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Lavender’s Pride Central Raises $4,992 for The 60 Ms. Behavior she’s just as fun
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16 RuPaul Headlines Top Headlines
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PETS Michigan Boy Says Teens Used Gay
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18 Doga for Your Pooch
K9-Connection Brings Yoga to Dogs Gold Awarded Amid Dispute Over
Runner’s Sex
20 Pic of the Litter
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 Community Dialogue > A Word in Edgewise
Love You Like a Brother
A
friend, knowing my
fondness for pho-
tography and men,
sent me an article concern-
ing photograph collections
of men being “affection-
ate.” There are actually a
number of books in this
genre. Two books dealing with the subject
that I have reviewed in Lavender are Evan B.
Bachner’s At Ease: Navy Men of World War
II and Men of World War II: Fighting Men at
Ease (Abrams 2004 and 2007).
Culled from the National Archives,
many of the images were by men of the stat-
ure of Edward J. Steichen, Wayne Miller,
and others. They were not taken as part of
an exposé, or to ferret out “unnatural” be-
havior, nor were they combat photos. On
the contrary, the opposite of sensationalism,
they were commissioned by the military to
document day-to-day life among America’s
enlisted men.
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A given image may show one young
man lying with his head in another’s lap, or
two men with their arms about each other.
Nothing, either implied by the men or su-
perimposed by the photographer, has overt
sexual implications, yet the imaged relation-
ships are obviously pleasurably physical.
Other volumes, like Dear Friends: Amer-
ican Photographs of Men Together, 1840-1918,
make it clear that from the birth of pho-
tography, American male friends have cel-
ebrated their relationship by having their
likenesses captured by the camera’s lens.
Why and how these displays of fraternal
bonding and affection became stigmatized
is more a subject for a PhD dissertation
than this small essay. The Cold War? The
McCarthy hearings?
There has never been an unequivocal
acceptance of homosexuality, but at some
point after these World War II photos were
taken, the mere bestowing of a touch or
embrace was forbidden to American males.
[ by E.B. Boatner ]
We’ve not yet solved the admittedly cru-
cial issues of equal rights, gay marriage, and
tolerance for transgender individuals in the
workplace, but consider today’s burgeon-
ing “bromance.” This portmanteau word,
according to Wikipedia, refers to a “man-
crush,” a “close but nonsexual relationship
between two men, a form of homosocial
intimacy.” A blending of “brother” and “ro-
mance,” the neologism was coined in the
1990s by Dave Carnie in the skateboard
magazine Big Brother.
The recent Humpday, dealing with two
straight buddies deciding to film themselves
having sex together for a local porn festival,
is but one example of the genre.
It is perhaps a small breakthrough, but
I hope that bromance, allowing for intense
bonding between two straight buddies—
or even a straight and a gay—will have an
incrementally salutary effect on the spread
of tolerance and visible affection between
males of any persuasion.
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 Queer As Folks |

Photo by Sophia Hantzes

>
Lavender’s Pride
Central Raises
$4,992 for The
Aliveness Project
Pride always has been a reason for
the GLBT community to come out en
masse to celebrate who we are, and
show support for the community we
live in. This year’s Twin Cities Pride
took place shortly after Iowa became
the first Midwestern state to approve
gay marriage, providing a much-needed
boost to the quest for GLBT equality.
Though the community has made great
strides in advancing equality, those
infected with HIV/AIDS—both gay and
straight—still suffer in silence more
August 28–September 10, 2009

often than not. On June 28, at Laven-

der’s Pride Central—with the help of
Ameriprise Financial and the Chambers
Hotel—$4,992 was raised for The
Aliveness Project, one of many local
organizations that help those living with
HIV/AIDS. To donate, or to learn more,
visit <www.aliveness.org>.

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Artwork by Shawn Van Briesen

>

Julie Dafydd
Reprises Miss
Margarida’s Way
Lavender columnist Julie Dafydd is
reprising her smash one-woman show,
Miss Margarida’s Way: A Tragi-Comic
Monologue for an Impetuous Woman,
by Roberto Athayde. It runs September
3-4, 7 PM, at the Whitney Fine Arts
Center Stagedoor Theater, Minneapolis
Community and Technical College, 1424
Yale Place, Downtown Minneapolis, with
an additional performance September
9, 6:30 PM, at Founders Hall, Metropoli-
tan State University, 700 East Seventh
Street, St. Paul. Directed by Scott M.
Rubsam, this allegory about totalitari-
anism uses at its central metaphor a
biology classroom where the teacher
is the dictator, and the audience is
the student body. Miss Margarida, an
engaging though grotesque monster,
often digresses from biology to taunt
and harangue. Admission is free. For
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reservations for any of the Minneapolis

performances, call (612) 659-7222. No
reservations are necessary for the St.
Paul performance.

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 > Cover Feature

[ by Todd Park ]

A
ctor Thom Bierdz is best-known perhaps for PETA. But the singular cause closest to his
heart is the National Alliance Research for
his role as Phillip Chancellor III on the day- Schizophrenia and Depression.
time drama The Young and the Restless. Millions The subject of Bierdz’s newly released
of viewers know the distinct features of his face, memoir, Forgiving Troy: A True Story of Mur-
der, Mental Illness, and Recovery, gives a per-
and the personality and complex story line of sonal and often painful look at the devastat-
the character he crafts, along with his voice. But ing effect of mental illness in his own family.
the unmistakable timbre of his voice isn’t limited to his acting. Beginning with the brutal bludgeoning mur-
der of his mother with a baseball bat by his
It sings through evocative imagery on his came out publicly. After my brother, Gregg, younger brother, Troy, the captivating story
canvases, and cries out from visceral depths killed himself, I was in a place where I had moves through raw emotions of the tragedy,
in his writing. Despite the occasional mis- to stop pretending, and focus on what was and how, through remarkable circumstances,
step or imperfection, it remains steady and important. I didn’t want to lie about that.” the two brothers are reconciled. Despite the
firm, with nothing to hide. Surprisingly, even today, some in Hol- dramatic details of the story, the author was
By his own admission, Bierdz is an “open lywood counsel young gay actors to stay surprised at the resonant chord his story has
book”—a good thing for an author. It’s pre- closeted, but Bierdz has found that publicity struck with so many of his readers.

20 >THOM BIERDZ TH ANNUAL HRC DINNER HONORS ACTOR

cisely this true-to-himself living in the pub-

lic eye as an openly gay man that won him
recognition by the Human Rights Campaign
(HRC). A recipient of one of this year’s Vis-
ibility Awards, he will receive the honor at
the 20th annual HRC Twin Cities Gala on
September 12. The evening’s theme, “Speak
the Truth,” couldn’t be more fitting.
Bierdz says demurely, “I appreciate the
award. I don’t take this on as a personal thing.”
Viewing his acting as a way to open
minds by making a gay person familiar,
Bierdz explains, “I just want [my character]
Phillip to be inside people’s homes as this
loving gay member of the family. I’d like to
help combat homophobia in that respect.”
Beirdz is portraying the first gay charac-
ter on The Young and the Restless since its de-
but in 1973. He credits Executive Producer
August 28–September 10, 2009
surrounding his own sexuality has been an
entirely positive thing.
According to Bierdz, “The e-mails and
letters I get are all supportive—100 percent
positive. People are always receptive.”
Being in the public eye has brought much-
needed recognition as well to the many causes
Bierdz supports. He has used that recognition
to battle ignorance and hatred well beyond
the television screen. Donations of his art
have raised more than $100,000 for a number
of charitable organizations, including GLBT
ones like HRC, the Matthew Shepherd Foun-
dation, and the Point Foundation.
Beirdz shares, “I love to help out, and
my painting is an easy way to do that. I love
to paint in public, so it’s a natural fit there.”
Out Magazine recognized Bierdz as 2005
Emerging Artist of the Year, Los Angeles.
In Bierdz’s words, “I didn’t think my
story would be as universal as it is, but I’m
writing about relationships. It’s something
everybody can understand.”
Troy Bierdz remains incarcerated in a
Wisconsin prison, but he talks to his brother
on the phone a couple of times every week.
Thom Bierdz relates, “It’s unbelievable how
much we’ve changed, how much we’ve gone
through. I’m very proud of how he’s grown.”
The change is visible and extraordinary.
Bierdz’s Web site at <www.thombierdz.
com> contains 1994 interview footage from
the prison, with his brother struggling to
maintain composure.
Personal tragedy hasn’t defined Bierdz, but
it certainly filled him with a sense of clarity and
purpose, as he has emerged from his consider-
able trials. Some have called him a Renaissance

Maria Arena Bell as instrumental in reviv-
ing the character of Phillip after a 20-year
hiatus—this time with a gay story line.
When Bierdz left the show in 1989 to pur-
sue opportunities in film, his agent advised
against coming out, citing the prevailing close-
mindedness of the time surrounding AIDS.
Bierdz recalls, “It was what people did. It
was a scary time. It wasn’t until 2000 that I
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Of all the things in his very full life, it
is his artwork that gives Bierdz the greatest
pleasure, as he enthuses: “I absolutely love
painting. It’s instant gratification.”
In addition to GLBT causes, Bierdz’s
philanthropy embraces children’s chari-
ties, including Make-a-Wish and The Art
of Elysium, as well as animal rights orga-
nizations, such as PAWS Los Angeles and
man. In looking at the trail of successes in vir-
tually everything he has put his hand to, it’s a
fitting description. Underneath the many suc-
cesses is a muted tone of humility that pushes
past his talent to portray a character, and into
something rooted in his small-town upbring-
ing. It has kept him focused on reality, while
carrying him into the limelight through heart-
break, and back to center stage.
Thom Bierdz. Photo ©John Paschal/jpistudios.com
 The Twin Cities Human Rights
Campaign Gala takes place on
September 12 at The Depot, 225
Third Avenue South, Minneapolis.
Tickets are available at <www.
twincities.hrc.org/dinner>, or by
calling (800) 494-TIXS.
A special showing of Thom
Bierdz’s art will be on display at
the Jean Stephen Gallery, 917
Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, on
September 13, 4-7 PM. It’s open
to the public. Visit <www.jeanste
phengalleries.com>.
Copies of Bierdz’s book, For-
giving Troy: A True Story of Mur-
der, Mental Illness, and Recovery,
can be purchased via his Web site
at <www.thombierdz.com>, which
also has a number of his works of
art and links for The Young and
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 Regional Pride Preview >
RuPaul Headlines Duluth-Superior Pride Fete
This year, Duluth-Superior
Pride marks its 23rd anniver-
sary with a four-day event in
the Twin Ports of Duluth, Min-
nesota, and Superior, Wiscon-
sin, over Labor Day Weekend,
September 3-6. The legendary
RuPaul is the headliner of the
Pride Festival on September 6.
Info: <www.dspride.com>
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[ by George Holdgrafer ]
CALENDAR
Open All Night SUN., SEPT. 6
Duluth Sauna Worship Service & Breakfast
18 N. 1st Ave. E., Duluth 9:30 AM
THU., SEPT. 3 Peace United Church of Christ
Mayor’s Reception SAT., SEPT. 5 1111 N. 11th Ave. E., Duluth
& Weekend Opening 5K Family Fun Run/Walk Pride Parade
5-8 PM 8:30 AM Registration • 9 PM Start Noon
The Depot Tower Ave., Superior
506 W. Michigan St., Duluth
Western Lake Superior Waterfront Trail
7408 Grand Ave., Duluth Fruit Float Boat Cruise
Poetry Reading & Book Signing Lake Superior
7-9 PM Pride Festival
2:30 PM Boarding
Jitters Coffee House 11 AM-7 PM
Vista Fleet Tours
102 W. Superior St., Duluth Bayfront Festival Park 323 Harbor Dr., Duluth
S. 5th Ave. W. & Railroad St., Duluth Lesbian Film Festival
FRI., SEPT. 4
Pride Block Party 5:30-9 PM
Pride Patio Party
8 PM-Midnight Chester Creek Café
7 PM-2:30 AM
J.T.’s Bar & Grill 1902 E. 8th St., Duluth
The Flame
1612 Tower Ave., Superior Pride Drag Show Fund-raiser
1506 N. 3rd St., Superior
Bonfire on the Point Benefits Northland HIV/Aids Groups
Open All Night
Sunset-Sunrise 8 PM
Duluth Sauna The Main Club
First Parking Lot on Wisconsin Point Rd.,
18 N. 1st Ave. E., Duluth 1217 Tower Ave., Superior
Superior
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 > Pets

Doga Pooch FOR

YOUR
K9-CONNECTION BRINGS YOGA TO DOGS
[ by Chad Eldred ]

DOGA ATTEMPTS TO INTERTWINE BOTH DOG AND OWNER IN A

SERIES OF COMBINATION STRETCHES AND MASSAGES. WHILE
THE DOGS THEMSELVES MAY NOT PARTICIPATE IN EVERY YOGA
POSE, THEY ALWAYS ARE KEPT CLOSE BY.

