, the judge in the
case told the men, I will give you a scar-
ing sentence so that the public can be pro-
tected from people like you, so that we are
not tempted to emulate this horrendous
example. Great Britain, Malawis larg-
est donor of foreign aid, has expressed its
June 4-17, 2010
dismay at the sentences. The US State

Department issued a statement calling the
case a step backwards in the protection of
human rights in Malawi.
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ENDA
IS URGENTLY RELEVANT IN THE
GREAT RECESSION
Workplace Discrimination Impacts a Great Number of GLBT People
[ by John Townsend ]
Minneapolis attorney Jean Brandl of

The time following the economic meltdown of 2008 Cloutier & Brandl says that GLBT clients
has come to be known as the Great Recession, but GLBT have told her compelling accounts of not
political energy has been focusing on marriage equality getting promoted, or being given some kind
of lesser work assignment. If youre not out
and gays in the military. Both certainly should be priori- at work, its a huge problem. A lot of people
ties. But a far greater number of GLBT folks are affected stay quiet, because its this thing that you
by the threat of losing the most basic thing one must dont necessarily want to talk about.
On HRCs website, Samir Luthers
have to function in society: a job. Because a vast num- handy The State of the Workplace for Lesbian,
ber of GLBT persons are estranged from their relatives, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Americans in-
they cannot fall back on the family structure that others cludes testimony from veteran Massachu-
typically can call on in trying times. setts cop Michael P. Carney that illuminates
how straight privilege is a systematic psy-
chological weapon against nonstraights.
According to the Human Rights Cam- Representatives, and Senators Susan Collins In Carneys words, Can you imagine
paign (HRC), its legal in 29 states to dis- (Republican-Maine) and Jeff Merkley (Dem- going to work every day avoiding conversa-
criminate based on sexual orientation, and ocrat-Oregon) in the Senate. The 111th tions about with whom you had a date, or a
in 38 states to discriminate based on gender Congress held two hearings on it last fall. great weekend, or an argumentbasically
identity or expression. Though great strides have been made in not sharing any part of your personal life
Thats why demands have increased for many corporate entities to provide GLBT for fear of reprisal or being ostracized? I did
Congress to pass the Employment Non- benets and friendly workplaces, no over- this in a career where a bond with ones col-
Discrimination Act (ENDA). arching federal law mandates that all busi- leagues and partner is critical in dangerous
The legislation has been shaped in ways nesses refrain from discrimination against and potentially deadly situations.
resonant of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act GLBT workers. Countless small and large We hear of GLBT youth driven out of
of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities businesses, especially outside metropolitan their homes onto the streets, but their adult
Act of 1990. areas, have no nondiscrimination policy. counterparts are forced out of their jobs
ENDA would prohibit public and private GLBT people consistently report pres- and sometimes into homelessness. The ba-
employers, employment agencies, and labor sure to hide their identity in the workplace. sic roof over ones head, clean clothes, food,
unions from using a persons sexual orienta- The Degrees of Equality Study shows that phone, and damage deposit are fundamental
tion or gender identity as the basis for ring, in 2008-2009, of GLBT employees sur- before an individual can pursue happiness
hiring, promotion, or compensation. veyed, 42 percent have lied about their in a same-sex marriage, adoption, career, or
The bill was introduced in the current personal lives to coworkers; 27 percent building personal or community wealth.
June 4-17, 2010
111th Congress by Representative Ileaana have felt distracted; 21 percent have felt Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Fran-
Ros-Lehtinen (Republican-Florida) and compelled to job search for new work; and ken (who championed ENDA in his radio
openly gay Representative Barney Frank 13 percent have stayed home because of a days) support GLBT workplace rights, be-
(Democrat-Massachusetts) in the House of homophobic work environment. cause it not only is morally right, but also
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means national economic stability. ter he had just written for a public administra- and then, in January 2010, I noticed that my
Brandl believes passage of ENDA is tion text, The Queer Community: Continuing name had been deleted from the adjunct fac-
important in our interconnected nation, the Struggle for Social Justice, edited by Richard ulty list, even though many other people from
because it puts employers on federal no- Johnson III, Professor at the University of around the country were still on the list.
tice that they cannot discriminate When someone of Swans stat-
against GLBT persons. ure is treated so shabbily, its a sign
Though Minnesota protects that the rest of us need to heighten
GLBT employees, community our awareness, and become more
youth and adults migrate to tolerant educated on the issue of antigay
states in a time when those areas are workplace discrimination.
suffering dire economic downturns.
Moreover, many GLBT people GETTING INVOLVED
foster their own stereotypes by act- Start out by going to the HRC
ing like community members dont website, where you can e-mail Con-
hold blue-collar jobs, or believing if gressional members.
a gay or bi man is straight-acting, For the really gung-ho, The
he can pass with no anxietyditto Williams Institute provides an
the lipstick lesbian. But stigma inspiring example of advances in
easily is attached if a chatty straight sexual-orientation law and public
employee overhears or eavesdrops policy through independent re-
on a private conversation on ones search and scholarship.
break. And, of course, not all gay The Williams mission statement
men are waiters, theater artists, or notes that when it comes to GLBT
fashion designers. issues, few policymakers have rel-
evant expertise. Legal decisions
CASE IN POINT: continue to be based on prejudi-
WALLY SWAN cial attitudes, rather than reasoned
In 1993, Wally Swan was the argument and accurate data. None
rst openly gay man to be elected of the well-recognized think tanks
to citywide ofce in Minneapolis (like the Brookings Institution or
as a Board of Estimate and Taxa- RAND) regularly address issues of
tion Commissioner. His sensible sexual orientation. The Williams
approach to budgets at times met Institute does.
with the disdain of some of his fel- Locally, Debra Davis, Execu-
low Democrats, and the admira- tive Director of the Gender Edu-
tion of Republicans. cation Center, is a symbol of shift-
Swan recently hosted a gathering consciousness at the grassroots
ing of gay men at his home. One level. Even hard-sell transphobes
holds a masters degree, but is un- Wally Swan. Photo by Hubert Bonnet have come around to her view-
deremployed. A second found his point at her acclaimed presenta-
employment terminated when another staff Vermont, which was published in 2009. tions throughout the country. Workplace
person asked to be trained for his job, and According to Swan, the woman who was harmony equals nancial success, while
the position then was outsourced abroad. to consider his competence at rst had been disruptive workplace divisions can equal
A third had his business go bankrupt. Two quite warm and effusive. nancial failure.
others are gay professionals who lost well- But after submitting his chapter, Swan got Davis remarks that ENDA is not about
paying jobs. Swan also relates that a lesbian no response to his inquiries about his status of special rights. She points out that prots
friend lost a nance-eld position, but is teaching the course he was interested in. increase with diverse workplace inclusion,
now working in a less-well-paying job. So When Swan saw the woman at a confer- and that we must educate employers and
much for the stereotype of gays and lesbi- ence soon after, he reports that she simply employees about this issue.
ans being awash in disposable income. refused to acknowledge me when I was near As Davis puts it, With safe, respectful
Swan, who is a Lecturer in Public Admin- her, and made every effort to ignore me. workplaces, the bottom line increases.
istration at a local university, himself experi- As Swan recounts, A few months later,
enced antigay employment discrimination my supervisor told me that because of our For more information:
<www.hrc.org>
when he took on an adjunct faculty position economy, our university is no longer ying <www.cb-lawyers.org>
at a Florida university in 2008-2009. people in to teach courses, even though en- <www.law.ucla.edu/williamsinstitute>
In order to prove his competence in teach- rollments were up. At the end of the year, the <www.debradavis.org>
ing on a graduate level, Swan provided a chap- mailed requests for my teaching disappeared,
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THE FAILURE OF
SEX
EDUCATION
HIV AND STI RATES ON THE RISE
PART 1
I
n the mid-1980s and early 1990s, gay menboth young and oldfeared HIV/AIDS.
People would watch as the disease slowly devastated their loved one. And in time,
friends and family would bury their beloved. In those days, HIV/AIDS was very real,
very deadly, and very much a concern to everyone at risk.
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Fast forward to 2009, when we watched curecontinue to spread in a world where Minnesota had been told they were infected
as HIV rates in Minnesota and the nation information literally is at our ngertips? with HIV. More than 5,600 of them were
rose for yet another year. How could a From the beginning of the HIV/AIDS informed they had AIDSthe disease that
known and very serious diseaseone with no crisis to the end of 2009, 9,163 people in would help kill them.
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Nearly 30 years have passed since HIV/
AIDS made its rst mysterious appearance
in the United States. The disease began as
Gay-Related Immune Deciency (GRID),
but soon was rechristened Acquired Im-
mune Deciency Syndrome (AIDS). It has
evolved into a well-known pandemic that
can and does affect every age group and
race in this country. Four years would pass
from the rst cases in 1981 until a test was
developed that could detect the Human
Immunodeciency Virus (HIV).
Today, testing can be done in a matter
of minutes. While thousands waited to hear
their test results in Minnesota in 2009, 368
of them learned they, too, were now an-
other statistic in the failing battle to stop
the spread of HIV. More than a quarter of
those who heard the words Im sorry to
tell you hadnt reached the age of 25.
David Folkens, Director of Commu-
nications at the Minnesota AIDS Project
(MAP), points out that a variety of factors
play into the continued increase in HIV.
Folkens says, A view that HIV is a
manageable disease, thanks to better
medications, seems to have added to a sense
of complacency. However, the belief that
someone can just take a pill and be OK is
not true for everyone, as drugs impact ev-
eryone differently, and long-term outcomes
arent always known.
Tim Marburger, Director of Fundrais-
ing and Special Events at The Aliveness
Project, has encountered the reality of this
often ill-conceived idea.
Marburger recounts, I hear the stories
of how the meds that folks are taking are
often like taking chemo daily. The side ef-
fects wreck havoc on their bodies, minds,
and spirits.
Its a sad truth that doesnt reect ad-
vertisements for HIV meds where men and
women are shown living grand lifestyles.
Folkens notes, This is not a disease
that you can see. The time for making a
decision about safer-sex practices [should
be] well before any physical attraction or
connection.
With more than a fourth of the new
infections in the younger age group, many
question how a generation that never has
known a world without HIV could be the
one thats affected the most.
Folkens relates that sex education

reached its peak in the mid- to late-1980s.
Even then, HIV infection was taught with
phrases like bodily uids instead of
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WITH MORE THAN A FOURTH OF THE NEW INFECTIONS IN THE YOUNGER AGE GROUP,
MANY QUESTION HOW A GENERATION THAT NEVER HAS KNOWN A WORLD WITHOUT
HIV COULD BE THE ONE THATS AFFECTED THE MOST.
semen or vaginal uids. with her child born as a result of such igno- (CDC) estimated 56,000 new cases of HIV
As Folkens explains, Young people rancesex education has become a muddled in the United States alone.
most often do not receive HIV education in mess of misinformation. HIV is the virus that can lead to AIDS. It
schools that considers the risk factors. Most Add in Juneau County, Wisconsin, Dis- attacks the bodys CD4+ T cells, which help
sex-education programs in this country are trict Attorney Scott Southworth, who has ght off illness, and are crucial for the hu-
geared towards not only an abstinence-only threatened to charge instructors who teach man body to thrive.
message, but are very heterocentric, and fo- sexual education to students with delinquen- As in the case of many other STIs, people
cus on pregnancy prevention. cy of a minorand its not hard to imagine can appear to be healthy for years with no
Marburger agrees: They did not see peo- that the younger generation often is con- outward signs or symptoms that they have
ple dying from AIDS. They often see it as a fused or uneducated about the prevalence of been infected with HIV. Because they may
manageable disease that wont affect them. HIV and other Sexually Transmitted Infec- not know their status, theyre capable of
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With politicians like Sarah Palin cham- tions (STIs). spreading the disease without even know-
pioning the abstinence-only methodeven ingly doing so. Not being aware of ones
as her daughter stands next to the former HIV/AIDS HIV status is a major contributing factor to
governor and vice presidential candidate In 2006, the Centers for Disease Control increasing rates of infection.
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Before medications were developed
in the mid-1990s, people with HIV easily
could progress to AIDS in just a few years. A
new issue facing HIV-prevention programs
is that with new medications needing to be
taken for the rest of their life, some HIV-
positive people now are living for decades
in relatively good health. It has led, in some
communities, to a sense of complacency, or
an its-not-that bad type of thinking.
While some consider HIV/AIDS a
manageable disease, according to the
CDC, in 2006 alone, 35,962 people in the
United States developed AIDS, and anoth-
er 14,110 died from it.
So, what is the truth about the spread
of HIV?
One is infected with HIV most often
by having unprotected sex with someone
who is HIV-positive. It can be a man or
woman who is gay, straight, or bisexual.
While the most common behavior is
unprotected sex, risks increase based on a
number of factors:
(1) Unprotected anal sex is riskier than
unprotected vaginal sex.
(2) In male-to-male sex, the bottom
is at higher risk than the top. Likewise,
in unprotected vaginal sex, the woman is at
greater risk than the male.
(3) Having multiple sexual partners in-
creases the risk for everyone involved, as
the possibility of one of the individuals be-
ing HIV-positive increases.
(4) Oral sex transmission is considered
a very low-risk, and only the person per-
forming oral sex on an HIV-positive person
is at risk. Saliva in the mouth breaks down
HIV in seminal uid (precum), which helps
lower the risk. Ejaculating into the mouth
increases the risk, however.
(5) A person with a high viral load is
more likely to transmit the HIV virus to
others. An individual with a low viral load
of 1,500, or someone on medication with
an undetectable viral load, is considered
unlikely to transmitbut the risk is always
there, so low viral loads never should be a
reason to have unprotected sex.
Sharing needles and other drug para-
phernalia in drug use is high-risk.
If either partner has another STI, the
risk of HIV infection is two to ve times
greater than it normally would be. The pres-
ence of other STIs increases the concentra-
tion of HIV in semen to as much as 10 times
that of someone who is only HIV-positive.
Though other methods of transmis-

sion of HIV exist, current laws and health-
profession practices have decreased them
greatly, leaving unprotected sex and shar-
ing needles during drug use as the pri-
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mary means of infection.

If someone fears having been exposed to
HIV, he or she can seek medical help up to 72
hours after the exposure to begin a round of
medication known as postexposure prophy-
laxis to help prevent infection. As each per-
son is different, medical experts suggest that
treatment should begin as soon as possible.
Yet the best and most effective method
of prevention is to engage in safe, respon-
sible sexual practices. The use of latex con-
doms can help stop transmission of HIV
and other STIs, lowering everyones risk.
However, natural or lambskin condoms
do not provide sufcient protection.
Long-term monogamous relationships
also can lower the risk, along with regular
testing at least once a year for sexually ac-
tive peoplemore often for those at high-
er risk, such as people who have multiple
sexual partners, share needles, or partici-
pate in unsafe sexual habits.
Many myths about HIV transmission
can help lead to fear and stigma for those
who are HIV-positive. The virus cannot
reproduce outside the human body.
HIV cannot be transmitted in the fol-
lowing ways:
Studies by CDC researchers and oth-
ers have found no evidence that HIV can be
transmitted by insects such as mosquitoes.
Saliva, tears, and sweat are not modes
of transmission. No documented cases have
shown HIV transmission through spitting
on someone.
Air and water; sharing dishes; and
casual contact like handshakes, hugs, and
kissing do not transmit HIV.
An AIDS diagnosis occurs when the
immune system of a person living with
HIV has become so severely damaged that
it has difculty ghting other diseases and
certain cancers, which can lead to death.
HIV alone does not kill someone.
The good news is that HIV/AIDS is a
100 percent preventable condition. That is
why HIV education and prevention pro-
grams are so critical.
At best, HIV is a life-altering diagno-

sis, and at worst, it remains fatal.
David Folkens
June 4-17, 2010
Look for Part 2 of this feature in the next

issue to learn more about STIs, plus ways to
protect yourself and your lovers.
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EMBRACING DESIRE
AND SEXUAL HEALTH
All Gender Health Online Studies Transgender Vulnerability
[ by E.B. Boatner ]
The Program in Human Sexuality (PHS) at the Univer- tion program geared to the transgender
community, and started to bring separate
sity of Minnesota Medical School has embarked on a na- segments of the local community together.
tionwide project to study factors responsible for a high At that time, there were transsexuals, cross-
prevalence of HIV among transgender individuals. dressers, drag queens, and they all had their
separate groups.
Walter O. Bockting, Principal Investiga-
tor for All Gender Health Online (AGHO)
and Coordinator of Transgender Health
Services at PHS, along with Alex Iantaf,
Research Fellow and Project Coordinator,
recently discussed this important study, as
well as the work of PHS in general.
The origins of the current AGHO study
can be traced back some years.
In 1971, the University Medical School
established PHS to teach and conduct re-
search in the area of human sexuality. Trans-
gender issues began to be addressed at that
time, when a medical school curriculum was
established that included a seminar on sexual
attitude reassessment incorporating lectures
and readings. In 1973, PHS began offering
therapeutic and educational services to in-
dividuals with sexual dysfunctions and other
relationship problems. In 1977, it became a
unit within the Department of Family Medi-
cine and Community Health.
PHS started to expand its research pro-
grams in 1988about the time Bockting
arrived at the University. It began focusing
on transgender HIV in 1991.
Bockting recalled, In the early 1990s,
we began to see more transgender people
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with HIV. There were suddenly a dozen

