August 19 Edition of the Bay Area Reporter

Costume designer William Ivey Long dresses the musical.

m co

Castro cannabis seller in zoning limbo; panels discuss pros and cons of Prop 19.

.

AR eB

Designing ‘Dreamgirls’

– ut e s. in al ko nl on ec r o ers Ch rte p po nd Re , a a s re fied y A ssi Ba cla he ts, s t ar It’ s, w ne

Marijuana becomes a hot topic

see Arts

pages 8, 9

BAYAREAREPORTER

Vol. 40

. No. 33 . 19 August 2010

▼

Serving the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities since 1971

Marriages put on hold

Uncertainty for Prop 8 ballot repeal

by Matthew S. Bajko

▼

page 16

page 16

Matt Baume

Waiting to wed: Roger Hunt and Rod Wood were first in line last Thursday but Judge Vaughn Walker issued a temporary delay on his decision finding Prop 8 unconstitutional; on Monday an appellate court panel granted a stay, putting same-sex marriages on hold.

Low returns on DADT survey

by Chuck Colbert Pentagon survey seeking the views of active duty troops on gays serving openly in the military is apparently a bust.

Department of Defense spokeswoman Cynthia Smith told CNN that just two days before the August 15 deadline about 104,000 of the 400,000 100-question surveys had been returned. But the 26 percent response rate, Smith said, is typical for a questionnaire of this size.

Two weeks earlier, Stars and Stripes, a military publication, reported only a 10 percent response rate, which may have prompted Defense Secretary Robert Gates to remind troops of the survey’s importance.

“Your responses to this survey will help assess the impact of a change in the ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ law and associated policy on military readiness, effectiveness, and unit cohesion, should such a change occur,” Gates wrote last week. “The end result: more informed decisions.”

The ultimate purpose of the survey is to inform the Pentagon working group on how to implement a policy change when Congress repeals the 17-year-old DADT federal law.

A Senate panel and the full House have already approved a repeal measure. The full Senate is expected to take up the issue next month. A final working group report is due to President Barack Obama December 1.

But the survey has drawn fire from repeal-the-ban proponents. Servicemembers Legal Defense Network, a legal services and advocacy organization, warned gay soldiers not to complete the questionnaire after the Defense Department would not guarantee anonymity and protection against being discharged under the current policy for participating in the survey.

Servicemembers United, another group formed to repeal DADT, stopped short of recommending gay troops not complete the survey.

Alexander Nicholson, executive director of Servicemembers United, said he is not surprised the survey is a yawn among active duty personnel.

“From what we are hearing, troops have little interest in this survey and simply just don’t care about this policy change,” he said. “While the De-

A

•••FIRST

Nicholson added, “Some commanders and senior leaders have even told subordinates that participation is mandatory. These occurrences further degrade the credibility of this survey’s methodology and violate ethical standards that prevent researchers from compelling respondents to participate in survey research.”

Aaron Belkin, director of the Palm Center, a public policy institute affiliated with the UC Santa Barbara, put the low response rate in historical and political perspective.

“The reason so few troops have filled out their surveys is that, as objective data have shown for years, most just don’t care if gays are allowed to serve,” Belkin said. “The depiction of repeal as some mysterious, complicated process is incorrect.”

In addition to the survey, the Defense Department is seeking confidential comments online.

Smith told CNN that 67,000 people have responded to date. That number includes 2,450 active duty troops, with 280 of them self-identified as gay men or lesbians, offering their views.

Aaron Belkin of the Palm Center In other news, the Palm Center released an updated statistical analysis for the year 2009, which found the Pentagon honorably discharged 428 service members for DADT policy violations.

The number of gay-service related separations, however, is down from 619 the previous year.

And yet the Defense Department continues to separate mission-critical specialists including eight linguists, 20 infantrymen, 16 medical aides, seven combat engineers, six missile artillery operating crew members, and one member of the Special Forces, among others, according to the Palm report.

The data analysis also demonstrates a disproportionate rate of gay-service related discharges on the basis of race and gen– Aaron Belkin der. For example, while only 14 percent of Army soldiers are women, they accounted for 48 percent of 2009 discharges. Similarpartment of Defense and Westat [the research firm that designed the survey] are spinning the low re- ly, the Navy separated only two officers last year, sponse rate to the ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ survey as both of whom were Asian.

The 2009 data were collected by the Defense expected and sufficient, neither are disclosing the fact that the military leaders have had to put sig- Manpower Data Center and provided by the House nificant pressure on troops on multiple occasions Armed Services Committee. The full data set is available in PDF format at www.palmcenter.org.▼ to even get this level of response.”

Jane Philomen Cleland

Rick Gerharter

W

▼

A

by Cynthia Laird ith the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals decision this week to stay the resumption of same-sex marriages in California pending its review of the federal Proposition 8 trial court decision, some marriage equality advocates are wondering when they should return to the ballot box in an effort to repeal the samesex marriage ban if they lose the court fight.

When a three- Geoff Kors judge panel on Monday granted Prop 8 proponents a stay, it meant that same-sex couples who had been hoping to marry as soon as Wednesday night had to put those plans on hold.

But in its order, the panel also issued an expedited briefing schedule that will see oral arguments in the case the first week of December in San Francisco.

Two of the big unknowns, of course, are when the 9th Circuit will issue its decision, and what that ruling will be. Both the timing and nature of the decision will determine whether the case, known as Perry v. Schwarzenegger, will be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court. Some legal observers think if the case goes to the high court that will happen in 2012, a presidential election year and the same year that many marriage equality advocates had been looking to repeal Prop 8 at the ballot box.

Chief U.S. District Court Judge Vaughn Walker ruled August 4 that Prop 8 is unconstitutional but stayed his decision.

On August 12 he lifted the stay but delayed the resumption of same-sex marriages to give Prop 8 proponents time to appeal.

Immediately, protectmarriage.com, the proponents of Prop 8, filed an appeal with the 9th Circuit and requested Walker’s decision be stayed while the case is appealed.

It is that matter on which the panel ruled Monday, effectively halting same-sex nuptials for now.

Geoff Kors, executive director of Equality California, said in an interview this week that Prop 8 opponents may know the outcome of the Perry case in time to place a repeal initiative on the 2012 ballot. That is, if the final decision in Perry upholds Prop 8.

Kors stressed that the situation is very fluid right now.

“At this point, we could get a decision from the 9th Circuit in December, or, they could take several months,” Kors said. “We could lose, there could be no appeal, we could win on standing.”

By that, Kors was referring to what has become a key issue in Perry – whether the Prop 8 proponents even have legal standing to appeal Walker’s decision. The 9th Circuit is expected to decide that question.

[See story, page 1.]

“Clearly if we win at the 9th Circuit it makes sense not to go back to the ballot in 2012,” Kors added. “But it’s so fluid. If we lose 3-0 at the 9th Circuit that wouldn’t

federal appellate court will take up the legal fight over California’s same-sex marriage ban in December under an expedited schedule that could bring a ruling in the matter in early 2011.

While pleased with the court’s fast-tracking of the appeals process, same-sex couples and their advocates were upset by the decision of a three-judge panel from the United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit not to allow any marriages to take place while the federal courts continue to weigh the matter.

A federal trial judge had ordered the state to begin marrying same-sex couples as of 5 p.m.

Wednesday, August 18 following his ruling that Proposition 8, the constitutional amendment barring same-sex marriage in the Golden State, violated the constitutional rights of gay men and lesbians.

But Chief U.S. District Court Judge Vaughn Walker purposely delayed his order issued Thursday, August 12 allowing the marriages to take place to provide time for the appellate court to address the matter.

Lawyers for protectmarriage.com, the group

The reason so few troops have filled out their surveys is that, as objective data have shown for years, most just don’t care if gays are allowed to serve.”

OF

TWO

SECTIONS•••

▼

BAY AREA REPORTER . eBAR.com . 19 August 2010

COMMUNITY

NEWS

Rick Gerharter

Drop in money to Pride partners

he San Francisco LGBT Pride Celebration Committee, represented by board treasurer Belinda Ryan, left, and Executive Director Amy Andre, right, distributed nearly $132,000 to the community partner groups during a volunteer appreciation party Tuesday, August 17 at the LGBT Community Center. The funds represent a portion of beverage and gate receipts. Last year Pride gave out $180,265.31 so this year’s payments represents a decrease of about $48,000.

T

Laird loses state Senate race

by Matthew S. Bajko gay candidate came up short in his bid for an open state Senate seat this week, dealing a blow to Democratic Party hopes they could control the budgeting process in the Legislature without Republican help.

Instead, former Assembly minority leader Sam Blakeslee (R-San Luis Obispo) won the race for the Central Coast’s 15th Senate District seat, defeating former Assemblyman John Laird. Blakeslee will succeed former Republican Senator Abel Maldonado, who resigned after Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger tapped him earlier this year for the vacant lieutenant governor post.

In a statement released shortly after the polls closed Tuesday, the governor congratulated Blakeslee on his win.

A

John Laird came up short in his bid for a vacant state Senate seat.

“Senator-elect Sam Blakeslee has proven during his time in the Assembly he is a dedicated public servant committed to fiscally responsible policies, and I congratulate him on his victory tonight,” stated the

governor. “Senator-elect Blakeslee has been a fantastic member of the Assembly and I look forward to continuing to work with him in the Senate. Voters deserve representatives in Sacramento who will fight for the people of California above all else, and Senator-elect Blakeslee is a prime example of someone who rises above the politics of Sacramento.”

According to unofficial returns Wednesday, Blakeslee bested Laird by nearly 5 percentage points. With nearly all votes counted, Blakeslee garnered 77,107 votes or 48.8 percent while Laird, a former assemblyman and Santa Cruz mayor, received 69,649 votes or 44.1 percent of the ballots cast.

“I knew all along it was a risk. But when all is said and done, I think it was a good one to take,” Laird told

page 16

▼

2

Pride hits the South Bay compiled by Cynthia Laird an Jose’s downsized LGBT Pride weekend takes place Saturday and Sunday (August 21-22), and while there is no parade this year, the festival promises fun for everyone, organizers said.

The weekend kicks off with the annual free community day at Discovery Meadow Park. This year’s theme is “Changing Times, Changing Hearts, Changing Minds” as San Jose Pride turns 35. The community day will N EWS feature local entertainers, including Diamond John’s Revue, and the Blair Hansen Band; it’s also the fourth year for the popular women’s music festival.

Sunday’s festival has a $15 per person admission, although discount tickets can be purchased for $10 on Saturday only at the festival site. Headliners include Christian Chavez, Kristine W., Erika Jayne, and Raven.

Other attractions at the festival include a country western dance area, family games, a bounce house, and rock-climbing wall. Club Papi will once again sponsor the community dance tent.

For more information, visit www.sanjosepride.com.

S

Street, right next door to the center.

On that day, the eatery will donate 15 percent of all food proceeds to the Lighthouse. Robert Whitehead, president of the Lighthouse board, said the benefit takes place during lunch and dinner.

Whitehead, who noted the center is struggling to stay open, hopes this event will build on earlier summer benefits held at the World Famous Turf Club.

The cafe is open for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; dinner hours are 5 to 9 p.m.

Reservations are preferred and can be made by calling the restaurant B RIEFS at (510) 582-2558.

Additionally, donations can also be made directly to the center and sent to 1217 A Street, Hayward, CA 94541.

c

Benefit for Hayward LGBT center The Lighthouse LGBT Community Center in Hayward will be the beneficiary of a dining event Thursday, August 26 at the A Street Cafe, 1213 A

GMC to hold auditions The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus will hold auditions next week. As with previous years, an open rehearsal takes place Monday, August 23 where potential members can get a taste of what it’s like to be a part of the chorus family, said Executive Director Teddy Witherington. A pre-audition clinic will be held Tuesday, August 24.

Artistic director Kathleen McGuire, who last week announced she was stepping down at the end of the year, said that first tenors and basses are needed, but all voice parts are welcome.

The clinic and open rehearsal take place at 7 p.m. at 44 Page Street. The auditions are Wednesday, August 25, also at 7 p.m. at the same location.

“We are folks who would not normally mix, brought together by love of music and love of community. When we gather and sing, it’s magical,” said chorus board president Michael Tate.

For those who are looking for a head start with social activities, there is a fundraising party, “Solid Gold Disco,” at the Arc of San Francisco, 1500 Howard Street, on Saturday, August 21 at 7 p.m.

For more information, visit www.sfgmc.org.

Out and Equal mixer The Out and Equal Workplace Advocates Bay Area affiliate will be having a networking event at Teatro Zinzanni, Pier 29 at Battery Street in San Francisco, Tuesday, August 24 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event is free, featuring appetizers, a no-host bar, and raffle prizes. For more information, email sfbay@outandequal.org.

Kendell at Commonwealth Club National Center for Lesbian Rights Executive Director Kate Kendell will be speaking at the Commonwealth Club Thursday, August 26 as part of the club’s August “Ascent of Women” series. As one of the very public faces of NCLR, Kendell has been front and center in the LGBT community’s fight for equal rights in housing, parenting, and of course, same-sex marriage.

The evening begins with a networking reception at 5:30, followed by the program at 6. Tickets are $8 for club members and $20 for nonmembers. The location is the club’s San Francisco office, 595 Market Street. For more information, visit tickets.commonwealthclub.org.▼

▼

19 August 2010 . eBAR.com . BAY AREA REPORTER

COMMUNITY

NEWS

Police investigate gay bashing on Muni

by Seth Hemmelgarn

Northern – operating on different channels.

an Francisco police are investigating the beating of a gay man on the city’s Muni transit system that occurred last weekend.

Zachary Davenport, 26, received a black eye and a minor head injury in the incident, which started around 12:25 a.m. Saturday, August 14, as he was riding the J Church line toward his Castro area home.

When the nearly empty train stopped at Church and Market streets, several 18- to 20-year-olds boarded the train “making lots of noise and being really loud,” Davenport said.

He said he decided to get off the train. Davenport said there was little room to move, and as he walked by one of the men who was boarding, his bag apparently got caught on the man, who said, “Watch it, faggot.”

Davenport said he turned and said, “Excuse me?”

He said another man then approached and said, “What? What faggot? What?” The first man said, “Move, faggot.”

The second man and several others came after Davenport, he said, and he was hit hard in the face. Davenport tried to hit him back, but another man hit him in the back of the head. He said he was also hit in the nose and the cheek.

As it was happening, many of the attackers were saying things like “Get that little faggot,” he said.

Davenport, who was still on the train, said he soon saw all of the other passengers involved coming down the aisle toward him. Thinking that if the others got him down on the ground, he’d be dead, he turned and started running and screaming for help.

He said at one point during the incident he dropped his phone, and he later found that one of the men had retrieved it.

Eventually, a woman standing near the Blockbuster video store, which is close by, called 911.

Davenport saw the people involved in attacking him running in the opposite direction down Church Street. The Muni driver had put the train out of service, he said.

He said that it seemed to him that it took the police 10 minutes to arrive.

“I was expecting them to go look for [the assailants] right then, they were getting away,” he said, but instead he was questioned about his injuries and what had happened.

Davenport, who was taken to a nearby hospital and treated and released, estimated there were 20 people in the group, which included men and women. He said their races and ethnicities appeared to include Latino, African American, and Chinese or Japanese. Davenport is white.

The attackers were all wearing black clothes that included hooded tops or “hoodies,” beanies and baseball caps. They were also wearing black or white T-shirts and black pants, he said.

As far as the other people on the train, Davenport said, “I don’t think they really knew what was happening. ... They just kind of sat there and turned and looked. It just happened so fast that I don’t know if they were scared or what.”

Inspector Milanda Moore, a hate crime investigator with the San Francisco Police Department, said still images have been pulled from Muni surveillance video but no suspect is in custody. She said the case is being investigated as a hate crime because anti-gay slurs were used during the act.

Officer Albie Esparza, a San Fran-

Carjacking

Zachary Davenport received a black eye and a head injury in an anti-gay attack on a Muni train.

cisco police spokesman, said there might have been a delay in police response because the incident occurred near the border of two different police districts – Mission and

Another recent reported crime that began in the Castro neighborhood involved a carjacking and robbery.

Esparza said that at about 1:30 a.m. Monday, August 9, a 49-yearold man was walking to his 2001 two-door black BMW. It isn’t clear whether the car was parked at the intersection of Noe, Market, and 16th streets; or 18th and Castro streets, which is nearby, according to Esparza.

A man with a gun approached the victim and demanded that he get in the car. The first suspect and another man got in the vehicle with the victim and made him drive to Oakland.

In Oakland, Esparza said, around Hegenberger and International, the victim was instructed to pull over, and the men robbed him at gun-

page 15

▼

Courtesy Zachary Davenport

S

3

▼

BAY AREA REPORTER . eBAR.com . 19 August 2010

OPEN

BAYAREAREPORTER Volume 40, Number 33 19 August 2010 eBAR.com PUBLISHER Thomas E. Horn Bob Ross (Founder, 1971 – 2003) N E W S E D I TO R Cynthia Laird A R T S E D I TO R Roberto Friedman ASSISTANT EDITORS Matthew S. Bajko Seth Hemmelgarn Jim Provenzano CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Dan Aiello • Tavo Amador • Matt Baume • Erin Blackwell Roger Brigham • Scott Brogan • Victoria A. Brownworth Philip Campbell • Chuck Colbert • Richard Dodds Raymond Flournoy • Brian Gougherty David Guarino • Liz Highleyman • Brandon Judell Robert Julian • John F. Karr • Lisa Keen Matthew Kennedy • David Lamble • Michael McDonagh Paul Parish • Lois Pearlman • Tim Pfaff • Jim Piechota Bob Roehr • Donna Sachet • Adam Sandel Jason Serinus • Gregg Shapiro • Gwendolyn Smith Robert Sokol • Ed Walsh • Sura Wood

A R T D I R E C TO R Kurt Thomas P RO D U C T I O N M A N AG E R Tom Dvorak P H OTO G R A P H E R S Jane Philomen Cleland Marc Geller Rick Gerharter Lydia Gonzales Rudy K. Lawidjaja Steven Underhill Bill Wilson I L L U S T R ATO R S & C A R TO O N I S T S Paul Berge Christine Smith G E N E R A L M A N AG E R Michael M. Yamashita C L A S S I F I E D A DV E R T I S I N G David McBrayer D I S P L AY A DV E R T I S I N G Colleen Small Scott Wazlowski N AT I O N A L A DV E R T I S I N G R E P R E S E N TAT I V E Rivendell Media – 212.242.6863 LEGAL COUNSEL Paul H. Melbostad

Over and out ne of the most vile and bigoted voices on the airwaves is leaving – and not a moment too soon. Laura Schlessinger, the conservative talk show commentator who has spent the better part of her career lambasting gays and other minorities, announced on CNN’s Larry King Live Tuesday night that she was ending her long-running radio show.

Her contract is up at the end of the year, and she has decided not to renew it, she said. Never mind that she has been under tremendous criticism since uttering the n-word in an exchange with a caller on her show last week – not once, but 11 times in five minutes. (The caller, a black woman, was complaining that her white husband’s friends and family members often made racist comments in her presence. The kicker is that even after the caller complained – “I was a little caught back by the n-word that you spewed out, I have to be honest with you” – Schlessinger continued using it, the New York Times’ Media Decoder blog reported.) While she later apologized, it seems like the incident was the last straw.