T
he downward dog now has
whole new meaning.
K9-Connection, the dog-
friendly event provider known
for its Wine and Wag and Beer With Your
Buddy gatherings, has dipped its tail in the
world of yoga, or doga as it’s called, for
about the past year.
August 28–September 10, 2009
Angie Gwiazdon, owner and founder of
K9-Connection, kick-started her organiza-
tion about two-and-a-half years ago. She
wanted to mesh her event-planning skills
with her passion for bringing people and
their dogs together, because she saw, and
knew firsthand, the benefit canines have on
their owners.

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 Gwiazdon says, “People are usually in a
good mood when they are with their dogs.
They are more relaxed and at ease. And
I felt it was a missing piece to the Twin
Cites, because there are so many dog lov-
ers here.”
K9-Connection events typically re-
volve around anything social, such as off-
the-leash doggy happy hours, and doga is
no different.
The idea came to Gwiazdon about a
year-and-a-half ago, while she was taking
part in a mommy-and-me yoga class with
her two-month-old daughter, Addison.
She translated that concept into dog and
owner yoga classes. After doing a bit of re-
search, she discovered the idea already had
taken root in cities across the country.
Gwiazdon, who owns a 10-year-old
blue tick coon hound rescue dog named
Belle, asked friends who already were
instructors if they would try it, and they
agreed. For the past year, the event has
continued to gain momentum, especially
selling out classes in the colder months.
According to Gwiazdon, “People love
it. It’s been great. People who have done it
talk about doing yoga at home, and having
their dog get in the way and be a distrac-
tion. This class teaches you how you can
incorporate your dog into it, and that is
very helpful.”
Apart from having the ability to be
fully focused during your yoga routine,
Gwiazdon has seen how the classes impact
the dogs and their owners in a different
manner.
Gwiazdon explains, “It’s really interest-
ing to observe that, typically, when the class
starts, the dogs might be a little anxious and
a bit more rambunctious, but by the end of
the class, they are all so calm. Dogs really
pick up on our emotions and spirit, and it’s
a good bonding experience, too.”
Doga attempts to intertwine both dog
and owner in a series of combination stretch-
es and massages. While the dogs themselves
may not participate in every yoga pose, they
always are kept close by.
Gwiazdon remarks, “I think it is a real-
ly growing in popularity because there are
an awful lot of dog owners and a real need
for events that are like mine. I’m a small
business, and everything has been word of
mouth, but most of my events sell out, and
when people find out about them, they are
so excited. It’s been really successful and a
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lot of fun.”
For more information about doga and
K9-Connection, visit <www.k9-connec
tion.com>.

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 > Pets

PIC
OF THE
LITTER Peggy Krizak
Creates Unique
Pet Portraits
[ by Heidi Fellner ]

T
he truly gifted people in this
world may not have a lot
of money or the flashiest of
career paths, but they have
known the deep and meaningful love that
is possible with a cherished pet. They tru-
ly will appreciate the realistic pet portraits
created by artist Peggy Krizak.
August 28–September 10, 2009

Although she was an artist at an early

age, Krizak didn’t turn to art as a source of
income until later in her life. As her chil-
dren approached their teenage years, she
perfected her techniques. She soon began
exhibiting her work at art shows around
the country. When a very special portrait
of a dog seemed to catch everyone’s eye,
she realized she’d found her niche.

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KRIZAK TAKES COMMISSIONS
BOTH NATIONALLY AND
INTERNATIONALLY FOR
CHARCOAL SKETCHES OR
OIL PAINTINGS, USUALLY
WORKING FROM DIGITAL
PHOTOGRAPHS SENT TO HER
VIA E-MAIL. THAT SAME TOOL
ALLOWS HER CUSTOMERS
TO APPROVE OF SKETCHES
AND THE FINAL PORTRAIT IN
STAGES, BEFORE THE LAST
PAYMENT IS MADE.

Krizak recalls, “It was my ‘aha’ moment,

and I changed direction immediately.”
The change in course paid off. These
days, Krizak takes commissions both na-
tionally and internationally for charcoal
sketches or oil paintings, usually working
from digital photographs sent to her via e-
mail. That same tool allows her customers
to approve of sketches and the final portrait
in stages, before the last payment is made.
Krizak says, “I think that builds confi-
dence for people.”
The Bradford Exchange has commis-
sioned Krizak’s work for its line of collect-
ible plates.
Perhaps what makes Krizak’s paintings so
striking is that she uses the Venetian paint-
ing technique, which requires a series of thin
glazes to achieve a more luminous quality.
Krizak explains, “When you see my
portraits, in every single one of them, you
notice the eyes first. The eyes that melt
your heart are in my portrait every single
time. I know I’ve finished the portrait
when I am moved by the look in their eyes,
and I don’t quit until I get that look.”
If you are considering a portrait, either
for a companion still with you or one that has
passed, Krizak’s prices vary by materials, the
subjects to be featured, the background’s com-
plexity, and the size of the finished piece.
Perhaps the most enjoyable aspect
of working with Krizak, apart from see-
ing your beloved friend’s image so per-
fectly captured, is taking the photographs
that she will work from. Instructions for
achieving a good photograph can be re-
quested via her Web site, so even if you
do not have a trained eye, you can play an
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integral part in the artistic process.

More information can be found at
<www.peggykrizak.com> or <www.krizak-
petportraits.com>.

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 On the Runway > Onward Style [ by Sara Rogers ]

It’s in the Bag

Hot picks from MOA® Trend Specialist Sara Rogers
You’ve already learned how to carry yourself with style; now you can carry your stuff in style as well with this season’s arsenal
of great bags. Whether you’re backpacking across Europe or just hiking across the highway, there is a bag style out there that is
perfect for your needs. With great colors and tons of surprise storage space, you may even start to enjoy packing!

ORGANIC
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SOUTH (S276)
Make both yourself and the planet happy
with this eco-friendly bag from PrAna.
Made out of recycled polyester, this pack
also features a padded notebook sleeve,
and tons of room for a laptop, books or
whatever you need to cart around.

GRAPHICS
COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR CO.
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You get two trends in one with
this neon backpack from Colum-
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colors and cool, pop-art prints
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tive front panels and waterproof
construction also show that this
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GRAY
PUMA / LEVEL 1, NORTH (N106)
Gray is maintaining its hold as the #1
neutral on the fashion scene. This season
the cool color can be paired with black for
the ultimate in recession chic, or you can
look on the bright side and combine it with
this fall’s neon brights.

HARDWARE
TUMI / LEVEL 1, WEST (W140)
Bags were seen sporting multiple zippers,
shiny studs and plenty of other bling this
RUGGED season. Don’t worry if your style is more
August 28–September 10, 2009

FOSSIL / LEVEL 2, EAST (E262) sophisticated than showy; you can still
There is nothing cooler than a perfectly add a little heavy metal with basic buckles
worn-in bag, and this messenger style like this chic Tumi bag. The slim shape
from Fossil has exactly the right mix of and durable nylon make this bag a must
rugged appeal and retro charm. Inspired by for travelers.
vintage military gear, this bag has enough
pockets and patches to keep you stocked
for any (fashion) emergency.
Onward Style is Lavender’s exclusive column written by Sara Rogers, MOA®
Trend Specialist. She has worked in the fashion industry for more than 20
years as a model, fashion specialist, wardrobe therapist, and television host.
As the Trend Specialist and Personal Shopper for Mall of America®, her
“office” spans 4.2 million square feet and more than 520 stores, providing
her with extensive resources to research what’s hot in retail trends.

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 On the Runway > Isn't Fashion Fun [ by Kevin Quinn ]

Hi, I’m Kevin with the STYLEDLIFE®

and styledlook® team. Yes, summer is wind-
ing down and thoughts will be turning soon
to autumn romance, Vikings football and of
course fall fashion. I can’t help too much on
the romance and football front, but I know
that STYLEDLIFE and styledlook can make
your fall look modern and cool.
STYLEDLIFE is “ReArriving” as
we are calling it into a new flagship loca-
tion in Galleria in early October. Our new
3,000 square foot digs (yes, 3,000) will be
located near Good Earth restaurant and we
are jazzed beyond belief. Our new store is
coinciding with our new autumn/winter ad-
vertising campaign that we are calling “The
New Fashion Equation."
What is the new fashion equation, you
ask?
It’s our vision and belief that looking
modern and fashionable has nothing to do
with status, money and/or buying all new
clothes. We believe it’s a mix of taking what
you have, mixing in accessories, honor-
ing and developing your personal style and
“owning your look.” Whether that look is
always casual, always dressy or like most of
us a blend of casual elegance, we strongly
believe in being yourself.
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Granted, we don’t really believe that
anyone starts out with “no style”…but after
twenty+ years in the fashion industry, I do
know how challenged the average person
feels about their personal style and ward-
robe.
Many of you know that STYLEDLIFE
is an accessory shopper's nirvana specializ-
ing in modern fashion accessories for men
& women. I don’t want this to be just a plug
for our company….because quite frankly,
there are mass merchant stores that have
cool accessories too. We just want each of
you to understand that adding one simple
accessory, be it a long necklace, pair of cuf-
flinks and/or a fresh new messenger bag can
ramp up your new fall look.
Our happy “STYLED YOU” stick fig-
ures, Alex & Paul, represent the confident,
polished dudes who utilize accessories to
make their own unique style statements! Oh,
and of course, happily replace Alex & Paul
with Alice and Patty and you’re good to go
too!
We will start a new round of “On the
Runway” starting in September. Thank you
very much for partaking in our column this
past year and don’t hesitate to let us know
what you’d like more of, less of, etc. This
column is for you, loyal Lavender readers.
And don’t forget, STYLEDLIFE’s last Sale
of the year is going on now until September
6. With discounts of 30-70% off, now is the
perfect time to start focusing on your fall
fashion look!