transgender clients who were HIV-positive,
and there was really nothing for them. So,
thats when we developed an HIV-preven-
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The rst online study, which reached emerged. Among this subgroup of FtMs,
out nationally through the Internet, was 45 percent reported unprotected anal or
completed in 2005. The current one is vaginal sex in the last three months, and 71
based on these ndings, according to percent reported multiple partners.
Bockting. The 2005 survey was carried Another unexpected result was that sig-
out with more than 1,200 trans people nicant numbers of nontransgender men
throughout the United States in a distri- choose FtMs as well as MtFs [male-to-fe-
bution that mirrored the United States male persons] as sexual partners, something
Census. About half the sample were trans taken into consideration in the new study.
women, and half trans men. Bockting explained, The second study
Bockting reported, We learned that has several aims. One phase is aimed at
with a transition from female-to-male, men who have sex with trans men or wom-
HIV-risk behavior increases, whereas with en. The other phase is focused on develop-
a transition from male to female, the fre- ing and evaluating an online intervention
quency of HIV-risk behavior decreases, yet for trans people who have sex with non-
trans women continue to be vulnerable to trans men.
HIV infection and transmission due to sex While the data is not all in, nor has
with high-risk male partners. PHS had time to evaluate the implica-
As Bockting noted, At that time, FtMs tions, it seems that some of these non-
[female-to-male persons] were thought to trans men who have sex with trans people
be low-risk, but when you look at FtMs specifically seek trans people out, while
who reported sex with men17 percent of some do noti.e., they just had met
all FtMs in our samplea different picture someone they liked who happened to be
Alex Iantaffi. Photo by Jenae LC Batt
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transgender. Virtually nothing is known can base public policy. interactive social process giving meaning to
from a scientific point of view about the As more is known and understood about what a given persons experience is at a par-
identities and sexualities of these men. transgender individuals, Iantaf added, ticular time in a particular social context.
What is clear is that some of these men Families are generally becoming more Certainly, there is some level of con-
have a specic desire for transwomen or supportive of gender-variant children. sistency and continuity implied in identity,
transmeni.e., they enjoy the unique expe- Theres a generational change, children are yet it is not static. It continues to evolve
rience trans people bring to their relation- more aware of themselves, and more and and take on changing meanings over the
ship or sexual encounters. more families are also becoming aware, and course of a persons life, or across vari-
Bockting pointed out, There seem to that helps them become more supportive. ous social contexts. Transgender people
be distinctions between those who have sex The young people themselves might still have a unique opportunity to liberate or
with trans women and those who have sex have a lot of anxieties, but as trans people free themselves from the constraints and
with trans men. However, it is too early for become increasingly visible, families are reductionary categories of male versus
any conclusive ndings to be determined. moving away from shame. female, man versus woman, masculine
We hope to learn more about this particu- The very word transgender resists versus feminine. Their experience often
lar issue through our current study. In ad- categorization and denition, but Bockting transcends these binary, limiting under-
dition, we are developing an online version offered a few insights, and found some ben- standings of human diversity.
of our popular ofine All Gender Health ets in complexity. So, the plus side of the complexity is
seminars, an intervention that aims to pro- As Bockting remarked, Transgender that transgender people have a space to
mote HIV reduction in the context of over- includes transgressing and transforming describe and actualize their own particular
all transgender health. the gender binary and prevailing gender identity, their own way of being transgen-
Iantaf observed that PHS is moving norms. There is no one way of being trans- der, and something that can continue to
toward intervening with the environment gender, and people actualize their transgen- evolve over time.
whether its the family or the community, der identity within a particular sociocul- For more information, visit <www.
as well as doing the research on which we tural context. In other words, identity is an fm.umn.edu/phs>.
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THE
CURRENT
STATE OF
INTERSEX
Interview with Dr. Sharon Preves
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D
r. Sharon Preves,
Associate Professor
and Chair of Ham-
line Universitys Sociology
Department, ranks as one
of the worlds foremost
experts on intersex issues.
Her groundbreaking book
Intersex and Identity is the
gold standard for under-
standing one of the most
misunderstood and de-
monized topics around.
Intersex, in brief, refers to individuals with
atypical sexual anatomy. Such people do not
and cannot t into the standard categories of
gender codication. Some intersex people
may identify as transgender, but transgender
people are not necessarily intersex.
Moreover, discussion of intersex shifts Dr. Sharon Preves. Photo Courtesy of Dr. Sharon Preves
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INTERSEX, IN BRIEF, REFERS TO INDIVIDUALS WITH ATYPICAL SEXUAL ANATOMY.
SUCH PEOPLE DO NOT AND CANNOT FIT INTO THE STANDARD CATEGORIES
OF GENDER CODIFICATION. SOME INTERSEX PEOPLE MAY IDENTIFY AS
TRANSGENDER, BUT TRANSGENDER PEOPLE ARE NOT NECESSARILY INTERSEX.
the whole paradigm of how we look at sexu- dite is still jeeringly tossed about. The made on this front.
ality and legal rights for sexual minorities. Caster Semenya controversy at last years Familiarity and visibility breed comfort.
Whereas the uninformed will cling to the Berlin Track and Field World Champi- When it comes to expectations about biologi-
misconception that sexual orientation can be onships brought out snark on all sides. I cal sex, the expectation is still rigidly binary:
chosen, they cannot take refuge in that myth wonder sometimes if straight liberals are that there are two and only two sexes, female
when it comes to intersex, as anatomical dif- comfortable with clear-cut issues around and male, despite the regularity with which
ferences are not chosen. rights, but when it comes to more com- variations of sex development occurone or
When I recently spoke with Dr. Preves, I caught plex inquiries into the nature of sexual- two in two thousand births, the same frequen-
up myself on some current intersex concerns. ity, they can sometimes be as unaware as cy as cystic brosis and Downs syndrome.
conservatives supposedly are. Take Caster Semenyas case as an example.
Though Ive noticed some improve- You hit on a key point. We have learned When the 18-year-old South African runner
ment in the GLBT community and al- to be more tolerant or accepting of various won the 800 meter race at the World Cham-
lies regarding intersex since I last inter- expressions of sexuality. Think of how os- pionships in Berlin in August 2009, nishing
viewed you in 2006, I find that even on tracized bisexuals were just 20 years ago as nearly two-and-a-half seconds before her
liberal talk radio, the term hermaphro- an example of how much progress has been closest competition, her record-breaking
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WHEN IT COMES TO EXPECTATIONS ABOUT BIOLOGICAL SEX, THE

EXPECTATION IS STILL RIGIDLY BINARY: THAT THERE ARE TWO AND ONLY
TWO SEXES, FEMALE AND MALE, DESPITE THE REGULARITY WITH WHICH
VARIATIONS OF SEX DEVELOPMENT OCCUR.
win was overshadowed by rumors that the In- [IOC] has used various means of weeding members of the IAAF and the IOC met in
ternational Association of Athletics Federa- out sex imposters among female athletes January 2010 with medical experts in disor-
tion [IAAF] had required her to undergo sex since 1966 to disqualify genetic males from ders of sex development [DSDs] at a two-
verication testing before the race. competing as women. After nearly a decade day private gender symposium to discuss
Semenyas eligibility to compete against of protest from athletes, the IOC suspended recommendations for female athletes whose
women was challenged just six months be- mandatory sex verication of female athletes sex may be deemed questionable by medi-
fore US gure skater Johnny Weirs am- for the 2000 Olympic Games on a provi- cal standardse.g., genitalia, chromosomes,
boyant behavior both on and off the ice at sional basis. hormones, and/or gonads that are not fe-
the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver had As of this interview, Semenyas future as a male-typical or congruent with one another.
two Canadian broadcasters suggesting that competitive runner remains uncertain. The The IOC left this meeting with a recom-
he should be subjected to sex-verication IAAF has yet to rule on whether they con- mendation to further medicalize variations
testingsomething that has never been re- sider her female enough to continue the of sex development by establishing world-
quired of male athletes. tremendously promising career that she only renowned centers for excellence in the di-
Indeed, in an attempt to level the playing just began. agnosis and treatment of disorders of sex
eld, the International Olympic Committee That decision could be issued soon, as development, and requiring female athletes
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whose sex may be in question to seek hor- apy. Insurance will generally cover medical now-defunct search engine Ask Jeevesre-
monal, surgical, and/or psychological treat- consultations for people who are intersex, call that this is the time the Internet rst be-
ment from one of these medical facilities in but not those who are transgender. came widely available. Unlike todays fruitful
order to be eligible to compete. Google searches for intersex, hermaph-
Where does medicalization cross over rodite, or disorders of sex development,
Intersex advocates are keenly aware into the pornographic? those early Ask Jeeves searches returned
of what they call the medicalization of This is a fascinating question. When I nothing but links to pornographic material,
intersex. How might that play out with was rst doing research on intersex in the largely featuring trans women who had both
the current health-insurance overhaul? early 1990s, I had difculty nding relevant breasts and a penis.
And of course, that overhaul is pretty social science or autobiographical literature Early intersex activism featured some
complicated and open to all kinds of in- on this topic. members of support groups engaging in a
terpretation involving just the general I hit the proverbial jackpot when I came genital show-and-tell with one another to
populace, much less the far smaller in- across a plethora of medical journals docu- normalize the anatomy that had been medi-
tersex population. menting intersex variations. Many of these calized, and resulted in experiences of isola-
As with any issue related to medicaliza- articles contained photographs of nude chil- tion and shame.
tion, the implications are directly related to dren, often with close-ups of their genitalia. I
diagnosis, labeling. If a person comes to be was so uncomfortable looking at these images, For more general information:
<www.isna.org> and <www.accordalliance.org>
seenand therefore treatedas different, and found it shocking that they were a part of For reference guidebooks created for parents
then they will be treated as such. For people medical research. Sure, the desire to document and clinicians: <www.dsdguidelines.org>
who are intersex, the label itself might be a variation is understandable, but these photo- For information about Androgen Insensitivity
boon, as it may lead to access to myriad ser- graphs struck me as some odd combination of Syndrome: <www.aissg.org>
For peer support and an online chat forum:
vices that may not otherwise be covered. For child pornography and mug shot. <www.bodieslikeours.org/forums>
example, people who are intersex and people Oddly, at the same time I was unearth- For a contemporary intersex activist/advocacy
who are transgender might seek out similar ing this treasure trove of medical photos, organization: <www.intersexinitiative.org>
medical consultationse.g., hormone ther- I began doing early Internet searches in the
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RAINBOW COMEDIANS THRIVE IN TWIN CITIES

[ by Heidi Fellner ]
Monty Pythons Eric Idle said, One way of measuring the free- niest comedians arent afraid to show their rainbow colors.
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dom of any society is the amount of comedy that is permitted. Although the Twin Cities has no specically GLBT comedy shows
If that is so, then I hope future historians include the Twin Cities or venues herethe kind one is more apt to nd in New Yorkac-
in their assessment of America, as our home is a hotbed of comedic cording to local stand-up comedian Tom Steffen, that lack points
talent. Thanks to the metros fondness for diversity, some of our fun- to the open-mindedness of general audiences.
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BECAUSE TWIN CITIES COMEDIANS BENEFIT FROM

A FLEXIBLE AUDIENCE, A PERFORMERS COMING
OUT CAN BE A MUCH MORE FLUID EXPERIENCE.
TOM STEFFEN, FOR EXAMPLE, GRADUALLY
OPENED UP AS HE BECAME COMFORTABLE WITH
HIS COMEDIC SKILL.
Steffen says, Here, the comedy is so tom line is, its fun, and I like making people at the woman who didnt get it.
good that audiences dont reject you for any laugh. But if I can change an attitude while Outside of the stand-up scene, the Twin
one reason. Whether youre a black comic or Im doing it, thats fantastic. Cities is the perfect place to nd excellent
a gay comic, if youre funny, they like you. Local comedian Leah Manseld also has comedic improvisation groups. Think Whose
Outside the Twin Cities, that is not al- found her audiences to be more accepting Line is it Anyway?, only much edgier. Local
ways true. than not, to the point where her own co- ComedySportz, in Calhoun Square in Min-
Years ago, I wrote a piece on the Broad- medic coming out was almost a nonevent. neapolis, employs a cheeky sports metaphor
way tour of All Shook Up. For a jukebox musi- Manseld relates, I think in the begin- to battle two teams of competing impro-
cal, its plot was surprisingly ballsy: Guy meets ning, every gay person thinks, What are visers. Improvisation, almost by denition,
the girl of his dreams, but sadly, falls for the they going to do if I tell them that Im gay renders a players age, race, gender, and
wrong one. In order to get his attention, his onstage? At the beginning, it wasnt obvi- sexuality a nonissue.
dream-gal dresses as a man (Ed) to get clos- ous that I was gay. I was at this bar called ComedySportz Artistic Manager Doug
er to him. It works: He becomes attracted to Roosters doing an open mic contest, and all Neithercott points out, If I have to play a
him for who he is, and vows that if it is these nasty, toothless men would hit on me woman, I will play a woman, and my straight
his destiny to be with Ed, then so be it. In every time I went. I got so tired of it, I nally teammate will do the same thing as convinc-
the Twin Cities, when the two lovers kissed, said, Im going to tell a lesbian joke. And I ingly as they can. When youre doing improv,
the audience cheered. The actors tried to stay did, and they all clapped. it doesnt matter if youre gay or straightthe
in the moment, but it was clear they honestly Like Steffen, Manseld isnt about to audience just goes with it. I can do a character
were surprised. The actress who played Ed vulgarize her sexuality in front of an uptight, thats sooo gay, and they love it, because thats
later explained that elsewhere, their kiss often unappreciative crowd. what the scene was calling for.
met with an awkward silence. Manseld quips, Im not going to tell a For Neithercott, who has done every-
Because Twin Cities comedians benet joke about scissoring to a group of ranchers thing from female impersonation to working
from a exible audience, a performers coming in Wyoming. But its more like drawing a at Childrens Theatrehes currently in the
out can be a much more uid experience. Stef- line about using dirty or clean jokes, as op- production of Mulan Jr.comedy has been
fen, for example, gradually opened up as he posed to gay or not gay. his calling as long as he can remember.
became comfortable with his comedic skill. One of Manselds favorite onstage mo- Neithercott remarks, It sounds so corny
Steffen explains, I kind of eased into it. I ments, however, occurred thanks to a blessed and so stupid, but I want to make everybody
wanted to hone my craft as a performer, and combination of lesbian humor and one audi- laugh as hard as they can until milk comes
I wanted to be multidimensional in terms of ence members navet. out of their nose. Its not that it makes me
the different things I wanted to talk about. Manseld recounts, I have this joke, and feel powerful or better than anybody. It just
Its a part of my life. Im not secretive about the rst line is: There are two types of guys makes me feel happy.
it, but its not all that I am. in the world: tits guys and ass guys, and Im a The Twin Cities Improv Festival, run-
While the job of any stand-up comedi- tits guy. ning June 24-27, provides the perfect intro-
an includes adjusting his or her material to Apparently, one woman in the audience duction to the areas most talented improv
suit an audiences moodand Steffen is no could not wrap her brain around the con- teams. Neithercott will be appearing with
exceptionhe or she appreciates that being cept, and Manseld began rifng with her, the Gay Straight Alliance, Beat Box, and
out onstage offers benets beyond an eve- trying to get her to catch on. Much to the ComedySportz teams. Visit <www.twinci
ning of laughter. delight of the crowd, the woman was a slow tiesimprovfestival.com>.
Steffen shares, Thats one reason I do study, and Manseld nally dropped the To catch Manseld onstage, go to <www.
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what I doto make people more comfort- L word. mnstandupcomedy.com>. Clips of Steffens
able with someone like me. Im not trying Maneld recalls, She just started scream- act, as well as his performing schedule, are at
to say that Im something special, or that I ing and freaking out. I almost fell down laugh- <www.funnyman-tomsteffen.com>.
have a higher purpose with my comedy. Bot- ing onstage. The whole crowd was laughing
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1 Going South (Plein sud) 2 Edie and Thea: A Very Long Engagement 3 & 4 Beautiful Darling: The Life and Times of Candy Darling, Andy Warhol Superstar
QUEER TAKES: ALT FAMILIES AND LOVE NEVER DIES

Screen Shimmering Glimpses of the Past and Dreams of the Future
The fifth annual Queer Takes: Alt Families film series at thats what informed my decisions.
In the Walker tradition of classic con-
the Walker Art Center has an expansive feel. It gives us temporary art is Beautiful Darling: The Life
images not only of where weve been, but also of how we and Times of Candy Darling, Andy Warhol
are reinventing ourselves in social reality with alternative Superstar (June 4). Indie lm icon Chloe
Sevigny narrates.
families and more dignified approaches to aging. This Otto shares, I was really moved with the
years focus is clearly in step with current pressing issues. story of how Candys chosen family stepped
up when her biological family failed her.
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Curator Dean Otto, who scouted so that ing to have a more traditional recognition Jeremiah Newton, producer and dear
these lms would reach Minneapolis, says of their families through marriage equality friend of the transsexual icon who died at
the selections relate to the idea of families or other things. That was a strong theme age 29, reects, Candy Darling was an icon
and alternative families, and people want- within the work I was seeing this year, and for so many artists living in New York
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City during the late 60s and early 70s: art- bastien Lifschitzs Going South (June 11) is a the Love Never Dies exhibit, curated by Jim
ists such as Tennessee Williams; Tom Eyen, story of how queer people form new relation- Dryden and Howard Oransky, which was or-
playwright and author of Dreamgirls; Andy ships when their families fail them. It was one ganized by the Walker and Form+Content
Warhol, who used her in two of his most of the Berlin Film Festivals hottest tickets. Gallery. Screenings are at the latter venue
popular lms; Lou Reed, who wrote about Going South is controversial for its hot through June 27.
her in Walk on the Wild Side and Candy sexuality and hot bodies. But everyone The short video Love Never Dies, by
Says; Salvador Dali, who considered Candy seems to agree that it has a deeply sensitive Norwegian lmmakers Frank A. Gardo and
his muse; silent screen actress Gloria Swan- lens toward childhood trauma. Erik Tyrihjel, lent its name to the exhibit.
son; and the B-Movie Queens, Gloria Graha- In addition to the three Queer Takes Canadian Alexandra Geliss video Borders
me and Veronica Lake. All these people and lms, Last Address is at the Walker through intimately views queer peoples bodies. Da-
so many more idolized Candy, and wanted June 30. Some of the artists recounted are vid Cheng and Fan Popos video New Bei-
to be her friend, and watch her perform in Keith Haring, Reza Abdoh, Peter Hujar, jing, New Marriage caught gay marriages
one of the many off-off Broadway shows she and Felix Gonzales-Torres. performed on Tiananmen Square last year
performed in. She was truly unforgettable, Director Ira Sachs made the short lm, on Valentines Day. Plus, youll see a range
and Beautiful Darling brings her back for the in his words, because now that Im in my of art pieces about queer marriage, families,
last time to the silver screen. 40s, I realize even more how Ive had no aging, and generational change.
Aging and long-term lesbian love, along mentors, so few models even, for how to
with dance partnership, infuse Edie and live a creative life as a gay man, and how Queer Takes: Alt Families
Walker Art Center
Thea: A Very Long Engagement (June 10). Im winging it on my own. 1750 Hennepin Ave., Mpls.
New Yorkers Edie Windsor and Thea Spy- Moreover, the Walkers captivating (612) 375-7600
er were engaged for 43 years before gaining 1964 exhibit (through October 24) features <www.walkerart.org>
the right to marry. Through political battles art by gay icon Warhol, including his sig-
Love Never Dies
and illness, theyve remained true to one nature Brillo box and his haunting take on Form+Content Gallery
another and an inspiration. Directors Su- President John Kennedys assassination, 210 N. 2nd St., Mpls.
san Muska and Greta Olafsdottir shocked along with short lms about the artist that (612) 436-1151
us with 1998s The Brandon Teena Story. include homosuggestive moments. <www.formandcontent.org>
Otto points out that French director Se- As well, enjoy queer videos and art at
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CIRQUE DU SOLEIL RETURNS TO TWIN CITIES