Many gays, of course, well remember Schlessinger’s constant harangues against LGBTs. Most famously, she called homosexuality a “biological error” and spoke out against gay people adopting children. She also compared LGBT parenting to pedophilia. Several years ago, in 2002, the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, longtime activist Robin Tyler, and others orchestrated stopdrlaura.com in an attempt to get Paramount to cancel Schlessinger’s planned television show. While the show did air for a time, advertisers fled and low ratings led to its quick cancellation.

One of the sad things about the controversy surrounding Schlessinger is that it took a racial incident to push her off the air. And while her use of the n-word is inexcusable, it’s instructive to realize that all of her past comments against gays and lesbians were usually met with a shrug, except from gays themselves and some allies. To the general public, it didn’t seem like such a big deal. When she goes off on a racist tirade, however, then everybody starts paying attention.

But in the bigger scheme of things, Schlessinger is done polluting the airwaves with her noxious bile. And that is good.

Inexplicably, she told King, “I want to regain my First Amendment rights. I want to be able to say what’s on my mind and in my heart

O

matically. More and more LGBTs are raising and what I think is helpful and useful without kids, and society as a whole has become more somebody getting angry, some special interest comfortable with LGBT families. In other group deciding that this is the time to silence a words, the sky didn’t fall when gays became voice of dissent and attack affiliates, atparents, just like it didn’t fall when sametack sponsors. I’m sort of done with sex couples began marrying. There are that.” still states like Florida that have strinWe’ve got news for you, Laura: gent anti-gay adoption policies, but you never lost your First Amendthat is the exception. ment rights and you are still free to One other thing to know about Laura say whatever you want.

Schlessinger: she is not a medical docConversely, listeners and others have a tor. The “Dr.” moniker that she uses right to exercise their free speech and crition her programs and in her books cize her. They are also free to be ofrefers to a doctorate in physiology fended by her comments. AdvertisE DITORIAL that she received from Columbia ers have a right not to be affiliated University. It is misleading to liswith a program that is contrary to teners and viewers when she markets herself as their values or policies; they can spend their “Dr.” Laura because most people assume that advertising dollars as they please. And Schshe holds a medical or psychiatry degree and lessinger knows that. therefore has some expert basis for her homoIn recent years it seems that Schlessinger’s phobic and racist views. She does not. radio show has succumbed to low ratings.

It’s just one example of the lengths SchMaybe nowadays people have more important lessinger has gone through over the years to things to think about – the economy, two wars shore up her credibility. But it’s all caught up – than whether gays and lesbians should be with her, and in the end, she has no one to parents. Also, since her heyday in the 1990s, the blame but herself.▼ number of same-sex parents has grown dra-

SF in lead position on AIDS strategy comes, and prevent new infections.

Just over a month ago, on July 13, Obama released the national HIV/AIDS strategy and hockingly, an estimated 428,000 of the 1.1 warmly welcomed HIV advocates to a White million people who have HIV in the UnitHouse reception to mark this important deed States either do not know they are invelopment in the epidemic. The strategy is alfected or are not engaged in care and treatmost entirely what Project Inform hoped for. It ment. During the 2008 campaign, a coaliis a narrowly focused, well-reasoned plan that tion of AIDS service organizations and sets the assertive but achievable goal of reducadvocates called upon all candidates ing new infections by 25 percent withfor president to develop a national in five years, as well as important goals HIV/AIDS strategy to address serious for increasing participation of people gaps in progress against HIV/AIDS. with HIV in care and treatment.

The future President Barack First and foremost, the strateObama pledged that his adgy takes a solid public health apministration would develop a G UEST O PINION proach previously missing in the strategy and since his election, epidemic. HIV treatment has hisJeff Crowley, director of the torically been focused on improvOffice of National AIDS Policy, has guided a ing the health of the individual, as well it thoughtful process to develop this much needshould be. However, just like TLC+, the strated blueprint for further controlling the epiegy is focused on making certain that more demic. Locally, Project Inform, the San FranHIV-positive people know their status and are cisco AIDS Foundation, and Randy Allgaier voluntarily linked as quickly as possible to care have served as members of the steering comand social services that will prepare them to mittee of the Coalition for a National AIDS take HIV medications early in infection and Strategy and have provided significant advice remain adherent to treatment. It asserts that as to what we believe the strategy should condoing so will help to greatly prolong life and tain. improve quality of life for HIV-positive indiIn December 2009, Project Inform and the viduals, in addition to reducing new HIV inCommunity HIV/AIDS Mobilization Project fections. co-hosted a meeting of leading HIV experts Some HIV prevention agencies have exwho recommended that the strategy include an pressed concern that this approach to preveninitiative called Testing and Linkage to Care tion is too medical in nature and dismisses traPlus (TLC+). Data are mounting that HIVditional behavioral approaches. But the stratpositive people who are effectively treated and egy makes clear that effective HIV prevention also practice safe sex are highly unlikely to requires combining different proven methods, transmit HIV to their partners. TLC+ therefore including promotion of condoms, availability proposes that by greatly increasing HIV testing of sterile syringes for injection drug users, and nationally and quickly linking newly diagnosed various forms of support to help HIV-positive HIV-positive people to primary medical care, people avoid transmitting the virus to others. social services, and prevention counseling, plus San Francisco can be proud of the national treatment, the U.S. could greatly increase the HIV/AIDS strategy, which precisely mirrors percentage of HIV-positive people adhering to the smart direction the city itself is taking with care and treatment, improve their health outregard to the epidemic. Under the leadership

by Dana Van Gorder

Best Bay Area Community Newspaper 2006 San Francisco Bay Area Publicity Club Bay Area Reporter 395 Ninth Street San Francisco, CA 94103 415.861.5019 www.ebar.com News Editor • news@ebar.com Arts Editor • arts@ebar.com Advertising • advertising@ebar.com Letters • letters@ebar.com

A division of Benro Enterprises, Inc. © 2010 Published weekly. Bay Area Reporter reserves the right to edit or reject any advertisement which the publisher believes is in poor taste or which advertises illegal items which might result in legal action against Bay Area Reporter. Ads will not be rejected solely on the basis of politics, philosophy, religion, race, age, or sexual orientation.

Advertising rates available upon request.

Our list of subscribers and advertisers is confidential and is not sold. The sexual orientation of advertisers, photographers, and writers published herein is neither inferred nor implied. We are not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts or artwork.

FORUM

S

a

of Dr. Grant Colfax, the city’s HIV prevention director, and Brad Hare and physicians in San Francisco General Hospital’s HIV program, among others, a clear focus on assuring that more gay and bisexual men know their HIV status and are engaged in care and treatment early in infection is responsible for demonstrated improvements in the individual health of HIV-positive San Franciscans and reductions in new cases of HIV infection. San Francisco is being looked to once again as a model for how to build innovative approaches to further controlling the epidemic.

This is an extremely encouraging and opportune time in the fight against HIV and AIDS in the U.S. The strategy sets the proper course for improving the health of HIV-positive individuals, reducing new HIV infections, and reducing great disparities in the HIV health outcomes now experienced by women and people of color. National health care reform will help us to assure access to care and treatment for most, though not all, people living with HIV. The current arsenal of HIV medications, while not perfect, is capable of greatly prolonging the length and quality of life of HIV-positive people when taken early in infection and also of preventing new infections. It is vital that the nation seize on this set of advances and fund them adequately if it genuinely wants to end the epidemic.

Gay and bisexual men in San Francisco have a role to play in the success of the strategy, the basis of which is universal and regular HIV testing. Even though it is still painful to learn of an HIV diagnosis, in 2010 there is no solid reason for being unaware of one’s HIV status. Yet too often, even people who know they are at risk for HIV avoid testing, in part because they have some basic misconceptions about the current state of HIV treatment. Although not perfect, current HIV medications are capable of greatly prolonging life, particu-

page 5

▼

4

▼

19 August 2010 . eBAR.com . BAY AREA REPORTER

LETTERS

Obama must show courage President Barack Obama has shown commendable courage in endorsing the right of private individuals to build an Islamic center less than three blocks from ground zero, even though public opinion polls show almost 70 percent disapproval of the proposed center. In light of the decision by Judge Vaughn Walker, a Reagan appointee, striking down California’s ban on same-sex marriage as unconstitutional, why can’t Obama show similar courage by unequivocally endorsing same-sex marriage and abandoning the tired position that marriage should be reserved to a man and a woman? If Obama can defend the First Amendment rights of Muslim Americans to build a prayer center next door to the ruins of the World Trade Center, then why can’t he also endorse the right of every gay and lesbian American to marry the partner of his or her choice?

his allies will hail the deterioration as an example of “progressive politics.”

Anybody see a problem here?

Arthur Evans San Francisco

Moving Target

One would think the head of a business with the depth and breadth of Target Corp. would be more circumspect when doling out contributions to candidates and political committees whose interests run contrary to those of a great number of its customers [“Anti-gay donation may dampen Target’s welcome in San Francisco,” August 5]. One would think the head of a business born of two of the most socially progressive retailers, Dayton’s and J.L. Hudson Corp., would be more circumspect in backing political groups and candidates working from some misguided and outdated socalled moral imperative against the interests of some of his Colin V. Gallagher most loyal customers. One would think.

San Francisco Obviously, someone didn’t.

The lack of forethought by Target CEO Gregg Steinhafel Cabbies should serve everyone and the head of Best Buy to monetarily support Minnesota The article [“Cabbie accused of slur,” August 5] and Forward and its backing of a Republican gubernatorial cansubsequent letter [Mailstrom, August 12] that appeared in didate who espouses discrimination in his actions if not his your paper about San Francisco cabbies’ behavior words is lamentable. It’s one thing to be a private citizen and brought back memories of an experience that I had with hold beliefs that are discriminatory. Our Constitution guara local cab driver. antees that right. But businesses and politicians are held to I had called the cab company and was waiting for the different standards. Discrimination is illegal. And a politician taxi in front of my work site. The cab driver showed up, a or business espousing discrimination or acting as indiscrete white male with an impeccable van. When I gave him the as candidate Tom Emmer did in backing a group espousing address (Bayview-Hunters Point) and the reaviolence against another group of people (who are son to go there (I had to pick up a patient that some of Target’s most loyal customers) does not merit financial support. No business can afford I needed to place in detox elsewhere in the to lose 20 percent of its clientele and revenue in city), the cab driver plainly refused and told such a public relation debacle. me to get out of the car. I immediately called As a business owner with many gay emthe company again and a Chinese American ployees, as a grandparent with a gay grandchild, man came and he could not have been as a man with gay friends and associates, I find more helpful. He took me to the Bayview, mouthing of sanctimonious bigots and waited for me to pick up the patient, and M AILSTROM the charlatans anymore to be beyond the pale. I brought me back to the detox facility. find it grossly ironic that those who claim to I later wrote to the cab company, which want to get government off the back of business and out of responded with a call and an apology. The manager told the private lives of Americans would extend those provisions me the cabbie who refused to provide service was totally only to those who mirror their reflections. wrong and that I should have called at that moment and Target and Best Buy deserve to lose customers if their rereported him. He knew who the cab driver was. spective chairmen and CEOs don’t find a way to reconcile So cabbies should not only be sensitive to us, gay men, this lapse in judgment. Until then, count me among the gone. but to people in real need of transportation in cases like this one.

Jorge Rodríguez-Sanabria San Francisco

‘Will of the people’ is not a majority The proponents of Proposition 8 continuously quote “the will of the people.” They rant on about the 7 million voters who voted for Prop 8. I have never seen the press or our LGBT advocates counter that 6.4 million voters also rejected Prop 8. Prop 8 supporters comprised 30 percent of eligible voters while opponents of Prop 8 mustered support from over 27 percent of eligible voters. The so-called will of the people is nowhere near a majority of the state. I wish someone would point this out to the public and press and especially those who lead our battle for marriage equality.

Ron Gorman San Francisco

Castro sees influx of homeless The San Francisco Examiner of August 12 reports that there is a crime spike in the Castro. According to police, there is “a significant increase” in robberies, assaults, harassments, and stabbings.

There is one factor that the article fails to mention. In the last year, a big increase has occurred in the number of nomadic addicts and alcoholics who flock to the Castro to live on the streets, especially at nighttime. It’s the largest concentration I’ve seen in years.

Hardly any of these visitors are San Francisco residents who have become homeless. Nearly all are addicted to drugs and/or alcohol. Many are homophobic. They commonly carry knives and are accompanied by pit bulls. Previously, they caused a public safety crisis in the Haight. Now they view the Castro as their turf.

This situation has been aggravated by the opponents of the proposed civil sidewalks law (formerly known as the sit/lie law). Led by Tommi Avicolli Mecca, the opponents have repeatedly held highly publicized flop-ins on the sidewalks in the Castro, encouraging others to do the same.

These actions have given a message to the migratory addicts and alcoholics who pass through: Welcome, flop down on the sidewalks, take over turf. And that’s what they’ve done.

The current crime spike will continue. There will be more muggings, assaults, and stabbings. The neighborhood will continue to deteriorate. And Tommi Avicolli Mecca and

Guest Opinion ▼

page 4

larly when taken early in HIV infection, and they have far fewer side effects than in the past. HIV medications associated with changes in body composition and appearance are no longer used in initial HIV treatment. Laws vigorously protect the privacy of HIV patients and protect them from discrimination. And an array of programs fully or par-

Tom Violante Sr. Royal Oak, Michigan

Smoking only in private I’m angry to read more name-calling from letter writer Reid Condit [Mailstrom, August 12]. His use of such terms as health fascism, public health dictators, and neo-Puritans in defense of exposing the public to proven toxins reveals the weakness of his position.

Every act that denormalizes smoking helps save lives (440,000 deaths annually in the U.S.); and money ($200 billion annually in health care and lost productivity). These staggering figures should prompt an outraged public to demand the phasing out of a murderous industry whose profits and existence are linked to terrible suffering. Most of us have lost loved ones to tobacco.

This is all about the triumph of capitalism over human needs. Until the government does its job, stops coddling a corporate monster, and treats tobacco like any other threat to human life, smoking should take place only in private and never in public.

Naphtali Offen San Francisco

Great Taboo I saw the first scene from the Lukas Ridgeston film Taboo some time ago online, in which the Peters twins “do it” with each other [“Double trouble,” Karrnal Knowledge, July 29]. I agree with Mr. Karr’s review when he describes the film as incredibly hot. None of the boys are my usual type (too young, too blond, too skinny), but I almost needed supplemental oxygen after viewing the scene. What I don’t buy is his argument that because the twins are incapable of having genetically impaired offspring, it’s not really incest. I would argue that it certainly is by most people’s definition, but that is also what helps to make it so astoundingly carnal and sweet. I think many people who are not identical twins envy the closeness they are purported to have. These twins clearly love each other deeply, and they know each others’ bodies in a way that only someone who actually lives in the other’s body can. I am not making any moral judgments about any kind of consensual, adult incest; but the almost painful beauty these two create together totally redeems (“destroys” might be more appropriate) whatever “icky” feelings I might otherwise have had about their being brothers.

tially covers the cost of HIV care, treatment social services and emotional support for those who need assistance.

Gay men in San Francisco can help end the epidemic by continuing to build a culture that values protecting one another’s health, of course, but also by being tested regularly, actively encouraging everyone they care about to know their HIV status, and perhaps most importantly, by offering to be fully available to support any friends who learn they

Skip Purdy San Francisco

are HIV-positive. ▼ Dana Van Gorder is the executive director of Project Inform. The agency’s summary of the national HIV/AIDS strategy is at www.projectinform.org/nhas/NHAS _summary.pdf. Its suggestions about considering HIV testing and treatment are at www.projectinform.org/info/when/in dex.shtml. The agency is always eager to receive questions or comments at dvangorder@projectinform.org.

5

BAY AREA REPORTER . eBAR.com . 19 August 2010

INTERNATIONAL

NEWS

▼

Mexico City marriages get nationwide recognition

by Rex Wockner ame-sex couples who get married in Mexico City, the only place in the nation where they can do so, are validly married everywhere in Mexico – in all 31 states – the Supreme Court ruled August 10 in a 9-2 vote.

Technically, one has to live in Mexico City to marry there. In practice, the policy is not enforced consistently, if at all.

The court said that Article 121 of the federal constitution requires that a civil registry act celebrated in one state or district be recognized nationally.

The Mexico City government’s website says that to marry in Mexico City, a couple must “be residents of the Federal District” and present the original and a copy of proof of domicile issued within the past three months. It does not say what qualifies as proof.

News reports have mentioned things such as utility bills and have suggested that the requirement is not strictly enforced.

The same page of the website explains what is required for “foreigners” to marry in Mexico City. If only one of the individuals is foreign, he or she must present “authorization issued by the secretary of governance to marry.”

But, “when both parties are foreigners, permission from the secretary of governance is not required.”

The website’s information seems at odds with media statements by Mexico City officials, who have said they hope gay couples will come from around the world to get married and that the city is working with travel agencies to offer packages that include

Moscow gay activist Nikolai Alekseev.

S

GayRussia.ru

6

flights, hotel, sightseeing, a wedding, and a banquet.

The website of the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City, under the heading “American Citizens Services – Marriage and Divorce in Mexico,” says: “You should contact the office of the Registro Civil in the jurisdiction where you plan to get married for complete information about the requirements.

A marriage that is properly executed in Mexico is valid in the United States provided the marriage would be legal in the United States.”

An English-language Google search for “getting married in Mexico” produced tens of thousands of hits clearly aimed at nonresident foreigners.

to the integrity of the athlete but also to the integrity of gays and heterosexuals that do not correspond to the social stereotypes of masculinity and femininity.”

Poll: Russians very homophobic

A new poll by Russia’s Center for Public Opinion Research has found almost universal opposition to gay people, www.GayRussia.ru reported August 8.

The poll, conducted in late July, questioned 1,600 people in 130 cities and has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.4 percent.

It found that 74 percent of Russians believe gays and lesbians are Costa Rican Supremes block morally dissolute or mentally defecreferendum on gay unions tive, while only 15 percent think they Costa Rica’s Supreme Court ruled are normal.

August 10 that a voter referendum Moreover, 39 percent of those scheduled for December 5 that could questioned believe that homosexuals have banned same-sex unions was should be forcibly treated for their unconstitutional. condition or isolated from society, 24 The court’s constitutional arm percent think gays should be sent to ruled 5-2 that marriage rights are a psychologists, 25 percent think gays legislative issue, not a matter should be left in peace, and 4 for voters, and that minorpercent think homosexuals ity rights should not be should be eliminated. subject to the referenOn the matter of dum process. equal rights, the findings The court said that were better, with 45 perpeople in same-sex relacent of Russians saying tionships “form a group gays and lesbians should that is subject to disadhave equal rights – unless vantages and discrimiW OCKNER’ S the issue is marriage. Only nation, and require the 14 percent of those quesW ORLD support of public autioned support letting thorities to obtain their same-sex couples marry. rights.”