Isn’t Fashion Fun is your monthly go-to resource for tips, suggestions, and fashion expertise on how style-related material plays into your
wardrobe and vis-à-vis your busy life. Isn’t Fashion Fun is brought to you by fashion leader STYLEDLIFE® and the wardrobe experts® team at
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 > News & Politics
Minnesota AIDS Trek 24 Rides to Duluth
E
ach year, thousands of people across
this country are infected with the
HIV virus. As the numbers grow, so
do the support and funding to help them.
The Twin Cities is blessed in this respect.
We have a multitude of organizations that
assist people, from everyday necessities
to the most complicated issues. The area
also mounts many fund-raisers to generate
much-needed money for these groups.
Lavender recently spoke with Dirk
Klick, who helps organize the Minnesota
AIDS Trek.
How is the Minnesota AIDS Trek dif-
ferent from the Minnesota AIDS Walk
or Red Ribbon Ride?
Each of these events has its own bene-
ficiaries—all of which provide services to
individuals living with HIV/AIDS. The
funds raised by the Minnesota AIDS Trek
go to six beneficiaries who provide a vari-
ety of services to their clients. In 2009, the
beneficiaries are: Camp Benedict, Emory
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[ by Russell Remmick ]
Vaccine Center, Minnkota Health Partner,
Positive Care Center/HCMC, Top Shelf,
and Women and Families Network.
What goals were set for the AIDS
Trek this year?
In 2009, our goal is to raise $85,000,
which will be divided among the six ben-
efiting agencies.
Anything new added to the AIDS
Trek this year?
Two new benefiting agencies have been
added this year:
• Women and Families Network. Their
mission is to engage HIV-positive women to
advocate for a more responsive service system
that addresses their unique health-care needs,
which promote a better quality of life.
• Emory Vaccine Center. Developing
a vaccine to halt the AIDS epidemic is a
key part of the mission of the Emory Vac-
cine Center, and much of the research at
the center relates to this effort. Scientists
(From Left) Dr. Ron Schut, HCMC Positive Care Center; Jim
Maurer, Camp Benedict; Luisa Rodriguez Duran, HCMC Posi-
tive Care Center; Maureen Wells, Top Shelf at Abbott North-
western; Chad Waltz, Top Shelf at Abbott Northwestern; Clin-
ton Lende, Minnkota Health Project; Ned Bayrd, UCLA AIDS
Institute. Photo by Hubert Bonnet
specializing in basic immunology strive to
elucidate the fundamental workings of the
immune system and how it responds to
infection. Other investigators examine the
interaction between HIV and the immune
cells it attacks in order to identify ways to
prevent or interrupt the process by which
the virus destroys the immune system.
How late can someone sign up to
take part in the AIDS Trek?
People can register to participate up un-
til we ride out on Saturday, September 12.
To help, by participating in or by donat-
ing money to the Minnesota AIDS Trek,
visit <www.aids-trek.org>.
Big Gay News >
[ Written & Compiled by Bradley Traynor ]

LOCAL NEWS

MINNESOTA SAYS STUDENT

FACED TEACHERS' GAY SLURS
The Anoka-Hennepin School District
agreed to settle the case of a high school
junior who allegedly was harassed by two
teachers because of his perceived sexual
orientation. According to a Minnesota De-
partment of Human Rights investigation,
two teachers repeatedly made antigay com-
ments about the student in front of class-
mates. The department stated that teacher
Diane Cleveland told a class the boy’s “fence
swings both ways.” Another teacher, Walter
Filson, allegedly told students the boy “en-
joys wearing women’s clothes.” The school
district denied it violated Minnesota’s Hu-
man Rights Act, but has agreed to pay the
boy’s family $25,000.

NATIONAL
National
NEWS

WHITE HOUSE SAYS DOMA

“UNFAIR,” BUT WILL DEFEND
IN COURT
Although the Obama Administration
filed legal papers recently claiming the fed-
eral Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) dis-
criminates against gays and lesbians, Jus-
tice Department lawyers say they still will
defend the law. Department spokesperson
Tracy Schmaler stated, “The administra-
tion believes the Defense of Marriage Act
is discriminatory and should be repealed,”
but the department is obligated “to defend
federal statutes when they are challenged
in court. The Justice Department cannot
pick and choose which federal laws it will
defend based on any one administration’s
policy preferences.”

World
WORLD NEWS

ANTIGAY ATTACKS ON THE

RISE IN IRAQ
According to a new report from the
advocacy group Human Rights Watch
(HRW), murder and violence against men
perceived to be gay continues to rise in
Iraq. Hundreds of men reportedly have
been murdered since 2004. Human Rights
Watch researcher Rasha Moumneh said in
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the report, “These killings point to the

continuing and lethal failure of Iraq’s pos-
toccupation authorities to establish the
rule of law, and protect their citizens.”

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 Arts & Entertainment > On the Townsend
AFTER JULIET / THROUGH AUG. 30 / THEATRE OR,
4330 CEDAR LAKE RD., MPLS. / (612) 227-1188 /
<WWW.TCTWENTYPERCENT.ORG>
After Juliet. Photo by Claire Avitabile
Do you recall the beginning of Romeo and
Juliet, when Romeo yearns for his cousin,
Rosaline? Playwright Sharman MacDonald
speculates on an immediate and horrific
aftermath sprung from the double suicide
of the star-crossed lovers. Rosaline calls
Juliet’s action a “selfish suicide,” because it
puts the nurse, the friar, a servant, and the
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[ by John Townsend ]
apothecary in dire jeopardy. The Prince’s and anger, with her desperate need for both
admonition for all to bury the hatchet at revenge and discovery of self-peace.”
the end of the play cannot extinguish the
vengeful mess left behind. ELLA / THROUGH SEPT. 6 / GUTHRIE THEATER,
Claire Avitabile, who codirects the 20% 818 S. 2ND ST., MPLS. / (612) 377-2224 /
<WWW.GUTHRIETHEATER.ORG>
Theatre Company Twin Cities production,
says, “After Juliet’s many women represent
an eclectic mix of stereotypes, as well as re-
sistance to them. Juliet was the perfect girl,
held up on a pedestal for all to admire and
strive to assimilate. Rosaline [Anika Taylor]
is the spitfire protagonist, outspoken and
intimidating. She has no wish to be a man,
but dons men’s clothing to ‘fight more eas-
ily.’ There’s also Alice [Claire Loyd], the
Southern belle who acknowledges that she
was a ‘born bitch,’ and that it will take ‘a
lifetime to overcome it.’ Livia [Caitlin Ray],
the bookworm lesbian, stands up for what
she thinks is right. Rhona [Danielle Silver]
is the goody two-shoes with a sense of righ-
teousness that runs deep and even angry.
Helena [Katrina Hawley] is the one forced
to grow up too fast. But ultimately, it’s Rosa-
line’s internal battle with herself, her grief, Ella. Photo by Ed Krieger
 Tina Fabrique triumphs in this bio-
musical of scat singer extraordinaire Ella
Fitzgerald, conceived by Dyke Garrison
and director Danny Holgate. Fabrique’s
complex, mind-boggling, multisyllabic
delivery may not be as high-pitched as
Fitzgerald’s, but the style, the spirit, and
the rhythms of the First Lady of Song are
channeled to exhilarating effect. Fitzger-
ald’s 1966 concert in Nice, France, serves
as a catalyst that triggers personal regrets
and joyous memories. John Lasiter’s light-
ing achieves transcendent moments on
Michael Schweikhardt’s elegant night-
club-style set. Some may feel the show
should address issues of racism more
forthrightly, but the focus on Fitzgerald’s
inner emotional voice, and how it attuned
to the important people in her life and her
external singing voice, nonetheless makes
for a marvelous theatrical experience that
will please and enlighten a wide audience.

ASHESH BARSHA, UNENDING MONSOON / SEPT.

10-13 / SOUTHERN THEATER, 1420 WASHINGTON
AVE. S., MPLS. / (612) 340-1725 / <WWW.SOUTH
ERNTHEATER.ORG>

The wild distortions of insurance com-

panies about health-care reform may be
part of a larger pattern. The carbon emis-
sions of poor women in the Third World
preposterously are compared to the mega-
polluters to their north. Outrage over that
distortion fuels Ananya Dance Theatre’s
newest work, Ashesh Barsha, Unending
Monsoon.
Choreographer Ananya Chatterjea ex-
plains that such comparisons are “shock-
ing to us. Ashesh Barsha takes off on such
inequities, yet is also inspired by the work
done by primarily women’s communi-
ties to propose equitable solutions to the
problems of climate change. In particu-
lar, the idea of affecting a paradigm shift
in the ways in which we think about en-
ergy usage is explored through ideas of
female sexuality and intimacy, through
the building of relationships to each other.
The women dance to articulate the pain
of finding themselves in a social structure
where the overconsumption of energy is
continuously corroding their ability to
live in balance with their environment;
their rage of realizing that information has
been made inaccessible to them; the cour-
age to persist in efforts to reconnect with
lost indigenous knowledge; and the de-
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spair that comes from constantly search-

ing for solutions and building community
together. We articulate the multiple facets
of women’s work around climate and en-
ergy justice.”

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MARY POPPINS / THROUGH SEPT. 20 / ORPHEUM

THEATRE, 910 HENNEPIN AVE., MPLS. / (800) 982-
2787 / <WWW.HENNEPINTHEATRETRUST.ORG>

Iconic gay choreographer Matthew

Bourne exudes ethereal sexuality and dark
wit in his box office blockbusters Swan
Lake, Car Man, and Edward Scissorhands.
He does the same in Mary Poppins, whose
Broadway tour now plays Minneapolis.
You’ll hear many of the fab Sherman Broth-
ers tunes from the film, as well as new ones
by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe.
In the weeks after Mary Poppins hit
Broadway en route to many Tony nods, I
chatted with Bourne, who described the
new tune “Temper Temper,” based on one
of P.L. Travers’s stories not included in the
film: “It’s Mary’s night off. The kids have
lost their temper, and they’ve been rude to

Mary Poppins Photo by Joan Marcus

their father and mother. There’s a lot go-

ing on in the house. Everyone’s unhappy,
and she leaves them with the words ‘Tem-
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per. Temper. No supper for you tonight.’

And what happens in the nursery is, their
toys come to life, and put them on trial for
treating them badly. I love the idea of toys
putting kids on trial, because they do sort
of bash these toys around all the time, and
you see that constantly. It’s a bit spooky
and a bit scary. I would say it’s absolutely
joyous and moving and touching.”

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 Bar Advertiser Guide > Twin Cities
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19 W. 15th St., Mpls. (612) 871-5553 06
1111 Hennepin Ave., Mpls. 213 E. 4th St., St. Paul, (651) 225-GLBT
Shoot pool or play darts at your neighbor- Opening soon. The New York Chic of Min-
hood bar—the Twin Cities’s oldest GLBT <www.rumours-stpaul.com>
neapolis. Newest, hottest dance club with fabulous
establishment.
DJs, plus shows featuring the best local
BOLT talent.
07 INNUENDO
513 Washington Ave. S., Mpls. 213 E. 4th St., St. Paul,
02 11
(612) 338-0896 (651) 225-GLBT SALOON
<www.boltbar.com> <www.rumours-stpaul.com> 830 Hennepin Ave., Mpls.
Best video bar in Twin Cities. Huge selec- Casual, intimate “Cheers” ambience for (612) 332-0835
tion of music/comedy video clips & Show quiet conversation, Happy Hour, and com- <www.gaympls.com>
Tune Sundays. Best patio in town. munity organization shows and fund-raisers. Long regarded as Minneapolis’s cutting-edge
dance club, with friendly staff and discern-
BOLT UNDERGROUND ing customers.
03 501 Washington Ave. S., Mpls. 08 LUSH FOOD BAR
(612) 338-0896 990 Central Ave NE, Mpls. 12 TICKLES
<www.boltbar.com/underground> <www.lushfoodbar.com> 1032 3rd Ave NE., Mpls.
Industrial & carnal nightclub hidden Video Bar, Eclectic Live Entertainment, (612) 354-3846
beneath the city. Join us for CHAMBER Mixing Artists. Eat. Drink. Be LUSHious. <www.ticklesbar.com>
every Thursday night. Live Piano Music, Full Service Menu,
Happy Hour, Sports on 4 Flat Panel TVs,
04 CAMP MINNEAPOLIS EAGLE Pool, Darts
490 N. Robert St., St. Paul 09 515 Washington Ave. S., Mpls.
(651) 292-1844 (612) 338-4214 13 TOWN HOUSE
<www.camp-bar.net> <www.minneapoliseagle.com> 1415 University Ave. W., St. Paul
An upscale but casual spot with great video, Gay-owned & -operated for 10 years. (651) 646-7087
dancing, cabaret, and the friendliest staff in Home of famous Friday 3-for-1 Happy <www.townhousebar.com>
town! Hour & Sunday afternoon Beer Bust. Fun neighborhood bar with a great mix of
men and women. Visit our piano lounge.
05 GAY 90’S
408 Hennepin Ave., Mpls.
(612) 333-7755
<www.gay90s.com>
Upper Midwest’s Largest Gay Entertainment
Complex. Six bars: Main Bar, Happy Hour,
Dance Annex, Men’s Room, La Femme, Retro.