ALEGRIA SET TO WOW AUDIENCE
Like all things in life, things change and their human handlers. A lions would open popular Cirque du Soleil.
adapt as needed. The same can be said about its mouth, and the trainer would put his Created in 1984 by Guy Lalibert,
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the circus. Traditionally thought of as a big head in. It was dangerous. It was exciting. Cirque du Soleil is the bold visionary idea
top tent with huge red and white stripes, It made little children hide their heads in of recognizing and cultivating the talents
it was where you went to see lions, tigers, their parents laps. But those days are be- of the street performers from Fte foraine
bears, and elephants do amazing feats with hind us. But we now have the immensely de Baie-Saint-Paul, and turning the
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troupe into the international sensation it is needed so much time in each city. To make it mance may nd it hard not to wonder how
today. With multiple shows going all over into an arena show, we went to people who the performers are able to do such physi-
the world, Cirque has captivated audiences build stages for rock concerts, because they cally demanding feats night after night for
with its amazing feats of athleticism, and know how to build them to be put up fast, weeks at a time. But the company is more
ability to showcase the amazing things the and be taken down just as quick. So, we said, concerned with keeping morale up than
human body is capable of doing. We already have the stage. Here it is. Now, worrying about injuries.
After spell binding Twin City audiences we need you to gure out how to create it, Valensky points out that performers
last year with KOOZA, Cirque is back with so that it can be put taken down and put up come up with their own routines for keep-
its newly transformed classic, Alegria, which quickly. The old adage is that with enough ing their bodies healthy and in shape, add-
stunned audiences for the rst time in 1994. money and time, anything is possible. ing, For us, were more concerned with
Assistant Artistic Director Sheryl-Lynne And with that, it is now possible for mil- them getting sick. Everyone gets sick. We
Valensky, who recently spoke with Laven- lions of people around the world to see a do what we can to keep them happy. We try
der about the show, says, Alegria has been show they would not have been able to at- our best to accommodate their needs, and
around for 15 years. It was a big top show, tend without traveling to a much larger city. give them what they need.
and weve gone to every city we could with it. With a cast of 55 performers, both new For those who never have experienced
It has been immensely popular, and we loved and seasoned, the more-than-two-hour a Cirque du Soleil show, now is the chance
it, and didnt want to retire it, so we thought spectacle showcases breathtaking acrobatics to see the popular classic Alegria. Discover
about how we could continue with it. and synchronized choreography that will how a bold visionary idea that started 26
Taking a show that was created for the continue to delight audience for years to years ago has grown into an international
big top, and transforming it to work inside come. Those who have seen Cirque in the sensation wowing fans across the globe
a prebuilt arena, was no easy task. Just ask big top neednt fretthe show hasnt lost time and again.
anyone who ever had to do something mas- any of its amazing and intimate aspects.
sive and time-consuming in half the time. According to Valensky, The arena show is Alegria
June 23-27
Valensky explains, The stage takes a actually very intimate. The rst row of the au- Target Center
long time to put up and take down on big dience is only two feet away from the stage. <www.ticketmaster.com>
top shows. Thats part of the reason why we Anyone who has seen a Cirque perfor-
June 4-17, 2010
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Arts & Entertainment > On the Townsend [ by John Townsend ]
THE LEAGUE OF RED HERRINGS

June 17-19
QUEERTOPIA 10
June 24-26
SOFT CORE
June 26
Bedlam Theatre
501 S. 6th St., Mpls.
(612) 341-1038
<www.bedlamtheatre.org>
Bedlam is a Pride hotbed once again.

Award-winning dance trio Mad King
Thomas will be introducing The League of
Red Herrings.
Tara King of Mad King Thomas ex-
plains, Well be delving deeper than ever
into gender and queerness with a slew of
new characters, drag inuences, and our
perversely funny take on authority.
Last year, the Queertopia variety show
moved to Bedlam after its rst three years at
Intermedia Arts. Queertopia 10: A Celebration
of Queer Love unites artists of different ages,
cultural backgrounds, gender identities, sex-
ual orientations, and artistic disciplines. You
can expect drag and music, as well as com- The League of Red Herrings. Photo by Megan Mayer
mentary on the suffocating limits society
wraps around love and its very denition.
Curator Jeffry Lusiak states, Were element of surprise. You never quite know the-top, raw way. I remember the day I re-
creating a new Pride tradition. what to expect from these shows. alized that his characters were not that far
Perhaps the hottest Pride performance from reality. I was maybe 15 years old, and I
DANCE OF THE PINK FLAMINGOS looked around at the world. My life was not
is the Pegasus monthly party night at Bed- June 17-27
lam, debuting Soft Core, which honors fa- Ritz Theater like John Hughes, but John Waters. Sound
vorite adult entertainers. Feel free to dress 345 13th Ave. N., Mpls. fun? It will be. Nothing like a trained danc-
(612) 436-1129 er with a raw steak between her legs!
up like your favorite Soft Core starstilet- <www.ritzdolls.com>
tos, lace, and nurse costumes are suggested.
MAME
Gay Pain is the DJ. Guest artists include Ballet of the Dolls is infamous for its ir- June 11-27
Misty, Sissy, and Muscle Twitch, a troupe reverent spoofs of already-irreverent lms, Illusion Theater
of local queer gals hoong dance routines 528 Hennepin Ave., Mpls.
but its take on gay Pink Flamingos, directed (612) 339-4944
to tunes old and new. by gay icon John Waters, may take the cake. <www.aboutmmt.org>
Choreographer Myron Johnson warns,
QUEER GIRLS NITE
June 25-26 It will be XXX-rated, but full of good Kevin Hansen and Steven Meerdink
Patricks Cabaret times and laughter for those of you who were named this columns 2006 Best Musi-
3010 Minnehaha Ave., Mpls. nd seedy, bad-taste choreography funny. I cal Actors for La Cage Aux Folles, Jerry Her-
(612) 721-3595
<www.patrickscabaret.org> know I do. Inspired by my long-lasting best mans gay groundbreaker. Now, in another
friend in my head, John Waters, I am look- Herman marvel, Meerdink is directing,
Legendary Patricks Cabaret always glo- ing forward to creating dances for the lady and Hansen is charming the husk right
ries in original spontaneous work. Program in the playpen who is waiting for her love, off the corn, this time in the title role of
Director Arturo Miles has been seeking out the egg man; the lady in the butcher shop Mame herself. It has been 55 years the orig-
talent for Pride season. who carries her purchases in a place where inal source, bisexual Patrick Denniss novel
Miles relates, Queer Girls Nite is an the sun dont shine; and many, many more Auntie Mame, was published in 1955.
open-call cabaret. It is the third in our wonderfully naughty characters represent- Hansen confesses, Lets face it: What gay
GLBT series. Six artists will perform ing the seedier side of lifeall to a great man hasnt dreamt of playing some of Jerry
throughout the eveninga mix of bur- sound track from the 60s and 70s, songs Hermans most famous characters? Steven
June 4-17, 2010
lesque, modern dance, hip-hop dance, mu- that I guarantee you have never heard be- and I had a great time working together on
sic, and poetry. We aim to bring together a fore. John Waters had a deep inuence on La Cage Aux Folles, and it might be a surprise
diverse representation of the lesbian com- my love of real-life people and characters to learn that there is a common approach to
munity. Being an open call, there is also the doing real-life things, but in a very over- preparing for the characters in both shows.
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Specically, they need to be true and hon-
est characters who simply nd themselves
in some bigger-than-life situations.
Meerdink notes, She demonstrates
that its not worth sacricing ones iden-
tity, no matter what that identity is. Gay
or straight, we can all see Mame as a hero-
ine with personal integrity and a penchant
for justice. She ghts against intolerance
and injustice.
As Auntie Mame says, Life is a ban-
quet, and most poor suckers are starving
to death!
Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Jersey Lily.

Photo by Petronella Ytsma
SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE CASE OF

THE JERSEY LILY
Through July 3
Park Square Theatre
20 W. 7th Pl., St. Paul
(651) 295-7005
<www.parksquaretheatre.org>
The appearance of master gay play-

wright Oscar Wilde in Katie Forgettes play
helped sell David Mann on directing it.
Mann shares, I immediately said yes.
Its utterly hilarious, in large part due to
the spot-on depiction of Oscar Wilde. It
was written only a few years ago [2008],
but it captures the essence of Arthur Co-
nan Doyles great Sherlock Holmes sto-
ries, adding to it the presence of Wilde.
Hes presented as a friend of Holmes and
British actress Lily Langtryanother
historical character in the playand gets
himself entwined in the plot concerning
stolen jewels and kidnapping. Forgette
brilliantly captures Oscar Wildes charac-
teristic wit and turn of phrase.
How synchronistic that Craig Johnson
portrays Wilde. In the actors rst Park
Square show ever, he played Algernon in
Wildes The Importance of Being Earnest.

Johnson enthuses, I am thrilled to
get a chance to play Oscar! What drama
queen wouldnt be?
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Arts & Entertainment > The Page Boy [ by E.B. Boatner ]
The History of Paris in The Minnesota Table: Prendergast in Italy Through My Eyes
Painting Recipes for Savoring NANCY MOWELL MATTHEWS WITH JOEY WELLS
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You always can admire You sit down for a quick look- This volume of Maurice Pren- These poems celebrate Joey
Paris from afar, but once youve through, but nd, an hour later, dergasts groundbreaking body of Wellss rst 21 yearsan
strolled her quais at night, that youve been going page-by- Venetian paintings is presented existence both daunting and
and seen the autumn gold of page, reading Hollss fascinating here in association with Williams empoweringaccompanied by
chestnut trees along the Seine, text, covering aspects of ricing, College Museum of Art and Ter- his black-and-white illustrations.
with the sun piercing slate- the raising of bison, and the reve- ra Foundation for American Art. Born in 1987, he was diagnosed
gray sky to halo rain-streaked lation of the real rutabaga capital Prendergast (1858-1924) moved with myotubular myopathy, a
mansard roofsshell have your of the world. In Holl and Car- with his family from St. Johns, rare neuromuscular disease that
heart forever. This magnicent penters own term, its a culinary Newfoundland, to Boston, where causes low muscle tone and
volume offers 350 full-color travelogue that starts in April, he was educated. He spent nearly diminished respiratory capacity.
illustrations, plus four stunning with asparagus and lamb, and four years studying art in Paris 03 mind state relates a near-
gatefolds, of la Ville-Lumire. travels through the seasons to before his two trips to Italy. His death eventone of many
The 496 pages include a rich Decembers lutesk and around. interest in Venetian history that required the 16-year-old,
text to accompany paintings that The authors venture statewide, and that citys emergence into like many youngsters with the
start with the Limbourg Broth- ferreting out a communion-wafer a prosperous present, with its disease, to be trached to keep
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21st Century. David, Fragonard, dark ale; and visiting Native Har- both secular and spiritualput to obtain his business degree.
Fantin Latour, Caillebotte, Bon- vest on White Earth Reservation, him in the forefront of Ameri- While maintaining a 3.25 GPA,
nard, Degas, Matisse, Chagal, where Native Americans hand- can Modernism. Prendergast he foundedand still plays
Doisneau, and Capa are just a harvest wild rice. Holl provides observed people, and what we ona wheelchair soccer team,
few of the artists. As Profes- mouth-watering photographs and might call semiotics, faithfully and received the Robert Ross
sor Lobrichon notes, ...an delicate watercolors. Carpenter rendering dress, Venetian ags, MDA (Muscular Dystrophy As-
imagebe it a photograph or a offers unexpected recipes, includ- and banners. His canvasses burst sociation) Personal Achievement
paintingis never an immedi- ing Lenas Rutabaga Malt, with public lifebright colors Award. Wells to his mother:
ate reproduction or a simple Spicy Vietnamese Long Beans, of the crowds by day, and lights Dear Momma,/I promised you
reection of reality; it instead Bison Chili, and Roasted sparkling on the restless waters three things/when I was ten years
delves into the inmost depths of Garlic Custardall Minnesota- at night. Six essays include Jan old./Today I can proudly say,/I
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is enjoyed best on a spacious producers lets readers chart their pressionist Mania Now Prevails: you on a cruise/Buy you a house/
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to browse. own produce. Around 1900. <www.joeywells.net>.
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INTERVIEW
WITH
JEN
WRIGHT
MAKING [ by E.B. Boatner ]
BIG NOISE
Jen Wright, author of
two Jo Spence mysteries,
Killer Storm and Big Noise,
lives up North outside Du-
IN THE luth in Clover Valley with

her partner, Kari, and fur-
ry family, Buddy and Stel-
la. Wright recently spoke
NORTHWOODS with Lavender.
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Have you always written, or come re- its clear that love will be a problem as the reader to aspire to create or join.
cently into being a novelist? How does well as a blessing.
one go about it? I drew from my personal experience Do lesbians move to such towns, or
I started writing about ve years ago. My there, as well as wanting to have the char- might they simply remain where they
friend and publisher, Charlene Brown [of acters grow in not only the book, but also grew up?
Clover Valley Press], and I were talking one the series. I think some are drawn to the North-
day. I told her that I thought Id like to try woods because of the vast freedom and
writing a murder mystery. Im an avid read- In Big Noise, Jo and Zoey, now lov- beauty of the land. The outdoor activities
er, and when Id nish a good book, Id say ers, have gone up North to be alone. are incredible, and the air is fresh and clean.
to myself, I just might be able to do that. Might we assume something related to We have the privacy to live our lives with
She said, Go for it. Why not try? Jos work is going to put the kibosh on few prying or judgmental eyes. I was drawn
I never would have done it, or tried that plan? to the people, love of outdoor sports and
it, without her help. I started sending her It makes for a good story. Jo is trying activities, and the protection and support of
the draft, and she mentored me. Shed say to balance her dangerous job with her love a lesbian community.
things like, You cant leave that question for Zoey and the need for some normalcy
unanswered for the reader. Or, The read- in their relationship. This real drama exists Are Minnesota villages of this ilk
er needs to know what that smells, looks, for everyone who works in a dangerous job. generally accepting of lesbians? Gays?
and feels like. She was very gentle with It also plays nicely into the ever-present How about transgender individuals?
my rookie mistakes, and encouraging at the danger and suspense in a murder mystery. Clover Valley is a small community north
same time. It was a blast! of Duluth along the shores of Lake Superior.
You need stress and tension for the There are other friendship circles situated in
Like Jo, youve worked in probation story, but what do the characters learn and around the cities of Duluth, Virginia,
and corrections, and are currently Court from their experiences? Hibbing, Ely, and in rural Minnesota. Im
and Field Supervisor for Arrowhead Re- Both Jo and Zoey have a deep need to sure there are trans folks throughout Min-
gional Corrections. Do the people/emo- help people, because of unresolved issues nesota, but none live in my tight-knit com-
tions/problems you encounter impel within themselves. Theyre learning that munity. I believe we would be welcoming.
you to write? Your own rural life? what they do externally is a reection of
I have worked in Corrections/Probation their internal selves. Figuring all that out Killer Storm explored the court sys-
for 23 years now, and I love the work. I use while being chased by murderers, trying tem, while Big Noise focused on Jo and
my work experience as a springboard, as to build a relationship, and balancing work Zoeys relationship. What about num-
well as my experience living in Clover Val- and home life provides ample opportunity ber three?
ley. Clover Valley has a strong contingent for the characters to struggle and learn. I have just nished my rst draft of Dead
of lesbians, and has been a safe haven as I hope readers see a little of themselves Aheadworking title. Jo and Zoeys lives
well as a second family for me. in Jo and Zoey, and that helps them along are threatened by an unknown stalker. Zoey
I discovered my friends in Clover Val- their own journey. I recently got an e-mail absolutely loses it, and Jo has to reach deep
ley when I was fairly new in my recovery from a retired probation supervisor who inside herself to try to save not only their
process from alcohol and drug addiction. In told me that Big Noise helped her real- lives, but also their relationship. Jos be-
my writing, I portray a healthy, nonalcohol/ ize what she had been holding back in her loved motorcycle becomes almost a central
drug-centered lifestyle. I want to be there quest for love. Wow! That felt great. character in this novel. She has to rely on
for those who are just guring out who the agility of her Honda Silverwing to ma-
they are. They need examples of how to be Does the fictional Big Noise reflect neuver out of several threatening chases.
healthy in this world. existing lesbian communities?
When I was coming out at 18, I found a Some parts of the communities in Killer Killer Storm: A Jo Spence Mystery
Jen Wright
lot of comfort and information from read- Storm and Big Noise are ctional, and some Clover Valley Press
ing lesbian novels. I looked to novels to are drawn from my own personal experiences $14.95
June 4-17, 2010
provide me with a framework for what be- in Clover Valley, or while traveling to simi-
ing a lesbian could mean. lar communities. One of the creative forces Big Noise: A Jo Spence Mystery
Jen Wright
behind Big Noise was my desire to portray a Clover Valley Press
When Jo meets Zoey in Killer Storm, loving, cohesive community of lesbians for $15.95
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Photo Courtesy of C.M. Harris
THE CHILDREN OF MOTHER GLORY