There also was overwhelming disapproval to the issue of freedom of Quebec Press Council assembly, with 82 percent of Russians denounces Olympics objecting to gay Pride parades. Only 8 broadcasters percent voiced support, according to The Quebec Press Council has the survey. denounced two TV broadcasters The poll found that men, older who made fun of skater Johnny Weir people, poorer people, and people during the Vancouver Olympics in with less education are more homoFebruary. phobic.

Sportscasters Alain Goldberg and “The conclusion we can make Claude Mailhot said on air that Weir from these results is that we only have hurt figure skating’s image and more work ahead,” said Moscow should take a gender test or maybe Pride head Nikolai Alekseev. “The atcompete in women’s events. titude of Russians toward gay prides “They’ll think all the boys who [and] same-sex marriages cannot imskate will end up like him,” Goldberg prove when officials are using the said. “It sets a very bad example. ... media to call for hatred toward the We should make him pass a gender LGBT community.” test at this point.”

The council’s ruling stated: “The Groups plan ‘Pride House’ council is aware that Mr. Mailhot at 2014 Olympics in Sochi and Mr. Goldberg diligently made In an apparent nod to work that on-air apologies following the incineeds to be done, Moscow Pride and dent. However, it cannot ignore the GayRussia.ru have sent a letter of ingravity of the error they have comtent to the International Olympic mitted and therefore addresses the Committee and the Russian Olympic grievance. [The council] directs seCommittee informing them there vere blame at Mr. Claude Mailhot will be a “Pride House” at the 2014 and Mr. Alain Goldberg for having Winter Olympics in Sochi. shown contempt, having harmed the The first such house appeared at dignity of the figure skater, Mr. the Olympics in Vancouver earlier Johnny Weir, and having made disthis year. criminatory remarks against him.”

“We believe that we have to conThe decision has no effect other tinue this tradition in Sochi after Vanthan tarnishing the broadcasters’ imcouver and London,” said Alekseev. ages.

“The Olympics are regularly attended “We are happy ... to see that the by hundreds of gay and lesbian athQPC recognized the severity of the letes who are forced to hide their sexerror,” said Steve Foster, president of ual orientation by fear of the damages the Quebec Council of Gays and Lesit could make on their career.”▼ bians, which had filed a complaint with the QPC. “These radio anBill Kelley contributed to this report. nouncers showed disrespect not only

▼

19 August 2010 . eBAR.com . BAY AREA REPORTER

7

POLITIC S

Daly endorses gay man as successor in D6 ermed out District 6 Supervisor Chris Daly has endorsed a gay man to be his successor on the Board of Supervisors.

At a barbecue event last weekend Daly publicly threw his backing to James Keys, who is African American and HIV-positive. Keys chairs the city’s Mental Health Board and had worked as an unpaid aide to Daly in his City Hall office for three years starting in 2004.

In an interview last week, Daly told the Bay Area Reporter that he did not come to his endorsement decision easily.

“It was a bit of a long process for me. Ultimately, it just felt right,” said Daly, who compared Keys’s bid for the board to his first campaign for supervisor in 2000. “He doesn’t have a lot of endorsements. He doesn’t have the most money. But he, I think, does speak to this issue of injustice in the district and in an actually more compelling way than I could 10 years ago because he has lived it.”

Keys, who grew up in the East Bay, said Daly’s backing has brought increased attention to his campaign.

More than 300 people showed up at the event Saturday in Boedekker Park to hear the straight supervisor endorse his candidacy.

“It was wonderful. We ran out of food,” said Keys, whose mother, brother and sister-in-law joined him at the event. “I have heard people saying I am now the number one progressive candidate because of this endorsement. I have gotten more visibility because of it than I have received in this election.”

The endorsement comes after Daly’s proposal to hold his own primary among the proP OLITICAL gressives running in his South of Market and Tenderloin district flopped with none of the race’s higher profile candidates agreeing to participate.

Most of the attention in the D6 race has gone to three of the 15 people running: school board President Jane Kim; out lesbian artist Debra Walker; and Theresa Sparks, a transgender woman who heads the city’s Human Rights Commission. In true San Francisco style, Sparks is considered the more conservative candidate in the race; Walker and Kim are seen as splitting the progressive vote.

Until Kim entered the race, the assumption had been that Walker was Daly’s preferred candidate. Last week Daly discounted rumors that he and Democratic Party Chair Aaron Peskin had recruited Kim to run against Walker due to some falling out.

“Given that Aaron endorsed Debra Walker and I endorsed James Keys that is probably not true,” noted Daly. “Listen, I had one conversation with Jane.”

Based on his own experiences as a candidate seeking public office, Daly said he did not try to convince her to abandon her campaign.

“I had people telling me I couldn’t do it, I couldn’t win. After that experience I wouldn’t do that to anyone. I didn’t tell Jane not to do it but I was pretty clear with her I didn’t think it was a great idea,” said Daly. “In terms of Debra, I had very much been open to supporting her for the seat. Ultimately, I think James better represents my kind of politics.”

In examining Keys’s and Walker’s ties to his “core constituencies,” Daly said he feels it is Keys who has the “better relationship[s].”

“Debra has been in the district a long time and done solid work but she doesn’t have the same kind of record on economic justice issues as James,” said Daly. “He has lived in the Tenderloin a long time; his background is low-income. You don’t really see that in high-profile candi-

Lydia Gonzales

T

District 6 supervisor candidate James Keys, left, was pumped up after being endorsed by Supervisor Chris Daly during a barbecue last weekend in Boedekker Park.

dates; that is too bad.

“The conventional wisdom is that kind of candidate can’t win,” added Daly. “I am saying that kind of candidate can win and why not go and make him win.”

Nevertheless, Keys still faces long odds in the race. A day after Daly’s decision was first disclosed online by the Fog City Journal website last week, the local Democratic Party selected Walker as its endorsed candidate in the race.

The nod from local Dems brings with it huge advantages to a candidate, in particular get-out-the-vote help and inclusion on the party’s slate card mailed out to voters. It is rare for the party-endorsed candidate to lose.

The party’s endorsement of her campaign was hardly a surprise, as Walker has long served as an elected member on the Democratic County Central Committee, the party’s governing board that decides endorsements and is controlled by progressives. Several said they were backing Walker in order to see a lesbian once again serve on the N OTEBOOK board.

“I proudly cast my vote tonight for Debra Walker. The main thing Debra brings to the table is a very good grasp of the issues facing District 6,” said openly gay Supervisor David Campos, who also sits on the DCCC. “We need more women on the board. And I think it is really important to have queer representation on the Board of Supervisors. I look forward to having a queer woman on that board. It is a perspective that has been missed.”

Michael Goldstein, a gay man who sits on the DCCC and lives in D6, said out of all the candidates running in the race, it is Walker who best understands the issues facing the district’s residents.

“Debra Walker will best serve the city and the district,” he said.

Walker did see her support on the panel chipped away due to supporters of both Kim and Sparks on the DCCC. She received 18 out of a possible 33 votes on the body, enough to clinch the endorsement but hardly a landslide.

Due to the city’s ranked-choice voting system, the DCCC can elect to rank its top three candidates in a race.

But a majority of Walker’s backers on the panel blocked Kim from receiving the party’s second-choice ranking.

And Kim also faced opposition for the second-place nod from Sparks’s supporters on the DCCC. Among them was the representative for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco), who as a Democratic officeholder has a seat on the DCCC. Although Pelosi’s proxy voted to give Sparks the local party’s endorsement, Sparks said the vote does not translate into her having the speaker’s endorsement for her campaign.

As for Daly’s backing of Keys in the race, Sparks said she doesn’t buy it.

“I see that as a smokescreen.

Everyone knows Chris Daly supports Debra Walker and Jane Kim; that is not going to fool anybody,” said Sparks, who has been endorsed by

openly gay District 8 Supervisor Bevan Dufty and openly gay state Senator Mark Leno (D-San Francisco). “Chris Daly’s support district-

wide is far more a negative than it is a positive and he knows it. He is trying to give Jane Kim and Debra Walker cover.”

Nor does Sparks think Daly’s backing catapults Keys into frontrunner status as he has claimed.

“No, I don’t think it bolsters his chances. He might get Chris’s 1,500 votes from people who still like him and support him. Fine,” said Sparks.

“I don’t think this is going to make any significant difference to his overall chances.”

Speaking to Keys’s supporters at the event last weekend, Daly downplayed the importance of having official endorsements. Instead, he noted the key to winning is having support among residents of the district.

“It wasn’t the Democratic Party, this club or that club, it was the people ...” who helped him go from a discounted candidate to being supervisor, said Daly according to a video of his remarks posted on YouTube.

Keys said he is confident he has the on-the-ground connections among D6 residents to win come November.

“I don’t go to city cocktail parties and drink with all the politicos. I am out there working. My fulltime job is campaigning and winning the District 6 seat,” said Keys.

Gay, bi candidates run for SF school board Two incumbents and nine candidates, including a gay supervisor aide and a bisexual sex worker, are competing for three seats on the San Francisco Board of Education this fall.

Due to Kim’s opting not to run for re-election to the board, elections officials extended the filing deadline for the race until 5 p.m. last Wednesday, August 11 after the B.A.R.’s deadline. Both Kim-Shree Maufas and Hydra Mendoza are seeking reelection to the board.

Among the newcomers hoping to

▼

by Matthew S. Bajko

page 16

8

▼

BAY AREA REPORTER . eBAR.com . 19 August 2010

COMMUNITY

NEWS

Zoning hampers plans for Castro pot sales plan to sell medical marijuana among the products offered at a proposed organic wellness center in the Castro is being hampered by stringent zoning rules that forbid cannabis sales within 1,000 feet of a school or youth recreation center.

Two entrepreneurs well known among LGBT circles and the Castro business community want to open the WIN Wellness Center – it stands for “Wellness is Now” – in the city’s gayborhood. Modeled after the Farmacy, a successful chain in the Los Angeles area, the center would be a patient-owned cooperative offering herbal medicines, acupuncture, massage and chiropractic services.

It would also serve as a medical

A

cannabis dispensary, though marijuana would account for only 10 percent of the center’s products for sale, according to the project’s proponents. The other 90 percent would be organic herbal medicines.

Yet due to the Castro’s proximity to several schools and city-run recreation centers, there are few retail spaces in the neighborhood where sales of medicinal pot would be allowed.

The zoning is proving to be a significant hurdle for the project’s backers, Cafe Flore owner J.D. Petras and Edward Huser, better known as Sister Barbi Mitzvah, a member of the city’s Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence drag nun charitable group.

The wellness center project is separate from the men’s volunteer work with the Sisters.

The men remain undaunted by

The Farmacy in Westwood would be replicated in the Castro under a proposal that has met obstacles over zoning regulations around its location.

the zoning issues and hope to find a solution where they could be open for business by January.

“The project we are creating is a win/win solution for the neighborhood,” Huser told the Bay Area Reporter.

Huser said many Castro residents, whether they are HIV-positive or living with AIDS or battling other life-threatening diseases such as cancer, currently use medical marijuana. But the closest dispensaries are in the Haight or located near the LGBT Community Center on Market Street at Octavia.

“This would provide them somewhere close by where they could walk or take Muni,” said Huser, who uses herbal medicines and medical cannabis due to allergies to painkillers and other synthetic medications. “We are always open to another location but we feel the Castro has the highest need. We have the best intentions to make this a com-

munity-based model.”

Not a ‘pot club’ During the interview with the B.A.R. and at community meetings with Castro neighborhood groups, Huser has stressed that the wellness center would bear little resemblance to the city’s pot clubs.

“This is not going to be some closed-up, seedy place with a guard and you have to be buzzed in,” said Huser.

The wellness center’s signage, said Huser, would give little indication that there was cannabis for sale on-site. He said they are purposely not using the pot club term to differentiate their project.

“I don’t like that term, personally,” he said. “The perception is anything dealing with cannabis is referred to as a pot club. We wanted to open an organic pharmacy and extend it to also include medical marijuana.”

Anyone wanting to purchase medical cannabis at the wellness center would need a state-issued card or a doctor’s prescription that could be verified. Each customer would have to go through an intake procedure with a certified specialist.

The cannabis products would not be visible to customers, nor would smoking be allowed on the premises, according to Huser. He said they do plan to seek permission to have smoking at private events at the center and be allowed to grow a marijuana plant on site that could be used as a raffle prize for fundraising.

They also plan to test their marijuana products to ensure they are organic, and free of molds and pesticides.

“We will be testing everything,” said Huser.

He said the medical cannabis sales would help to subsidize other treatments and services for the center’s patients. It is expected to create 30 new jobs, which could be used to hire HIV-positive people on a parttime basis so they do not lose their medical benefits.

“There is no profit to be made.

Any proceeds we would take and turn around to put back into patient services,” said Huser, who said a volunteer board including medical doctors would oversee the center’s operations.

The plan also calls for the wellness center to partner with established Castro organizations, such as the gay men’s health center Magnet, the Stop AIDS Project, and the Immune Enhancement Project, to jointly offer services and programs.

This month the Merchants of Upper Market and Castro voted overwhelmingly to endorse the project as proposed regardless of its location.

“I think it looks nice and is inviting to the neighborhood. It doesn’t look like a sketchy pot club,” said Steve Adams, president of the merchant group. “If any pot club does want to come in to the neighborhood and meets the guidelines, I want it to look nice and not to look

like a jail. When I see other ones around the city, they all have bars on the windows.”

District 8 Supervisor Bevan Dufty has also voiced support for seeing a medical cannabis dispensary open in the Castro.

“I have expressed that I think it is realistic to believe there will be another medical cannabis dispensary in District 8. Certainly, there are a lot of patients that rely on medical cannabis that live in the Castro,” said Dufty. “To me this is something that should be openly talked about. The attitude in the community is very open to medical cannabis. We all know people who rely on it and whose lives have been improved.”

But he has stopped short of endorsing the wellness center plan outright.

“I am not being coy. I am going to be supportive of a facility but I would like for the neighborhood to have some consensus and ideas about what they like and what they don’t like and that will help me,” said Dufty.

Yet not everyone wants to see a location for pot sales in or near the heart of the Castro. At the MUMC meeting the owners of La Mediterranee, an eatery on Noe Street, voted against the wellness center proposal.

During last week’s Castro Community Benefit District monthly meeting, board member Pauline Scholten questioned whether the Castro needs another place to buy medical cannabis when there are three dispensaries within walking distance of the LGBT Community Center.

“Is it really necessary to bring in another one?” she asked. “There are already three within three blocks in a well traveled corridor with plenty of transportation.”

Tim Patriarca, who stepped down as executive director of Maitri Hospice this year, however, expressed his support for the proposal.

“I am in support of a dispensary coming in. People should be able to walk to a place,” said Patriarca, who also serves on the CBD board. “It is just a matter of time. I hope it is you.

The positive about you is you know the community and you have given back.”

Plans on hold As of this week, however, Huser’s and Petras’s proposal was in limbo as they continue to seek an appropriate retail space in the Castro where they could open the wellness center while abiding by the city’s zoning rules. Huser said several landlords have refused to enter into lease negotiations due to the cannabis sales.

They had applied to open at 258 Noe Street in a building owned by Petras, but the space is 800 feet from Everett Middle School on Church Street and 867 feet from McKinley Elementary School on 14th Street.

Other vacant retail spaces they have inquired about on Market or Castro Street also fall within 1,000 feet of a school or youth recreational facility.

“We are asking for a letter of determination to try to fit this in,” said Huser. “We are asking for some guidance from planning on finding the best way to fit this into the Castro. So we are homeless right now.”

Sharon Lai, a city planner who has been assigned with reviewing the wellness center project, told the Bay Area Reporter this week that the application has yet to be officially submitted to the Planning Department due to the zoning issues.

“They haven’t submitted anything,” Lai said, adding that because the Noe Street location is within 1,000 feet of two schools, “it is not an eligible location unless you change the code. There is really nothing the Planning Department

▼

by Matthew S. Bajko

page 9

▼

19 August 2010 . eBAR.com . BAY AREA REPORTER

COMMUNITY

NEWS

Prop 19 heating up debate on pot use

by Seth Hemmelgarn federal prosecutor and an out gay legislator joined lawyers and others in San Francisco earlier this month to talk about what could happen if California voters approve a November ballot measure to legalize marijuana.

Proposition 19 – the Regulate, Control and Tax Cannabis Act of 2010 – would regulate marijuana in a way similar to alcohol, allowing people 21 and over to possess and consume small amounts.

At one of the panels, the prosecutor spoke out against medical marijuana – which is already legal in California – and said he thinks Prop 19 will lose.

Based on the comments from panelists, if Prop 19 does pass, it’s not clear what impact cannabis’ status as an illegal substance under federal law will have on California’s pot users and sellers.

In 1996, voters passed Proposition 215, which exempts patients who possess or grow marijuana for medical treatment recommended by a physician from state criminal laws.

However, the federal government does not recognize Prop 215 or similar laws in 13 other states and Washington, D.C. Since Prop 215’s passage, the movement to legalize cannabis for adult recreational use has steadily grown, as more states moved to pass medicinal measures and the drug lost some of its stigma.

On Saturday, August 7, during the American Bar Association’s annual meeting in San Francisco, Redonna K. Chandler, Ph.D., of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, presented data on marijuana’s impact on the brain. The presentation included data showing that people who smoke pot heavily have smaller volumes of brain tissue.

Joseph P. Russoniello, U.S. attorney for the Northern District of California, a co-panelist, called the research Chandler presented “pretty powerful.” He expressed disdain for Prop 19 and said he expects the initiative to fail.

Russoniello said there is “no efficacy” in using marijuana. He also said it’s “extraordinary” that people are willing to risk harming youths by legalizing marijuana in exchange for bringing in tax money.

Prop 215 represented a successful campaign by recreational users of marijuana to get easier access to the drug, said Russoniello. He called the supposed benefits of medical marijuana “anecdotal positives,” which he said stand in contrast to the “overwhelming evidence” that pot is

Zoning ▼

page 8

can do within our current rules.”

And until the project sponsors submit an official application for a specific address, Lai said there is nothing for the department to approve or reject as a location for a medical cannabis dispensary. With the department all but certain to reject the wellness center due to the marijuana component, the next step would be for Petras and Huser to file an appeal with the city’s Board of Permit Appeals.

“Technically, what we should do is cancel the permit and refund them their money under Edward Huser’s request,” said Lai. “We are holding off on the cancellation until they figure out what they want to do.”

Another option is for the busi-

Rick Gerharter

A

Assemblyman Tom Ammiano

harmful.

Some panelists noted that federal officials rarely pursue cases involving possession of small amounts of marijuana.

But Russoniello suggested distributors could still get into trouble. He referred to a proposal to bring in “big box operations” to Oakland. The city council recently decided to allow some large marijuana farms in the city. The city is already taxing proceeds on medical marijuana, which was approved by voters last summer.

Those tax rates may increase if voters approve measures on this November’s ballot.

“They can expect to be the objects of federal enforcement,” he said of the proposed big boxoperations.

While the federal government does not recognize medicinal use of marijuana, the Obama administration has directed federal authorities to back off raids of medical cannabis dispensaries.