> Regional
August 28–September 10, 2009

IA The Blazing Saddle, Des Moines WI Scooter’s, Eau Claire The Flame, Superior
416 E. 5th St., (515) 246-1299 411 Galloway St., (715) 835-9959 1612 Tower Ave., (715) 395-0101
Buddy’s Corral, Des Moines My Place, La Crosse J.T.’s, Superior
418 E. 5th St., (515) 244-7140 3201 S. Ave., (608) 788-9073 1506 N. 3rd St., (715) 394-2580
The Garden, Des Moines Players, La Crosse The Main Club, Superior
112 SE 4th, (515) 243-3965 218 Main St., (608) 784-2353 1217 Tower Ave., (715) 392-1756
Kings & Queens Tap, Waterloo Chances R, La Crosse
304 W. 4th St., (319) 232-3001 417 Jay St., (608) 782-5101

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 Bar Scene > Bartender Spotlight [ by George Holdgrafer ]

▼
WHO
JUSTIN

Justin

WHAT
Recipe: Tropical Heat
1 1/4 oz. Bacardi O
3/4 oz. Absolut Mango
1/2 oz. Malibu Rum
Pineapple Juice
Grenadine on Bottom
Myers Rum on Top
Garnish with Cherry & Lime

WHEN
Thu., Sat. • 9 PM-2 AM

WHERE
Bolt/Minneapolis Eagle
513-515 Washington Ave. S.
(612) 338-0896/(612) 338-4214
<www.minneapoliseagle.com>
<www.boltbar.com>

WHY
“The atmosphere is really relaxed and very casual. Many
types of people come here for many different interactions.
The ambience is pretty honest and nonjudgmental. Anyone
can walk in the door and feel at home.”
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 Bar Scene > Leather Life
Interview with Buck Angel
Pioneering transsexual man and award-
winning porn star Buck Angel recently ap-
peared at The Smitten Kitten in Minneapolis.
You’re controversial. A lot of people
have problems with what you do. Some
people say porn is violence against
women.
Everyone’s entitled to their own opinion,
obviously. By the way, I’ve also won a femi-
nist porn award for my work. I think what I
do empowers women as well as men, as well
as everyone who’s never fit into a box.
You have a wife.
Yes, I have a wife.
You’re legally married?
I’m legally a man. I had my birth certifi-
cate changed.
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If it’s just a matter of changing a birth
certificate, why can’t two men or two
women….
Thank you! I get so pissed off! I have a
vagina. My wife has a vagina. When I went
to get married, they didn’t ask me to drop
my pants. I would like to do a huge campaign
showing that I’m married—to a woman—le-
gally in the United States of America. How is
it possible that I’m married to a woman, and
you’re not letting any of these people [same-
sex couples] get married, because you’re bas-
ing it on what’s between their legs?
How long do you see yourself con-
tinuing to do porn?
I see myself doing porn, honestly, for-
ever. But I don’t see myself in front of the
camera after another couple of years. I’m
looking to bring other guys into my pro-
duction company, and produce more porn
with transsexual men.
[ by Steve Lenius ]
Do you have other projects in the works?
A book, and I’m trying to put together
a reality TV show. Maybe people are ready
for me, maybe not.
Do you pack [i.e., wear a prosthetic
phallus]?
No way! Why would I pack? I’m super
proud of my vagina, so there’s no reason for
me to pack. Though it’s OK for other guys
to pack, it’s not an issue for me.
Other transmen have told me they
pack because of body geometry—a wom-
an’s center of gravity is higher, and a
man’s is lower.
I’ve never heard of that. My male center
of gravity is up here in my head, in my brain.
That’s my whole point of what I’m trying to
get across to the world. It has nothing to do
with what’s between your legs. It has every-
thing to do with what’s in your head.
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OUT IN THE STANDS

August 15
Minneapolis
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Bar Scene > Bar Calendar
For club addresses, phone numbers, and Web
sites, see “Twin Cities Lavender Bar Advertiser
Guide” and “Regional Bar Guide” on page 36.
For other events, see <LavenderMagazine.
com/calendar>.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 28
Lure: Ultimate Lesbian Party
9 PM. Rumours.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 29
MisMatch-ed Game
Benefits MarryMeMinnesota.org
8 PM. Bolt Underground.
Lake Calhoun Boys Party & Fund-raiser
9 PM. Rumours.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 30
A Tribute to Gary Hinze
Triangle of Hope Benefit
for Clare Housing
5 PM. Town House.

MONDAY, AUGUST 31
CD Release Party:
Whitney Houston’s I Look to You
7 PM. Happy Hour. Gay 90’s.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
Bingo-Palooza
Benefits The Aliveness Project
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8 PM. Bolt.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
Hips ’N Lips Show
9 PM. Rumours.

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
Lip Service
9 PM. Town House.
Underwear Party
Bolt Underground

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
Bango Blow-Out
5 PM. Saloon.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
Minneapolis Move Bears
Bar Night
7 PM. Innuendo.
Total DiscTraction
9 PM. Town House.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
Minnesota Storm Patrol Night
5 PM. Minneapolis Eagle.
TNT Show
9 PM. Town House.
Leather Dress Code Night
Bolt Underground

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
Imperial Court of Minnesota
Picnic & Membership Drive
2 PM. 19 Bar.

ONGOING
MONDAYS
Game Night
9 PM. Innuendo.
Karaoke with Dana
9 PM. Town House.
Men’s Night: Male Dancers
9:30 PM. Lounge Town House.
Karaoke with Killer B’s
10 PM. Gay 90’s.
Hard Monday
Saloon

TUESDAYS
Mega Bingo
Benefits MS Society
6:30 PM. Gay 90’s.
Team Trivia
7:30 PM. Innuendo.
Karaoke with Killer B’s
9 PM. Saloon.
Karaoke with John
9 PM. Town House.
Diamond Diva Drag Show
10 PM. Gay 90’s.
Fiesta Latina
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10 PM. Saloon.

WEDNESDAYS
Bango with Mother Pearl
Benefits The Aliveness Project
5:30 PM. Saloon.
Debbie Duncan
8 PM. Camp.
Drag Show

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9:30 PM. La Femme Show Lounge. Gay 90’s.

Karaoke
10 PM. Bolt.
Hump Night:
Male Dancers
Saloon

THURSDAYS
Trivia with Carl
Saloon
Mega Bingo
Benefits MS Society
6:30 PM. Gay 90’s.
Progressive Bingo
Benefits The Aliveness Project
8 PM. Bolt.
Chamber
9 PM. Bolt Underground.
Drag Show
9:30 PM. La Femme Show Lounge. Gay 90’s.
Karaoke with John
9 PM. Innuendo.
Pumps and Pearls Drag Revue
10 PM. Town House.
Boys Night Out
Saloon

FRIDAYS
Erin Schwab
6 PM. Camp.
Red Carpet
with Candi Stratton
9:30 PM. La Femme Show Lounge. Gay 90’s.
Male Dancers
10 PM. Gay 90’s.
Mineshaft
Bolt Underground
Wet! Male Dancers
Saloon

SATURDAYS
Drag Show
9:30 PM. La Femme Show Lounge. Gay 90’s.
Male Dancers
10 PM. Gay 90’s.
Sinful Saturdays: Male Dancers
10 PM. Innuendo/Rumours.

SUNDAYS
Showtunes
5 PM. Bolt.
Karaoke with John & Trover
7 PM. Lounge. Town House.
Mia Dorr
8 PM. Camp.
Karaoke with Jamie & Jeremy
9 PM. Innuendo.
Pumps and Pearls Drag Revue
9 PM. Town House.
Drag Show
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9:30 PM. La Femme Show Lounge. Gay 90’s.

Amateur Shower Contest
11 PM. Saloon.
Check out our online “Bar Advertiser Guide” Web
links at <www.LavenderMagazine.com>.

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 Cuisine > Off the Eaten Path
HELL’S KITCHEN [ by Heidi Fellner ]
J
udging by the fare at Hell’s Kitchen, I would ascertain
that the devil isn’t really a fussy guy, but appreciates small
touches and good quality. Apparently, he likes to fill a large
hole in his emotional well-being with comfort food.
Perhaps it’s a commentary on my nuclear family, but de-
scending into Hell’s Kitchen’s digs feels a little bit like coming
home. The decor is funky. The staff is friendly. The smells
emanating from the kitchen are familiar and heartening.
August 28–September 10, 2009
An initial round of cocktails—the “Bloody Hell” bloody
mary and the Foxy Fosse (both $8.50)—was all the remaining
welcome we needed. I am not typically a fan of bloody marys,
but Hell’s Kitchen’s spicy concoction is tarted up with a little
beef rub around the rim; garnished with shrimp, pepperoncini,
and green olive; and served with a chaser. That turned me into a
fan. The Foxy Fosse is a dangerous cocktail, given the speed with
which it can be consumed. It’s a light, summery little medley of
homemade basil lemonade and ginger-infused Finlandia vodka. I
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was only mildly apologetic about downing most of it myself.
More converts shall be found among those who try either
the Crispy Calamari ($8.50) or the Chicken Wings ($6.95).
The calamari was lightly breaded, and I very much appreci-
ated the twist of lemon in the batter—it arrives at your table
with no need for the usual citrus ritual. One can order it
served with basil aioli for an additional 75 cents, and I’m sure
that’s lovely, but with its accompanying homemade jalapeño
tartar and cocktail sauce, we were absolutely content. With a
garlic teriyaki glaze, the wings were done perfectly—nice and
soft on the inside, instead of the often chewy, overdone app—
served with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing.
Because Hell’s Kitchen is known for its breakfasts, we
were loathe to pass up the opportunity to sample a few, even
though it was getting on 7 PM. Luckily, the establishment
is a fan of breakfast at any hour, so we feasted on a heap-
ing helping of Huevos Rancheros ($9.95), as well as Lemon
Photos by Hubert Bonnet
(From left) Martini and House Bloody Mary; Not Your Momma's Blueberry Pie; Chicken Wings.
Ricotta Hotcakes ($10.50), which were en-
tirely worthy of their cult following. The
hotcakes, served with fresh berries, are so
flavorful that I saw no need to add the real
maple syrup. I absolutely would second
the restaurant’s recommendation to try the
first bite without. The Huevos Rancheros
are layered—a crisp flour tortilla forms the
base, which is topped with buttery hash
browns, black beans, scrambled eggs, three
cheeses, homemade salsa, and sour cream.
Hell’s Kitchen isn’t as known for its
dinners, and I suppose with a menu full of
breakfast and sandwich options, that’s in-
evitable. However, one should keep an eye
on the daily specials, which is where Chefs/
Owners Steve Meyer and Mitch Omer re-
ally get creative. We had the Osso Bucco
($15.75), a slow-roasted bison shank over
orzo pasta and sweet potato puree. I enjoy
bison, and with such great local sources, I
always am glad to see it featured.
A trip to Hell’s Kitchen also has a sweet
side, found in its dessert menu. Not Your
Momma’s Blueberry Pie ($6.50) has a bright
pop of fresh farmers market blueberries in a
graham cracker crust. We also sampled the
Triple Threat ($4.95), a trio of homemade
ice cream cookie sandwiches: peanut butter,
strawberry, and chocolate. Neither my din-
ing partner nor I could finish any of these
lovelies. I’m astonished to see that they
were just as delectable a day later.
If you find yourself on your way to Hell’s
Kitchen sometime soon (no handbasket re-
quired), try everything you can. This from-
scratch eatery even makes its own peanut
butter, and it is sinfully good. The portions
at Hell’s Kitchen overall are a tremendous
value for the price.
HELL’S KITCHEN
80 S. 9TH ST., MPLS.
(612) 332-4700
<WWW.HELLSKITCHENINC.COM>
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AVERAGE PRICE OF A TYPICAL ENTREE
$ LESS THAN $15, $$ $15-$25, $$$ MORE THAN $25

Our Guide to the Metro Eateries Featured in This

Issue Lavender Magazine’s Dining Guide is your
resource to GLBT-friendly restaurants. We rec-
ommend calling restaurants before visiting to
confirm information.