AUTHOR SPEAKS
Interview with C.M. Harris
OUT
[ by E.B. Boatner ]
June 4-17, 2010
Will you share a bit of background career in graphic design, music, and writ- now know that they exist.
with our readers? ing. I attended The School of the Art In- Along the way, I met my partner, Cher-
I was raised in a pacist sect in Illinois. stitute until money ran outmy parents yl, and we moved to Minnesota. I got a job
At 18, I left the congregation to pursue a didnt believe in college, even though we in advertising, and studied at the Loft Lit-
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erary Center. Cheryl and I have owned
our marketing rm, Carbon Creative, for
a decade now. We also have a set of twins
that changed our lives for the better.
The story threads are intriguingly

interwoven through time. Will you
give us a brief synopsis of the plot?
The Children of Mother Glory is the
story of a fundamentalist church sect
called the Potterites told over the course
of 100 years through the eyes of its queer
members. The spine of the community is
Glory Potter herself, whom we rst meet
as a teen in 1908. She takes up the reins
of her fathers ministry, while struggling
with her feelings for her childhood best
friend, Emma. Every choice Glory makes
reverberates for generations to come. Its
very feminist postmodern, as in women
can actually screw things up just as well
as a man.
The book is composed of four inter-
connected, transgenerational stories. Af-
ter we meet Glory, we move on to the
early 1940s. Sebastian, a conscientious
objector [CO] for Glorys church, is sent
to a World War II CO camp in Colorado,
where against his will, he falls for a char-
ismatic fellow COan atheist radical.
The 1970s introduces 19-year-old Dan-
ielle, who has had enough of the Potterite
dogma, and wants to make it big in what
Potterites call The World. The nal
story happens in present day, and centers
on two people: Jacob, a straight Potter-
ite, and Diana, a black trans woman, who
meet, fall in love, and wrestle with the
trouble brewing in the community at the
novels climax.
What was your impetus for writing

the novel?
The writers journey always starts with
what if? My particular method is to ask,
What if it happened this way instead of
that way?
Because I grew up somewhat pansexual
in a fundamentalist household, Ive always
been interested in how sexuality butts up
against religion. Theres something in me
that wants to solve the conundrum of how
we seek group experiences like church,
even though those same systems discour-
age the individual in us.

When I started Mother Glory, I re-
ally wanted to see how things changed
for GLBT people throughout the de-
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THE CHILDREN OF
MOTHER GLORY IS
THE STORY OF A
FUNDAMENTALIST
CHURCH SECT CALLED
THE POTTERITES TOLD
OVER THE COURSE OF
100 YEARS THROUGH
THE EYES OF ITS QUEER
MEMBERS. THE SPINE
OF THE COMMUNITY IS
GLORY POTTER HERSELF.
cades, and bring the story to some sort of

conclusion. What I ended up writing was
a story about all of us, straight people as
well, and the struggles we have with our
ideals, the little corruptions that spring
up. It became a broader story of the Mid-
west and America overall. It just happens
to be ltered through a queer lens.
Theres a lot about family histories in

this book. That fits with your explora-
tion of group experiences, doesnt it?
Yes, I am fascinated by the fact that
who we are now was shaped by who our
parents were, and theirs before them. The
Children of Mother Glory is also very con-
cerned with small societiesyou know,
how they can only get so large before they
begin to break down. Unless they suc-
cessfully branch off, religious groups like
the Potterites only average to exist about
a hundred years before they disperse. I
think all my stories are have something to
do with group dynamics and those evolu-
tionary echoes in our nature.
Does that boil down to Nature ver-

sus Ideology?
Over the past few years, Ive come
to understand that nature nds a way.
It trumps ideology over time, and lls a
vacuum, as they say. And ironically, even
though Christian fundamentalists used
to get away with claiming homosexual-
ity was unnatural, we now know it is
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found throughout the animal kingdom.

So, when you deny that essential part of
yourself, something else rises. And it isnt
always pretty.
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In the book, a sort of toxicity arises in-
side the Potterite congregation, the result
of that musty old closet of Glorys. Without
giving too much away, there are cancers that
spring up in many Potterite households.
And the same was true in the congregation I
grew up in. In fact, it wasnt a month after I
handed off the manuscript to my editor that
I got my own diagnosis of breast cancer. Im
all clear now, but it did feel like a prophetic
coincidence. Of course, thats probably just
my upbringing talking.
Whats next?
My next book, Enter Oblivion, is com-
ing in spring 2011 from Casperian Books.
[It put out Kelland, by Paul Bens, last year,
which was reviewed in Lavender.]
Enter Oblivion is a story I wrote long
before The Children of Mother Glory, and
its totally different. Its set in London in
the New Wave 80s, and is the story of a
Brooklyn gangster who falls in love with a
gender-bending rock star. Its quite campy
and fun. Most of the characters are men.
Its going to appeal to gay men and the
women who love them.
I also just nished up a contemporary
novel called Sojourn. Its about a female
state senator from a Minnesota river town
who is sponsoring a bill to ban gay mar-
riage and domestic partnerships. Sounds
familiar, right? Well, the senator has a
bisexual daughter-in-law whose ex-girl-
friend just came back to town as an ex-gay.
Its all very maddening for the senator
somewhat satirical, somewhat serious. Its
got a big cast, like Mother Glory, in that
theres a transgender student, a gay cou-
ple, a husband, kids, the family dog, etc.
So, youre still writing through a

queer lens?
Yes, probably will be until we get this
whole homophobia thing worked out.
The Children of Mother Glory was re-

viewed in the January 26 Lavender.
Visit Harris at <www.ammablewords.
com>.
The Children of Mother Glory

C.M. Harris
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Arts & Entertainment > On the Record [ by Ed Huyck ]
Broken Bells Congratulations I Learned the Hard Way New Amerykah Part Two
BROKEN BELLS MGMT SHARON JONES AND THE (Return of the Ankh)
DAP-KINGS EYRKAH BADU
DJ Danger Mouse isnt Lots of rock and pop bands Soul isnt deadespecially Badu goes from strength
one to rest on his laurels, dread their second albums. when the likes of Jones and to strength on this follow-
or to avoid new challenges. After all, artists have had the ace players from the up to her terric Part One
He had hits with Gnarls their whole lives to compile Dap-Kings still are in the (Fourth World War), issued
Barkley; stretched hip-hop the rst, while the second game. Like a lost treasure in 2008. A modern sheen
with MF Doom; and even usually has to come together from the early 1970s, I may be over the songs, but
brought Jay-Z and the in a year or less. So, rst Learned the Hard Way brings this is as much classic soul
Beatles together (albeit unof- off, yes, MGMT avoids the the driving, funky goods, as Sharon Joness more
cially). Now, he has turned sophomore slump. They from Joness worn-with-age traditional sound. While
to James Mercer, of folksy do it, like plenty of artists voice to the epic sounds the video for Window
indie rockers the Shins, for in the past, by going off in providing the albums Seat has garnered the most
Broken Bells, an intriguing if a different direction. The backbone. No instant attention (stripping nude
somewhat incomplete collec- dirty electronics of debut stardom in Joness life, just at the site where President
tion of tunes. While the two Ocacular Spectacular have years of working at Rikers John Kennedy was shot will
artists come from different given way to a sound that Island and as an armored do that), its the music here
worlds, they have a kindred features, at turns, spare car driver, while she sang that will endure. Working
sense of exploration, and you electronics, psychedelic pop, her songs. Shes just like her with a bevy of producers,
can nd it in the best of the and straight-out pop craft. charactersa bit battered Badu focuses on the organ-
10 tracks on this self-titled At times, the music threat- by life, but ready to take on ics, dealing with analog
debut. Danger Mouses ens to careen completely off all comers. That strength instruments (no digital
musical backdrop is a bit course, such as the nal 30 comes through on each of strings here) to craft a string
gentler than usual, which seconds of Flash Delirium, the tracks here, from the of beguiling, moody, and
you can hear on the albums or the riffs of the 12-minute 60s vibe of the title track to sometimes brilliant pieces.
opener, The High Road, as Siberian Breaks. Yet, even the straight R&B of Win- Its not an album of obvious
a stuttering electronic groove that gets tempered with the dow Dressing. Through hitseven leadoff single
gives way to a much gentler oddball charm of Brian it all, the Dap-Kings build Window Seat plays pretty
funk beat. The song is catchy Eno, where the band lets us on the classic efforts of the close to the vest, while the
as hell, right down to a know who was their favorite combos that laid down the closer runs more than 10
group chorus. Elsewhere, it member of Roxy Music. back beat at Motown, Stax, minutesbut it is one that
sounds like the duo more is Lots of great artists have or any number of others. It seeps into the mind and
going through the motions. made careers out of barely sounds old-fashioned, but heart as it runs, and makes
June 4-17, 2010
Honestly, maybe a couple of controlled musical madness, plenty of life is left in those you want to listen to it all
singles would have been a and another entry is always sounds, as proven here. over again once it is done.
better route. welcome.
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<www.thebrassraillounge.com>
Completely remodeled elegant lounge featuring variety
(612) 354-3846
<www.ticklesbar.com>
WHO
of entertainment: live piano, karaoke, male dancers. Live Piano Music. Full-Service Menu, Happy Hour,
Tony
Sports on 10 Flat-Panel TVs, Pool, Darts.
03 CAMP WHAT
490 N. Robert St., St. Paul TOWN HOUSE Recipe: Orange Fizz
(651) 292-1844 11
1415 University Ave. W., St. Paul 1 1/4 oz. Ketel One Oranje Vodka
<www.camp-bar.net> (651) 646-7087
An upscale but casual spot with great video, dancing, <www.townshousebar.com> 3 oz. Fresh Orange Juice
cabaret, and the friendliest staff in town! Fun neighborhood bar with a great mix of men and Club Soda or Lemon-Lime Soda
women. Karaoke. Drag shows. Build over ice in a rocks glass. Top with
04 COALE'S BAR & GRILL soda. Stir. Garnish with orange slice.
719 N. Dale St.
St. Paul, MN (651) 487-5829
Areanna Coale, proprietor. Opening soon. WHEN
An eclectic enigma lled with joy and happiness. Thu. Noon-2 AM
Everyone welcome!

Superior Fri. 7 PM-2 AM
Sat. Noon-2 AM
05 EPIC Somerset Wisconsin Sun.-Mon. 7 PM-2 AM
Big Gay Pride Party
Hosted by Epic
110 N. 5th St., Mpls. WHERE
Its big. Its gay. The most spectacular party of the Brass Rail
year! June 25, 9 PM-2 AM 422 Hennepin Ave., Mpls.
WI (612) 332-RAIL (7245)
06 FUSION BOOTLEGGERS BAR & GRILL <www.thebrassraillounge.net>
2919 Hennepin Ave., Mpls 235 Main St.
(612) 824-6300 Somerset, WI (715) 247-2668
<www.fusionmpls.com> <www.bootleggerssomerset.com>
Daily Happy Hour 4-6 PM. 1/2 price beer, sushi,
spring rolls. $4 signature martinis. Bottomless glasses
Just 25 minutes east of Twin Cities. Fierce: A Show For
Everyone every Saturday.
WHY
of wine! Weve completely remodeled for your
WI
comfort. Excellent entertainment,
07 GAY 90S THE FLAME featuring live piano, plus male
408 Hennepin Ave., Mpls. 1612 Tower Ave., Superior dancers Wednesdays and karaoke
(612) 333-7755 (715) 395-0101
<www.SuperiorFlame.com> Thursdays. Super drinkstry the
<www.gay90s.com> Brass Rail punch! Wonderful staff and
Upper Midwests Largest Gay Entertainment
Complex. Serving reasonably priced menu in main WI
THE MAIN CLUB customers.
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bar Wednesday-Sunday. 1217 Tower Ave., Superior

(715) 392-1756
08 GLADIUS <www.mainclubsuperior.com>
1111 Hennepin Ave., Mpls.
(612) 332-9963
<www.gladiusbar.com>
The New York Chic of Minneapolis. Gladius God-
desses Tuesday. Killer B's Karaoke Wednesday.
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Bar Scene > [ by George Holdgrafer ]
LAVENDER THIRSTDAY COMPLEMENTS THE

PHENOMENALLY SUCCESSFUL LAVENDER FIRST THURSDAY.
LAVENDER THIRSTDAY DEBUTS

Inaugural Bar Is The Brass Rail Lounge
Just in time for Pride Month, Lavender formed the bar into one of the most elegant
ThirstDaya new community event on the spaces in the local GLBT community.
third Thursday of every month that rotates Barefoot Wines, the initial sponsor of
among participating Twin Cities GLBT Lavender ThirstDay, will be on hand with
barsdebuts at The Brass Rail Lounge on its delectable line to sample. As well, The
June 17, 6-9 PM. Brass Rail Lounge will serve plenty of com-
Lavender ThirstDay complements the plimentary food.
phenomenally successful Lavender First Mark your calendar so you dont miss
Thursday, which has been held mainly at out on the rst of many monthly Thirst-
restaurants in Minneapolis and St. Paul for Days. For more information on future
the past several years. events, watch the ad as well as the Bar Cal-
The Brass Rail Lounge is the perfect endar in Lavender Magazine, or visit the
place for the inaugural Lavender Thirst- online Digital Edition at <www.lavender THe Brass Rail Lounge. Photo by Mike Hnida
Day. A complete remodeling last year trans- magazine.com>.
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Bar Scene > [ by George Holdgrafer ]
A GUIDE TO PRIDE AT THE BARS

During the Pride Celebration each June, our community
often considers the Pride Festival to be the center of every-
thing. However, since the rst Twin Cities Pride 38 years
ago, its the GLBT bars that are the true focus of Pride fes-
tivities. Heres a capsule Guide to Pride at the Bars.
19 BAR BRASS RAIL
Our oldest local GLBT establishment, the Whether youre inside the completely
19 Bar, which celebrated its 58th GLBT an- remodeled Brass Rail looking out past the
niversary this year, is the closest to the Pride open front windows, or outside watching
Festival itselfjust a couple of blocks away. from the patio, youll have a spectacular view
of the Pride Parade on Sunday, June 27.
BOOTLEGGERS
Bootleggers is mounting the rst annual CAMP
Somerset, Wisconsin, Pride: Amateur Drag During Pride Month, Camp in Downtown
Show on Friday, June 18; Fierce: A Show St. Paulwith its classy decor and live enter-
for Everyone on Saturday, June 19; Cook- tainmentcelebrates its third anniversary of Genevee Ramona Stratton steps down from her Miss
City of the Lakes 2009 title at the Gay 90s on June 24.
out on Sunday, June 20. serving the Twin Cities GLBT community. Photo by George Holdgrafer
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EPIC TICKLES TOWN HOUSE

For the third year in a row, Epic hosts Having relocated to Downtown Min- At St. Pauls oldest GLBT bar, an Of-
The Big Gay Pride Party, on Friday, June neapolis, Tickles does Pride right again for cial Pride Event is Transtastic, put on by the
25, featuring a special DJ and fabulous en- its second year: free shuttle bus to Loring transgender community, on Thursday, June
tertainment. Park, Saturday-Sunday, June 26-27; free 24, the same night as the popular Pumps &
Pig Roast, Saturday, June 27; and free vaca- Pearls Drag Revue.
GAY 90S tion package drawing, Sunday, June 27.
The Gay 90s awesome Pride lineup:
Miss City of the Lakes Pageant, Thursday,
June 24; Pride Foam Party, Friday, June
25; Special LaFemme Guest Host Monica
West, Saturday, June 26; and Pride Break-
fast Buffet, Sunday, June 27.
GLADIUS
The newest GLBT bar on Hennepin
Avenue in Minneapolis, and the closest to
Loring Park, hosts a gala four-day outdoor
block party, Thursday-Sunday, June 24-27.
JETSET
Just in time for Pride, Jetset begins its
10th year in the Twin Cities GLBT commu-
nity, with its annual Girl Flight Pride Week-
end Kickoff Party on Thursday, June 24. Two of the many revelers at the old Tickles location during Pride Weekend 2009. Photo by Mike Hnida
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GAY 90S
May 25
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For club addresses, phone numbers, and Web
sites, see Bar Advertiser Guide on page 132.
FRIDAY, JUNE 4 SATURDAY, JUNE 12
For events not at bars, see <LavenderMagazine. Gary Collins Mia Dorr
com/calendar>. 5 PM. Tickles. 9 PM. Tickles.
Mia Dorr TNT Show
9 PM. Tickles. 9 PM. Town House.
SATURDAY, JUNE 5 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16

Jeff Olson An Evening of Comedy and Drag
9 PM. Tickles. Imperial Court of Minnesota Benefit for
Lip Service The Emergency Foodshelf Network
Barbara Gordons 50th Birthday Show 8 PM. The Joke Joint.
9 PM. Town House. 801 Sibley Memorial Hwy., St. Paul
White Party (651) 330-9078. <www.jokejointcomedy
Camp club.com>.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9 THURSDAY, JUNE 17