Allen Hopper, litigation director of the American Civil Liberties Union’s Drug Law Reform Project seemed to take issue with Russoniello’s presentation.

“We could all agree that kids shouldn’t use marijuana. ... But many of us would also agree there are some medical benefits that have been shown,” said Hopper.

Among those who use marijuana medically are some people living with HIV/AIDS, who may use it to deal with pain and to increase their appetite.

Speaking at a Voluntary Committee of Lawyers forum on Friday, August 6, Assemblyman Tom Ammiano (D-San Francisco) said marijuana reform is “all about the political will.”

Ammiano, the author of Assembly Bill 2554, which would also legalize marijuana, said passage of Prop 19 would help his proposal.

ness partners to seek a zoning change. They could seek an exemption from the 1,000-foot rule for a specific parcel, change the guidelines for just the Castro or rewrite the zoning rules citywide.

“It is possible they can pursue a zoning change. But changing legislation is not something that happens within a month or two,” said Lai. “It is not something we are suggesting.”

Dennis Richards, president of the Duboce Triangle Neighborhood Association, said he personally likes what Huser and Petras have proposed. But he said he doesn’t see how they will be able to win city approval to open their doors.

“When I saw photos of the Farmacy, I thought it looked interesting.

But going from a photograph to actual reality is a long way to get there,” said Richards, whose organization has yet to vote on the project.▼

He said if the ballot measure passes, the “legislature will be a lot more user friendly, pun intended” to his bill.

He indicated that this time, legislators would want to be in line with voters.

Prop 19 reflects an “honest, populist, grassroots attempt” to reform state law, and the Legislature “needs to wake up, and the governor needs to wake up,” said Ammiano.

He expects an Assembly committee hearing on his legislation soon.

Richard Lee, a main backer of Prop 19, has previously said that among the differences between his measure and Ammiano’s proposal is that Ammiano’s bill sets up a statewide system of sales and distribution by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, while the ballot measure starts out by giving cities and counties the ability to tax and regulate sales and commercial cultivation how – and if – they want to.

That opt-out provision may result in “dry” parts of the state when it comes to obtaining marijuana should the initiative pass.

In other news, the San Jose City Council voted 7-4 on August 3, to place a measure on the November ballot that could authorize a tax of up to 10 percent on non-medical and/or medical dispensaries, based on what happens with Prop 19.

The council’s decision will allow for flexibility in setting the actual rate of taxation, according to Sara Wright, agenda services manager for San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed.▼

9

BAY AREA REPORTER . eBAR.com . 19 August 2010

COMMUNITY

NEWS

▼

Femmes to converge for Oakland conference

by Heather Cassell akland will be a femme’s universe this weekend as people from around the world gather for the third Femme Conference.

Conference organizers expect a couple hundred attendees for the August 20-22 event where they will explore the meaning of femme under the banner “No Restrictions.”

With topics ranging from polyamorous femmes discussing relationships and sexuality to geek femmes chatting about blogging and social networking this conference promises it isn’t aimed at your 1950s pulp fiction femme.

“We’ve really pushed that envelope,” said Christine De La Rosa, conference co-chair and one of the

O

www.bartabsf.com

Anita Khempka

10

Kate Bornstein will keynote this weekend’s Femme Conference in Oakland.

founding members of the Femme Collective, which produces the conference, about expanding the definition of what it means to be femme.

Since its inception five years ago, the conference hasn’t solely been about female identified femme, but about broadening the meaning of femme beyond identity and sexuality into gender, political philosophy, and more, conference founders said.

This year’s keynote speakers continue to transcend the boundaries with femme activists Kate Bornstein and Moki Macias.

“I’ve lived all my life wanting to – Sarah be a girl and a girly-girl and now the ladies I most admire say, ‘Yep, you did it.’ It’s like being crowned Miss America,” said transgender author and performer Bornstein. The 62-year-old selfidentified dyke plans to speak about desire and sexiness beyond borders.

Macias, 27, is a femme queer community organizer in Atlanta.

The former Oakland resident plans to speak about the power and transformative nature of femme politics in public work and building southern and regional connections.

“The Femme Conference is going to be amazing this year,” said De La Rosa. “We’ve just gotten better.”

ies for the collective.

“I feel really excited for the potential ... with this group,” said Humphrey. The expanded membership breathed new life into the organization, which gave Humphrey the sense of the future of the Femme Conference.

New conference organizers agreed with Humphrey. Allison Stelly, also known as Cherry Poppins, is media co-chair of the femme collective and hopes it will continue the steering committee’s diversification as well as move beyond the safety of established locations Deragon to host the conference.

“We want to continue building the diversity,” said Stelly, who noted that there currently aren’t any trans women on the committee.

Femme became

‘so much more than a word for me.’

Femme space Half a decade ago, De La Rosa, Jessica Eve Humphrey, Kathe Young, and about 10 other self-identified femmes began a conversation about the meaning of femme at the Queering Femininity Conference in Seattle, giving birth to the Femme Collective.

Their idea was to create visibility and value of the feminine, in particular queer feminine power, in a world that often devalues femininity and overvalues masculinity, and to build community, said some of the founding members.

The first conference in San Francisco evolved from those conversations in 2006. The discussion continued in Chicago at the second conference in 2008.

This year the collective was infused with nearly 40 new members from every corner of the U.S. Many of the new members are former attendees and workshop presenters who answered an open call to join the collective.

This was the first time since the original 10 members came together five years ago that they extended a broad invitation to the community.

The goal was to locate new visionar-

The femme effect “It’s been one of the most valuable experiences of my life,” said Ryn Hodes, one of the founding members. Finding community and other femme voices was life changing to Hodes, a Brooklyn social worker and writer who came out in her 40s as a lesbian femme, and she wasn’t alone.

The need was deep, which surprised conference organizers who were actually overwhelmed by the response to the first conference, said Hodes.

Stelly agreed, “I traced it directly to where I am right now,” said the 30-year-old queer femme who was so transformed by attending the conference in Chicago that she changed her entire life.

For Sarah Deragon, the collective’s new film chair, life also underwent dramatic transformation after the Chicago conference.

Prior to attending the conference Deragon said she was non-political.

She returned to the Bay Area politicized. Femme became “so much more than a word for me,” Deragon said about the conference’s life-altering effect.

The need for femme community and understanding the finer aspects of what it means to be femme continues to be strong, said collective members.

“It’s all about expanding our lived experiences with in this community,” said Deragon.▼ Conference registration is $95 or $50 for a day pass. Childcare will be available at the conference. For more information, visit www.femmecollective.com.

▼

19 August 2010 . eBAR.com . BAY AREA REPORTER

COMMUNITY

NEWS

Author-activist seeks to create happy homes, lives

by Matt Baume hether it’s at home, around family, or in business, Mitchell Gold knows what it means to feel comfortable.

As co-founder of furniture design company Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams, Gold recently visited San Francisco to sign copies of his new book, The Comfortable Home: How to Invest in Your Nest and Live Well for Less. The book reflects Gold’s decades of experience creating cozy home furnishings as well as his larger efforts to improve peoples’ lives.

In 2005, Gold founded Faith in America, a nonprofit dedicated to bridging the gap between faith-based and LGBT communities. And in 2007, he compiled the experiences of 40 prominent gay Americans for the book Crisis, which details the discriminatory challenges with which LGBTs grapple.

“I’m on a mission to make people feel comfortable,” he said, whether it’s by helping them to create a happy home setting or to feel happy in their own skin.

Of particular interest to Gold is helping LGBT youth who lack supportive family members.

“The bullying that gay kids go through in school is only 20 percent of the problem,” he said. “The big problem is bullying at home.”

Crisis paints a portrait of a community under siege, with LGBTs risking ostracism at all stages of their lives.

But through conversation and engagement, progress has been made.

Gold has also found love, after his relationship with Williams ended some time ago. On June 19, Gold, 59,

Matt Baume

W

Mitchell Gold takes a break at a book signing for his new book, The Comfortable Home, during a recent appearance in San Francisco.

married Tim Scofield, 33, in Des Moines, Iowa. Officiating was Judge Robert Hanson, who in 2007 issued the ruling that eventually allowed same-sex couples to wed in the state.

Hanson, who is a deacon at his church, told Gold that he never really thought about gay rights when hearing the Iowa marriage case.

The newlywed Gold was in a buoyant mood as he chatted at Ruby Living Design on Fillmore street, one of only a few stores in the Bay Area that sells his furniture. Although Gold’s company operates signature stores across the country, he’s happy selling furniture though Ruby Living Design and has no plans to open a store of his own in San Francisco.

During Gold’s visit, over a hundred people packed the store to browse the furniture, enjoy a slice of Bundt cake, and get a signed copy of the new book.

“We’re giving away our secrets,” Gold said of The Comfortable Home.

“We’re telling people how they can put their home together, almost regardless of income.”

San Franciscans will be glad to hear that a significant portion of the book is dedicated to decorating small spaces, and with a diverse range of budgets.

“If you can pick up a can of paint, you can get started,” Gold said.

The book, co-written with business partner Williams, adheres closely to their company’s philosophy of modern design with traditional roots. Describing the look as “quintessentially American,” Gold and Williams drew inspiration from the country’s melting-pot, borrowing from and updating traditional styles.

Ultimately, Gold said, it’s a respect for diversity and comfortability that defines American design.▼

11

▼ HUD clarifies LGBT housing discrimination protections 12

BAY AREA REPORTER . eBAR.com . 19 August 2010

NATIONAL

NEWS

by Dana Rudolph he U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development last month announced new guidance to help LGBT people who encounter discrimination in housing. Like a recent move by the Department of Labor, the HUD announcement is more of a clarification than a new policy – but two LGBT leaders familiar with housing issues say the move is “very significant” and “much needed.”

The new guidance, announced July 1 by HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan at the agency’s LGBT Pride Month celebration, states that, although the Fair Housing Act does not explicitly cover sexual orientation- or gender identity-based housing discrimination, such discrimination may be covered by the FHA in other ways. For example, the guidance explains, gender identity discrimination may be seen as gender discrimination, and discrimination against a gay man because of fear he will spread HIV/AIDS may constitute illegal discrimination on the basis of a perceived disability, HIV/AIDS. The HUD guidance also instructs staff to inform individuals about

T

LGBT people remain particularly vulnerable in seeking or retaining housing due to widespread bias, discrimination and a lack of housing protections.”

– Rea Carey Executive Director, NGLTF state and local LGBT protections that may apply to them. It notes that approximately 20 states, the District of Columbia, and over 60 cities, towns, and counties do specifically prohibit discrimination against LGBT individuals. HUD will retain jurisdiction over complaints filed by LGBT individuals or families as appropriate, but will “jointly investigate or refer matters to those state, district, and local governments with other legal protections.”

Rea Carey, executive director of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, said the reforms are “much-

needed ... especially in the context of this rocky economic climate that has already left so many people fearful of losing the roofs over their heads.”

“LGBT people remain particularly vulnerable in seeking or retaining housing due to widespread bias, discrimination and a lack of housing protections,” said Carey. “Explicitly including LGBT people and our families in housing policies in order to better protect them and ensure fairness marks a proper governmental response and step toward rectifying a long-standing inequity.”

Mara Keisling, executive director

HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan

of the National Center for Transgender Equality, called HUD’s announcement “very significant.” It should be common sense that discrimination on the basis of gender identity is prohibited by the FHA’s ban on gender-based discrimination, she said, but it’s not.

A national study by NGLTF and NCTE last year found that 11 percent of the more than 6,400 transgender people surveyed had been

evicted and 19 percent had become homeless because of their gender identity. (Keisling noted, however, that some of the cases of homelessness could have been from loss of jobs through employment discrimination, not housing discrimination alone.)

Keisling added that, while HUD went as far as it could to clarify protections under existing law, additional legislation is still needed because of the additional clout an explicitly LGBT-inclusive federal nondiscrimination law carries.

The original Fair Housing Act was enacted in 1968 in response to widespread housing discrimination against people of color. At first, it prohibited discrimination based on race, color, religion and national origin. It was later amended to add prohibitions on discrimination based on sex, disability, and familial status.

Individuals seeking redress under the FHA may bring a lawsuit in federal district court or file an administrative complaint with HUD. There are currently three bills pending in the House – introduced

by Democratic Representatives Jerrold Nadler (New York), Joe Sestak (Pennsylvania), and Edolphus Towns (D-New York) – that would amend the FHA specifically to prohibit discrimination in housing on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Nadler, who chairs the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, held a hearing on FHA revisions in March, at which NGLTF’s Carey testified. His LGBT housing non-discrimination bill has only two co-sponsors, though; Sestak and Towns’s have none, making it seem unlikely that any of the bills will move before the end of this session of Congress in the fall.

Despite a lack of legislative change, however, HUD has taken several other steps under President Barack Obama to address sexual orientation- and gender identity-based discrimination.

Donovan has proposed policy changes that would stop discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity in HUD’s core housing programs, require those who participate in HUD programs to comply with local anti-discrimination laws that cover sexual orientation and gender identity, and end mortgage loan discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. The policies are being drafted and must go through a period of public comment before being enacted.

HUD has also commissioned the first-ever national study of discrimination against LGBT people in the rental and sale of housing, and is currently seeking public comment at www.hud.gov to help design the study. One of those hearings was held in San Francisco earlier this year.

Like HUD, the Department of Labor recently issued an LGBT-related policy clarification, stating on June 22 that the Family and Medical Leave Act allows an employee to take unpaid leave to care for the legal children of the employee’s same-sex partner.

Keisling said she has heard some within the LGBT community call such moves by the Obama administration “token things,” but she believes they reflect a deeper change.

“Throughout the federal government now, they’re really taking a look to make sure all the things they do are fair for all people. ... These are really huge decisions and huge advancements. They are pieces we want.”▼

www.ebar.com

▼

19 August 2010 . eBAR.com . BAY AREA REPORTER

COMMUNITY

13

NEWS

Poultry market worker accused of anti-gay slur

by Seth Hemmelgarn he San Francisco Human Rights Commission is investigating the use of an anti-gay slur by the employee of a live poultry market.

An animal advocacy group founded by a gay man has been working to draw attention to the market.

Andrew Zollman, founder of LGBT Compassion, said the incident occurred at about 10:30 a.m. Sunday, August 1 at the poultry market. The stand is one of many operations that frequently set up shop in United Nations Plaza. The market’s name is Raymond Young’s Live Poultry, according to Zollman.

He said that he and others have been going to Young’s poultry market since March to protest animal abuse and other alleged rule violations. He said problems include market employees taking food stamp tokens in exchange for live animals, which the U.S. Department of Agriculture doesn’t allow. USDA rules prohibit trading food stamps – now known as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits – for live animals.

He said on the day the incident occurred, a market employee had been threatening group members, “getting in our faces,” and telling them to go away.

Zollman, 43, said a volunteer had told the market employee to stop yelling at Zollman, who was filming activities at the market, so the employee started yelling at the other volunteer.

In the video of the incident, a woman working at the market, who Zollman identified as Tina Young, approached and said, “They’re gay any-

Seth Hemmelgarn

T

Christina Ly worked at Raymond Young’s Live Poultry in United Nations Plaza last weekend.

ways ... They probably have the HVI [sic].”

The LGBT group and the poultry market have a history of exchanging accusations. According to Zollman, recent actions include him pressing charges of physical assault that were eventually thrown out by the district attorney’s office.

Assistant District Attorney Seth Steward, a spokesman for the office, couldn’t confirm that.

Zollman also pointed to an attempt by market worker Christina Ly to get a restraining order against another activist. Court records indicate the request was denied without prejudice.

The incident this month marked the first time Zollman said he’d heard anti-gay remarks made at the market.

Regarding the food stamp allegations, according to the USDA, San

Francisco County officials visited the market twice, investigated the situation, and corrected the practice. Eileen Shields, a spokeswoman for San Francisco’s health department, couldn’t provide information Tuesday, August 17 regarding the poultry market.

Ly, who denied violating any government rules, was working at the market on Sunday morning, August 15, but Young wasn’t. Ly, who has seen the video on YouTube, said Young is pregnant and attributed the anti-gay remarks to Young’s hormones.

“To me, it was a prejudiced thing to say,” said Ly. “I told her not to say it anymore.” She indicated Young is taking at least a temporary leave from the market because of her pregnancy, and because she’s going to school.

Ly also said Young had told her she’d been called a “dumb Asian.” She didn’t specify when that had happened. Zollman denied the claim.

Zollman said this week that he’s in the process of filing a complaint with the city’s Human Rights Commission over the anti-gay slur.

Theresa Sparks, executive director of the commission, said last week that a complaint had been filed and her agency is investigating.

“We’ve just initiated it, and I really can’t give you any information at this point, because it’s confidential, now that we’re investigating it,” Sparks said. She said the investigation would take at least a couple of weeks.

Sparks is also running for supervisor in District 6, which includes the UN Plaza area.

James Keys, another candidate for D6 supervisor and a person living with AIDS, said, “To actually say that a person has HIV or AIDS because

they’re gay is another stereotype, and to damn somebody like that... I really wouldn’t wish HIV or AIDS on another person,” although he said having AIDS has “helped me to become a stronger person.”

Keys, who said he hadn’t heard about the slur, said he hopes the incident marks an opening for a dialogue between the two sides.

Current District 6 Supervisor Chris Daly did not respond to a request for comment.

Sparks said if the commission finds there has been discrimination, they can forward the case to the Board of Supervisors and the mayor’s office.

She said discrimination would be a violation of any contract with the city,

and the contract could be suspended or vacated entirely. She said she didn’t know who the market has a contract with, and whether they have a direct contract with the city or they have an intermediary contract.

She also said that as director of the HRC, as a candidate for supervisor, and as a citizen of San Francisco, “We cannot and will not tolerate discrimination, period, and that goes for everybody in District 6, and that goes for everybody else in the city.”

Sparks said although she has seen the video, “right now, [the case involves] an allegation.”

Asked about her reaction to seeing the video, Sparks said, “I really felt sorry for the chickens.” ▼

Clock now ticking on DOMA appeals

by Lisa Keen t’s been 40 days since U.S. District Court Judge Joseph Tauro ruled – in two cases – that the federal benefits provision in the Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional. But the Department of Justice has still not indicated whether it intends to appeal those decisions to the 1st Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals.

In fact, according to DOJ attorney Scott Simpson, who is leading the case filed by Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders, the government has not yet decided whether it will appeal.

Simpson declined to discuss the

I

process further and directed a reporter to a media specialist at DOJ, who said only that she has “no updates” on that matter.

The cases are Gill v. Office of Personnel Management, brought by GLAD, and Massachusetts v. Health and Human Services, brought by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Both lawsuits challenged Section 3 of DOMA, which limits the definition of marriage for federal benefits to straight couples. Tauro ruled that Section 3 violates the right of gay people to equal protection under the Constitution, as well as the state’s right to the sovereign authority to define and regulate the marital status of its residents.

The rules of procedure for federal courts indicates the government has 60 days from when a judge “enters” his or decision to file its appeal.

Although Tauro issued his opinion in the two DOMA cases on July 8, he did not enter the decisions – a procedural formality – until August 12.

According to court spokesman Frank Perry, the most recent federal court rules of procedures specify that the count is a simple calendar day one.