BAD WAITRESS DINER & COFFEESHOP $

American Casual/Diner
A retro-themed diner, all-day food; coffee, free wi-fi.
All-day Breakfast & Lunch, Late-Night
2 E. 26th St., Minneapolis 55401 (612) 872-7575
Mon – Sat: 7 AM – Midnight • Sun: 7 AM – 11 PM

BOCA CHICA RESTAURANT $

Mexican
Family owned restaurant, made from scratch, lovely
murals on the wall; authentic.
Lunch, Dinner
11 Cesar Chavez St., St. Paul
Sun – Thurs: 11 AM – 10 PM • Fri – Sat: 11 AM – 11 PM

THE GRANDVIEW GRILL $

American
Fresh hand ground hash browns, French toast, om-
elets, pancakes, coffee, juices, soups, salads & sand-
wiches.
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch
1818 Grand Ave., St. Paul (651) 698-2346
Mon – Fri: 6:15 AM – 2:30 PM • Sat: 6:15 AM – 3 PM
• Sun: 8 AM – 3 PM

HELL’S KITCHEN $$
American
In the heart of downtown Minneapolis, appropriately
located in a beautiful underground space, you’ll dis-
cover Hell’s Kitchen, a chef-owned restaurant known
for its damn good food.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
80 S. 9th St., Minneapolis (612) 332-4700 • 310 Lake St.
S., Duluth (218) 727-1620
Mpls: Mon – Fri 6:30 AM – 10 PM, Sat – Sun 7:30 AM
– 10 PM
Duluth: Sun – Thurs 8 AM – 9 PM, Fri – Sat 8 AM – 10
PM (closed Mondays except during summer)

IT’S GREEK TO ME $
Greek
Family-owned & run for over 25 years, we’ve treated
generations of diners to our authentic menu & warm
Greek hospitality.
Dinner only weekdays, Lunch & Dinner on weekends
626 W. Lake St., Minneapolis (612) 825-9922
Tues – Fri: 4:30 PM – 11 PM • Sat: 11 AM – 11 PM
• Sun: 11 AM – 10 PM

KINDEE THAI $
Thai
This isn’t your traditional everyday Thai restaurant.
Lunch, Dinner
719 S. 2nd St., Minneapolis (612) 465-8303
Mon: Closed • Tues – Thurs: 11:30 AM – 9 PM • Fri:
11:30 AM – 10:30 PM • Sat: 11 AM – 10:30 PM • Sun:
August 28–September 10, 2009

11 AM – 9 PM

THE LOUISIANA CAFÉ $

American
Fresh hand ground hash browns, French toast, om-
elets, pancakes, coffee, juices, soups, salads & sand-
wiches.
Breakfast, Brunch,
613 Selby Ave., St. Paul (651) 221-9140
Mon – Fri: 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM • Sat: 6:30 AM – 3 PM
• Sun: 8 AM – 3 PM

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Addiction Info & Treatment Barbers___________ MIDORI’S FLOATING WORLD CAFÉ $
Sushi, Tempuru
Sushi, tempura, noodles, traditional, contemporary,
home-styled specials, beer, wine, sake.
Lunch, Dinner
3011 27th Ave. S., Minneapolis (612) 721-3011
Mon: Closed • Tues – Wed: 11:30 AM – 2 PM, 5
PM – 9 PM • Thurs – Fri: 11:30 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM –
10 PM • Sat: 12 noon – 2 PM, 5 – 10 PM • Sun: 4
PM – 8 PM

Astrology__________ NEW UPTOWN DINER $

American
Fresh hand ground hash browns, French toast, omelets,
pancakes, coffee, juices, soups, salads & sandwiches.
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch
2548 Hennepin Ave. S. Minneapolis (612) 874-0481
Mon – Wed: 6 AM – 3 PM • Thurs – Sat: 24 Hours
• Sun: Close at 6 PM

PARK TAVERN BOWLING & ENTERTAIN-

MENT CENTER $
American
50 years of dining & entertainment – award winning
Attorneys__________ food, groups up to 300.
Weekend Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Daily

Chiropractic________ 3401 Louisiana Ave., St. Louis Park (952) 929-6810

Mon – Fri: 10:30 AM – 12:30 AM • Sat – Sun: 9 AM
– 12:30 AM

SPYHOUSE COFFEE SHOP $

Coffee, espresso, pastries
2451 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis (612) 871-3177
2404 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis
Mon – Fri: 6:30 AM – Midnight • Sat – Sun: 8 AM
-- Midnight

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

TIGER SUSHI $
Asian Fusion

Computer Sales & A bold fusion of flavors and cultures take you beyond
traditional sushi. A hip vibe & exceptional chefs.

Services___________ MOA location: Lunch & Dinner 11 AM – 9:30 Daily

(952) 876-9410
Lyn-Lake location: Daily Dinner, Weekend Lunch
2833 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis (612) 8774-1800
Mon – Fri: 5 – 10:30 PM • Sat: Noon – 10:30 PM • Sun:
Noon – 9:00 PM

TOAST WINE BAR AND CAFÉ $

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

Automotive_________ THE WOODBURY CAFÉ $

American
Fresh hand ground hash browns, French toast, omelets,
pancakes, coffee, juices, soups, salads & sandwiches.

Financial Services___ Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch

August 28–September 10, 2009

Bielenberg & Tamarack, Woodbury, MN (651) 209-8182

Mon – Fri: 7 AM – 2:30 PM • Sat: 7 AM – 3 PM • Sun:
8 AM – 3 PM

ZEN FUSION RESTAURANT $

Asian Contemporary
Authentic pan-Asian food with a contemporary
French twist.
Lunch, Dinner
3016 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis (612) 822-8896
Sun – Thurs: 11 AM – 9 PM • Fri – Sat: 11 AM – 10
PM

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Health/Fitness_____

Home Services___

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 28
Mama Said Knock U Out! Join Intermedia Arts, as
it showcases 28 female artists from around the world
who have used their visual voice to empower, inform,
and organize. The exhibition includes work in video,
photography, painting, sculpture, film, and textiles.
Through Oct. 23. Intermedia Arts, 2822 Lyndale Ave.
S., Mpls. <www.intermediaarts.org>.
Sopranorama: Divas of a Different Feather. Three
divas together on one stage are good for more than
drama. Enjoy irresistible sopranos Mario Jette, Janis
Hardy, and Molly Sue McDonald, as they perform mu-
sic from the sublime to the downright silly. The Star
Tribune said, “It’s about voices and musicianship and
that almost tangible delight in seeing a performer
get it just right….” Aug. 28-30. The Southern Theater,
1420 Washington Ave. S., Mpls. (612) 340-1725. <www.
southerntheater.org>.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
Mary Poppins. The classic story of a nanny with a few
tricks up her sleeve is coming to Minneapolis. With
the original Broadway stars Ashley Brown and Gavin
Lee, along with the entire original creative team, the
story of Mary Poppins, based on P.L. Travers’s cher-
ished stories and the classic 1964 film, is sure to as-
tounded audiences more than 40 years later. Through
Sept. 20. Orpheum Theatre, 910 Hennepin Ave., Mpls.
<www.ticketmaster.com>.
Duluth-Superior Pride 2009. Summer is coming to an
end, but that doesn’t mean Pride needs to stop. Head
up north for a weekend of Pride-filled fun. The Pride
Festival at Bayfront Park in Duluth features RuPaul, the
fabulous and legendary icon who is star of the hit TV
series RuPaul’s Drag Race. Other events throughout
the Twin Ports include the Pride Parade, the Fruit Float
boat cruise and dance party, the film festival, and the
5K run. Sept. 3-6. For more information, see page 16
of this issue, or visit <www.dspride.com>.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
Antique Show & Flea Market. Take a trip south to
Elko over Labor Day Weekend for Minnesota’s larg-
est Antique Show & Flea Market, now in its 26th year.
With more than 300 vendors and dealers, this indoor/
outdoor show will have a little something for everyone
in the family. Sept. 5-7. (952) 461-2400. <www.trader
smarket.us>.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
Drawings and Paintings by Clarence Morgan and
Howard Oransky. Both transplants to Minneapolis,
these artists became acquainted 15 years ago while
serving on the Board of the Center for Arts Criticism.
Clarence Morgan is best-known for his colorful ab-
stract works that embody a certain painterly physi-
cality organized within an overall geometric compo-
sitional structure. Howard Oransky is best-known for
a sustained body of work that investigates the nature
of memory and remembrance of the Holocaust, made
in black and white in various media. Form+Content
Gallery, 210 N. 2nd St., Ste. 104, Mpls. Through Oct.
17. Noon-6 PM. Thu.-Sat. (612) 436-1151. <www.for
August 28–September 10, 2009

mandcontent.org>.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
Diane Ford. Comedian and Minnesota native Diane
Ford is bringing her battle-of-the-sexes comedy back
to where it all started. With 11 nominations at the
American Comedy Awards and three HBO specials,
she has perfected her act for all audiences. 7:30 PM.
Running Aces Harness Park, 15201 Zurich St. NE, Co-
lumbus. (651) 925-4600. <www.runningacesharness.
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Home Services___ Insurance__________

Synthetic Worlds, by Clarence Morgan

Mike Quernemoen Art Show. Artist and graphic

designer Mike Quernemoen promises that this new
Insurance__________
show will blow away his already-awesome display of
creations last year. A portion of artwork sold will be
donated to the Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus. 7 PM.
Wilde Roast Café, 518 E. Hennepin Ave., Mpls. (612)
331-4544. To view a gallery of Quernemoen’s work,
visit <www.mqartwork.com>.

Pet Products & Services

Courtesy of Mike Quernemoen

Ongoing
ONGOING

Africa! Join the Minnesota Zoo, as it continues to

carry guests away in the endless sea of grass that is
the Africa exhibit. Catch a glimpse of majestic giraffes
browsing succulent treetops, as well as herds of gems-
bok and zebras grazing on the sweet new shoots.
Through Sept. 7. Minnesota Zoo, 13000 Zoo Blvd.,
Apple Valley. (952) 431-9217. <www.mnzoo.org>.
The Brave New Workshop Saves the Planet; or
Yes We Can, but Do We Have To? The titles may
be getting longer as the years go on, but the com-
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edy only gets better. Watch as Brave New Workshop

takes on the issues of the world, and saves you from
the mundane that is your life. Through Oct. 31. Brave
New Workshop, 2605 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls. (612)
332-6620. <www.bravenewworkshop.com>.

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The Kimono Show. Kicking off a two-month event,

the Artist Mercantile will be giving the public a chance
to view a rare and exclusive collection of vintage ki-
monos from Japan. The kimonos not only will stay on
display, but also paper cranes and Asian art will be
included. Mon.-Fri., 10 AM-5 PM. Sat., 11 AM-5 PM.
Through Sept. 5. Artist Mercantile, 24 W. 7th Pl., St.
Paul. (651) 222-0053. <www.artistmerc.com>.

Psychoterapy_______

Photo Courtesy of Minnesota Renaissance Festival

Minnesota Renaissance Festival. En garde, you

swine! Bring on the mead! Or, some other medieval
catch phrase. It’s time to don the armor, and head on
out to annual Renaissance Festival, one of the largest-
attended themed festivals in the country. Weekends
through Oct. 4. 1244 Canterbury Rd. S., Shakopee.
(952) 445-7361. <www.renaissancefest.com>.
Minnesota State Fair. It’s time for funnel cakes,
cookies, and concerts. The 125th Minnesota State Fair
is a staple for Twin Citians—and everyone else. Don’t
miss a chance to walk around all the booths; gorge
on yummy—though perhaps not healthy—food; and
listen to some of the biggest names in the music in-
dustry, including Kelly Clarkson. Through Sept. 7. Min-
nesota State Fairgrounds, 1265 N. Snelling Ave., St.
Paul. <www.mnstatefair.org>.
Sin and Salvation: William Holman Hunt and the
Pre-Raphaelite Vision. Minneapolis Institute of Arts
offers visitors a rare glimpse into the life and work of
19th-Century painter William Holman Hunt, with an
exhibition of more than 60 iconic works by the artist
who is considered to be the founder of the Pre-Rapha-
August 28–September 10, 2009

elite Brotherhood, and has been deemed by some to

be the Damien Hirst of his day. Through Sept. 16. Min-
neapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 3rd Ave. S., Mpls. (612)
870-3046. <www.artsmia.org>.
When We Are Married. Set in 1908, J.B. Priestley’s
farcical comedy starts off as a celebration of the silver
wedding anniversary for three different couples, but
soon turns hilarious, as a secret spreads, and the cou-
ples’ relationships are tested to the limits. Through
Aug. 30. Guthrie Theater, 818 S. 2nd St., Mpls. (612)
377-2224. <www.guthrietheater.org>.