Jesse Roles Lavender ThirstDay
6 PM. Tickles. 6 PM. Brass Rail.
FRIDAY, JUNE 11
Gary Collins
5 PM. Tickles.
Jeff Olson
9 PM. Tickles.
YOLO
9 PM. Town House.
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Bar Scene > Leather Life [ by Steve Lenius ]
Leather
PrideIn Our HidesOr In Hiding?
ITS EASIER TO BE JUDGMENTAL AND DISCRIMINATORY AGAINST THOSE
PEOPLE, BUT HARDER TO THE SAME WHEN YOU ARE FRIENDS WITH SOMEONE
IN THE REVILED GROUP. SO, IF YOURE INTERESTED, PUT YOUR PRIDE INTO
ACTION. GET INVOLVED.
I am who I am. I am not ashamed of leatherfolk. Many of those same activities take 10 to 15 years, or even longer. But the
who I amnot one bit. are illegal in all 50 American states and in groundwork has been laid, and the process
These are the words of the late Har- the United Kingdom as well. has been started.
vey Jack McGeorge, weapons inspec- How can anyone be proud of that? Quite apart from psychiatrists and law
tor with the United Nations Monitoring, Actually, we need pride in ourselves and enforcement, perception of our commu-
Verication and Inspection Commission our community all the more in the face of nity, our interests, and our activities needs
(UNMOVIC)and a longtime leather/ these societal attitudes and prejudices. to shift among the general public.
BDSM/fetish community activist and lead- Recall that at one time, members of the A recent survey of college students dem-
er. In 2002, at the height of the search for GLBT community were regarded in pretty onstrated that people with a friend who is
weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, The much the same way. The American Psychi- an SM practitioner had a more positive atti-
Washington Post outed him as a BDSM atric Association considered homosexuality tude and less prejudice toward the concept
practitioner. to be a mental illness until 1986. In times of SM than was found among people who
To be able to make the above statement past, law enforcement ofcials raided gay did not know anyone who was into SM.
in the midst of a media restormthats bars, and arrested their patrons, on the Its similar to the trajectory of acceptance
leather pride. imsiest of justications. for members of the GLBT community. Its
In the Twin Cities and elsewhere across Eventually, gay men and lesbians got easier to be judgmental and discriminatory
the nation, June is Pride Month for both the tired of being told they were mentally ill against those people, but harder to the
GLBT and leather/BDSM/fetish communi- criminals. The Stonewall Riot in 1969 was same when you are friends with someone in
ties. We spend much of the month of June the result. In the 41 years since Stonewall, the reviled group.
proclaiming our pride in ourselves and our the GLBT community has made great So, if youre interested, put your pride
community. Minnesota Leather Pride again progress toward full civil rightseven into action. Get involved in the move-
has planned a full schedule of events, details though much work still remains to be done ment to remove the GLBT community
of which are at <www.mnleatherpride.org>. for progress to be made. completely from the Diagnostic and Statis-
Some would ask why Pride celebrations are When will members of the leather/ tical Manual. Get involved with Consent
important or even necessary: What is it about BDSM/fetish community get tired of being Counts, and help decriminalize BDSM.
being GLBT that deserves a Pride festival and told they are mentally ill criminals? Even more important, be proud, and
parade? What is it about being a member of Many of us already are, and have been come out as a kinky person to the best of
the leather/BDSM/fetish community that calls for a while. Thanks to the efforts of some your ability. No, its not yet safe for every-
for participation in GLBT Pride? community members, the American Psy- one to be open about their interests. Jobs,
Others wonder why leatherfolk should chiatric Association doesnt consider us as spouses, and children all can be lost if one
be proud at allof anything. They note sick today as it once did. Work continues comes outor if, like McGeorge, one is
that other parts of our society classify mem- at reducing even further the psychiatric outed against his or her will.
June 4-17, 2010
bers of the leather/BDSM/fetish commu- stigma of our proclivities. But the more visible our community is,
nity as sick and/or criminal. The American Another community movement called the more public opinion will change for
Psychiatric Association, in its Diagnostic and Consent Counts, which started in 2006, the better. That will make it easier and less
Statistical Manual IV, describes as sexual is working to decriminalize BDSM activi- threatening for even more of us to come
disorders many of the activities enjoyed by ties. It wont happen overnight. It might out, be visible, and be who we really are.
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Cuisine > Off the Eaten Path
BASIL'S
WOULD MAKE MARY TYLER MOORE SMILE
[ by Heidi Fellner ]
hen I moved to the Twin Cities, life was just an endless parade of my sassing off
and got my first job, my normally and tossing hats. However, I didnt feel much like
reserved mother gushed, Youre Mary Tyler Moore. I slogged through those first
just like Mary Tyler Moore! Ap- few years entirely sans hat toss, trying to carve out
parently, the image she had of my a very unconventional career indeed.
Patio at Basil's. Photo by Hubert Bonnet
W
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Walleye entre. Photo by Kristen Kuehn
the Marquette Hotels bar, the Marq VII,

but these days, Basils proper primarily is
known as a power breakfast and lunch spot.
I am not a morning person, so it is amazing
to me that anyone would have a power
anything at that hour.
After sampling Basils breakfast menu, I
understand it a little better. Quite simply,
the Southwestern Omelet ($15) is fantastic.
With a healthy kick of bold chorizo sausage
and garden-fresh salsa, it is perhaps the best
Tex-Mex breakfast I ever have had outside
of Texas. I almost couldnt stop eating it,
except that I was forewarned the course list
Bar area. Photo by Hubert Bonnet for my visit was adventurous. The South-
western Omelet was washed down with the
Juice of the Daypineapple, strawberry,
But my mothers vision never faltered. and its balcony is featured in one of the
lemon, and apple ($4/$5).
She would demand to know, Did you see clips in The Mary Tyler Moore Shows open- Next was the Marquette Benedict ($15),
the Mary Tyler Moore restaurant? Have ing credits. You can nd the entire theme which layers two poached eggs atop sour-
you eaten there? No, I atly would re- song on YouTube nowadaysthe Basils clip dough toast, fresh asparagus, and smoked
ply. I then would listen to the sounds of her comes just a bit before the famous Youre turkey, topped with hollandaise sauce. The
trying to hide her disappointment. She is a Gonna Make it After All lyric snippet. I menu neglects to mention the two slices of
persistent woman, so when the Mary Tyler should knowI actually looked it up, and black olive perched cheerfully atop the dish,
Moore statue was erected on Nicollet, she watched it. I take my work that seriously. and they caught my attention instantly. I
strongly insisted that I have my picture tak- The Mary Tyler Moore table was taken, was sure to include one in my rst forkful,
en in front of it, with a hat if at all possible. but my dining companionas fate would and absolutely was blown away by what it
When I did not comply, her MTM xation have it, the same person who started the did for the smoked turkey. In that instant, I
nally began to wane. whole Basils topicand I were ushered to wished that the Benedict were topped with
I had forgotten about the whole Mary a table in Basils interior, which was remod- more, because I then felt the lack in subse-
Tyler Moore business, as a matter of fact, eled in 2006. Now trussed up in dark wood quent, oliveless bites. However, if I had had
until a friend of mine began talking about with a muted, natural palate, all is airy yet the inclination to ask, Im sure our server
Basils Restaurant, and how it needed public- masculine, contemporary yet comfortable. would have been back in an instant with as
ity. I listened with some interestafter all, I could see the Mary Tyler Moore table many olives as I wished.
I have been writing about food for several from where I was sitting. A few women were Good service is like good plastic surgery,
years now, and it gradually has become more seated at it, clearly enjoying their special if youll pardon the comparison. You really
of a focus. While I am sympathetic to an es- view of the IDS Crystal Court. The people- shouldnt notice it unless something has gone
tablishments seeking the newest headline, watching is particularly good from this van- wrong. And I, as a food writer, almost have
it always has struck a chord with me that a tage point. My friend told me that the IDS given up on writing about restaurant service,
restaurant is reviewed when it hasnt found management ofce frequently holds enter- because it is so often wrong. I wouldnt re-
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its footing, but ever after is ignored, despite taining events there over lunch hours. turn to some restaurants in the Twin Cities,
signicant staff, decor, and menu changes. While Basils no longer has regular despite excellent fare, because I simply will
So, I nally found myself at BasilsAKA dinner hours, it does private dinners and not put up with rude, inconsiderate service.
The Mary Tyler Moore Restaurant. events, so I was shown those rooms as well. It is not my inclination to name names at
Heres the history: Basils opened in 1972, A dinner menu is available downstairs at this point, but you probably know who you
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Chocolate Pyramid. Photo by Kristen Kuehn
was a bit creamy for my taste, to the point

where the cream, together with the darker
notes of wild rice, almost mimicked the
scent of a latte. However, the curry soup was
everything a soup should becomforting,
balanced, and smooth. Even if you arent a
fan of curry, you may like this soup.
The private dinner menu at Basils seems
conservative: Walleye Almandine ($20, also
available for lunch), while tender, tasted
heavily of its potato galette base; and Wild
Acres Chicken Piccata ($17, also available
for lunch) was fairly basic.
However, if youre looking for an up-
scale restaurant that faithfully will deliver
a carefree evening for a large group, Basils
Dining area. Photo by Hubert Bonnet is an excellent choice. Events such as these
typically generate a lot of waste, so I am es-
pecially appreciative of Basils Green Food
are. Even outside of a few more egregious Tuna Sliders ($14), and an assortment of Cae- Program, which donates its leftovers and
cases, Twin Cities restaurants by and large sar Salads ($6/$9, plus choice of meat). table scraps for livestock feed.
do not offer the same degree of service that With the Caesar, one gets a choice of No private dining event would be com-
one may nd in New York or Europe, and salmon ($5), shrimp ($6), or chicken ($4). I plete without dessert. Basils offers a sweet
I let that slide. After all, we Midwesterners was surprised it was the shrimp that I most and creamy white chocolate-topped New
are a humble people, and we do not require favored. Both the salmon and chicken were York Cheese Cake with raspberry coulis
pomp in every circumstance. moist and avorful, but the fat, juicy shrimp ($6); an understated Chocolate Trufe Torte
At Basils, however, service is the silent offered such a lovely bite that I could not with Vanilla Sauce ($6); andmy favorite
star. Many members of the stafffront of help but smile. a dainty housemade Chocolate Almond Pyr-
house and backhave been there 20-some However, the ahi sushi-grade Tuna Slid- amid ($6), which on our visit was served with
years, and it shows in their treatment of ers are what I would return for. These ten- a petite scoop of coffee ice cream.
their guests. No frantic faces, no loud ar- der twin delights are served on buttery rolls, As I was sitting there, putting fork to lay-
guments leaking out of the kitchen, no with wasabi aioli and tempura-battered ered confection, I caught an envious glance
empty water glasses, no missing silverware. sweet potato fries. The avorful but mild from a nearby table. Perhaps they wondered
Instead, all was Zen calm. I only noticed, aioli is served on the side, as it makes just as just what sort of person so casually could or-
because I found myself lost in conversation good a sandwich spread as it does a dip. Take der three different desserts after a 10-course
with my friend, enjoying the food, and it my advice, and use it liberally as both. mealI dont really know. I simply ashed
hit me how rare an experience that can be. Next, we sampled Toasted Sesame Tem- them a turn-the-world-on kind of smile, and
I wonder now how I ever could have hoped pura Prawns ($21), lightly battered, and felt, for the rst time, a little bit like Mary
Tyler Moore. Ill have to call my mother!
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to relax in other restaurants, surrounded by especially lovely when dipped in their ac-
servers who perpetually look like they are companying peanut sauce.
late for an appointment with death. We also tried two soups ($5/$7): Lem- Basils
710 Marquette Ave., Mpls.
Our lunch options arrived like clockwork: ongrass Cream with Curry and Shrimp, plus (612) 376-7404
Oriental Chicken Salad ($16), Sea Salt Seared the soup of the day, Wild Rice. The latter <www.basilsminneapolis.com>
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TOP
LOCALES
FOR
LOCAVORES
Keeping Midwest Dining Traditions Alive

[ by Carla Waldemar ]
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[ WHEN ITS FRESH AND NATURAL, FOOD SIMPLY TASTES BETTER. BONUS: IN THIS
AGE OF HOMOGENIZED EATING, LOCAVORES HELP KEEP THE MIDWESTS DINING
TRADITIONS ALIVE. GRANDMAS FARM COOKING IS WORTH PRESERVING.
[
T
hink globally, eat locally. Lately, ecoconscious for dessertas well as Sebastian Joes ice
cream, as local as heavenly gelato gets.
diners have adopted this mantra to cut back on Speaking of bison, its something you
transportation fuel. Healthwise, its a boon, too, wont nd in New York or LA, so ll up on
because when food is harvested close to home, the lean, healthyand over-the-top tasty
protein here in Minnesota, where it was
preservatives arent needed. As a sociopolitical raised and grazed. Try French Meadows
statement, it lends support to smaller, local producers, seasonal bison pot pie, where it mingles with
rather than vast agriconglomerates. black beans, onions, carrots, celery, and cab-
bage beneath a beyond-aky crust. Back at
But the best reason to adopt the scheme the seasons best strawberry shortcake. Common Roots, when winter returns, watch
is the one chefs have been touting for years: Restaurant Alma and Brasa, both under for the bison/wild rice meatloaf, served with
When its fresh and natural, food simply tastes Chef Alan Robertss rule, go so far as to thank caramelized onion gravy, and worth wishing
better. Bonus: In this age of homogenized eat- individual local producers on their menus for subzero days (well, almost). Hells Kitch-
ing, locavores help keep the Midwests dining starting with pork from Cottonwood, Min- en does a dynamite bison Benedict, laced
traditions alive. Grandmas farm cooking is nesota, the most popular item at Brasa. Down with a tangy tangerine-jalapeo hollandaise,
worth preserving, thanks to sweet corn, snap the road at Alma, youll nd fancier fare like and served atop multigrain toast points. Bi-
beans, fresh berries, and chickens sans hor- smoked whitesh with watercress or wild net- son burgers sell well at The Bad Waitress,
mones and preservatives, straight from their tle soufand thats just the starters. and also are on offer at Burger Joes.
free-range days near the coop. Common Roots owner Danny Schwartz- Want to talk real Minnesotan? Then
Heres the cream of the crop of cafs man uses our from Swany Mills in Free- lets talk about walleye, our revered state
presenting and preserving much of what port, Minnesota, for his primo bagels, to sh. Beyond FireLake, youll nd it well-
the Midwest grows best. slather with Wisconsin-made cream cheese, prepared at Normandy Kitchen, where its
Heartlands Lenny Russo proudly was butter from Hope Creamery, or Ames hon- treated to an elegant potato-horseradish
cooking local long before the movement had eyall born close to home. His veggies, crust, and sent out atop spinach-brightened
a name. Virtually everything on his home- eggs, cheese, chicken, and beef also come rice pilaf. You also will discover it given a
spun menu comes from the Midwest, from from nearby neighbors. swank swim through Indian spices at OM.
chilled asparagus-hazelnut soup to Fischer Lucia Watson, of the eponymous Lu- Walleye has been the signature sh dish
Farms pork croquettes, Wisconsin elk tar- cias, prides herself on a menu thats local at Rainbow for more than 20 years, too.
tare, Money Creek Ranchs wild boar, and and seasonal. She walks the talk as a board Prepared Chinese-style, the whole sh is
Thousand Hills Cattle ribeye. Similar kitch- member of area co-ops. She supports gar- steamed gently; spritzed with soy sauce;
ens dedicated to regional fare also ourish at den projects of inner-city kids. Watson dressed with green onions, ginger, and ci-
The Craftsman and Corner Table. buys their greens to shine in salads that side lantro; and given a shot of hot cooking oil
FireLake Executive Chef Paul Lynch, her asparagus and gruyere tart, Hill & Vale to crisp its delicate skin.
member of the Heartland Food Network, lamb, and Hill Run Farms veal, which a- During summertime, Tin Fish, on the
also is a big believer. Because the restaurant vors the kitchens rich ragu. shore of Lake Calhoun, serves walleye (and
is the agship of the Radisson chain, hes Although The Dakota searches more more fresh shmuch more) in everything
able to introduce out-of-towners to treats widely for ingredients than in its primal, from llet form to tacos. And if youre over
June 4-17, 2010
like walleye and eggs for breakfast; Star passionate youth, its still your source for at the Sample Room, try the walleye strips,
Prairie, Wisconsin, trout with wild rice cornmeal-crusted walleye cakes, Star Prairie then linger for one of the kitchens pano-
cakes; herb-battered sunsh; corn-crusted trout, and Dakota Farms bison ribeye, plus ply of housemade sausages. Cant get much
walleye; bass with summer succotash; and an unbeatable strawberry-rhubarb shortcake more local than that!
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CHEAP EATS
WATCH THE CALENDAR