So, barring some unforeseen development or request for extension of the ordinary deadline, the government has until October 11 – which will be easy enough for the LGBT community to remember because it’s National Coming Out Day.▼

Leadership award for Leno

Get the

BAYAREAREPORTER DrewFaber.com

Be assured of getting a copy of the Bay Area Reporter every week by having it delivered right to your mailbox!

tate Senator Mark Leno (D-San Francisco), right, receives the World Congress Leadership Award from Howard Solomon, president of the World Congress of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Jews. Solomon presented Leno with the award at the 20th annual World Congress Conference in Los Angeles on August 14. The World Congress is the first gay and lesbian Jewish organization in the world, founded in London in 1972.

S

PAYMENT ? Check or Money Order ? Visa ? MasterCard

POSTAGE FEES ? 3 months, 13 issues: $40.00 ? 6 months, 26 issues: $75.00 ? One year, 52 issues: $140.00 Non-refundable postage fees. Domestic rates

Name Address City

State

Zip

CREDIT CARD INFO: Card Number Signature

Expiration Date

Security Code

Name MAIL TO: Bay Area Reporter, 395 Ninth St., San Francisco, CA 94103

14

BAY AREA REPORTER . eBAR.com . 19 August 2010

THE

SPORTS

PAGE

▼

Gay Games must navigate series of land mines

FGG Co-Presidents Emy Ritt and Kurt Dahl speak at the closing ceremonies in Cologne.

ward with bilateral talks with World Outgames about “merging” events in 2018, but rather to hold onto the sports and cultural focus, with sports-related human rights conferences explored with other organizations as a possible smaller, external adjunct to the Gay Games.

So at the close of Gay Games VIII when board members asked the assembly members at the annual meeting to vote to set up a working group and timetable for working with the Gay and Lesbian International Sports Association, we were prepped not with a review of the concerns raised by our members last year of the damage being done to our organizations, there was no discussion of what stakeholders want Gay Games X to be like, nor any mention of the talks that the FGG co-presidents had

already held with GLISA in which everything from renaming the event to changing the site selection process were kicked around. (See March 18 Jock Talk.)

Normally a federation annual meeting lasts several days later in the year and offers delegates a chance to compare notes and find out each other’s concerns. This year the meeting was crammed into six hours in one day immediately after the weeklong Gay Games, and included officer elections and a closed session to discuss the Cleveland situation.

Ostensibly to keep things running in an orderly fashion, motions and nominations were required to be submitted weeks in advance, and discussions of motions were limited to three comments for and three comments against. In practical terms, the

Sandra Scherning, courtesy Gay Games.

S

Peter vom Schemm, courtesy Gay Games.

A

result was an agenda of mostly board-initiated motions supported or opposed by set platform pieces rather than give-and-take answers and gives a needlessly insular feel to board operations.

I have to admit an uneasy irony about the bent the current board is taking. I was one of the principal instigators to get the federation to change its organizational structure.

Previously the FGG board was composed of whomever member organizations cared to send. Under the current structure, delegates from those organizations vote to create the board, creating a small, more stable board of officers. For it to work properly as a reflection of the needs and desires of the member organizations, the board needs to listen better and more often to its members.

Yet everything in the scheduling and management of this year’s meeting inhibited the very interactions necessary for success. And so I found myself standing in front of a room of delegates with whom I had not even had the opportunity to meet protesting that this was the most undemocratic session of the FGG that I had ever witnessed.

A decidedly down way to end a week of athletic ecstasy.

The board got what it asked for. A five-member panel will be chosen by November to work on ensuring one quadrennial event for 2018.

Inauspiciously, the motion specifically does not refer to the event as being Gay Games X. Waddell originally wanted to call the event the Gay Olympic Games. A lawsuit forced the middle name to be dropped; only time will tell if the first name is dropped from the inability or unwillingness to defend the brand and the mission.▼

Bodybuilders compete at the Cologne Gay Games; stringent drug testing resulted in only four participants from Europe.

FGG gives random drug testing the boot

by Roger Brigham fter the close of Gay Games VIII in Cologne, the Federation of Gay Games voted overwhelmingly never to allow across-theboard random drug testing in the quadrennial event, overturning an antidoping policy employed by Games Cologne that came under heavy fire from LGBT sports representatives.

In a 48-4 vote with two abstentions, the FGG General Assembly voted August 8 to “adopt new antidoping policies which will not be based on random, across-the-board testing, but rather will be more reflective of the Gay Games mission with respect to inclusion and participation, both in development and implementation.”

The immediate effect of the motion is to restore the policies used in 2006 in Chicago, in which three sports (bodybuilding, powerlifting,

A

and wrestling) each had a testing policy designed specifically for that sport based on stakeholder dialogue, and no testing occurred in the remaining sports. The door is now open for other sports to have drug testing, but only if there are community conversations in each of those sports to identify the need for and goal of drug testing and how it can best be accomplished. (For background on the issue, see www.ebar.com/columns/column.ph p?sec=sports&id=294.)

As a delegate representing Wrestlers WithOut Borders, I made the motion, which was seconded by Marc Naimark of Paris, a sports officer on the FGG board. The motion’s five-paragraph preamble noted that standard World Anti-Doping Agency protocols “are not sensitive to older recreational athletes or poz athletes, two historically important groups of

▼

ber of athletes and artists that Montreal had. Outgames supporters say a nebulous “community” wants cons the euphoria of Gay Games ferences, but when it comes time to VIII in Cologne dies down, it pony up for the event, the numbers remains to be seen if the Federspeak: 12,000 for Gay Games VII ation of Gay Games is able to capture compared with 8,000 for Outgames and solidify the energy to keep Tom 1; nearly 10,000 for Gay Games VIII, Waddell’s dream alive. There are land 4,000-5,000 for Outgames 2. mines ahead, and the FGG must tread But instead of focusing on how to warily. build on its success and listen to the First there is the matter of settling folks who helped build the Gay outstanding issues with Cleveland Games to what it is, the FGG leaderand resigning a license agreement for ship seems intent on handing 2014. (See August 12 Jock Talk..) But over the brand with nary as immediate as the Cleveland a protest while straying concerns are, the greater from its historic democconcern for the FGG, as it ratic roots. has been ever since the inIn previous years, the augural World Outgames FGG made audio recordings of were launched to compete its annual meetings and profor the hearts and dollars of vided transcripts to its delethe LGBT sports-cultural gates. Sometimes the community, is what to do minutes arrived too late about the Outgames? to be used for delegates J OCK T ALK Now, you’d have to who hadn’t been there think that most organizato prep for the next tions would love to have a meeting, but the historical record brand like the World Outgames as was always there.

Exhibit A for how not to run the This year the FGG board inevent and ongoing proof of how the formed the assembly at its annual Gay Games get it right. meeting that there would be no such In the Outgames model, more is transcription available for the 2009 more and bigger is fabulouser. meeting at which the future of the Human rights conferences get equal Gay Games and the competition funding and staging with cultural from the Outgames were discussed. performances and sports competiNo audio recording had been made. tions. Conference expenses are exDamned shame. In that discuspected to be subsidized by the athsion in 2009, the elected representaletes, lavish parties are staged that tives of Gay Games stakeholders – athletes cannot attend without the athletes and artists who actually breaking training, and a host organipay to go to the Gay Games – said zation is left to run the event pretty they did not want human rights conwell unsupervised. ferences to become a major compoThe results were a $4 million nent of the event; a petition signed sinkhole in Montreal in 2006, then a by hundreds of past and present more modest event in Copenhagen stakeholders said the same thing; and in 2009 that drew just half the numthe board was urged not to move for-

by Roger Brigham

page 15

▼

19 August 2010 . eBAR.com . BAY AREA REPORTER

COMMUNITY

Gay bashing ▼

page 3

point. Esparza said he didn’t know what property was taken.

The suspects drove off in the car and the victim walked to a nearby gas station to contact police. Police responded to the man’s Oakland home.

He said that San Francisco police are investigating the carjacking and kidnapping portion of the case, while Oakland police are handling the robbery and stolen car part of the incident. He said San Francisco police made contact with the victim, who was not injured in the incident, at 3 a.m.

Jeff Thomason, an Oakland police spokesman, was not immediately able to provide information on the case.

Esparza said he could not disclose the license plate number of the victim’s car. He said Tuesday that there was no information on the suspects’ whereabouts.

He described the first suspect as a 25- to 30-year-old black male who was 5 feet 10, 165 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a dark-colored hoodie and jeans.

The second suspect was a man of undetermined age, who was 5 feet 8, weighing 200 pounds, with short dreadlocks, brown eyes, a dark-colored hoodie, and dark jeans, according to Esparza.

Another crime that has rattled people, and that was covered last week, is the stabbing of gay city resident Philip DiMartino, who was

Drug testing ▼

page 14

Gay Games participants;” noted the FGG should be an advocate for its unique constituent base; that money tied up for testing could be better used for sports scholarships; and that the perceived need for testing was different in different sports.

“This draconian across-the-board random drug testing gutted the Cologne registrations of physique and wrestling, the two sports that had so flourished in Chicago 2006,” said Gene Dermody of San Francisco, the former sports officer under whom the policies for Gay Games VII were developed. “The overwhelming support for the motion at the FGG meeting was a personal vindication but still bittersweet, as it was ‘Back to the Future, 2006.’”

Dermody said lessons were learned from the experience.

“Sadly we lost a cycle for making gains, but we are all now a lot better educated, more resolved to do the right thing, and in a better position to demand HIV concessions from WADA because of the forced public controversy,” Dermody added.

In wrestling, the registrations dropped from 100 in Chicago to about 40 in Cologne, with just 38 actually getting on the mat. It was by far the smallest wrestling tournament in Gay Games history. In bodybuilding, there were just 23 competitors, only one of them a woman.

In the impassioned stakeholder discussions that occurred in the three years leading up to Chicago, there was a balance of voices calling for compassionate use exemptions for things such as steroids prescribed for facial wasting, a side effect common in HIV-infected individuals, and those concerned that steroid abuse to gain an unfair advantage was so ubiquitous that it could not be ignored. The compromise policy developed for Chicago allowed people to enter either the tested group or the untested group, judged all competitors together, then awarded two sep-

15

NEWS

found dead at his home on August 2, not far from the Castro area Safeway supermarket. Esparza said this week he didn’t have any new information in that case.

Other incidents Data obtained from the San Francisco Police Department’s website and analyzed by the Bay Area Reporter show increases in some crime categories for the half-mile area around 18th and Castro streets since May. For example, there were 11 calls for service categorized as assault/battery in May, while there were 41 cases in June. That month included the city’s LGBT Pride Parade and celebration.

On June 26, as thousands of people partied in the Castro the night before the parade, one man was fatally shot. The shooter in that case has not been caught, and police said this week that there are no updates in the case.

In July, the data show 20 cases of assault/battery, while there were 10 such incidents for August as of August 12. Among other caveats, there can be delays of data being entered into the police system.

Greg Carey, chair of Castro Community on Patrol, said his group has circulated about 30,000 fliers since June, encouraging people to take care of themselves and their friends. Carey indicated that increases in numbers could at least partially reflect increased reporting.

He said as patrol volunteers have distributed fliers, they have heard from people who have experienced things like drugs being slipped into their drinks at bars. Such incidents

arate groups of medals. It was a compromise, but a compromise that worked and drew registrations.

Under the Cologne policy, athletes whose test results came back positive could submit a form signed by their physician with a list of prescribed medications, the dosages and duration of those prescriptions, and the diagnoses for them. The tests and the forms would then be examined by an anonymous three-person medical review team to determine whether the athlete would be requested to return any medals won.

But many athletes had concerns about data security and fears about exposure if information leaked, and there were no clear answers about why the diagnoses were being requested or how the panel would evaluate the legitimacy of the prescriptions. This was of particular concern since WADA, whose protocols were being used for the tests, developed all of its standards for elite athletes – not for older, recreational athletes who do not have the financial subsidies of their government or who take medications for quality-of-life issues.

WADA, for instance, does not recognize facial wasting as a legitimate health issue.

Richard Cavaler, a delegate with the Bodybuilding Guild, said Cologne tested for far more drugs than were of concern in bodybuilding, incurring unneeded costs. He also told the Bay Area Reporter that numerous bodybuilders who had contacted him prior to the games inquiring about the policy did not register because of it. Many European bodybuilders, he said, were concerned that if they registered positive on a drug test, they would be barred from their state-controlled gymnasiums. Of the 25 bodybuilding competitors in Cologne, just four were from Europe.

“The good news is that acrossthe-board random drug testing is now totally dead in the Gay Games, and we are back to the heavily researched and consensus-built, sportspecific enlightened policy we held in 2006,” Dermody said. “Instead of outing HIV athletes and wasting a

www.ebar.com

can be a factor in other crimes, such as sexual assault.

Carey encouraged people to report crimes.

“I don’t think it should be made to sound as though things are dangerous or people are at high risk, but people can certainly do a better job of taking care of their own safety,” Carey said.

Lieutenant Chris Pedrini, of Mission Station, which oversees the Castro area, also encouraged people to report crimes. He said more accurate crime data help police determine where to deploy resources.

Pedrini said drugged drinks “happen from time to time, but it happens at all venues where people aren’t taking proper precautions.” He explained he wasn’t blaming victims but “in this day and age you really can’t be too careful.”

He also said most cases of assault and battery are alcohol related.

“These crimes occur at all venues where alcohol is being served, and there’s drinking and dancing,” he said. Such incidents aren’t unique to the Castro. “The same principles apply to all the clubs in the city,” he said.

Anyone with information regarding the Davenport case is asked to call Inspector Milanda Moore at (415) 553-1133, or after 5 p.m., call (415) 553-1071 (number 100743578).

Anyone with information about the DiMartino case (number 100704683) can contact the homicide unit at (415) 553-1145, the anonymous tip line at (415) 5754444, or text a tip to 847411 and type SFPD, then the message.▼

hell of a lot of money, we will now have the opportunity and political capital to engage the various factions of this debate appropriately, but on our terms.

“We are the Gay Games,” Dermody said. “Tom Waddell was a victim of HIV. Until WADA can develop a practical HIV therapeutic use exemption, Gay Games should not permit across-the-board random drug testing.”▼

Obituaries >> Richard “Dick” Colton July 11, 1931 — June 11, 2010

A transplanted Midwesterner and long-time resident of Oakland, Dick worked as an accountant in a union office until his retirement. At home, he and his partner Bob enjoyed doting on their two poodles and decorating their house. They celebrated 25 years together before Bob passed away in the late 1980s.

Dick was also an avid fan of gay films and theater productions and en-

joyed dining out with friends. He socialized with G40+ in San Francisco (now Primetimers), Lavender Seniors of the East Bay, and Fellows of the East Bay. At Dick’s request, mortuary arrangements were carried out by the Neptune Society. Though contending with many illnesses towards the end, Dick held on tenaciously as long as he could, then passed away peacefully.

Memorial donations may be made to Lavender Seniors of the East Bay or the Oakland-East Bay SPCA.

www.ebar.com

16

BAY AREA REPORTER . eBAR.com . 19 August 2010

COMMUNITY

Prop 8 repeal ▼

page 1

bode well.”

Kors said EQCA is looking at its priorities and right now, those include electing Jerry Brown governor and Kamala Harris attorney general in November.

“That is more important right now,” Kors said.

Brown, currently the state attorney general, has refused to defend Prop 8 in court, a factor that is crucial to the standing question since no government official has stepped in to defend the anti-gay law. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has also declined to defend the law.

Harris, who has strong support from the LGBT community, has also pledged not to defend Prop 8 in court should she be elected. Her Republican opponent, Los Angeles

Laird ▼

page 2

the Bay Area Reporter by phone Wednesday morning. “We did pretty well given all the obstacles.”

Because of the potential for a shift in power in Sacramento, the race drew widespread attention from politicians on both sides of the aisle as well as special interest groups. Democrats, while in the majority, lack two votes needed in the Senate to reach the two-thirds majority vote required to pass a budget.

LGBT groups such at the Stonewall Democrats and Equality California funneled resources and volunteers to Laird’s campaign. President Barack Obama took the unusual step of injecting himself into a race for a state legislative seat by en-

Politics ▼

page 7

land a seat on the school board are Bill Barnes, who had initially sought the open District 10 supervisor seat, and perennial candidate Starchild, who had planned to once again seek the District 8 supervisor seat.

Barnes, a gay black man who is HIV-positive, is a legislative aide to District 2 Supervisor Michela AliotoPier. He previously worked for state Assemblywoman Fiona Ma (D-San Francisco) in Sacramento.

At one time he was former Mayor Willie Brown’s AIDS czar and served on the city’s youth commission. He

Marriages ▼

page 1

behind Prop 8, appealed Walker’s decision in order to block the weddings from taking place. In court papers they argued that due to uncertainty over the validity of the marriages, the stay order should remain in place.

The appellate justices on the motions panel hearing the appeal of the stay – Edward Leavy, Michael Daly Hawkins, and Sidney R. Thomas – agreed and issued a decision late Monday, August 16 ordering the stay to remain in place. But they also ruled not to grant any time extensions for the appeal.

Prop 8’s backers have until September 17 to file their opening brief with the court, while the lawyers for the two plaintiff couples – a gay male couple from Burbank and a lesbian couple from Berkeley – and the city of San Francisco have until October 18 to file their answer. The final reply brief is due to the court November 1.

The appellate court will hear arguments in the case the week of December 6 at the James R. Browning Courthouse in San Francisco.

The appellate panel’s decision was met with mixed responses from LGBT advocates and their supporters.

“We are very gratified that the 9th

NEWS

▼

County District Attorney Steve Cooley, has not made a similar pledge.

In fact, in a statement picked up by the Prop 8 Trial Tracker (a project of the Courage Campaign) Cooley said the proper role of an attorney general is to “enforce and defend the will of the people ...”

As far as marriage equality work, Kors said that EQCA’s priority is to “continue to do the messaging work.

That is critical.”

Such work is important not only to help set the climate for the Prop 8 court case and to continue to build public support for same-sex marriage, it’s also critical if marriage equality advocates win the Perry case.

“We don’t want millions of people upset with us and thinking we harm kids,” Kors said, referring to one of the biggest obstacles to broad support for marriage equality – that children will learn about gay and lesbian couples in school. That point

was driven home in a report earlier this month that found parents with children under 18 living at home were swayed by the Yes on 8 campaign’s ads in the fall of 2008, to the point that they voted for the initiative. Those ads hammered the message that children would read books about same-sex marriage and learn about it in classrooms.

Other legal observers think it might be prudent to move ahead with a 2012 repeal strategy.

“It wouldn’t be a waste of effort if advocates continued to seek the repeal of Prop 8 at the ballot to legalize samesex marriage,” said David Tsai, cochair of the LGBT legal group Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom.

“A positive result at the ballot would be an alternative so that the U.S. Supreme Court might not hear an appeal of the Prop 8 trial decision; hence ensuring that marriage equality can exist in California.”

Molly McKay, media director for Marriage Equality USA, said it was hard to predict what would happen in court. She urged people to continue reaching out and educating others.

MEUSA’s seventh annual wedding march across the Golden Gate Bridge is coming up on September 26, she said.