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Arts Employment
LEASING SPECIALIST Salary plus
commission. You will aggressively lease
apartments within the Bigos Mgmt portfolio.
Must be able to rapidly familiarize yourself
with the community particulars, including the
following duties: generating and handling
traffic, leasing apartments, qualifying
prospects, and preparing documentation.
May be assigned to new or existing sites.
May be involved in the development of
leasing skills in our leasing staff, and may be
called upon to assist in conducting leasing
training programs. Must be professional in
appearance, attitude and communication
(verbal and written). Must have the desire
and ability to sell a product successfully.
Must be willing to travel to all Bigos locations
occasionally and work occasional evenings
and weekends. Minimum of Associates
Degree in Business or related exp. 5-7 years
sales and Property Management experience.
Previous experience in an apartment lease-
up environment preferred. Send resumes to
lzacher@tbigos.com or fax to 763-367-7151.
Please include salary requirements.
Events
Business Opportunities
Employment
Health/Fitness
CareMinders® Home Care. Customized
Services To Meet Individual Needs in:
Skilled Nursing, Live-In Care, Respite Care,
Medication Reminders, Meal Preparation,
Light Housekeeping, Companion Care,
Transportation. Caregivers screened by
industry exclusive 12-point background
check. (612) 435-7140. www.careminders.
com.
501 FIT. Strength with Class. Improve your
life. Fun, Effective and Affordable Strength
Training Classes. Try “1” Class for FREE! 501
Washington Ave. S. 3rd Fl., Minneapolis,
MN. (612) 767-4415. www.501fit.com.
Help Wanted
Free Arts Minnesota: looking for volunteers
to work with abused, neglected, at-risk
children using art and mentorship. Time
commitment of 1.5 hours weekly. More
information, Krissy, (612) 824-2787. www.
freeartsminnesota.org.
Home Furnishing
COTTAGE HOUSE • An Occasional
Market • Next sale: FRENCH COUNTRY! •
SEPTEMBER 16. 17, 18, 19, 20. Wednesday: 1
- 8pm. Thurs-Fri 10am - 8pm, Sat-Sun: 10am
- 6pm • 4304 Chicago Ave. S., Minneapolis,
MN.
Home Services
CARPENTER - 10 YEARS EXPERIENCE.
Integrity, quick turn around. Kitchens,
Bathrooms, WINDOWS, DOORS.
Remodeling, Rehabs. Tile work, fine
finishing, custom decks & siding. NO JOB
TOO SMALL. (612) 247-0691. Portfolio,
Referrals.
House Cleaning
T. LIDDELL CLEANING, I would like to
THANK all of my clients over the years for
their continued business. It has been a
pleasure to work with you. Terry, (612) 710-
9157.
Cleaning and/or organizing: environmentally
friendly. One-time basis and regular
scheduling available. Minneapolis and
immediate suburbs. Call or email Katy at
(612) 807-8705, kwinker@juno.com.
The Maids Home Services gives you the
healthiest, most thorough housecleaning,
guaranteed! Supervised teams, bonded,
insured, environmentally safe cleaning
products are why Nobody Outcleans The
Maids.® Free estimates (952) 929-6243.
www.maids.com.
Lost and Found
Paul Cocoanto, formerly from Iron Range,
DinkyTown, Badreichenhal Germany...
Contact Wally at londonwallace1941@
yahoo.com ASAP!
Psychotherapy
IRENE GREENE, MSEd, Psychotherapist:
24 years experience. Individual, Couples
Counseling, Mediation. Life changes,
relationship, gender, sexuality, parenting,
anger, anxiety, depression. Coming Out,
Sexual Abuse, DID Groups. Sliding fee.
Professional, nonjudgmental, confidential.
(612) 874-6442. irenegreene@earthlink.net.
Dan Maki, MA, LMFT – Individual, Couples
and Family Therapy. Helping people build
confidence, hope and fulfillment in life and
relationships. Offices in Uptown Minneapolis
and the South Metro. (952) 936-2800. www.
danmaki.com.
Real Estate
Real Estate
Private wooded acreage in Pepin, WI hides
this beautifully remodeled 3 bedroom,
3 bath home. Licensed Bed & Breakfast.
$299,900. Bill Jewson, (866) 565-2618. www.
jewsonrealty.com.
Rentals-Residential
UPTOWN 1 BR Condo, Lake/Nicollet. Near
freeway, post office, banking, shops. Public
excercise room. Heated parking plus storage.
Small pet OK. No smoking. $800 includes
heat. Avaailable Nov. (612) 822-1854.
Roommates
SW MPLS - share large 3 BR, 2 BA with single,
professional, responsible but fun 47 year-old
female. Close (not too close) to freeway,
Southdale area, 12 blocks to Lk. Harriet. $600
month includes utilities, garage and monthly
housekeeper. Room has hardwood floors &
a large closet. Furnished or unfurnished. No
smoking. No pets. (612) 730-5349.
Spa Services
The Tranny Factory @ The Spa. Complete
Makeovers for Men becoming Women.
theuptownspa@yahoo.com. (612) 986-4929.
Private-Supportive-Affordable makeup-
nails-wardrobe-hair-waxing.
Therapeutic Massage
GOT ME? I’ll do your body good. Swedish,
Deep Tissue, Shiatsu & Tui Na. Downtown
location. In/Out. Call anytime. Kurt, CMT:
(612) 338-3329.
FULL BODY DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE. Relax
& Unwind from Head to Toe. Private S. Mpls
Studio. Music, Candles, Jacuzzi, Full Bath.
In/Out Calls. 7 days. 10am - 10pm. (612) 388-
8993, Keith.
THERAPEUTIC HANDS. Swedish/Deep
Tissue, Shiatsu. Energizing relaxation. Call
Bob at (763) 208-4056 for appointment.
Evenings & weekends available.
FULL BODY MASSAGE. Warm relaxing
atmosphere, Minneapolis. Hour Massage
$60.00. Shower Available. (612) 219-6743. 7
days a week, 10 am - 10 pm. Therapist: 5'10,
167#, 32 waist.
Stressed? Overworked? Sore Muscles? Find
relief & get $20.00 OFF regular price. (Reg;
$60 hr, $70 1.5 hr). Swedish, Deep Tissue,
Relaxation. 2-10:00 PM. Doug, CMT: (612)
229-0415.
Deep Relaxing Massage, 1 hour $60.00.
Over 20 years experience. Call Stephen:
(612) 875-6677.
Massage by JR. Loring Park Area. (612) 870-
4181.
Travel
APOSTLE TRAWLERS - Unforgettable
charter from Bayfield into the Apostle
Islands. Trawler with most comforts of
home, sleeps up to four. Captain Jeff runs
the boat... you relax. (651) 485-8989. www.
apostletrawlers.com.
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Community Connection brings visi-
bility to local GLBT-friendly non-prof-
it organizations. To reserve your list-
ing in Community Connection, call
612-436-4698 or email advertising@
lavendermagazine.com.
Addiction Info & Treatment
Hazelden
Providing comprehensive treatment,
recovery solutions. Helping people reclaim
their lives from the disease of addiction.
P.O. Box 11
15251 Pleasant Valley Rd Center City, MN
(800) 257-7800 www.hazelden.org
AIDS/HIV Information &
Treatment
Aliveness Project, The
Community Center for Individuals Living
with HIV/AIDS -- On-site Meals, Food Shelf
and Supportive Services.
730 East 38th St. Minneapolis, MN
(612) 824-LIFE (5433) www.aliveness.org
Clare Housing - Partners in AIDS Care
Providing affordable housing, supportive
services and compassionate care to people
living with HIV/AIDS.
929 Central Ave. NE
Minneapolis, MN
(612) 239-9515
www.clarehousing.org
HIM Program
One of the Red Door Services
of the Hennepin County Public Health
Clinic.
525 Portland Ave. 4th Floor
Minneapolis, MN
(612) 348-9100
www.himprogram.org
www.StopSyphilisNOW.org
www.CrystalClearMN.org
www.inSPOT.org/Minnesota
MAP AIDSline
MAP AIDSLine is the confidential statewide
toll-free HIV information and referral
service.
1400 Park Ave. Minneapolis, MN
(612) 373-AIDS (metro) or
(800) 248-AIDS (statewide)
mapaidsline@mnaidsproject.org
www.mnaidsproject.org
Park House
Day Health / Mental Health Treatment
Program for Adults Living with HIV/AIDS.
710 E. 24th Street, Suite 303
Minneapolis, MN
(612) 871-1264
August 28–September 10, 2009
www.allina.com/ahs/anw.nsf/page/
park_house_home
U of MN Research Studies
Looking for HIV+ and HIV- individuals to
participate in research studies.
420 Delaware Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
612-625-7472
WEB ADDRESS
Art Galleries
Minneapolis Institute of Arts
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Enjoy Masterpieces From All Over The
World And Every Period Of Human History.
Free Admission Daily!
2400 3rd Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN
(612) 870-3000 www.artsmia.org
Community Activism
Project 515
A focused initiative to ensure that same sex
couples and their families have equal rights
and considerations under Minnesota law.
P.O. Box 50143 Minneapolis, MN
(612) 246-3885 www.project515.org
Education
Minnesota Online Highschool
Get ready for college and life with a
supportive, online, public school that fits
you
1313 5 Street, SE, Suite 227
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Phone: 1-800-764-8166 x 111
Fax: 1-866-586-2870
Website: www.mnohs.org
Events
Minnesota AIDS Trek
Annual Bike Trek To Benefit Top Shelf,
AIDS Care Partners, Camp Benedict, UCLA
Vaccine Program.
3017 York Ave. N. Robbinsdale, MN
(763) 522-8067
info@aids-trek.org www.aids-trek.org
Red Ribbon Ride
Four-day Bike Ride in July Benefiting
Seven HIV/AIDS Service Organizations in
Minnesota.
4457 3rd Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN
(612) 822-2110 www.redribbonride.org
Graphic Design
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
(MCAD)
Offering BFA, BS, and MFA degrees, post-
graduate certificates, and classes for youth
and adults.
2501 Stevens Avenue
Minneapolis, MN
www.mcad.edu
Grantmaker/Funder
DIVA MN
Through creative events, DIVA MN raises
money to provide grants which impact
AIDS/HIV in MN.
12911 Forest Meadow Dr.
Minnetonka, MN
952-544-6599 www.divamn.org
on approach to science, learning and
Historical entertainment.
Minnesota Historical Society 120 West Kellogg Blvd.
The best of Minnesota comes to life with fun, St. Paul, MN
hands-on exhibits and signature programs. 651-221-2547 www.smm.org
345 Kellogg Blvd
W., St. Paul, MN
(651) 259-3000
www.mnhs.org/historycenter
Landmark Center
Beautifully Restored Old Federal Courts
Building, Housing Arts Events, Gangster
Tours, Museums, Café, Gift Shop!
75 West 5th St. Neighborhood Associations
St. Paul, MN Neighborhood Development Center
(651) 292-3225 (NDC)
www.landmarkcenter.org 663 University Ave. Suite 200
St. Paul, MN 55104
651-291-2480
Powderhorn Park Neighborhood
Association / Powderhorn Art Fair
Bringing together diverse residents of the
neighborhood to enhance the physical,
economic, housing, cultural environment.
821 E. 35th Street
Minneapolis, MN (612) 722-4817
LGBT Health & Wellness www.ppna.org
GLBTCALLITQUITS.COM
www.powderhornartfair.com
If you’re ready to quit smoking, we’re here
to support you.
1-866-434-9736
Tobacco-Free Lavender Communities
A program of Rainbow Health Initiative
A coalition reducing the impact of tobacco
use, through mini-grants, education, and
community events.
(612) 710-2019 www.MNTLC.org Performing Arts
(612) 708-6208 www.rainbowhealth.org Bloomington Civic Theatre
Bloomington Civic Theatre brings the best
of Broadway musicals under the direction
of John Command.
1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd.
Bloomington, MN
(952) 563-8575
www.bloomingtoncivictheatre.org
Brazen Theatre
Library Plays, Musicals, Cabaret and Other
Quatrefoil Library
Entertainment for Adventurous Audiences.
Your GLBT Library with stacks of DVDs, See Individual Ads for Venue
books, and magazines. Check out our
(414) 248-6481
online catalogue. www.brazentheatre.org
1619 Dayton Ave., No. 105 St. Paul, MN
(651) 641-0969 www.qlibrary.org Guthrie Theater
Come On In! Performances, Classes,
Dining, Tours.
818 South 2nd St. Minneapolis, MN
(612) 377-2224 www.guthrietheater.org
Hennepin Theatre Trust
Orpheum, State and Pantages Theatres
Twin Cities’ best live entertainment:
Media & Communications Broadway shows, music concerts, comedy,
Minnesota Public Radio dance and more!
Providing in depth news coverage, Minneapolis, MN
classical music and emerging artists on our (612) 673-0404
three regional services. www.HennepinTheatreDistrict.org
(651) 290-1212
www.mpr.org Illusion Theater
Nationally Renowned For Developing
Radio K 770
Artists and New Work While Sparking
Radio K is the award-winning student-run Conversation About Challenging Human
radio station of the University of Minnesota Issues.
330 21st Ave. S. 528 Hennepin Ave., #704
610 Rarig Center Minneapolis, MN
University of Minnesota (612) 339-4944 www.illusiontheater.org
Minneapolis, MN 55455
(612) 625-3500 www.radiok.org
Jungle Theater
Professional theater producing
contemporary and classic works
Museums in an intimate setting in the Lynlake
neighborhood.
Science Museum of Minnesota 2951 Lyndale Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN
Boasts a 100-year history of a hands- (612) 822-7063 www.JungleTheater.com
Community Connection
Minneapolis Musical Theatre
“Giving Voice to the Human Experience” -
New and Rarely-Seen Musicals.
8520 W. 29th St.
Minneapolis, MN
(612) 605-3298
www.aboutmmt.org
Performing Arts
The Minnesota Opera
America’s Most Exciting Opera Company
Now Has a New GLBTA Group “Out at the
Opera!”
620 N. First St.
Minneapolis, MN
(612) 342-9550 www.mnopera.org
Minnesota Orchestra
Led by Music Director Osmo Vänskä, the
Minnesota Orchestra, one of America’s
leading symphony orchestras.
1111 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN
(612) 371-5656 (800) 292-4141
www.minnesotaorchestra.org
One Voice Mixed Chorus
Passionate about building community and
creating social change by raising our
voices in song.
732 Holly Ave. Ste. Q Saint Paul, MN
(651) 298-1954
www.ovmc.org operations@ovmc.org
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
Serving our community through hosting,
presenting, creating performing arts and
educational programs enriching diverse
audiences.
345 Washington St. St. Paul, MN
(651) 224-4222 www.ordway.org
Park Square Theatre
Creating entertainment that matters;
transporting you to unique worlds through
exceptional talent and masterful stories.
20 West Seventh Pl. Saint Paul, MN
(651) 291-7005
www.parksquaretheatre.org
Saint Paul City Ballet
Making ballet accessible to all through
excellence in classical training, progressive
in outreach, and extraordinary in
performance.
1680 Grand Ave.
Saint Paul, MN
(651) 690-1588 www.spcballet.org
Theater Latté Da
Exploring And Expanding The Art of
Musical theater Under The Artistic Direction
of Peter Rothstein.
Minneapolis, MN
612-339-3003 www.latteda.org
Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus
An award-winning chorus that builds
community through music and offers
entertainment worth coming out for!
528 Hennepin Ave., Suite 307
Minneapolis, MN
(612) 339-SONG (7664)
chorus@tcgmc.org www.tcgmc.org
University of Minnesota Theatre Arts
and Dance
Educating artists and audiences through a
diverse mix of performances on both land
and water.
U of M Theatre
330 21st Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
(612) 624-2345
www.theatre.umn.edu
U of M Centennial Showboat
Harriet Island, St. Paul, MN
(651) 227-1100
www.showboat.umn.edu
Pets
Animal Humane Society
Buffalo: (763) 390-3647
Coon Rapids: (763) 862-4030
Golden Valley: (763) 522-4325
St. Paul: (651) 645-7387
Woodbury: (651) 730-6008
www.animalhumanesociety.org
Politics & Rights
Human Rights Campaign
Advocates for all GLBT Americans, mobilizes
grassroots action, invests strategically to
elect fair-minded individuals.
P.O. Box 50608 Minneapolis, MN
www.twincities.hrc.org www.hrc.org
OutFront Minnesota
Delivering programs / services in the area
of public policy, anti-violence, education
and training, and law.
310 E. 38th St., Ste. 204
Minneapolis, MN (612) 822-0127
www.outfront.org
Public Market
Midtown Global Market
An internationally-themed public market
with over 40 independent vendors offering
the finest selection of produce, meats,
delicacies, prepared foods, grocery items,
unique gifts and services from around the
world.
920 E. Lake St. Suite G.10
Minneapolis, MN (612) 872-4041
Religious & Spiritual
All God’s Children Metropolitan
Community Church
All inclusive, welcoming Christian church
founded by and for GLBT people and their
allies.
3100 Park Ave. Minneapolis, MN
(612) 824-2673 www.agcmcc.org
Central Lutheran Church
We welcome all people to celebrate,
discover and share the love of Christ.
333 Twelfth St. S. Minneapolis, MN
(612) 870-4416 www.centralmpls.org
Church of the Imperfect
Richfield UMC 11AM
“Informal, progressive, joyful, justice
oriented, interactive, creative. “
5835 Lyndale Ave. S.
www.myspace.com/rumclivingwaters
Edina Community Lutheran Church
Upbeat, growing congregation committed
to inclusion, justice, peace,
community and proclaiming God’s YES to
all.
4113 W. 54th St.
Edina, MN (952) 926-3808
www.eclc.org
Sexuality
Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Man2Man
Church An Interactive Seminar Where Guys Talk To
Take a Spiritual Journey With Hennepin’s Each Other About Sex, Dating, and Being
Faith Community Through Worship, Gay/Bi.
Education, Fellowship, Service, and More. University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN
511 Groveland Ave. Minneapolis, MN (612) 626-7187
(612) 871-5303 www.haumc.org www.epi.umn.edu/m2m
Religious & Spiritual Social Organizations
Imperial Court of Minnesota
Mount Olive Lutheran Church P.O. Box 582417
Ours is a welcoming parish, rich in music, Minneapolis, MN
liturgy and opportunities to serve the www.impcourtmn.com
community.
3045 Chicago Ave. Minneapolis, MN
(612) 827-5919
www.mountolivechurch.org
Plymouth Congregational Church,
Minneapolis
A Beacon of Liberal Theology. Progressive
Christianity, Traditional Setting & Service, Sports & Recreation
North Star Gay Rodeo Association
Social Action, The Arts & Music.
1900 Nicollet Ave. at Franklin Assisting local community and charities
through fundraisers,support and education
Minneapolis, MN
(612) 871-7400 about western lifestyle and skills.
P.O. Box 48039
www.plymouth.org
Coon Rapids, MN 55448
(763) 786-7472
Spirit of the Lakes, UCC (United Church
of Christ) www.nsgra.org info@nsgra.org
God’s Warehouse...Something Is
Happening Here! Founded by GLBTA. Twin Cities Goodtime Softball League
(TCGSL) Join 500 GLBT softball players as
Open, Affirming, Just Peace, Anti-Racist
Church. we celebrate our 30th year!
PO BOX 580264 Minneapolis, MN
Worship 10 AM Sundays
2930 13th Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN www.tcgsl.org
(612) 724-2313
www.spiritucc.org www.ucc.org Student/Campus/Alumni
Minnesota GLBTA Campus Alliance
A statewide alliance of students, staff,
St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral
Wherever you are on your faith journey... faculty, alumni, and community members
uniting for campus change.
St. Mark’s Welcomes You.
519 Oak Grove St. Minneapolis, MN 2136 Ford Parkway #131 St. Paul, MN
(612) 730-8541
(612) 870-7800 www.ourcathedral.org
www.mncampusalliance.org
St. Luke Presbyterian Church
We’re a Joyful, Compassionate Commmunity Youth
on a Spiritual Journey, Seeking Justice and District 202
Peace. Join Us. District 202 provides social, cultural and
3121 Groveland School Rd. educational opportunities for GLBT youth
Wayzata, MN (952) 473-7378 ages 21 and under.
www.stlukeweb.org www.dist202.org
University Lutheran Church of Hope
Reconciling Congregation - All Are
Welcome. Social Justice Opportunities.
Strong University Links - Questioning
Encouraged. Great Music.
601 13th Ave. SE Minneapolis, MN
(612) 331-5988 www.ulch.org
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Women’s Services
Womyn Unlimited Minnesota
A Covenant Network Congregation, A Minnesota based non-profit grassroots
Working Toward a Church as Generous philanthropic organization by, of, and for a
and Just as God’s Grace. diverse community of women.
Nicollet Mall at 12th St. Minneapolis, MN Rose Hart (612) 250-0119
(612) 332-3421 www.ewestminster.org www.womynunlimitedmn.org
Wingspan Ministry
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100 N. Oxford St. St. Paul, MN
(651) 224-3371 www.stpaulref.org 952-431-9200 mnzoo.org
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 Ms. Behavior© |
[ by Meryl Cohn ]