AND THE CLOCK
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H
ey, who doesnt smack his or her lips over a fron, where whiz-chef (James Beard Award
nominee and Iron Chef contender) Sameh
bargainespecially when it involves some- Wadi does it up proud with tasty samplers
thing lip-smacking-good to eat? If, as I strong- from his homeland, Palestine, including
ly hope, pigging out on macaroni salad at an a delectable lamb BLT; a pair of samosas
plump with well-seasoned potatoes; and a
all-you-can-consume buffet doesnt do it for side of tart homemade yogurt, or a baby-
you, not to worry. Many a local restaurant of higher culi- size helping of tagine, AKA stewin this
nary stature is eager to fill its tables at other-than-prime- case, housemade lamb sausage, tomatoes,
time hours, and stands ready to oblige. The secret for chickpeas, and more, topped with a baked
egg. Bonus: Come back for a postshow
those of us with caviar tastes but a tuna-fish budget is to snack, and reap the same deal after 11 PM.
watch the calendar and the clock. Cant afford the good life at La Belle
Vie? Think again. Simply opt for the clubby
It 7:30 PM, and the queues already out recently, it has amended that unspoken and lounge instead of the dining roomsame
the door. Thats because its almost time for to spend part, at least in the bar. Choose a talent behind every plate.
After Eight at Broders Pasta Bar, which table that nails a view of Loring Park to savor Or, visit any ne-dining restaurant of
draws devotees Sundays through Thursdays the nightly special: roast beef with Yorkshire your choice, and make a dinner of a couple
with its own sweet deal. Here, $28 buys pudding, lamb stew atop polenta, or whatev- of apps sans entre, as I do when I travel
dinner for two, plus a half-carafe of vino. er the toques have cooked up. The price? A solo, and want to see whats on a chefs
First, a bowl of elite olives comes your way, meregasp!$8. Note to big spenders: $10 mind. Well-known secret: Chefs offer their
followed by the kitchens dangerously ad- will get you the smorgasbord plate (think most forward and playful fare on the starter
dictive focaccia. Next, your amiable server Swedish meatballs, pirogi, salmon-topped list, saving the staid, safe stuff for the mains.
sets down two salads, decorated with tasty blini, latkes loaded with whitesh salad), Plus, you often get a clever little sweet sent
baubles such as walnuts and blue cheese. generous enough to share over a martini. out from the kitchen with the bill, so des-
Then, choose two pastas from a list that Flush foodies head to Caf Levain for serts on the house.
careens from nice (a polite Margherita) to that special birthday dinner. But their Another option: Find a kitchen specializing
naughty (as in the pepper-red Puttanesca). thriftier neighbors pop in on a Sunday in small plates, such as The Sample Room, to
Belly up to the counter for the Minneapolis night, when a three-course menu sells for mix and match a dinner of your choosing from
version of Mario in action, or choose a two- $20 for the vegetarian version, and $25 for a laundry list that ranges from meat options to
top if privacys the aim. carnivores. That buys you, say, the parsnip- sh, cheese, veggies, and more.
Why settle for the sleaze of Block E pear potage, a Bibb lettuce salad, and entre The fare at the Downtown Radissons
when you can riseliterallyabove it to du jour (um, nuit)recently, braised beef FireLake is both interesting and affordable
dine at Cosmos, the culinary diva of the short ribs with caramelized Brussels sprouts to begin with, but, further easing the purse
Graves Hotel? The catch is, you have to and butternut squash in apple gastrique, strings, every Sunday is BYOB night
arrive weekdays before 7 PM, when $35 while across the table, the devout vegetar- meaning no corkage fee for your bottle
snags you a three-course feast for the cost ian dug into a pearl barley risotto attended from the wine shop.
of a single entre as the clock ticks on. First by the same robust veggies. Any night youre a theater patron, peruse
comes a starter, such as tuna tartare or diver Same deal at Caf Maude, but here, your program for discounts offered with a
scallops, followed by choice of entre that the price break extends to Mondays, too. ticket stub. Park Square, Brave New Work-
may include halibut with cauliower risotto; Choose an app, entre, and dessert from shop, Jungle, Guthrie, and others help out
New York strip and blue-cheese potato gra- an abbreviated menu; add a glass of beer or their neighboring businesses this way.
tin; or stuffed chicken breast in pear-ginger vino; and blush at the paltry tariff$25 Twice a year, its restaurant week, which
sauce. Desserts include chocolate gateau which gives a grand new meaning to the means that dozens of participating business
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and crme brle. Trade up from the Levis anthem Yes we can. offer loss-leader menus of three courses for
to blend into this quietly classy room. Lots of happy hours offer half-price under $30 (even cheaper at lunch). Heres
Well, you already know that Nick and apps, but who needs yet-another greasy your chance to nd out what all the buzz is
Eddies is the place to see and be seen, but heap of hot wings? Head, instead, to Saf- about at some of the hottest venues.
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BEAUMONT
OFFERS CULINARY DELIGHTS
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Crab picking demo at Sartins. Photos by Carla Waldenar Barbecued crab at Sartins. Crawfish ready to shell from Duguets farm
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ravel is broadening, they say. Thats why Im back is ruled by godfather Jake Tortorice, offer-
ing Sicilian tuna sandwiches and homemade
from Beaumont, Texas, with a suitcase of wasted gelato in avors like stracciatella and za-
waistbands and splintered zippers. But I take no per- baglione. But morning is prime time here,
sonal responsibility. As a local crooner twanged across the when the sausage rolls and sticky buns come
out, and baker Frank Rodriguez is halfway
airwaves, Blame it on Texas/Dont blame it on me. through his daily quota of King Cakes, a
Beaumont, snuggled in the southeastern the shiny, new Texas Energy Museum to Mardi Gras coffeecake that knows no season
corner of the state, was a sleepy byway be- explore interactively how, in past eons, oil in these parts. Stop by for the cappuccino,
fore the oil boom. When someone tapped came to be, and later on, rened. stay on for the gossip. As Jake explains, The
a gusher atop Spindletop Hill in 1901, the Across the plaza gleams the Art Museum city manager comes in every morning to nd
boom was off and spurting, to the tune of of Southeast Texas, with arresting contempo- out whats going on in the county.
285 rigs before the inevitable bust. rary exhibits such as the folk art of homeboy Or two-step on over to Carlitos. Thats
Today, folks can visit a recreation of the Felix Fox Harris, who welded astounding where Carlito Hernandez mans the break-
oil-rush town at Spindletop Boomtown totems out of found metal objects. He stars fast rush, doling out menudo, chilaquiles,
Museum, traipsing its wooden sidewalks to among the works of regional black artists tamales, barbacoa, and more, along with
peek into an old-time general store, livery collected by a local black physician. the lands best sopapillashoney-dipped
stable, photography studio, barbershop, But Im here for the food, and Dr. Hines doughnutsas Bill Clinton swore during
and whatnot, climaxed by a replica of the also owns Sugas, a classy restaurant where his stop at this cantina.
iconic derrick that produced 100,000 bar- further outreaches of his stunning col- Nothing better to settle our stomachs
rels daily! Nowadays, it gushes on demand, lection accent a just-as-stunning Modern than a lazy ride on the bayous of the Neches
as Frank Henley, 81, AKA gusher man, Southern menu. More later. Riverone of the last wild rivers of Texas
pushes a button, and faux black gold erupts Beaumont is the sweet spot where ranch- as it meanders through Big Thicker Na-
to spray us. Not to worry: These days, its ers barbecue is treated to a lagniappe of tional Preserve. Thanks to the trained eye,
just water. Cajun cookingLouisiana is only 30 miles and passion, of Captain Debbie of Cardinal
Head on over to the beyond-gorgeous away, and Gulf crab and crawsh reign Neches Riverboat Excursions, we spotted
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McFaddin-Ward House, of 1907, to gape at bolstered by chilies from south of the bor- gators, turtles, and snowy egrets, as we slid
all the luxurious trappings oil money could der that fuel the citys hearty Tex-Mex fare. past the pleated knees of mighty cypress
buy. Even the carriage house is outtted Somehow, the Italians also got into the dressed in Spanish moss. Kind of makes you
better than most hotels. Then, step into act. Raos Bakery, a local xture since 1941, hungry, though, and it was high time
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Thar she blows! Oil derrick at spindletop Boomtown. McFaddin-Ward House: what oil money can build in Beaumont Raos Bakery gooey buns
well, any time isfor barbecue. 140,000 pounds of the squirmy, pinching crit- green peppers, sweet peas, and black-eyed
Head to Fat Macs, where, on the screen ters a year, sold by the megasackful. Over in peasserved with Becker fume blanc, the
porch under the tin roof with its printed their nearby rice plantationthey alternate pride of Texas. Then followed Texas-raised
advisory that real people eat meat, we productions of the two delicacies in their Kobe beef aside a creamy an of roasted
became fully qualied by demolishing plat- waterswe put away more than our share, shallots, and a glass of lusty Llano Viviano,
ters piled with pulled pork, long-simmered along with another Shiner. Cant have craw- the states premier red.
brisket, and crusty ribs. This is the kind of sh without beer, the Duguets instruct. In- Finally, a stop at Sugas Deep South
place where table decor consists of rolls of fused with TexJoy seasoning, theyre mightily Cuisine & Jazz Barsensational sax so-
paper towels and homemade hot sauce in addictive, and worth the threat of crawful loist tonightfor more of Dr. Hiness
industrial-size containers. Sides like baked tunnel via the peeling exercise. avant art and equally-forward dishes from
beans, corn pudding, potato salad, and dirty But not all the eats are down and dirty the kitchen, starting off with an app plate
rice didnt go to waste, either. Think Ill here. Scrub up, and head off to Easys for of okra rellenos. Keep the groove going
have another Shiner Bock. Cajun martinis fueled with Tabasco. Tapas with a salad starring crab cakes atop some
If you believe barbecued pig is the staff include killer meatballs marinated in brown zesty fried green tomatoes in peach vinai-
of life, just wait till you get to Sartins, where sugar and chili powder; black bean empana- grette. Then, chooseI dare youfrom
its barbecued blue crab that rules. Theyre das; crab cakes served with mango-poblano buffalo tenderloin stuffed with spinach,
delivered by the platterful, hot enough to sauce; or the trash mlange of seafood shiitakes, and goat cheese, served with a
require another Shiners, and served with sauted in blackened butter. Easys is easily side of toasted grits; pork osso buco atop
homemade red and tartar sauces. Crack em the hottest meet-the-boys market for Beau- creamy shrimp hominy and roasted Cam-
until you run out of room, or paper towels. monts gay blades. pari tomatoes; or pork chops sauced with
Pop on over to Gator Country Adven- Spindletop Steakhouse, a downtown Makers Mark and Mission gs, paired with
ture Park to say hi to Big Al. The thousand- destination, stars a Texas-centric menu as crawsh-and-sausage cornbread stufng,
pound, 13-foot alligator has been around for rened through the eyes of Chuck Harris, plus braised greens. End with a Southern
75 years, siring plenty of offspring, which a Go Texas certied chef who preaches peach cobbler topped with peach ice cream,
you can watch, or handleQuick hands, the locovore gospel in the form of foie or Sugas bread pudding.
or no hands is how the drill goesunder gras beignets paved with Texas agave cac- Finally, thank your lucky stars youve
the watchful eye of proprietor Gary, who tus nectar; oyster muffuletta paired with a been to Beaumont, where the eatins even
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rescues gators stranded when hurricanes shot glass of shrimp chimichuri; and toma- better than the gushers.
rush through, and breeds others from eggs. toes stacked with Texas mozzarella. Next For your shot at Texas with a little
While Gary breeds gators, the Duguets came blue crab-stuffed ounder on a bed something extra, call (800) 392-4401, or
harvest crawshfar tastierto the tune of of Texas caviara jumble of corn kernels, visit <www.beaumontcvb.com>.
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THE BEST KIND OF HERO

Minneapolis Mayhem Host World (Gay) Rugby Championship
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To look at him during the summer of out specically to gay men, black men, and observes about his fallen brother, He made
2001, youd think he was fairly ordinary: even women. For him, this commingling of a difference through his actions. He didnt
ruggedly handsome, sure, and handsomely the marginalized was a social statement as set unreachable goals. He didnt beat people
rugged, surely, but on the surface, he must much as anything. over the head with rhetoric. He made an
have seemed like little more than a success- As Bingham said, We have the chance to impression on them. He won them over
ful public relations executive packed into be role models for other gay folks who want- however difcult it was, or however slow
an admittedly impressive 65, 225-pound ed to play sports, but never felt good enough the progress. And in the process, he made
frame. But he owned a passion (or maybe the or strong enough. This is a great opportu- a difference for a lot of people.
passion owned him). And that passion would nity to change a lot of peoples minds, and to The tournament is no ight of fancy. The
dene him well after his deathwhich was reach a group that might never have had to International Gay Rugby Association and its
good, because that was not far away. know or hear about gay people. board preside over it. This much-respected
Mark Kendall Bingham was aboard Early on, Bingham felt, as many gay umbrella organization for gay rugby clubs
United Airlines Flight 93, the jetliner that athletes do, that the concepts gay and worldwide is based in London. Its member-
crashed into a Pennsylvania eld, adding a athlete were virtual contradictionsuntil ship spans the globe, including clubs in Am-
particularly tragic exclamation point to the he discovered rugby, that is. sterdam and Atlanta, Brisbane and Buenos
9/11 terror attacks. By most counts, he was Bingham recounted in an e-mail to an- Aires, Copenhagen and Cleveland.
part of the famous Lets Roll Posse that other player, As we worked and sweated and The Tournamentafter much off-eld
assailed the terrorist-dominated cockpit of ran and talked together this year, I nally felt tackling, rucking, and maulingis coming to
the doomed jetliner, forcing a premature, accepted as a gay man and a rugby player. My the City of Lakes, thanks to the efforts of the
annihilating crash. two irreconcilable worlds came together. Minneapolis Mayhem Rugby Football Club.
Although Bingham was gone, his passion It was this sentiment that led to the For the rst time in two years, the competi-
remained: rugbyspecically, gay rugby. name of gay rugbys grandest-of-grand tion runs four days, from June 17 to June 20.
Bingham had discovered this piebald contests, the Mark Kendall Bingham Me- Its the culmination of a path that has wound
outlet when he joined the San Francisco morial Tournament. and bound through such cosmopolitan lo-
Fog Rugby Football Club, which reached Blair Dempster, a local rugby player, cales as Dublin, London, New York City,
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San Francisco, and Washington, DC.

In addition to playing rugby, Demp-
ster is Director of Public Relations and
Marketing for this years tournament. He
insists that the GLBT community owes a
debt to Bingham.
Dempster states, Mark helped pave
the way for the men that will be coming to
Minneapolis to compete in the Bingham
Cup this year.
The venue is the National Sports Center
(NSC), the worlds largest soccer complex,
according to the Guinness Book of World
Records. The space is no stranger to sepa-
rating international competition from the
elements, having housed numerous Olym-
pic festivals and world championships.
According to the Bingham Cup ofcial
website, The National Sports Center is
a 600 acre, multi-sport complex that in-
cludes a soccer stadium, over 50 full-sized
elds, a golf course, a velodrome, a meet-
ing and convention facility, and an eight-
sheet ice rink. The NSC is one of the larg-
est facilities of its type in the world. Since
opening its doors, the NSC has hosted
approximately 28 million visitors.
But the tourney isnt merely an elabo-
rate, grunting, yang-infested menagerie of
full-contact, super-football games. Rugby
is famoussometimes infamousfor its
Third Half, where opponents-on-the-eld
transmute into allies-on-the-barstool.
Bingham himself perhaps summarized
this aspect of rugby best: Lets go make
some new friendsand win a few games.
Speaking of those games, various ac-
cess levels can be purchased for the tour-
nament, but game watching is free. The
play itself is divided into four divisions
Cup, Plate, Bowl, and Shieldbased on
various criteria.
Dempster remarks, I think The Bing-
ham Cup has something to offer every-
one. Theres a lot of great rugby to watch.
Theres a week straight of amazing parties.
Theres a chance to meet new people from
around the world. And who can forget the
cute boys in short shorts?
The tournament is meant to symbolize
the traits that Bingham demonstrated dur-
ing his nalhis nestmoments: loyalty,
honor, brotherhood, courage, and unity,
according to an ofcial press release.
As Dempster puts it, Mark was an ev-
eryday hero, and, in my opinion, thats the
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best kind.
<www.binghamcup.com>
<www.mayhemrfc.com>
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Duluth-Superior Pride Heats