“We need to keep marching, keep sharing our truth until legal equality is secured in every state and at the federal level,” McKay said in an e-mail.

If there is no Prop 8 repeal on the 2012 ballot, the next statewide election would be in 2014. But Kors pointed out that EQCA has found in its research that younger voters tend to vote more in presidential elections, the next of which would be in 2016.

And Kors said that if advocates lose in the Perry case it could be detrimental.

“A loss at the Supreme Court could send the message that it’s okay to discriminate against marriage,” he said.

But he remains optimistic about Perry’s chances for success.

“Obviously, this is a very good court case,” he said. “No one expected the 9th Circuit to expedite it this fast. I think the trick is that people don’t get complacent again. You saw this with people expecting to get married Wednesday. You can’t take anything for granted.”▼

dorsing Laird.

In mailers sent to voters Obama compared the budgetary impasse in California’s Legislature to the obstructionism he faces from Republicans in Washington.

Partisan fighting came into play in the Senate race, as a piqued Schwarzenegger, upset at Democrats’ delay in confirming Maldonado to the vacant statewide post, used his executive power to schedule the special race for the Senate seat during the dog days of summer.

The move angered Democrats, who had expected the election to be combined with the November general election when Laird’s chances to pull off a victory were thought to be better. It also infuriated election officials in the five counties covered by the gerrymandered Senate district who had to cover the cost of both a

special primary election in June and the runoff on Tuesday, August 17.

“We did everything we could. We did a Herculean effort,” said Laird.

“Given the fact I had over 1,000 volunteers and over 2,000 individual donations, I want to thank everyone who pitched in. It was truly a broadbased effort.”

Although disappointed with losing the race, Laird said he was proud of the fact that he did block Blakeslee from receiving more than 50 percent of the vote in both of the elections.

“I held him to under 50 percent and cut his primary margin in half when all votes are counted. I also carried all three of the northern counties” of Santa Clara, Santa Cruz and Monterey, said Laird. “The main issue is I would have won the November election and the August election was too big a hurdle to get past.”

Laird said he was “tired” but “doing fine” after the bruising campaign. He said his phone had been ringing nonstop with supporters offering suggestions on what his next step should be.

“I have plenty of options but I am going to get a good night’s sleep before I think about it,” said Laird, who taught a class at UC Santa Cruz following his being termed out of the Assembly in 2008.

He likely will seek a state Senate seat in 2012, possibly the 11th Senate District seat where the incumbent, Joe Simitian (D-Palo Alto), is termed out that year. Or he could decide to run against Blakeslee, whose term will expire in 2012. It likely will depend on what happens when the state redraws its legislative boundaries based on the 2010 census results.

Laird owns a home with his husband, John Flores, in Santa Cruz within Simitian’s district. He rented an apartment in Aptos in order to run for Maldonado’s vacant Senate seat.

Tuesday night Laird’s backers were already chanting “2012” as he spoke at three of his campaign headquarters in San Jose, Santa Cruz and Watsonville.

“I am going to take a nice rest and help friends in the fall campaign and just figure it out later,” said Laird, adding that he first has promised to take Flores on a vacation this weekend.

Friends have offered the couple their places in Hawaii, Italy, and Mexico.

“I don’t want to become the state’s first gay former legislator to file for divorce,” joked Laird. ▼

also briefly penned the B.A.R.’s political column.

He switched races after it became clear that BART board member Lynette Sweet had already lined up strong support within the LGBT community for her D10 race. She had won the endorsement of Dufty, who is termed out of his D8 seat, and this week won the backing of the Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club.

In looking at his other options for public office, Barnes said he was struck by the lack of LGBT representation on the school board.

“One of the things we need is votes on the Board of Education,” said Barnes, who has lined up backing from Dufty and his current boss for

his race. “I think it is a better fit for me. I am really excited about it.”

Starchild, a libertarian who works as a male escort, told the B.A.R. that he came up two votes short in the number of signatures required to be listed on the ballot for the D8 supervisor race. Rather than appeal the elections department decision that the signatures were not valid, Starchild opted to once again seek a school board seat.

He ran for the oversight body in 2004 and said his platform this fall will focus on empowering students, teachers, and parents over school bureaucrats. His ideas include raising teacher pay, placing students in their firstchoice schools and allowing non-citi-

zens to vote in school board elections.

“As a former student, I have years of experience working in government schools! But when it comes to the SFUSD, I’m a political outsider with no vested interests. If you want real reform, make me your first-choice vote for school board,” wrote Starchild in an e-mailed response to questions.

Among the other candidates are longtime youth advocate Margaret Brodkin, who was pushed out last year as Mayor Gavin Newsom’s director of the city’s Department of Children, Youth and Their Families; and Emily Murase, the executive director of the San Francisco Department on the Status of Women. Education activists Natasha Hoehn and Winifred

Dajani also filed to run, as did Tom Chan, Omar Khalif and Jamie Rafaela Wolfe.

Brodkin and Murase, along with Mendoza, picked up backing this week from the Alice Club. The more progressive Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club has yet to endorse in the school board race.▼ Web Extra: For more queer political news, be sure to check www.ebar.com Monday mornings around 10 a.m. for Political Notes, the notebook’s online companion. This week’s column reported on which local candidate scored an endorsement from President Barack Obama.

Circuit has recognized the importance and pressing nature of this case and the need to resolve it as quickly as possible by issuing this extremely expedited briefing schedule,” stated attorney Theodore B. Olson, who was hired by the American Foundation for Equal Rights to argue the plaintiff ’s case along with attorney David Boies. “As Chief Judge Walker found, Proposition 8 harms gay and lesbian citizens each day it remains on the books. We look forward to moving to the next stage of this case.”

San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, whose decision to grant marriage licenses to same-sex couples in 2004 led to a successful state court fight over same-sex marriage that prompted the Prop 8 ballot initiative, expressed confidence that Walker’s ruling would be upheld on appeal despite the decision not to allow gay couples to wed.

“While today’s 9th Circuit Court ruling is a disappointment for many of us who agree with Judge Walker’s decision that marriage discrimination is unconstitutional, I am heartened by the court’s decision to resolve the appeal on an expedited schedule,” stated Newsom. “Today, I am more confident than ever that justice and equal rights under the law will ultimately prevail.”

LGBT advocates are planning to

protest the decision not to allow the weddings to take place at county clerks offices across the state today (Thursday, August 19) at noon.

“Its [sic] outrageous that the 9th Circuit Court is granting this stay!

But we won’t wait! On Thursday, we will be at the clerk’s office to demand marriage licenses for same-sex couple who want to marry, and we will sit-in until those licenses are issued,” wrote the group San Diego Alliance for Marriage Equality on its Facebook page this week.

“The court did the right thing by putting the case on a fast track and specifically ordering that Prop 8 proponents show why they have a legal right to appeal,” stated Kate Kendell, executive director of the National Center for Lesbian Rights. “This ruling brings us one step closer to ending the nightmare of Prop 8, and restoring full equality for all Californians.”

As the Bay Area Reporter reported online last week, even Walker has raised doubts about Prop 8’s backers having standing to appeal the case, known as Perry v. Schwarzenegger. In his stay order released last Thursday, Walker wrote that Prop 8’s proponents “may have difficulty demonstrating” they have standing to appeal and therefore they “have little choice” but to try to convince state leaders to appeal his decision.

Anti-gay groups are doing just that and have urged their supporters to contact both Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Attorney General Jerry Brown to ask them to file appeals. They have launched the website www.DefendProp8.com and are asking those opposed to same-sex marriage to sign an online petition demanding that the governor and attorney general file a notice of appeal.

“We have reason to celebrate but not to rest,” wrote Karen England,

executive director of the anti-gay Capitol Resource Institute, in an email to the Sacramento-based group’s members because “unless the official government defendants file a notice of appeal the issue may end with the decision of one judge in San Francisco. The proponents of the measure may not have standing to file the appeal.”

The Board of Supervisors in Imperial County has also asked the court permission to intervene in the case in order to argue a governmental interest for upholding Prop 8.

The matter of standing has sparked debate on whether the Perry case will land before the U.S. Supreme Court as had been widely expected by advocates on both sides of the same-sex marriage issue.

Should the appellate court decide that Prop 8’s backers do not have standing to appeal, there is speculation that it could be an easy way for the Supreme Court to avoid hearing the matter and allow same-sex marriages to once again be legal in California.

As it is, same-sex couples can currently wed in five states and the District of Columbia.

No matter what it decides to do, the nation’s top court will have the final say on how the Perry case plays out. ▼

Standing at issue in appeal The appellate panel also addressed what has emerged as a contentious legal question in the appeals process – whether Prop 8’s backers have standing to bring forth the appeal.

“In addition to any issues appellants wish to raise on appeal, appellants are directed to include in their opening brief a discussion of why this appeal should not be dismissed for lack of Article III standing,” wrote the three-judge panel in their motion this week.

The wording of the order, “should not be dismissed,” buoyed arguments made in recent weeks by LGBT advocates that the Yes on 8 campaign, in fact, lacks standing and only California’s governor or attorney general can appeal Walker’s ruling.

BALIF, along with the Bar Association of San Francisco, will hold an awards reception and a Prop 8 debrief Friday, August 20 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Keker and Van Nest, 710 Sansome Street in San Francisco. The event is geared toward attorneys but is open to interested people. There is no cost to attend but those planning to attend should register at www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail. aspx?id=X100093/X100093.

19 August 2010 . eBAR.com . BAY AREA REPORTER 17

▼

CLASSIFIEDS

BAYAREAREPORTER

CLASSIFIEDS JOBS OFFERED

COUNSELING

PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICES LGBT WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

TV HOST NEEDED Are you a wizard with kids? Do you have a knack for getting unruly children to behave? Ever wanted to host your own series? New tv show is looking for GAY males to help parents with out-ofcontrol kids bring sanity back into there homes. If you have a background in child rearing (ie:teacher, nanny, stayat-home Dad, child behavior expert) please contact us. Include in your email a recent photo of yourself, your experience, and a short paragraph on what makes you unique.

Email: mannypoppins@marblemedia.com

WWW.QUEERHYPNO.COM More Than Just Talk - Get Results.

EVEN32W

E33W

COUNSELORS

TRue Essence Multi- Ethnic Salon We are seeking talented and professional stylist to join our team. If you are interested in renting a booth, full-time or part-time please email or call. Salon is located in the heart of famous Piedmont Avenue in Oakland CA. Plenty of foot traffic, great people, and wonderful opportunity to learn and teach. Email or Call true.essence.salon@gmail.com

CHECK OUT THE NEW IMPROVED BAY AREA REPORTER ONLINE CLASSIFIEDS @

RICK GERHARTER PHOTOGRAPHY

City Hall Ceremonies basic package $400. Digital photography.

Including the ceremony, candid and group photos on C.D. San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin and San Mateo counties Additional services available including, use of traditional film and “non city hall” weddings Jane Philomen Cleland a lesbian professional photographer with 25 years experience weddings, events and…

Published weekly in the B.A.R. since 1989 CALL 415-505-0559 http://www.janephilomencleland.com/

Portraits, Events, Architecture 20 years experience. Dependable.

415-823-8716 rgerharter@igc.org

WWW.RICKGERHARTERPHO TOS.COM EIB

BAY AREAREPORTER

EIB

LEGAL SERVICES

WWW.EBAR.COM Upload Photos and Video and

GET RESULTS! With BAR classified advertising Call David @ 415-861-5019 for more info

E33W

PHLEBOTOMIST - CASTRO Hunter Laboratories is seeking a Phlebotomist for our Castro District Patient Service Center. Because the individual works independently, must have at least six months of paid experience. We are looking for a dedicated, caring and detail oriented individual.

Website: http://www.hunterlabs.com

EIB

E33W

DENTIST For fee for service Union Square dental office.

Bring your patients with you or build a practice here.

We offer hygiene on our patients while you build your own patient base for production.

STATEMENT FILE A-032916400

Please email resume and cover letter to: SFdentaloffice@juno.com or fax to 415-986-3299

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: School 2 Career Coach, 442 Collingwood Street San Francisco, CA 94114. This business is conducted by an individual, signed Yukari Baba. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the above listed fictitious business name or names on 07/19/10. The statement was filed with the City and County of San Francisco, CA on 07/19/10.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ITALIAN BAKERY FOR SALE

JULY 29, AUG. 5,12,19, 2010

On the Calif.Central coast.Family owned for 22yrs. Retail/Wholesale.

Retiring.For more info email alloccos@yahoo.com Website: alloccos.com

STATEMENT FILE A-032927700

E33W

REAL ESTATE

LEGAL NOTICES

REAL ESTATE AGENTS

NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

CHECK OUT OUR NEW IMPROVED CLASSIFIEDS ONLINE

Call David @ 415-861-5019 for more details

To Whom It May Concern: The name(s) of the applicant(s) is/are: Beautifull INC. The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control at 71 Stevenson Street, Suite 1500, San Francisco, CA 94105 to sell alcoholic beverages at: 3401 California Street,San Francisco, CA 94118. Type of license applied for:

BAY AREA REPORTER CLASSIFIEDS -GET RESULTS! EI B

41-ON-SALE BEER AND WINE EATING PLACE AUG. 19,2010

UPLOAD 5 PHOTOS, AND A STREAMING VIDEO TO SHOW OFF YOUR PROPERTY!

HEALTH SERVICES

Check it out @

WWW.EBAR.COM

WWW.GAYREALESTATE.CO M Instant Free Database of San Francisco's Top Gay Realtors

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE

50W

To Whom It May Concern: The name(s) of the applicant(s) is/are: Marin Management Culver City INC. The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control at 71 Stevenson Street, Suite 1500, San Francisco, CA 94105 to sell alcoholic beverages at: 1500 Sutter Street,San Francisco, CA 94109.

Type of license applied for:

I WANT GAY NEIGHBORS The townhouse next to me is for sale.

Would love to have a gay neighbor.

Rohnert Park. 50 minutes from the GG Bridge. Beautiful 3 BR., 2 BA. end unit. Great full time home or weekend getaway. $165,000. Email me for more info mike1001@live.com or call 415-608-4647.

E33W

ROOMMATES East Bay Clayton. Bedroom, Private Bath Garage $600.00 Includes all utilities. Internet. Mike 925-672-0996

E33W

LUZ HOTEL • Daily $65/Nite • • Gay & Pet Friendly • 415-928-1917

FINANCIAL SERVICES W.E.L. Tax Services

47-ON-SALE GENERAL EATING PLACE AUG. 19,2010

You work hard for your money, let us work smart to help you keep it!

STATEMENT FILE A-032913900

Bill Lentini

u

415-252-7552

www.weltax.com

]

ADVERTISE IN THE

BA R AY

REA

EPORTER

And Get Lucky! 415.861.5019 for rates and info.

Or email BARadv@aol.com Or online @ www.ebar.com

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: iManageRent, 1182 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA 94103. This business is conducted by a corporation, signed Hatef Moghimi. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the above listed fictitious business name or names on 07/15/10. The statement was filed with the City and County of San Francisco, CA on 07/16/10.

JULY 29, AUG. 5,12,19, 2010

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: The Irish Times, 500 Sacramento Street San Francisco, CA 94111. This business is conducted by a limited liabilitycompany, signed John Lillis. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the above listed fictitious business name or names on 04/30/10. The statement was filed with the City and County of San Francisco, CA on 07/22/10.

JULY 29, AUG. 5,12,19, 2010 STATEMENT FILE A-032929000 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Brass Fly, 25 Capra Way, Suite 305,San Francisco, CA 94123. This business is conducted by a general partnership, signed Victor Colborn. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the above listed fictitious business name or names on 07/01/10. The statement was filed with the City and County of San Francisco, CA on 07/23/10.

JULY 29, AUG. 5,12,19, 2010 STATEMENT FILE A-032927000 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Dos Lagos Regional Center, 10508 Lower Azusa Road,#202, El Monte, CA 91731. This business is conducted by a corporation, signed Chuan Dong. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the above listed fictitious business name or names on NA. The statement was filed with the City and County of San Francisco, CA on 07/22/10.

JULY 29, AUG. 5,12,19, 2010 STATEMENT FILE A-032931500 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THEFASHIONSENCE.COM, 1248 24th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94122.

This business is conducted by an individual, signed Haihua Mai. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the above listed fictitious business name or names on 07/26/10. The statement was filed with the City and County of San Francisco, CA on 07/26/10.

JULY 29, AUG. 5,12,19, 2010

18

BAY AREA REPORTER . eBAR.com . 19 August 2010

▼

CLASSIFIEDS

LEGAL NOTICES STATEMENT FILE A-032915200

STATEMENT FILE A-032941800

STATEMENT FILE A-032889300

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Skymont, 580 California Street,Suite #500,San Francisco, CA 94104. This business is conducted by a general partnership, signed Fang Hu. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the above listed fictitious business name or names on 07/08/10. The statement was filed with the City and County of San Francisco, CA on 07/19/10.

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Integrated Alchemy, 2345 Harrison Street,San Francisco, CA 94110.This business is conducted by a corporation, signed Trevor Gavin. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the above listed fictitious business name or names on 07/01/10. The statement was filed with the City and County of San Francisco, CA on 07/30/10.

The following person(s) is/are doing business as Asian Karaoke Center,870 Taraval Street, San Francisco, CA 94116. This business is conducted by a corporation, signed Wei Ming Zeng. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the above listed fictitious business name or names on NA.The statement was filed with the City and County of San Francisco, CA on 07/06/10.

JULY 29, AUG. 5,12,19, 2010

AUG. 5,12,19,26, 2010

AUG. 5,12,19,26, 2010

STATEMENT FILE A-032924200

STATEMENT FILE A-032941700

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1.Winery-SF, 2.Vie Winery, 3.Chateau par la Baie, 200 California Avenue,Building 180 North,Treasure Island, CA 94130. This business is conducted by a limited liability company,signed Kenneth Bryan Kane. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the above listed fictitious business name or names on 07/01/10. The statement was filed with the City and County of San Francisco, CA on 07/21/10.

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Telegraph Hill Robes, 2415 3rd Street, #262, San Francisco, CA 94107.This business is conducted by a corporation,signed Robert Spurlock.

The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the above listed fictitious business name or names on 04/23/97. The statement was filed with the City and County of San Francisco, CA on 07/30/10.

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE: CASE NO. PES-10 - 293192. SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

JULY 29, AUG. 5,12,19, 2010 STATEMENT FILE A-032932200 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Carina Mobile, 210 Fell Street, #4, San Francisco, CA 94102. This business is conducted by an individual, signed Tim DeBenedictis. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the above listed fictitious business name or names on 07/05/10. The statement was filed with the City and County of San Francisco, CA on 07/26/10.

JULY 29, AUG. 5,12,19, 2010 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES To Whom It May Concern: The name(s) of the applicant(s) is/are: Tekin Food & Beverage INC. The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control at 71 Stevenson Street, Suite 1500, San Francisco, CA 94105 to sell alcoholic beverages at: 582 Hayes Street,San Francisco, CA 94102-4214.