White
Mama
Dear Ms. Behavior:
My partner, Maya, and I are trying for
our first child. She is Mexican, and I am
white. We plan to have two babies. We’ve
agreed that she will carry the first one.
I think we should use sperm from a
white donor for me, and from a donor of
color for her, so that we each will have a
baby who looks like her or me.
Maya does not want me to use any
white sperm. She can’t bear the idea of
my having a child who isn’t related to her,
doesn’t look like her, and leaves her out.
There are lots of issues in our marriage.
I am thinking not being able to agree on a
donor is a bad sign.
What should we do?
—White Mama

Dear White Mama:

You and Maya probably need assistance
to resolve this issue. A couples therapist
could help you explore the big scary issues
of identity that come up around having
babies, which in your case also is mixed
with the politics of race.
Can you feel equally attached to and
responsible for a baby when only one of
you is the biological mother? How do
you deal with feelings about the child not
looking like you?
One practical solution could be switch-
ing your plan around. Instead of each of
you caring only about creating a reflection
of yourselves from the fruit of your loins,
it would be great if you and Maya could
compromise, and agree on one particular
donor, so that the children will be biologi-
cally related to one another, too.
But how do you agree about a donor if
you’re committed to having a white baby, and
your wife is committed to a baby of color?
August 28–September 10, 2009

Perhaps you jointly can choose a tal-

ented and attractive latte-colored donor,
and call it a day.

Dear Ms. Behavior:

We are two rather tired lesbians who
somehow have managed to raise a pretty
good male child to near adulthood. He is
home for the summer from college.