Up Labor Day Weekend
The largest regional Pride celebration,
Duluth-Superior Pride, takes place over
Labor Day Weekend, September 2-5, in
the Twin Ports of Duluth, Minnesota, and
Superior, Wisconsin.
Mayors Reception, Thu., Sept. 2, Duluth
Bonre on Wisconsin Point, Fri., Sept.
3, Superior
Pride Festival, Sat., Sept. 4, Duluth
Tower Twins Parties at The Flame and
The Main Club bars, Sat., Sept. 4,
Superior
Pride Parade, Sun., Sept. 5, Superior
Fruit Float on Lake Superior, Sun.,
Sept. 5, Superior
Pride Drag Show at The Main Club,
Sun., Sept. 5, Superior
For more information, visit <www.
dspride.com>.
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FRIDAY, JUNE 4
44th Annual Edina Art Fair. Featuring 365 fine artists
and crafters from around North America, this years
art fair is bigger and better than ever. The US Bank
parking lot nearby is playing host to some of the most
talented local and regional musicians as well. Dont
forget the Kids Art Zone, the 20 food vendors, the
fashion shows, and the cooking and lifestyle dem-
onstrations accompanying all this great art. June 4-6.
50th & France neighborhood, Edina. (952) 922-1524.
<www.edinaartfair.com>.
Different is GREAT! A Family Concert. Join One
Voice Mixed Chorus, as it presents a concert about
being different. Framed by the classic story Ferdinand
the Bull, the chorus is performing a family-friendly
concert to celebrate what makes us all unique. It in-
cludes sing-alongs, puppetry, and music. June 4-5. In
the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, 1500
E. Lake St., Mpls. (651) 298-1954. <www.ovmc.org>.
Mame! Its for anyone with a wild, adventurous spirit
inside who lives for the moment, and believes that
life is a banquet. Set at the height of the Roaring
20s, Mame! is the story of Patrick, who is sent to live
with his larger-than-life Auntie Mame, where hes ex-
posed to her wealthy friends and their free-wheeling
lifestyle. With his life turned upside down, he learns to
live life to its fullest, while creating a new family. Min-
neapolis Musical Theatre, 8520 W. 29th St., Mpls. (612)
605-3298. <www.aboutmmt.org>.
MONDAY, JUNE 7
Queer Music Consortium Concert. Join Queer Mu-
sic Consortium for its annual concert at Como Park
Pavilion in St. Paul. Calliope Womens Chorus, Min-
nesota Freedom Band, Minnesota Philharmonic Or-
chestra, One Voice Mixed Chorus, Twin Cities Gay
Mens Chorus, and TransVoices all will be presenting
selections from their repertoires. 7-9:30 PM. Como
Lakeside Pavilion, 1360 N. Lexington Pkwy., St. Paul.
<www.comozooconservatory.org>.
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THURSDAY, JUNE 10
35th Annual Judy Garland Festival. For all Judy
Garland fans, this is your time. Starting on her birth-
day, the festivities include a screening of A Star is
Born and Girl Crazy; The Judy Jeopardy Game; Lunch
with a Munchkin; Judy & Her Fans and Fan Clubs; The
Dressing of a Legend; and much more. June 10-12.
Visit <www.judygarlandmuseum.com/festival2010.
html> for a full list of activities, times, and locations.
People Incorporated Mental Health Services 41st
Annual Luncheon. Join Tony- and Grammy Award-
winning entertainer Jennifer Holliday, as she delivers
the keynote address, Singing from the Heart. She
will relate her experiences of overcoming a decade
of depression, and perform a selection of popu-
lar Broadway hits. 11:30 AM-1:30 PM. Midland Hills
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on, head to Milwaukee for the three-day Pridefest,
June 11-13, which features the fabulous Kathy Griffin
on June 11. Dont worry if you miss her in Milwaukee,
because shes in Minneapolis for two shows on June
26 during the Twin Cities Pride Celebration. For Mil-
waukee: <www.pridefest.com>. For Minneapolis:
<www.HennepinTheatreTrust.org>.
Songs from the Heart 10. Join Twin Cities Gay Mens
Chorus and Avenues for Homeless Youth for the 10th
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son Matheson, this gala is sure to live up to the Fab
50 Best Benefit award bestowed upon it by Lavender
Magazine. 6-10 PM. The Metropolitan Ballroom, 5418
Wayzata Boulevard, Mpls. <www.tcgmc.org/sfth>.
THURSDAY, JUNE 17
Well Survive if We Dont Protect Ourselves. Pe-
nelope Freehs 2007 Minnesota Fringe Festival hit
is getting a new life at the Southern Theater. Origi-
nally created for the atrium of the Grain Belt Bottling
House in Northeast Minneapolis, the piece now has
been adapted for the Southern. According to Freeh,
shes rediscovering the works next evolution. June
17-19. Southern Theater, 1420 Washington Ave. S.,
Mpls. (612) 340-1725. <www.southerntheater.org>.
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FRIDAY, JUNE 18
Midsommar Eve Music. Celebrate the arrival of
summer in Minnesota with music, dancing, food, and
festivity at the American Swedish Institutes annual
Midsommar Celebration. It features music, folk danc-
ing, colorful Swedish folk costumes, arts and crafts,
and many other family-friendly activities. 6-9 PM, June
18. 10 AM-4 PM, June 19. American Swedish Institute,
2600 Park Ave., Mpls. (612) 871-4907. <www.american
swedishinst.org>.
FRIDAY, JUNE 25
FAUX. Centered on the Minneapolis GLBT commu-
nity, FAUX is a story of love lost, love regained, and
love destroyed. In this film, four intertwining storylines
shot in four different film stylesMelodrama, French
New Wave, Mumblecore, and Documentarymerge
to make one remarkable movie. 7 PM. Lagoon Cin-
ema, 1320 Lagoon Ave., Mpls. (612) 823-3005. <www.
landmarktheatres.com>.
Tickets
TICKETSOn Sale
ON SALE
Wicked. Something wicked this way comesagain.

The musical sensation known as Wicked is making its
way back to Minneapolis, with more than a monthlong
stay this time. Its the story of the Wicked Witch of the
West. Find out the truth behind the fable. Tickets on
sale for season ticket holders, donors, and groups of
20 or more. Aug. 11-Sept. 19. Orpheum Theatre, 910
Hennepin Ave., Mpls. (800) 982-2787. <www.ticket
master.com>.
ONGOING
Ongoing
Circle Mirror Transformation. Spend a evening with

Annie Bakers new play, a delightful, absorbing, funny,
moving examination of four New Englanders who at-
tend a community acting class, and in the process,
discover a lot more about themselves than about
acting. This beautifully crafted diorama allows the au-
dience to see, with hilarious detail and clarity, hearts
torn apart and tiny wars of epic proportions. Through
June 13. Guthrie Theater, 818 S. 2nd St., Mpls. (612)
337-2224. <www.guthrietheater.org>.
Disneys Mulan, Jr. Based on the 1998 Disney mov-
ie, Mulan, as well as the Chinese tale Fa Mulan, this
fantastic musical is one of the largest productions of
Disneys Mulan, Jr., anywhere in the United States.
Its the story of how when one girl stands up to fight,
and take the place of her elderly father, by doing so,
she finds herself and love. This is one family musical
that shouldnt be missed. Through June 13. Childrens
Theatre, 2400 3rd Ave. S., Mpls. (612) 874-0400. <www.
childrenstheatre.org>.
M. Butterfly. Dont miss this Tony Award-winning and
Pulitzer-finalist play that traces lines of race, gender,
and power through love and deception. It offers an
evocative and beautiful blend of theatrical styles and
voices that cuts to the heart of distortions polluting
cross-cultural interactions. Through June 6. Guthrie
Theater, 818 S. 2nd St., Mpls. (612) 377-2224. <www.
guthrietheater.org>.
Planning a Remodel. Need help with that home proj-
ect you planned? Castle Building & Remodeling holds
bimonthly classes to help you figure out everything
you need to know to get started. Classes are limited
to only 12 people, so RSVP well in advance to the
one you wish to attend. 5:30-7 PM. For complete list
of classes, locations, and topics, visit <www.castlebri.
com/classschedule.html>.
Toyota! The Runaway Musical Hit! Toyotas prob-
lems have become Brave New Workshop (BNW)s
270th (!) show. Not to be outdone by movie theaters,
its in 3D as well. Who knew BNW had the technol-
ogy to do that? Oh, and the production also a hybrid
of a musical and comedy. It just keeps getting better.
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Through Aug. 14. Brave New Workshop, 2605 Hen-

nepin Ave. S., Mpls. (612) 332-6620. <www.bravenew
workshop.com>.
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ost advice colum-
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to meet people. Just vol-
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a phrase I hear irritatingly
often, right next to Find a
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a kind of product are always absolutely
mortifying. Plus, you never really know
whom youre dealing with if you are con-
tacted by a prospective date.
Melissa Prindle, owner of Simply In-
troduced, cautions, Ive read that half the
people online are misrepresenting them-
selves, either by age or picture or marital
status. I think that makes it tricky.
Tricky, to say the least. Add in that
youre gay, so your dating pool is a much
smaller percentage of the population. Lets
face reality: It is most certainly not easy to
meet compatible people.
The good news is, the Twin Cities is
now home to Simply Introduced, the only
personal matchmaking service in our area
that will work with everyone, regardless of
sexual orientation.
Its not an Internet dating site. Prindle
sits down with her clients one on one. She
gets to know them and their desires in a
potential partner. Clients dont need to
ll out any forms or take any personality
quizzes.
When Prindle nds what may be a
good match, she gives both clients a call
to see if theyre interested in meeting each
other. If she gets approval from both, she
exchanges their names and phone num-
bers, then lets the rest happen naturally.
Prindle shares, Ive found that once
people have good potential with some-
body, actually talking and nding some-
thing to do on a date is the easy part. Find-
ing someone is the hard part.
Prindles clients pay her not for a set
number of dates, but for a period of time.
For example, 18 months of services costs
$500and yes, nancing options are avail-
able. But unlike most Internet dating sites,
should you meet someone toward the be-
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membership for up to two years.
Prindle remarks, I like to make sure
that everybody is aware that my goal is
their goal: helping them nd their next
great relationship.
To request a meeting with Prindle, call
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CELEBRATING FIVE YEARS

AND 1,000 PROGRUMS
Interview with Wanda Wisdom
Hey there, hi there, hello there, ladies. Its give a longer, more technical answer, but I found the sooner I was just myself, and
me. Wanda Wisdom. Im your 34-year-old I found that when I used terms like RSS shared my life as it happened, the sooner
sassy, sober drag queen hostess with the most- feed and time-shifted, peoples eyes quickly people warmed to my showthe quicker
ess, coming to you live from my very own pod- glazed overwhich is sad, because RSS they connected with it and me. You may not
casting boudoir here in glorious Minneapolis, feeds are really kind of cool. Oops. Did I have to worry about your hair or your outt
Minnesota. The heart of Gods country. just say that out loud? Sorry. when recording a podcast, but you better
make sure youre being genuine, and speak-
These words have come out of Wanda Do you need an iPod to listen? ing from a place of truth. Audio is such a
Wisdoms mouth in some form or fashion I killed the last man who asked me that wonderfully intimate medium in that re-
for the past ve years, during more than question. OK, not really. The doctors said gard. It strips away all the visual, physical
1,000 of her podcast progrums. She start- hell be out of the hospital in, like, six weeks. baggage we carry around, and people can
ed out recording her late-night ramblings Seriously, though, one unfortunate conse- hear right through BS.
on a cheap Radio Shack microphone for quence of the term podcasting is the no-
a few curious listeners in 2005. Five years tion that you need an iPod to listen. Thats Dont you ever get bored?
later, her ramblings have turned into an good for Steve Jobs, but not for those of us There are days when I have no idea
award-winning podcast, downloaded by trying to explain how easy it is to access our what Im going to talk about before I click
thousands of loyal fans across North Amer- content. All you ever need to do is go to the record button. There are other days I
ica, Europe, and Australia. She was one of <wandawisdom.com>, and click the play dont even want to click that button. Once I
the worlds rst gay podcasters; is consid- button. Its always free, and just an Internet begin singing along to my theme song, and
ered the original podcasting drag queen; connection away. yelling out the words to my opening greet-
and last year, even was chosen Minneapo- ing, however, something magical happens.
liss Best Gay Icon. Whats next, rst drag- How did the podcast come about? Im transported yet again to that crazy au-
queen President? I found myself a couple years into sobriety dio playground of make-believe, where the
Shortly after celebrating her ve-year with a lot of creative energy that was going problems and cares of the world are ren-
anniversary, and producing her 1000th unexpressed. Id started a blog, and had fun dered irrelevant for a little while. I imagine
podcast, we decided it was a good time to with that for about nine months. Then, in my listeners out there in the world, listen-
head back down to Wandas boudoir (thats early 2005, through a friend, I learned about ing, and hopefully laughing at the random
what she calls her basement studio here at a crazy lesbian in Chicago, Madge Weinstein, stories that come ying out of my mouth.
Lavender), and check in with the original who was producing something called a pod-
podcasting drag queen. cast. It was an audio playground I instantly Any other thoughts about the past
fell in love with, and wanted to be a part of. five years?
Congratulations, Wanda, on your five Madge was a pioneer in the medium, and Just that Im eternally grateful to Lav-
years of podcasting and more than 1,000 graciously taught me everything I needed to ender for recognizing a great thing when
podcasts! get started with a show of my own. I began they saw it; to my countless listeners for
Thank you! Its hard to believe my mouth podcasting Lucky Bitch Radio in early March their gifts of time and loyalty; to my friends
is still yapping after all this time. I remem- 2005, and have been recording regularly ever and loved ones for putting up with my crazy
ber worrying that Id run out of things to since. In fact, a week hasnt gone by in the last shenanigans; and to all the amazing divas
talk about after 100 podcasts. Some people ve years that I havent podcasted something. of days gone by for inspiring me to follow
might argue that I actually did, and that the If there were a Guinness Book of Geek Re- my dreams.
last 4,900 or so constitute little more than cords, Id be on the cover.
shufing deck chairs around on the Titanic. One last question: Do you do your
Why do you think podcasting has al- podcast in drag?
There might be one or two people lowed you to find your voice? If you have to ask that question, then
around who still dont know what a pod- Frankly, because of my listeners. They my answer is yes. Every time I podcast, Im
cast is. let me nd my voice. I started out with the festooned with big hair, a beautiful beaded
Its a radio show on the Internet that you idea that I had to create a new persona, gown, and stiletto heels. And by that, I
can listen to whenever you like. I used to somebody completely different. Instead, mean usually just a T-shirt and jeans.
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Ms. Behavior |
[ by Meryl Cohn ]
Pained Mom
Dear Ms. Behavior:
Im not gay, but I have a gay daughter,
Elizabeth. She and her partner, Andrea,
along with their friends, have considered me
an honorary lesbian for many years. I love
gay culture. I always have gone to gay clubs
and comedy shows, etc. So, I have a strong
sense of what the community is about.
I was very surprised when Elizabeth
and Andrea broke up a few weeks ago, and
decided not to speak with each other.
What happened to lesbians being best
friends?
I might not care, except that Andrea and
I are very close. In fact, her own mother
died when she was young, and I believe she
thinks of me as a second mother.
Anyway, for some reason that no one
seems to want to explain to me, Elizabeth and
Andrea are not speaking. Elizabeth doesnt
want me to talk to Andrea. Meanwhile, An-
drea has e-mailed me, and asked me to meet
her for coffee, saying that she needs to talk.
Can I meet Andreas request? Do I need
to ask Elizabeths permission to meet with
her? Do I need to cut Andrea out of my life
just because Elizabeth has cut her out?
Pained Mom
Dear Pained Mom:

Your involvement in the gay commu-
nity and your honorary lesbian status
doesnt excuse you from the expectation
of familial loyalty, which precludes sneaky
meetings with Andrea behind your daugh-
ters back.
Despite the attachment you and Andrea
have developed, you cant prioritize that
relationship over the one with your daugh-
ter. Meeting with Andrea, even for coffee,
would be a betrayal of Elizabeths trust if
you do it without telling her. This also
would be trueand perhaps a bit more ob-
viousif your daughter were straight, and
youd become close with her husband.
Be direct with Elizabeth in explaining
your feelings for Andrea and your wish to
stay in touch with her. Once youve told Eliz-
abeth how you feel, and given her a chance to
respond, you need to respect her wishes.
If their broken relationship heals into
a friendship over timewhich you, as
a homo-scholar, must know sometimes

happensyou may have the opportunity
to reconnect with Andrea later on.
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Dear Ms. Behavior:
My friend, Alice, has been involved
with a woman who is, for all practical pur-
poses, married. I see how tortured Alice
is, when she deserves so much more. She
just turned 36. She already has wasted
three years sneaking around with Ricki,
who continues to go home to her real girl-
friend, Jolie.
Its the usual story: Ricki says shes leav-
ing Jolie, and Alice gives Ricki ultimatums
and deadlines, but nothing happens. Ricki
says shell be free by Christmas, then by Eas-
ter, then by summer. But with every holiday
and birthday that goes by, it becomes more
apparent never is going to happen.
Ive tried to make Alice see that shes
wasting her life (or at least her 30s), but it
doesnt help for more than a day or two.
To make matters more complicated,
Alice and I had one dinner date, right
before she became obsessed with Ricki. I
often have wondered what might happen
between us if she could let go of her un-
healthy obsession with Ricki.
I dont want to muddy the waters right
now, but can I do anything to make Alice
see that shes hurting herselfwithout my
seeming too self-interested?
Mac
Dear Mac:
People who want committed relation-
ships somehow manage to nd people who
arent otherwise engaged. If Alice were
ready for a full-edged relationship, shed
be having one, instead of sneaking around
with someone who has to go home and eat
dinner with someone else.
But really, its not your job to explain
this to Alice, and even if it were, shes not
able to hear you. Why? Because shes ad-
dicted to the excitement and pain of her
current arrangement. You cant talk people
out of their obsessive thinking by reason-
ing with them. Unfortunately, she wont
be done with this until she really is done.
Your helpfulness with this matter is
tainted by your own feelings for Alice, who
actually isnt any more available than Ricki.
And the same applies to you: If you
really wanted a girlfriend, you wouldnt
choose someone whos obsessed with
someone else.
If Alice is as mentally preoccupied as you de-
scribe, what part of her is left for you to enjoy?
If Alice deserves more, so do you. Take
your own advice. Go nd a woman who ac-
June 4-17, 2010
tually wants to be with you.