Type of license applied for:

41-ON-SALE BEER AND WINE EATING PLACE AUG. 12,19,26, 2010 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES To Whom It May Concern: The name(s) of the applicant(s) is/are: My Father’s Kitchen, LLC. The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control at 71 Stevenson Street, Suite 1500, San Francisco, CA 94105 to sell alcoholic beverages at: 1655 Divisadero Street,San Francisco, CA 94115-3009. Type of license applied for:

41-ON-SALE BEER AND WINE EATING PLACE AUG. 12,19,26, 2010 STATEMENT FILE A-032936700 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Distractions, 1552 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA 94117. This business is conducted by an individual, signed James O. Siegel. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the above listed fictitious business name or names on 06/01/82. The statement was filed with the City and County of San Francisco, CA on 07/28/10.

AUG. 5,12,19,26, 2010 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTICIOUS BUSINESS NAME: #0298858-00 The following persons have abandoned the use of the ficticious business name known as Capital City Electric, 870 Market Street, Suite 353, San Francisco, CA 94102. This business was conducted by an individual, signed Bradford Adams. The ficticious name was filed with the City and County of San Francisco, CA on 12/05/06.

AUG. 5,12,19,26, 2010 STATEMENT FILE A-032936300 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Amerilili International, 744 Filbert Street,San Francisco, CA 94133.

This business is conducted by an individual, signed Li Li Huang. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the above listed fictitious business name or names on 07/28/10. The statement was filed with the City and County of San Francisco, CA on 07/28/10.

AUG. 5,12,19,26, 2010 STATEMENT FILE A-032935100 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Courson Law Group, 582 Market Street, Suite 412, San Francisco, CA 94104.This business is conducted by an individual, signed Marty K. Courson. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the above listed fictitious business name or names on NA. The statement was filed with the City and County of San Francisco, CA on 07/27/10.

AUG. 5,12,19,26, 2010

AUG. 5,12,19,26, 2010 STATEMENT FILE A-032900300 The following person(s) is/are doing business as ScissorMan,5339 Geary Blvd., #108, San Francisco, CA 94121. This business is conducted by an individual, signed Michael Hau. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the above listed fictitious business name or names on 07/12/10.The statement was filed with the City and County of San Francisco ,CA on 07/12/10.

AUG.5,12,19,26, 2010 STATEMENT FILE A-032942600 The following person(s) is/are doing business as Fox & Crow, 33 Guerrero Street, Suite 6, San Francisco, CA 94103.This business is conducted by an limited liability company, signed Sandrine Albouy. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the above listed fictitious business name or names on 07/30/10. The statement was filed with the City and County of San Francisco, CA on 07/30/10.

AUG. 5,12,19,26, 2010 STATEMENT FILE A-032942800 The following person(s) is/are doing business as Cyancedar, 822 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA 94117. This business is conducted by an individual, signed Marc Demoly. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the above listed fictitious business name or names on 07/22/10. The statement was filed with the City and County of San Francisco, CA on 07/30/10.

AUG. 5,12,19,26, 2010 STATEMENT FILE A-032941300 The following person(s) is/are doing business as Mottershead Consulting, 111 Chestnut Street, #201 San Francisco, CA 94111. This business is conducted by an individual, signed Terri Mottershead. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the above listed fictitious business name or names on 07/30/10.

The statement was filed with the City and County of San Francisco, CA on 07/30/10.

AUG. 5,12,19,26, 2010 STATEMENT FILE A-032927600 The following person(s) is/are doing business as 1.Afello Enterprise, 2.Afello Design, 148 Laidley Street, San Francisco, CA 94131. This business is conducted by an individual, signed Hadley Fellows. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the above listed fictitious business name or names on 07/22/10.

The statement was filed with the City and County of San Francisco, CA on 07/22/10.

AUG. 5,12,19,26, 2010 STATEMENT FILE A-032931700 The following person(s) is/are doing business as TRN Law Associates, 425 Market Street, Suite 2200, San Francisco, CA 94105. This business is conducted by an individual, signed Tiffany R. Norman. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the above listed fictitious business name or names on NA. The statement was filed with the City and County of San Francisco, CA on 07/26/10.

AUG. 5,12,19,26, 2010 STATEMENT FILE A-032942900 The following person(s) is/are doing business as Butties, 30 Grand View Avenue, #102, San Francisco, CA 94114. This business is conducted by an individual, signed Kenneth Souza. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the above listed fictitious business name or names on 07/30/10.The statement was filed with the City and County of San Francisco, CA on 07/30/10.

AUG. 5,12,19,26, 2010

You got served!

It’s on now!

Estate of Cecelur H. Craig, Decedent Notice is hereby given that on or about September 10, 2010 at 12 noon, or thereafter until an offer to purchase is accepted within any time period allowed by law, the undersigned as Administrator for the Estate of the above-named decedent, will sell at private sale to the highest and best net bidder on the terms and conditions hereinafter mentioned all right, title, and interest of the decedent and estate, in and to all that certain real property, located in the City and County of San Francisco, State of California, at 337 Lakeview Street, San Francisco, CA 94112, Assessor Parcel No. 7059 028 and more specifically described as follows: Lot No. 21, in Block "C", as said lot and block are laid down and delineated upon that certain map entitled, "Map showing Subdivisions of the Columbia Heights Tract, San Francisco, surveyed by George W. Dougherty, Surveyor, September 18, 1891, for J. Cains", filed November 17, 1912, and recorded in Book "E" and "F" of Maps, at page 46, in the office of the Recorder of the City and County of San Francisco. This property is common referred to as follows: 337 Lakeview Street, San Francisco, CA 94112, APN: 7059 028.

This sale is subject to current taxes, covenants, conditions, restrictions, rights, rights of way, and easements of record, with any encumbrances of record to be satisfied from the purchase price.

The property is being offered "AS IS," without condition, representation, warranty or covenant of any kind, express or implied. No representation or warranty, express or implied, is made as to the condition or construction of the improvements and/or building now situated on said property, as to whether the improvements and building conform to existing building, use, zoning and/or any other laws of the City and County of San Francisco, State of California or United States relating to the building and/or land, as to the age, character, conditions, quality or workmanship in the construction of said improvements, as to the suitability of the use now existing or contemplated by any prospective purchaser of said property, or as to the freedom from dry rot, termite infestation, asbestos, and/or other hazardous materials regarding the land, building, and/or improvements. Any prospective purchaser must rely only on his or her own investigations and inspections of said property and the improvements located therein.

No personal property is included in the sale, except as designated by the Estate.

The property is being offered at the gross sale price of $ 399,000.00. This sale is not subject to Court confirmation, unless otherwise required by law.

Bids or offers must be in writing, and will be received at the office of Powers & Associates, 1645 Irving Street, San Francisco, CA 94122, Tel (800) 3003504, (415) 665-3500 at any time after first publication of this notice and before the date of said sale. The bids or offers shall be opened and considered on a first come, first serve basis at the office of Powers & Associates until a sale is made. For inspection of the property, call Powers & Associates at (800) 3003504 or (415) 665-3500, which has entered into an Exclusive Listing Agreement with the Estate. No lock box has been installed on the property.

The property will be sold on the following terms: All cash in the lawful money of the United States and upon such terms and conditions agreeable to the Administrator. Ten percent (10%) of the bid amount shall be deposited with the bid by cashiers' or certified check made payable to Justin W. MacNeil, Attorney at Law for the Estate of Cecelur H. Craig, the balance in all cash to be paid to the Administrator, Cami Craig.

Any taxes, assessments, rents, homeowner's association fees, and/or operating and maintenance expenes shall be prorated as of the date of the close of escrow for the proposed sale. Examination of title, any title insurance policy, and escrow fees shall be borne at the expense of the purchaser.

Commission, if any, in the sum of five percent (5%) of the gross sale price

shall be paid only out of the proceeds of the sale.

The undersigned reserves the right to reject any and all bids and offers.

DATED: August 16, 2010 CAMI CRAIG: Administrator of the Estate of CECELUR H. CRAIG

JUSTIN W. MACNEIL ATTORNEY FOR ADMINISTRATOR CAMI CRAIG CA STATE BAR NO. 74721 LAW OFFICE OF JUSTIN W. MACNEIL P.O. BOX 26024 SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94126-6024 (415) 434-3490 AUG. 19,26,SEPT. 2, 2010 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES To Whom It May Concern: The name(s) of the applicant(s) is/are: Beautifull INC. The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control at 71 Stevenson Street, Suite 1500, San Francisco, CA 94105 to sell alcoholic beverages at: 816 Irving Street,San Francisco, CA 94122. Type of license applied for:

41-ON-SALE BEER AND WINE EATING PLACE AUG. 19,26,SEPT. 2, 2010 STATEMENT FILE A-032954700 The following person(s) is/are doing business as Rolling Fog Productions, 1430 23rd Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94122.

This business is conducted by an individual, signed Andrea J. Sarnataro. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the above listed fictitious business name or names on 08/06/10.The statement was filed with the City and County of San Francisco, CA on 08/06/10.

AUG. 12,19,26,SEPT. 2, 2010 STATEMENT FILE A-032942300 The following person(s) is/are doing business as Nail Today and Hair Saloon, 124 Sutter Street, 3rd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94104. This business is conducted by an individual, signed Anna La. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the above listed fictitious business name or names on 07/30/10.The statement was filed with the City and County of San Francisco, CA on 07/30/10.

AUG. 12,19,26,SEPT. 2, 2010 STATEMENT FILE A-032949300 The following person(s) is/are doing business as New French Nails, 50 - 1st Street, San Francisco, CA 94105. This business is conducted by an individual, signed Quang Son Phuoc. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the above listed fictitious business name or names on 08/04/10.The statement was filed with the City and County of San Francisco, CA on 08/04/10.

AUG. 12,19,26,SEPT. 2, 2010 STATEMENT FILE A-032950000 The following person(s) is/are doing business as The Neighborhood Chef’s, 422 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA 94117.

This business is conducted by an general partnership, signed Victor Phillips. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the above listed fictitious business name or names on 08/04/10.The statement was filed with the City and County of San Francisco, CA on 08/04/10.

AUG. 12,19,26,SEPT. 2, 2010 STATEMENT FILE A-032947900 The following person(s) is/are doing business as Future Perfect Living,462 Green Glen Way, Mill Valley, CA 94941. This business is conducted by an individual, signed Victoria Stone. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the above listed fictitious business name or names on NA.The statement was filed with the City and County of San Francisco, CA on 08/03/10.

AUG. 12,19,26,SEPT. 2, 2010 STATEMENT FILE A-032945900 The following person(s) is/are doing business as Wired Real Estate Group, 50 California Street, Suite 1500, San Francisco, CA 94111. This business is conducted by an individual, signed Jason Everett Thompson. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the above listed fictitious business name or names on 05/01/08. The statement was filed with the City and County of San Francisco, CA on 08/02/10.

AUG. 12,19,26,SEPT. 2, 2010 STATEMENT FILE A-032935400 The following person(s) is/are doing business as Elbe,250 Fell Street, #35, San Francisco, CA 94102. This business is conducted by an individual, signed Laurie Blesson. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the above listed fictitious business name or names on 07/27/08. The statement was filed with the City and County of San Francisco, CA on 07/27/10.

AUG. 12,19,26,SEPT. 2, 2010

STATEMENT FILE A-032942200 The following person(s) is/are doing business as V. W Nail Care, 1745 Union Street,San Francisco, CA 94123. This business is conducted by an individual, signed Van My La. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the above listed fictitious business name or names on 07/30/10. The statement was filed with the City and County of San Francisco,CA on 07/30/10.

AUG. 12,19,26,SEPT. 2, 2010 STATEMENT FILE A-032945100 The following person(s) is/are doing business as Cronin Painting, 2350 Ulloa Street,San Francisco, CA 94116. This business is conducted by a corporation, signed Vincent Cronin. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the above listed fictitious business name or names on NA. The statement was filed with the City and County of San Francisco,CA on 08/02/10.

AUG. 12,19,26,SEPT. 2, 2010 STATEMENT FILE A-032916700 The following person(s) is/are doing business as Spectra Design Painting, 1750 Montgomery Street, Suite 139, San Francisco, CA 94111. This business is conducted by an individual, signed John Aalberg.

The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the above listed fictitious business name or names on 07/19/10.

The statement was filed with the City and County of San Francisco,CA on 07/19/10.

AUG. 12,19,26,SEPT. 2, 2010 STATEMENT FILE A-032962300 The following person(s) is/are doing business as BullDog Tattoo, 2275 Market Street, #6, San Francisco, CA 94114. This business is conducted by an individual, signed Gauge Strongarm. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the above listed fictitious business name or names on 08/01/10.

The statement was filed with the City and County of San Francisco,CA on 08/11/10.

AUG. 12,19,26,SEPT. 2, 2010 STATEMENT FILE A-032974500 The following person(s) is/are doing business as Canine Trade Group, 137 Buchanan Street,San Francisco, CA 94102. This business is conducted by an individual, signed Johan Van Oldenbarneveld.

The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the above listed fictitious business name or names on NA. The statement was filed with the City and County of San Francisco,CA on 08/17/10.

AUG. 19,26,SEPT. 2,9, 2010 STATEMENT FILE A-032975000 The following person(s) is/are doing business as Mission Cafe and Deli, 5457 Mission Street,San Francisco, CA 94112. This business is conducted by a general partnership, signed Po Ka Yim. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the above listed fictitious business name or names on NA.The statement was filed with the City and County of San Francisco,CA on 08/17/10.

AUG. 19,26,SEPT. 2,9, 2010 STATEMENT FILE A-032955900 The following person(s) is/are doing business as Best in Tension, 999 Sutter Street, First Floor, San Francisco, CA 94109.

This business is conducted by an individual, signed Peter James Donovan. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the above listed fictitious business name or names on 08/07/10.

The statement was filed with the City and County of San Francisco,CA on 08/09/10.

AUG. 19,26,SEPT. 2,9, 2010 STATEMENT FILE A-032962600 The following person(s) is/are doing business as Academie De Cuisine Catering, 825 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 416, San Francisco, CA 94109-7891. This business is conducted by a limited liability company, signed David Owen. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the above listed fictitious business name or names on NA.The statement was filed with the City and County of San Francisco ,CA on 08/11/10.

AUG. 19,26,SEPT. 2,9, 2010 STATEMENT FILE A-032964500 The following person(s) is/are doing business as 1.TSHIRTS260, 2,ITAGAPPAREL, 425 4th Street, San Francisco, CA 94107.

This business is conducted by an individual, signed Robert Jaron. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the above listed fictitious business name or names on NA.The statement was filed with the City and County of San Francisco ,CA on 08/11/10.

AUG. 19,26,SEPT. 2,9, 2010

BA R AY

REA

EPORTER

â–ź LEGAL NOTICES

19 August 2010 . eBAR.com . BAY AREA REPORTER 19

CLASSIFIEDS

HOUSEHOLD SERVICES

UPKEEP

Cleaning Professional 25 Years Exp (415) 664-0513 * Roger Miller

E37W

STATEMENT FILE A-032962100 The following person(s) is/are doing business as BeiJing Restaurant 2, 3925 Irving Street, San Francisco, CA 94122. This business is conducted by an individual, signed Quansheng Jin. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the above listed ďŹ ctitious business name or names on NA.The statement was ďŹ led with the City and County of San Francisco ,CA on 08/11/10.

AUG. 19,26,SEPT. 2,9, 2010

CLEANING GARDENING DECORATING ORGANIZING ODDS AND ENDS 415 431 - 1579 www.homesvcs.com

JIM LINK Landscaping Design and Construction Decks, Fences, Patio, Irrigation, Electrical; All aspects of Garden Installation

415-282-0288 STATEMENT FILE A-032974000 The following person(s) is/are doing business as Kingston Recruitment, 339 Crescent Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94110.

This business is conducted by an individual, signed David Kingston. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the above listed ďŹ ctitious business name or names on NA.The statement was ďŹ led with the City and County of San Francisco ,CA on 08/17/10.

AUG. 19,26,SEPT. 2,9, 2010 STATEMENT FILE A-032973900 The following person(s) is/are doing business as Thanh Long, 4101 Judah Street, San Francisco, CA 94122. This business is conducted by a corporation, signed Monique An. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the above listed ďŹ ctitious business name or names on 08/17/71.The statement was ďŹ led with the City and County of San Francisco ,CA on 08/17/10.

AUG. 19,26,SEPT. 2,9, 2010

Housecleaning since 1979.

Many original clients. All supplies.

HEPA Vac. Richard 415-255-0388

PRUNE YOUR TREE Will Prune, Shape & Enhance the beauty of your Tree. 415-334-3334

E34W

Home or Apt. Clean $55 wkly $40.

Monthly $45. Basic Clean, Mop,dust,bath, kitchen sheet change.

Satisfaction guaranteed. 10 yrs in BAR. Eq. Furn. 420-2926

www.jimlinklandscapes.com cal. lic. # 731605 (C-27)

CLEANING SERVICES HARD WORKING BRASILIAN GUY Houses • Offices • Move in • Moving out 16 Years Experience • Great References

E34

Brookline Electric 415-239-5393 Small Jobs Now

CONTRACTORS AND HANDYMEN

Upload photos or video of your work to get noticed and get business!

Call David @ 415-861-5019 for more details.

AUG. 19,26,SEPT. 2,9, 2010 STATEMENT FILE A-03296560 The following person(s) is/are doing business as PCI, 855 La Playa Street,#159, San Francisco, CA 94121. This business is conducted by an individual, signed Ludek Polcak. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the above listed ďŹ ctitious business name or names on NA.The statement was ďŹ led with the City and County of San Francisco ,CA on 08/12/10.

AUG. 19,26,SEPT. 2,9, 2010

ELECTRICIAN?

REMODELING, TROUBLESHOOTING, SERVICE CHANGES NO JOB TOO SMALL • LOW RATES LIC# 897793

CLOUD 9 CANINE Dog walking, pet sitting, play groups.

Sky 415-531-5905 Insured, CPR CertiďŹ ed, Dog Tech CertiďŹ ed. Excellent References. sky@cloud9canine.com

EIB

(415) 933-5311 flpuglisi@yahoo.com CALL FERNANDO

TECH SUPPORT

EVAN TERZULLI’S

MACINTOSH HELP * home or office * 19 years exp * sfmacman.com

Rick 415.821.1792

COLORFAST PAINTING CO.

Handyman Services

• Commercial/Residential • Interior/Exterior

A Full2 0 Service. Handyman YRS LOCAL REFERENCES

(415) 350-4801

• Quality Craftsmanship • Over 20 Yrs. Experience

Troubleshooting. Installation. Tutoring.

We’ll fix your computer - PC or Mac at your home or office throughout the Bay Area

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

COFFEE BAR FOR SALE Heart of the Kona coffee growing region

TWIN PINNACLES CONSTRUCTION

(415) 861-7167....

Call for Free Estimate Gensteve@pacbell.net CA Lic. # 786219

FROM THE FOUNDATION TO THE FINISH Bonded and Insured. License #939026

Remodeling • Foundations Additions • Kitchens Bathrooms • Decks • Painting

HAULING Hauling 24/7 441-1054 Lg. Truck Reliable Hauling $30/Hr Call Mike 415-577-7180

BIG ISLAND

SFO_CARPENTER @SBCGLOBAL.NET

E37W

FREE ESTIMATES (415) 238-9349

E34W

‡PRGHUQ 83*5$'(6 ‡remodeling & Victorian restorations

specialist

Y oel’s H auling

‡fine European interior exterior painting

E&R PAINTING

Winter specials for interior work!