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 The problem is that Kirby, who is 19,
wants us to allow his girlfriend, who is 17,
to stay in his room, and sleep over. This
means having sex, we assume. Neither my
partner nor I is comfortable with this idea.
We have had many long family debates
about the topic. Kirby says we are being
sexist old farts by overprotecting his girl-
friend, who is perfectly capable of making
her own decisions.
What do you think?
—Concerned Moms

Dear Concerned Moms:

Many people are a little freaked out by
the sexuality of their children. But old-
style lesbian separatists may be even more
sensitive to the appearance of male sexual-
ity, even in the boy child who once sprang
from their women-only wombs.
A couple of issues need to be teased
apart: Does Kirby seem irresponsible?
Does his girlfriend seem too young to de-
cide to have sex? Can you remember your
own teenage years, and what if felt like to
be young and juicy?
It actually isn’t clear whether you’ve
met Kirby’s girlfriend. If so, you should be
able to assess her level of maturity, and find
out (because she’s technically a minor) if
her parents know where she’d be sleeping.
If all that seems kosher, and you al-
ready have talked with Kirby about things
like birth control, STDs, and condoms,
you should let your son have his overnight
guest, even if it means you and your part-
ner need to sit in the garage cross-legged,
and take some deep yogic breaths.
You obviously mean well. Now, it’s
time to give up some control. And be
thankful that you’re not the parents of a
girl—you probably would feel you needed
to protect her from all the turgid penises
of the world.
If you’re really afraid to condone ado-
lescent sex (and not just plain horrified by
the thought of heterosexual intercourse),
think back for a moment to what it felt
like to be young and sexually driven. Sexu-
ally active teens will find places to hook
up, whether in cars, alleys, beaches, or
deserted buildings. Having sex at home
is really rather safe by comparison, even
without the four watchful eyes of Kirby’s
Two Mommies.
© 2009 Meryl Cohn. Address questions and correspondence
LavenderMagazine.com

to <msbehavior@aol.com>. She is the author of Do What I Say:

Ms. Behavior’s Guide to Gay and Lesbian Etiquette (Houghton
Mifflin). Signed copies are available directly from the author.

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Yellow Pages > Advertiser Index
Adult
1-800-GayLive ................................61
Déjà Vu ............................................64
Dream Girls .....................................62
Duluth Sauna...................................17
FindFred.com...................................63
Hennepin Avenue Adult Boutique .62
Interactive Male ..............................60, 63
Megaphone ....................................64
Squirt-PressNet, Inc.........................63
Apparel & Accessories
STYLEDLIFE-styledlook....................29
Arts & Entertainment
One Voice Mixed Chorus ..............33
Automotive
Hagen’s Auto Body ........................52
LaMettry’s Collision ........................31
Morrie’s Mazda .............................8
Bars & Nightlife
Twin Cities Bar Advertiser Guide ..36
19 Bar ..............................................44
Camp ...............................................45
The Flame Nightclub ......................17
Gay 90’s ........................................38,
39, 41, 67
J.T.’s Bar & Grill ..............................17
Lush ..................................................46
The Main Club ................................17
Minneapolis Eagle/Bolt .................40
Rumours/Innuendo .........................42
Saloon .............................................43
Tickles ..............................................45
Town House ...................................44
Beauty & Relaxation
Barbers on Bryant ...........................52
Garden of Eden ..............................29
Juventus MedSpa & Laser C..........27
Beverages
Budweiser ........................................47
Miller Lite .........................................37
Casino
Black Bear Casino and Resort.......16
Coffee & Tea
Coffee and Tea Ltd. ........................51
Spyhouse Coffeeshop ....................9
Communications
Air America Minnesota ..................30
Radio K ............................................20
Computer & Internet
DeskTech .........................................52
Meefers.com ...................................46
Education
Metropolitan State University ........12
Events
AIA Homes by Architects Tour .......9, 11, 13
Lavender First Thursday..................18
Summer of Pride..............................4
Financial
Boyer, Daniel...................................53
Essential Financial Planning ...........52
Moltaji, Roya ...................................7
Palm, Karen .....................................9
ROR Tax Professionals....................5
Wells Fargo Bank ...........................5
Gifts
Eye of Horus....................................52
Fantasy Gifts ...................................35
Max’s ...............................................29
Health, Wellness & Recovery
3 Bears Chiropractic ......................52
Burns, Steve .....................................13
Carrillo, Dr. Thomas P.....................56
Christian, Dennis V..........................56
Complete Body ...............................29
Fitness Together...............................30
Full Potential Personal Training ......53
Heffelfinger, Kate ............................56
Heteroflexible Therapy...................56
CAPS Program ................................34
North Suburban Eye Specialists ...27
Klausen, Paul DDS .........................8
Mayfield Chiropractic ....................27
O’Hara, Paul ...................................56
Pride Institute ...................................52
Frederick, Ron .................................56
Stolz, James.....................................56
University of Minnesota,
Infectious Diseases..........................3
Vader, Kathy....................................56
Home Furnishings &
Accessories
DirectBuy of Minneapolis ..............21
Home Services
A-Z Electric .....................................54
Bauer Floor Covering .....................54
Bluestem Construction ....................53
Bretts True Quality Homes .............54
Current Affairs Electric....................54
Elegant Expressions ........................53
EM Contracting...............................55
Glacier Concrete & Masonry........54
Good Stuff Moving ........................54
Grout Professionals .........................53
Halet Remodeling & Renovations..53
Hopkins Carpet One ......................12
Jeff’s SOS Drain &
Sewer Services................................16
MAGIC Painting Company ..........54
Matt’s Tree Service .........................54
Personal Pride Construction ...........54
Ryan’s Tree Care ............................55
Sage Building & Remodeling ........54
Soderlin Plumbing,
Heating & Air Conditioning ...........54
Solum Fine Flooring ........................54
SOS Homecare ..............................53
The Tile Shop ..................................10
Universal Windows Direct .............12
Insurance
American Family Insurance............33
Baldwin, Davina .............................55
Herr, Cindy ......................................55
Wagner Insurance-Financial
Services, Inc. ...................................55
Whitesong, Therese ........................55
Wolfson, Steve ................................55
Legal
Bohn & Associates .........................52
Cloutier & Brandl ............................35
Dean, Jeff ........................................5
Dunlap Law Office .........................11
Heltzer & Burg ................................2
Hoffner Law Firm ............................7
Moshier, Becky ...............................9
Pierce Richards Law Office ............52
Terry, Slane, Ruohonen .................7
Mortgage
Gleason, Pat ....................................35
Lozinski, David ................................34
Optical
Specs Appeal..................................53
Organizations
Human Rights Campaign ...............68
Pet Products & Services
American Boarding Kennels ..........55
Animal Humane
Society ............................................19, 20, 21
Cat Nap Inn ....................................56
Douglas Animal Hospital ...............20
Larpenteur Animal Hospital ...........20
Pampered Paws Savage ................55
Pampered Pooch Playground ........19, 55
Real Estate & Rentals
Abele, David ...................................56
Bowker, Kent ...................................56
Bowman, Jennifer............................49
Launert, Malinda ............................13
Leviton, Ann .....................................56
Lowertown Lofts Apartments ..........18
Marquette Place and
One ten grant..................................32
McGee, Michael ............................11
Minneapolis Grand Apartments ...35
New Home Store Realty ................31
Richardson, Beth .............................9
Rossom, Lynn ...................................56
Ruzick, Amy & Johnson, Kay .........
34, 56
Stevenson, Scott ..............................7
Religious
Westminster Presbyterian Church..31
Restaurants
The Bad Waitress ............................7
Boca Chica Restaurant
and Cantina ....................................50
Hell’s Kitchen ..................................49
It’s Greek To Me .............................51
KinDee Thai Restaurant ..................51
Midori’s Floating World Cafe .......53
Park Tavern Bowling &
Entertainment Center ......................50
Sushi Tango .....................................51
Tiger Sushi .......................................50
Toast Wine Bar & Café ..................50
Uptown Diner/Calhoun Grill/
Louisiana Café/Grandview Grill ..51
Zen Restaurant ................................50
Travel & Accommodations
aloft Minneapolis............................2
Gardenwood Resort and Motel ....17
Sheraton Duluth Hotel ....................17
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 Backtalk > Consider the Source
Foaming at the Mouth
I
’ve always been a
trendsetter.
Take that time
my bloated buddy,
Rush Limbaugh, loaned
me his windbreaker jacket
because I was cold. I got
drunk, fell off a cliff, and—
well, I assume by now you’ve heard about
this hang-gliding thing?
Or the time I went to the plus-size wom-
en’s department at Sears, and somehow got
my thong string jammed in the escalator.
This spawned the trend of $12 million frivo-
lous personal injury lawsuits, in which a law-
yer argues that moving machine parts were
recklessly and irresponsibly placed in an area
where people were known to try on pants.
Believe me, $12 million goes a long way,
especially when you don’t go out much any-
more. Crotch recovery, you know.
But a few months ago, I briefly left the
house, and found myself in a bar. Believ-
ing the drinks were overpriced, I asked the
gentleman on the adjacent stool to hold
my ankles, while I dove over the bar, and
helped myself to the schnapps. Halfway
through the bottle, the guy says he’s “got
an itch,” and drops me into the sink. Next
thing I know, I’m covered with soapsuds,
and felt like dancing.
So, it came as no surprise to me when I
read a story out of New York about the lat-
est trend sweeping the nation’s bars. From
The New York Times News Service:
“Two seemingly immortal Manhattan
August 28–September 10, 2009
Hi, Trolín. Hi, Lesbi. Hi, Ana. Why are you turning so much?
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nightclubs, the Limelight and the Palladi-
um, are throwing foam parties. Club-goers
brazen enough to sacrifice vanity for nov-
elty writhe, grope, and dance in waist-high
foam, a concoction of water and highly
concentrated liquid soap propelled through
an engine.”
OK, maybe that “propelled through an
engine” thing was someone else’s stroke of
genius. But the rest is mine.
“It’s quite sexual, but also safe,” one club
patron told the reporter.
I made a list of other things that fall into
the same category, but I can’t find it. I seem
to have misplaced my really thick glasses,
and to be honest, I am blind without them.
Anyway, the deal here is that people
who are under the influence of drugs such
as LSD now fling themselves into a gi-
ant vat of soapsuds with their clothes on,
and fondle whatever happens to be nearby
(man, woman, the butt-crack plumber just
finishing up with the tank). Then, they get
blasted with a hose to clean off the soap, all
right there in the middle of the nightclub.
Not that ballroom dancing isn’t still
popular, too.
The reporter followed the soapy es-
capades—I think I once sued somebody
after falling down a soapy escapade—of a
New York girl who gave her name only as
“Girly.”
“And so,” the story said, “Girly tumbled
inside an oversized kiddie pool brimming
with foam, eager, finally, to immerse herself
in the club scene’s latest ‘event.’”
We are making love.
[ by Julie Dafydd ]
I recently called a lesbian colleague
“Girly!” Doctors tell me it would be too
dangerous to try to remove the hardcore
edition of Webster’s New World Diction-
ary. They say it’s resting up against some
remaining vital organs. I now refer to her
simply as Ms. Maloney.
The soap thing was brought to New
York, the story claims, by Steve Duming-
ton, president of a company that designs
nightclubs. He said he first saw foam-filled
nightclubs in Barcelona back in 1992.
So, Dumington—and not me—has been
given credit for bringing this trend to New
York, which has all the raw ingredients to
make it work: soap and drugs.
“Many foam enthusiasts,” according to the
story,” freely admitted using LSD, Ecstasy,
marijuana, Special K, and an animal tranquil-
izer that is pulverized and usually snorted.”
I don’t know about you, but there are few
things I enjoy more than pulverizing a hand-
ful of animal tranquilizers, stuffing it up my
nose, and settling in for the three-hour spe-
cial Great Moments in Bowling on ESPN.
Seriously, though, a word of caution
here from someone who has experimented
with this sort of stuff: If you are under the
influence of LSD, pulverized animal tran-
quilizers, or even Spam, and find your shoes
covered with slippery soap, please stay off
the escalator at Sears!
Unless you have a good lawyer. But, hey,
consider the source here.
Bye for now.
Kiss, kiss.
I won’t watch pornography again!