2010 Meryl Cohn. Address questions and correspondence
to <msbehavior@aol.com>. She is the author of Do What I Say:
Ms. Behaviors Guide to Gay and Lesbian Etiquette (Houghton
Mifflin). Signed copies are available directly from the author.
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Minneapolis, MN (612) 870-7800 Voted by Lavenders readers as the Fab 50 Best Wine Bar.
www.ourcathedral.org Duplex Restaurant and Wine Bar...157 Patio welcomes DOGS!
Unique entrees, moderately priced, cozy space with up- 415 N. 1st St.
Central Lutheran Church...100 beat staff. Brunch, Lunch, Dinner Minneapolis, MN (612) 333-4305
We welcome all people to discover, celebrate and share 2516 Hennepin Ave. S.
the love of Christ. Uptown Diner...159
Minneapolis, MN (612) 381-0700 Hennepin & W. 26th
333 12th St. S. www.duplexmpls.com Minneapolis, MN (612) 874-0481
Minneapolis, MN (612) 870-4416 Woodbury Cafe
www.centralmpls.orgg Elis Bar & Grill...159 Bielenberg & Tamarack.
1225 Hennepin Ave. Woodbury, MN (651) 209-8182
Edina Community Lutheran Church...101 Minneapolis, MN (612) 332-9997 Louisiana Cafe
Upbeat, growing congregation committed to inclusion, Selby & Dale St.
justice, peace, community and proclaiming Gods YES The Favor Cafe and Catering Co....165 St. Paul, MN (651) 221-9140
to all. Offering Live music and the best in authentic Jamaican- Grandview Grill
4113 W. 54th St. Creole-Soul Food dishes in the Twin Cities. Grand Ave. & Fairview
Edina, MN (952) 926-3808 913 W. Lake St. St. Paul, MN (651) 698-2346
www.eclc.org Minneapolis, MN (612) 821-0553
www.1favorcafe.com W.A. Frost & Co. ...165
Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church...98 Sensational wine selection, cuisine & ambiance provide
Take a spiritual journey with Hennepins faith community French Meadow Bakery & Caf...159 the perfect dining experience.
through worship, education, fellowship, service, and more. Serving breakfast, lunch, or dinner, we use the highest Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch
511 Groveland Ave. quality fresh, local & organic ingredients. 374 Selby Ave., St. Paul
Minneapolis, MN (612) 871-5303 (651) 224-5715
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Backtalk > Dateland [ by Jennifer Parello ]
Hung Jury
W
hat a week in the news! The New York Times Thomas will pee his robe again.
At this point, Justice Antonin Scalia and
reported that people are naming their kids after that really pale judge whose name I always for-
vampires, studies show that babies know right getthe one who had a hissy t at the State of
from wrongand an alleged lesbian has been nominat- the Union when Obama called the Supremes
idiotswill stand up, demanding I make a case,
ed to the US Supreme Court. or get the hell out of their precious court.
Now, Id love to focus on evil babies, It will make Justice Clarence Thomas So, thats when Ill bring in the dogs.
but this stupid column is about gays, so lets laugh really hard, and hell pee his robe. The court will be ooded with pups. As they
spend the next 500 words fantasizing about Next, Ill present a cheesecake image of parade in, Ill remind the justices of all the
having one of our own on the court. Day in a bathing costume, circa 1945. While stray dogs Day has rescued, and how happy
Before we begin, a qualication: Nomi- the other justices are busy demanding that I she has been since she gave up men for pets.
nee Elena Kagan has not come out as a lesbi- tell them what the hell Im doing, and order- Kagan will interrupt me to talk about
an. But where theres smokeand a picture ing the bailiff to toss me out of the court, her cats. Shell pull out pictures, and pass
of you playing softball. And that haircut. Kagan will raise her hand to quiet them. them to Justice Sonya Sotomayor, who will
And the pearls. I mean, come on. Only high- Go on, counselor, shell say. coo, then punch Chief Justice John Roberts
powered lesbians and former First Lady Bar- Ill nod with respect, and proceed to the in the face when he tries to kick a dog that
bara Bush wear pearls these days. video portion of the show. Day will appear is lifting his leg on him.
Kagan isnt my physical type. I prefer the in blue chiffon, singing Shaking the Blues When one of the dogs jumps in Ka-
suburban-mom-gone-terribly-wrong look, Away. Kagan will tap her judge hammer gans lap, and licks her lips, Ill wink, and
but you gotta work with what you got. in time to the number. Ill peek under the say, Well, look whos a good kisser. Shell
Picture this: Famed constitutional attor- desk, and notice Justice Ruth Ginsberg tap- blush, and unzip her robe a bit.
ney JLo Parello appears before the bench to ping her toes. In closing, Ill remind the court that
argue the case of declaring Doris Day a na- Then, Ill bring in my rst witness, Dina Everybody Loves a Lover (one of Days
tional treasurethe only political issue I have Martina, one of my favorite drag queens. most famous songs), and rest my case.
any interest in getting behind these days. Can you testify to the character of Ms. As the other justices chase the pups out
So, on my big day, I approach the bench, Day? Ill ask. of the court, and debate whether Days hav-
and kick things off by making a few wry She was the biggest slut in Hollywood. ing dated Ronald Reagan once is relevant to
comments about a hung jury, because how She went down on everything but the the case, Kagan will nod knowingly in my
are you not going to make that comment? Titanic, Dina will answer. direction, and Ill know that I won.
June 4-17, 2010
Im taking notes for my book Sex and I think that basketball players enjoy them- They put it in from all angles!
Sports. selves the most. Ils linsrent de toute part!
Je prends des notes pour mon livre Le Je pense ce sont les basketballeurs qui
sexe et les sports. samusent le plus.
194
Backtalk > Consider the Source [ by Julie Dafydd ]
DONT LET PHIL

SHOW HIS PRIDE! TO PUSS-PUSS
M
any of you are probably planning to host an thread until, after making the last of 104
annual Pride soiree sometime this June. If easy payments, you are left with an attrac-
tive metal rod.
so, its likely that you are currently spending Experts also recommend that you pro-
large amounts of company time looking for vide a private refuge for your cat thats far
caterers, rainbow decorationsand a polite way to tell from the madding crowd. And, during the
party, be sure to check on the cat regularly.
your friend, Phil, that, this year, youd really prefer he In my experience, its also a good idea
not share with your guests his definition of the phrase to check on Phil regularly. At last years
showing your Pride. (I dont know why he does that Pride get-together, I neglected to do so,
its not a particularly large pride.) and later discovered that he had assembled
several of my unsuspecting neighbors for
I Am What I Am: An Evening of All-
But, of course, the issue that weighs most treatment spa. Nude Interpretive Dance.
heavily on the mind of anyone contemplat- And if it turns out that the cat will, at The article also recommends that
ing Pride-season entertaining is: Will your some point, also require food, I will simply whether your cat is allowed to mingle with
beloved puss-puss be traumatized? apply for an extended line of credit. Or sell guests, or goes solo in his own room, make
Actually, this question would never have my blood. sure all your guests understand the dos and
occurred to me had I not recently become Most importantly, in an article title A donts that apply to your cat.After all, you
a cat owner. And fortunately, a concerned Feline-Friendly Guide to Entertaining, I dont want anyone accidentally letting your
friendwho had witnessed how a healthy, discovered that if your cat could speak, hed indoor cat outside, or 30 people picking up
emotionally stable hamster was trans- no doubt tell you that all your Pride hub- Felix. (Would you like 30 strangers touch-
formed into a twitching, neurotic, nearly bub and plastic rainbow beads are anything ing you?)
hairless rodent during a weekend stay at my but a celebration/protest for liberation. In response to that question, Im con-
housegave me a copy of Cats Magazine. I strongly suspect that my cat might dent that I speak on behalf of all under-
By reading the issue, I learned a great also say, I absolutely cannot be held ac- standing American citizens when I say, Ye-
deal about my new responsibilities as a cat countable for my actions if that devil dog haw! Can I stay through Labor Day?
owner. For one, I now understand that I of yours keeps trying to prove: Hey, look, Lastly, its advised that to make sure a se-
must put an immediate halt to all frivolous the cat can y! cluded cats privacy is respected, place a Do
activities, such as gainful employment, so I When it comes to party planning, were Not Disturb The Cat sign on the door.
can spend every waking hour talking pho- told its important to consider the personality Or, if you want to be absolutely certain
tographs of my cat doing amazing things of your cat and the type of entertaining youre that no one will enter the room, I suggest
such as sleeping on the couch and pissing doing. Some cats do just ne in a crowd. Oth- posting a sign that reads: Do Not Disturb
on my pillow. ers dont take kindly to strangers. Phil. Hes Feeling His Pride.
Then, I must apply for a loan, so I can For example, to make sure that my cat Tsk. That Phil. Well, consider the
stock up on essential cat merchandise, in- would enjoy himself, Id request that all source.
cluding: a Stackable Condo from Claw- my party guests come dressed as window Bye for now.
Tuff; a Kitty Kneel (a mountain stream coverings. Specically, they would be asked Kiss, kiss.
for your favorite feline); an antique repro- to drape themselves in expensive tapestry- Take care of your beloved puss-puss.
duction pet bed; and, of course, a pet bath type fabric that can be unraveled thread by And Happy Pride, everyone!
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Dancing Ganesha. Photos by Hubert Bonnet
B.A.N.K $$$ The Favor Caf $ Kindee Thai $

Modern American cuisine Soul Food Thai
Step into BANK restaurant and prepare to be captivated. Offers the best in authentic Jamaican-Creole-soul food in This isnt your traditional everyday Thai restaurant.
Delight in the retro-glamorous and modernly the Twin Cities. Lunch, Dinner
comfortable surroundings. Brunch, Dinner 719 S. 2nd St., Minneapolis (612) 465-8303
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 913 W. Lake St., Minneapolis (612) 821-0553 www.1favorcafe. Mon: Closed Tues Thurs: 11:30 AM 9 PM Fri: 11:30
88 S. 6th St. Minneapolis (612) 656-3255 com AM 10:30 PM Sat: 11 AM 10:30 PM
Mon Fri: 6 AM 10 AM, 11 AM 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM 10 Sun: 11 AM 9 PM
PM Sat Sun: 7 AM 10:30 AM, 11 AM 2:20 PM, 5:30 French Meadow Bakery $
PM 10 PM Certified Organic Bakery The Louisiana Caf $
www.bankmpls.com Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner American
2610 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis (612) 870-4740 Fresh hand ground hash browns, French toast, omelets,
Bin Wine Bar $ Sun Thurs: 6:30 AM 9 PM Fri Sat: 6:30 AM 11 PM pancakes, coffee, juices, soups, salads & sandwiches.
Wines, Beers, Liquors, Light Fare Breakfast, Brunch,
Whether its a glass of wine, a chilled bear, a single-malt Scotch Fuji Ya Japanese Restaurant $$ 613 Selby Ave., St. Paul (651) 221-9140
or a yummy chocolate martini, Bin Wine Bar is your new neigh- Japanese & Sushi Mon Fri: 6:30 AM 2:30 PM Sat: 6:30 AM 3 PM Sun:
borhood hangout. Authentic Japanese food, finest sushi available, Uptown 8 AM 3 PM
Dinner Minneapolis, downtown St. Paul.
400 Sibley, Ste. 150, St. Paul, (651) 224-94463 600 W. Lake St., Minneapolis (612) 871-4055 Midoris Floating World Caf $
Tues Sat: 3 PM Bar close Mon: Closed Tues Thurs: 5 PM 10 PM Fri Sat: 5 Sushi, Tempuru
Sun Mon: Available for private parties PM 10:30 PM Sun: 5 PM 9 PM Sushi, tempura, noodles, traditional, contemporary, home-
www.binwinebar.com 465 N. Wabasha, St. Paul (651) 310-0111 Mon Fri: Lunch styled specials, beer, wine, sake.
11:30 AM 2 PM. Dinner 5 PM10 PM Sat: Dinner 5 PM Lunch, Dinner
Cecils DelI $ 10 PM Sun: Closed 3011 27th Ave. S., Minneapolis (612) 721-3011
Deli/Bakery Mon: Closed Tues Wed: 11:30 AM 2 PM, 5 PM 9
We specialize in box lunches & deli trays! Anything on our Ginger Hop $$ PM
menu can be made to go, just ask. Asian Fusion Thurs Fri: 11:30 AM 2 PM, 5 PM 10 PM
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Specializing in pan-Asian classic dishes. As we like to say, Sat: 12 noon 2 PM, 5 10 PM Sun: 4 PM 8 PM
651 S. Cleveland, St. Paul (651) 698-6276 East meets Northeast.
Deli: Mon Sun 9 AM 9 PM Lunch, Dinner New Uptown Diner $
Restaurant: Mon Sun 9 AM 8 PM 201 E. Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis (612) 746-0304 www. American
www.cecilsdeli.com gingerhop.com Fresh hand ground hash browns, French toast, omelets,
pancakes, coffee, juices, soups, salads & sandwiches.
Coffee & Tea Ltd. $ The Grandview Grill $ Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch
Coffee American 2548 Hennepin Ave. S. Minneapolis (612) 874-0481
Our passion is to create affordable luxury. Try us, you will taste Fresh hand ground hash browns, French toast, omelets, Mon Wed: 6 AM 3 PM Thurs Sat: 24 Hours Sun:
the difference. pancakes, coffee, juices, soups, salads & sandwiches. Close at 6 PM
2730 W. 43rd St. Minneapolis (612) 920-6344 Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch
Mon Fri: 9 AM 8 PM 1818 Grand Ave., St. Paul (651) 698-2346 OM $$
Sat: 9 AM 6 PM Sun: 12 PM 5 PM Mon Fri: 6:15 AM 2:30 PM Sat: 6:15 AM 3 PM Sun: Indian
Sears Mall of America, Bloomington, MN (952) 854-2883 8 AM 3 PM Modern approach to Indian cuisine featuring bold and dis-
Mon Fri: 10 AM 9:30 PM Sat: 9:30 AM 9:30 PM Sun: tinctive flavors.
10:30 PM 7 PM Honey $$ Dinner
Small Plates 401 First Ave. N., Minneapolis (612) 338-1510
Dancing Ganesha $$ Fine cocktails, wine, small plates and artisan chocolates in www.omminneapolis.com
Contemporary Indian an intimate setting.
We would like you to come & enjoy our novel Indian cuisines in 205 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis (612) 746-0306 Roat Osha $$
an extraordinary ambiance. www.honeympls.com Thai
Lunch, Dinner Uniquely crafted authentic and American influences. Decor
1100 Harmon Pl., Minneapolis (612) 388-1877 Its Greek To Me $ that invites conversation
Mon Sat: 11 AM 2 PM, 4 PM 10:30 PM Sun: 11 AM 2 Greek Lunch, Dinner
PM, 5 PM 9 PM Family-owned & run for over 25 years, weve treated gen- 2650 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis
erations of diners to our authentic menu & warm Greek Sat: 11 AM 11 PM Sun: 11 AM 10:30 PM
Duplex $ hospitality.
French, Italian, American Dinner only weekdays, Lunch & Dinner on weekends Rock Bottom
Unique entrees, moderately priced, cozy space with 626 W. Lake St., Minneapolis (612) 825-9922 Restaurant and Brewery $
up-beat staff. Tues Fri: 4:30 PM 11 PM Sat: 11 AM 11 PM Sun: Eclectic American
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner 11 AM 10 PM Fresh handcrafted beer complements classic American cui-
2516 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis (612) 381-0700 www.itsgreektomemn.com sine in the Hennepin Theatre District.
www.duplexmpls.com Lunch, Dinner
Jakeenos Pizza & Pasta $ 800 LaSalle Avenue, Minneapolis (612) 332-2739
Elis Food & Cocktails $$ Italian Mon Fri: 11:00 AM -10 PM Sat Sun: 12:00 PM 1 AM
American Traditional red sauce pastas, thin crust pizza & homemade www.rockbottom.com
From franks to filet, & Pabst to Belleruche. sauces.
Lunch, Dinner, Weekend Brunch Lunch, Dinner Sanctuary $$$
1225 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis (612) 332-9997 3555 Chicago Ave. S. Minneapolis (612) 825-6827 Fusion/New American cuisine
Mon Fri: 11 AM 2 AM Sat Sun: 10:30 AM 2 AM, Mon Fri: 11 AM 11 PM Sat Sun: 4 PM 11 PM New American cuisine prepared and spiced with classic
June 4-17 2010
Brunch served until 2 PM Midtown Global Market, 920 E. Lake St., Minneapolis (612) Mediterranean and Japanese influences.
www.elisfoodandcocktails.com 767-1102 Dinner
Mon Sat: 10 AM 8 PM Sun: 10 AM 6 PM 903 Washington Ave. S. (612) 339-5058
www.sanctuaryminneapolis.com
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The Grandview Grill. Roat Osha.
Subo $$
Filipino fusion
Eclectic Southeast Asian dishes with bold, exotic flavors
served on small plates.
89 S. 10th St., Minneapolis (612) 886-2377
Tues Thurs: 4 PM Midnight Fri Sat: 4 PM 2 AM
Closed Monday
Sushi Tango $$
Japanese
Exciting and eccentric mix of Japanese cuisine and Uptown
attitude.
Lunch, Dinner
Calhoun Square, (612) 822-7787
Mon Wed: 5 PM 1 AM Thurs Sun: Noon 1 AM
Toast Wine Bar and Caf $

Wine bar with Italian influence
Neighborhood wine bar serving pizzas, cured meats and
small plates.
Dinner
415 N. 1st St., Minneapolis, MN (612) 333-4305
Tues Thurs: 5 PM 11 PM Fri Sat: 5 PM 12 AM Sun:
5 PM 11 PM
W.A. Frost & Co. $$

Since 1975. Enjoy the open air setting in the summer & the
spectacular historic architecture year round. Sensation wine
selection, cuisine & ambiance provide the perfect dining
experience.
Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch
374 Selby Ave., St. Paul 651-224-5715
Sun Thurs: 5 PM 10:30 PM. Bar open until Midnight Fri
Sat: 5 PM 11 PM, Bar open until 1 AM www.wafrost.com
Wilde Roast Caf $

American
Homemade, comfort food, outstanding desserts, beer, wine,
espresso drinks.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
518 E. Hennepin Ave. Minneapolis (612) 331-4544
Mon Sat: 7 AM 11 PM Sun: 7 AM 9 PM
www.wilderoastcafe.com
The Woodbury Caf $

American
Fresh hand ground hash browns, French toast, omelets,
pancakes, coffee, juices, soups, salads & sandwiches.
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch
Bielenberg & Tamarack, Woodbury, MN (651) 209-8182
Mon Fri: 7 AM 2:30 PM Sat: 7 AM 3 PM Sun: 8
AM 3 PM
Zeitgeist Arts Caf $

American
Duluths newest dining experience offering contemporary
American dining and full bar in an art-filled setting.
Lunch, Dinner
222 E. Superior St., Duluth, MN (218) 722-9100
Mon Thurs: 11 AM 10 PM Fri: 11 AM 11 PM Sat: 4
PM 11 PM Closed Sunday
www.zeitgeistartscafe.com

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