Yard & Garage Cleaning • Fully Insured Hauling & Dump Runs • Recycling Last-minute Calls/Available Weekends

Free estimates at:

Call Paul 282-2023

For a fine and neat painting Interior & Exterior Residential &Commercial

415 244 8523

www.EuroConstructionPainting.com )XOO\ ,QVXUHG DQG %RQGHG ‡ 6WDWH /LF

FREE ESTIMA TES

650-755-4343

www.brewalalai.com An nou nci ng

the

Septe m ber

MOVERS

edition

of

BAR

Folsom

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTICIOUS BUSINESS NAME: #0313551-00

Street Fair

Edition

The following persons have abandoned the use of the ďŹ cticious business name known as China Gate Gifts, INC.,531 Grant Avenue San Francisco, CA 94108. This business was conducted by a corporation, signed Jacqueline Ong. The ďŹ cticious name was ďŹ led with the City and County of San Francisco, CA on 08/07/08.

2010 1 Vol.1 m 1 May bartabsf.co

1

#

y Girls:

1 Countr

r Russian Rive bartabsf.com 1 June Weekend Women’s

2010 1 Vol.1

’s Ripe!

1 Mango

AUG. 19,26,SEPT. 2,9, 2010

2

#

bartabsf.co 1 Virgin Territory: m 1 July

First Pride Tales

2010 1 Vol.1

1 DJ Robbie Martin

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTICIOUS BUSINESS NAME: #0298779-00 The following persons have abandoned the use of the ďŹ cticious business name known as Mission Cafe, 5457 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94112. This business was conducted by an individual, signed Joanne Chung Kei. The ďŹ cticious name was ďŹ led with the City and County of San Francisco, CA on 12/01/06.

AN

IN HOME OR OFFICE Call 415-577-1665 Peter

E34

STATEMENT FILE A-032974100

The following person(s) is/are doing business as Rocker Guitars,1350 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94103. This business is conducted by an individual, signed John Rocker. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the above listed ďŹ ctitious business name or names on 01/26/96.The statement was ďŹ led with the City and County of San Francisco ,CA on 08/17/10.

NEED

E52W

AUG. 19,26,SEPT. 2,9, 2010

STATEMENT FILE A-032976200

(415) 824-1132

WWW.EBAR.COM

The following person(s) is/are doing business as Crustacean, 1475 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA 94109. This business is conducted by a corporation, signed Monique An. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the above listed ďŹ ctitious business name or names on 08/17/91.The statement was ďŹ led with the City and County of San Francisco ,CA on 08/17/10.

AUG. 19,26,SEPT. 2,9, 2010

The Friendly Professional Interior & Exterior

Residential • Commercial Free Estimates

Check out Bay area Reporter online classiďŹ eds at

STATEMENT FILE A-032973800

The following person(s) is/are doing business as Jenny Moore Interior Design,2395 Filbert Street, San Francisco, CA 94123.

This business is conducted by an individual, signed Martha Jeanette Mudter. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the above listed ďŹ ctitious business name or names on NA.The statement was ďŹ led with the City and County of San Francisco ,CA on 08/17/10.

TRY-US PAINTING E30

1 Top Dog s:

Up Your Alley Hunks and Leath er Events

1 Girl Gro oves: Women’s Events Evolve

DogDays

z

f.com

âž Bars

3

Publishing on September 2nd, the Folsom Street Fair Edition of BAR*TAB will be inserted into 29,000 copies of the Bay Area Reporter, the leading LGBT newspaper in the Bay Area.

#

Readers will find insightful articles, celebrity interviews, vivid photos and the most comprehensive listings in a glossy, all color, pocket-sized magazine.

In this issue • Think Kink! • Folsom Fun • How to Survive a Circuit Party • and so much more!

âž Bars

Sacto to Santa Cruz online at

Sacto to

bartabsf.co

m

Santa Cruz online at Petfrien dlybars

bartabsf.com

Advertising Rates Full Page (5� x 8�) $740 Half Page (2.35� x 7.75� or 4.75� x 3.75�) $380 Quarter Page (4.75� x 2�) $200

AUG. 19,26,SEPT. 2,9, 2010

Reserve your advertising space today Call Scott at 415 861 5019 ext 105

TA B

Dream boys of summertime

Noir knows best

Escort plus protegé

Out on DVD: ‘Altitude Falling,’ ‘I Do & I Don’t,’ and James Bolton’s ‘Dream Boy.’

Roxie Theater hosts ‘Not Necessarily Noir!’ festival.

‘The Extra Man’ teams up Kevin Kline with Paul Dano.

page 24

page 23

pages 26-27

ARTS&ENTERTAINMENT ✩ ✩

BAYAREAREPORTER

✩

✩

✩

✩

✩

✩

✩

✩

✩

One of William Ivey Long’s costume sketches for Dreamgirls.

▼

Veteran Broadway costume designer William Ivey Long.

Duane Cochran

✩

Vol. 40 . No. 33 . 19 August 2010

Master of the silhouettes ‘Dreamgirls’ costume designer William Ivey Long • by Richard Dodds

W

of 14 years of an evolving aggressive American fashion spurred by the rise of Motown in the 1960s through the crossover of R&B into the musical mainstream. The show began its tour last year at Harlem’s Apollo Theatre, the setting for the opening and closing scenes.

“I’m not hired for the easy shows,” Long said. “I work very well with large egos, since I have one myself, and I know how to organize my troupes. I’m hired to deal with situations.”

His services don’t come cheaply, and he is happy for his reputation as a tough negotiator. He has flamed the cause of compensation parity between set designers (mostly male) and costumers (largely female). But Long also has a reputation for delivering the goods – or what he simply calls “good value for the investment.”

Aesthetically, there must be something going on as well to ac-

count for his multiple Tony Awards (Nine, Hairspray, Crazy for You, The Producers, and Grey Gardens). But despite his self-proclaimed big ego, he mentions only his “color sense” to finish off his list of reasons why he gets hired.

Though openly gay, he’s not comfortable with any notion of a gay aesthetic in his designs – or in general. “I won’t mention who it was, but an esteemed colleague called me about two years ago wanting to put on a gallery exhibit of work by gay designers. I was horrified. Michelangelo is not called a gay painter or a gay sculptor. I said, ‘Let’s not be herded onto these cattle boats.’ And he was furious with me.”

As for, say, the exuberant costume designs in Dreamgirls, he was just following the lead set by set designer Robin Wagner. “I could get you going by saying, ‘Girl, look at all those lavenders in

page 32

The family that preys together he expression “raised by wolves” never carried more disturbing implications than in Animal Kingdom, first-time director David Michod’s creepy fairytale about the precarious misadventures of an Australian teen who falls into the clutches of a gang of bank robbers who happen to be his own kin.

Catatonically watching a TV game show, Joshua “J” Cody is waiting for paramedics to claim the body of his mom, dead from a heroin overdose. Josh calls the only number he has, and is connected to his estranged grandma, the bubbly Janine Cody (Jacki Weaver), who calls everyone “Sweetie,” has a disturbing propensity for kissing her adult male sons

T

Sullivan Stapleton in Animal Kingdom.

•••SECOND

OF

TWO

page 32

SECTIONS•••

▼

TNarelle Sheean, Sony Pictures Classics

Director David Michod on the crime clan in ‘Animal Kingdom’ • by David Lamble

▼

ith nearly 60 Broadway shows to his credit, not to mention five Tony Awards, you wouldn’t think William Ivey Long would still be angling for jobs. But success brings expectations, maybe that he can only design in the style of his most recent hit, or that he couldn’t possibly have time to take on another project.

“I look at what’s on the horizon, and I think, ‘Gosh, I’d really love to do that.’ So I send a little note throwing my hat into the ring,” Long said from his home/studio in Manhattan. Sometimes he has clawed his way in, as with the torn-stockings revival of Cabaret, which he wanted to design to break an old-fashionedmusical stereotype that had begun to encircle his name. Sometimes, all that is needed is a gentle reminder that he’s available.

That was the case with the touring revival of Dreamgirls, opening Aug. 24 at the Curran Theatre, which demands an overview

BAY AREA REPORTER . eBAR.com . 19 August 2010

OUT

THERE

▼

Courtesy of MSGE

22

The Radio City Rockettes on their Christmas bus.

Rockettes meet Cockettes

by Roberto Friedman his week we celebrate a few entertainment institutions that keep going strong. You’ll believe us when we say that, even as we’re chilling in the midst of a San Francisco summer, it’s beginning to feel a bit like Christmas. Why so?

Because the 2010 Radio City Christmas Spectacular National Tour, starring the world-famous Radio City Rockettes, is coming to the West Coast this December, and tickets have already gone on sale. The spectacle will play the Oracle Arena in Oakland on Dec. 16-17, and the HP Pavilion in San Jose on Dec. 18-19. Highlights include the “Parade O UT of the Wooden Soldiers,” billed as “the signature Rockettes number for precision performance,” and the “Living Nativity” scene. The finale “Let Christmas Shine” celebrates the Rockettes in all their glory. Step-kick, step-kick! Tickets are available at the Oracle Arena and HP Pavilion ticket offices, online at Ticketmaster.com, or by calling (800) 745-3000.

Meanwhile, many theatre queens

T

www.bartabsf.com

already have their copies on order of Broadway star Patti LuPone’s memoir, coming out in September from Crown Archetype. We’re promised stories of Patti working with theatre legends Andrew Lloyd Webber, Hal Prince, Stephen Sondheim, Paul Sorvino, and others; she recalls both her professional triumphs and disappointments, and discusses the personal setbacks she overcame, including debilitating vocal-cord injuries and her long relationship with thespian Kevin Kline.

The pertinent press release touts the juiciest bits. Patti LuPone: A Memoir tells “the untold story behind her role as Eva Peron in Evita, and how the ghost of Evita herself visited Patti three times T HERE during the run.” On the stage-musical version of Sunset Boulevard: “Thinking this would be the best role and experience of her career, it turned into the worst experience Patti ever had in the theater.” The revival of Sweeney Todd was performed at Broadway’s Eugene O’Neill Theater, “considered one of Broadway’s most haunted houses.

Patti recalls the ghost in her dressing room.” Was it perhaps the ghost of Angela Lansbury, still undead?

Here’s an upcoming legendary performing-arts treat: filmmakers David Weissman and Bill Weber’s award-winning 2002 documentary The Cockettes will play a return engagement at the Roxie Theater on Sept. 7, 8 & 9, with a live show each night featuring cast members from Pearls Over Shanghai, SF’s longestrunning Cockettes musical. Live players include original Cockettes Rumi Missabu and Scrumbly Koldewyn. We call them some timeless tinsel tarts all a-tingle in a hot coma!

Opera notes Now for some high culture coming soon to your home entertainment system. San Francisco Opera’s production of Giacomo Puccini‘s Madama Butterfly featuring American soprano Patricia Racette in the title role will kick off SFO’s four-opera series for KQED Public Television channel 9 on Thurs., Aug. 26. The series continues Sept. 2 with Polish baritone Mariusz Kwiecien in Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Don Giovanni, followed by soprano Angela Gheorghiu in a sumptuous Art Deco production of Puccini’s La Rondine beginning Sept.

16. The sweeping Biblical epic Samson and Dalilah by Camille Saint-Saëns concludes the series on Sept. 23 with a large-scale production starring Olga Borodina and Clifton Forbis. All shows feature the award-winning San Francisco Opera Chorus and Orches-

tra, and will be hosted by stage star Rita Moreno. Set those DVRs now.

Paper tigers The most entertaining novel we’ve read so far this summer is The Imperfectionists, Tom Rachman’s debut fiction published by Dial Press. The book follows the staff of an English-language newspaper headquartered in Rome through a series of interconnected stories involving everyone from the publisher and the editor-in-chief down through obituary and copy editors to a hapless stringer based in Cairo. It’s all tremendous fun.

“Minutes to deadline, Ruby has finished everything but a brief. She’s struggling to fit ‘Mogadishu’ into a one-column headline. Clint Oakley appears. ‘Who did the head on the Nigeria pipeline explosion?’ he says.

‘Are you guys kidding me? “Blast Kills People Again.” What retard wrote that?’ Ever since Clint was demoted from culture editor to obituaries, he

has hung around the copydesk looking for easy targets.”

Having worked as Rome correspondent for the AP and an editor at the International Herald Tribune in Paris, Rachman knows first-hand the absurdities and delights of life as a newspaperman. We can finally say we’ve read a newspaper novel that tops Evelyn Waugh’s hilarious Scoop. Hold the presses!

PS. Dept. of opinionated corrections, from last Saturday’s New York Times: “A capsule summary on Friday directing readers to pictures of ugly creatures at nytimes.com/science left the impression that fish and crustaceans are not part of the animal kingdom. Many of them may be ugly, but they are no less animals.”

PPS. Late-night host Craig Ferguson said it best. “Schwarzenegger did the movie because he thought The Expendables was about teachers in California.”▼

▼

19 August 2010 . eBAR.com . BAY AREA REPORTER

Magnolia Pictures

FILM

Paul Dano and Kevin Kline in The Extra Man have an implausible relationship, one that’s not quite a man crush.

Mentored by an ‘Extra Man’

by David Lamble n Jonathan Ames’ 1998 novel of manners The Extra Man, a young New Jersey private school teacher, Louis Ives, is fired when the school’s uptight principal catches him posing with a bra over his street clothes in the faculty lounge. Embarrassed, in fact deeply humiliated, Louis is also freed to seek a different life across the river in sophisticated Manhattan, where he believes a young man who patterns himself after a character out of an F. Scott Fitzgerald novel may find his true calling. What Louis actually finds is a grubby job in the marketing department of an environmental magazine, and an even grubbier life as the roommate of an acerbically opinionated older bachelor, failed playwright Henry Harrison, who plies a kind of living as an escort for terribly old, terribly rich women. Louis’ desire to come out as a heterosexually inclined transvestite is met by a cutting assessment from a professional dominatrix. “You’re not really straight, but you’re not really gay. You’re straightish.”

The Extra Man has now become an amusing if deeply flawed screen comedy starring two of our most brilliant comedians, Kevin Kline and Paul Dano. In the hands of these two pros, even the most implausible aspects of this relationship, not quite a man crush, provide some genuinely funny screen moments.

As the terminally shy Louis, Dano juggles bemused incredulity with a creeping sense of horror at just what may be in store for him living under the roof of a crazy old coot. Harrison spouts wacky literary opinions such as his belief that Henry James’ later novels were deeply flawed perhaps because the author had toasted his testicles on a hot stove. Kline is in rare form, it’s one of his best irascible performances since the John Cleesepenned A Fish Called Wanda. Harrison’s personal hygiene and bedroom habits are a tad eccentric: he brushes black shoe-polish over his ankles as a home remedy for an infestation of fleas, and to conceal the fact that he doesn’t wear socks. He conducts his roommate interview of Louis like a moral inquisition, announcing Victorian house rules as if he feared the young man were a reincarnation of the Marquis de Sade.

“There’s to be no overnight guests, no sex, absolutely no fornication! This

I

place’s much too small for such liberties. Besides, I don’t go around needing sex, I don’t need any love.”

“You’re being dishonest, everybody needs something!”

“Whoa! Are we having a conversation here?”

“I’d say so.”

“We should know as little about each other as possible!”

“Is it so wrong to be interested in you?”

“Yes. I’m not interested in you.”

The film’s most perilous moment comes when Henry returns home unexpectedly to find Louis carrying on in full drag with an experienced female dominatrix, The young woman is brusquely dismissed – Henry pelts her with his precious collection of Christmas tree decorations. The moment plays, in its off-kilter way, as if Queen Victoria were rudely brought back to life in the midst of an Eminem concert.

The Extra Man, directed by Robert Pulcini and Shari Springer (American Splendor), is an amusing duel of misfits improbably united across the generations. The closest the pair have to a real-life friend is an improbably clownish upstairs neighbor played by the normally reliable John C. Reilly with a high falsetto and a mangy afro fright-wig. Otherwise, the action shifts uncomfortably between Louis’ futile attempts to date an ambitious young editor at the magazine (Katie Holmes) and Henry’s half-hearted gestures at initiating Louis into his eccentric trade of escorting older ladies of means.

For a while now the talented Dano has pursued roles that call for his characters to be abused, humiliated or killed in the service of some mad movie theme: the shy young man who takes a vow of silence in honor of Fredrick Nietzsche in Little Miss Sunshine; the angry preacher’s son who is murdered by the offspring of his dad’s wild oats in The King; the mattress salesman who battles unseen demons in Gigantic. Here he rises to the challenge of playing a “straightish” boy who dons bra and dress to find not the woman within, but an idealized female who might suffer the company of a naïf like himself. It’s almost as if Dano were auditioning for the Jack Lemmon role in a remake of Some Like It Hot. Confessing to the dominatrix that the image he sees in the mirror is spoiled by the flaw of his obviously masculine nose, Dano bravely gives a taste of a new kind of rebel, an oddly old-fashioned romantic soul, a

www.ebar.com

young man who realizes that for the rest of his life his forbidden inner desires will go unmet.

At one point, he confesses to Henry that he’s trying to date a vegan girl at work. The wily codger opines, “That sounds like a lie.” It is in the odd tension produced by this lie and Louis’ nervous actual life with Henry – cowering under the sheets as the older man rants on from the next room – that The Extra Man finds its best moments.▼

23

24

▼

BAY AREA REPORTER . eBAR.com . 19 August 2010

FILM

Scene from the original Invasion of the Body Snatchers: ‘They’re here already! You’re next!’

Thugs, lugs, grizzled mugs ‘Not Necessarily Noir!’ plays the Roxie Theater

by Sura Wood ust when we thought the world was safe from Noir – how could there possibly be any undiscovered treasures left in the vaults? – we find out that’s not necessarily so. It’s just a matter of how flexible you’re willing to be. Elliot Lavine, former staff programmer and longtime fixture at the Roxie Theater, has returned with a fourth installment of his successful, crowd-pleasing series that showcases the thugs, wicked women and otherwise bent or compromised individuals we love to hate. It’s worth noting that Lavine, who now teaches film at Stanford, engineered memorable noir programs for the Roxie years before Noir was considered hip or had the cachet it has now. Preferring not to be rigidly constrained by the Noir label, his latest two-week event, a line-up of double features aptly titled Not Necessarily Noir, opens Friday. It pushes the boundaries of the genre (black & white American crime films made between 1940 and 1960, mainly type B) to the limit and then some, mixing in different genres like sci-fi, horror, Westerns and films in color, spanning the years 1941-99.

In a classy grace note, NNN kicks off with a 1956 archetype of anti-communist/reactionary paranoia, the original Invasion of the Body Snatchers, accompanied by the chilling tagline: “They’re here already! You’re next!”

Directed by Don Siegel, it stars Kevin McCarthy as the last man standing, but, perhaps not for long, in an insane world of humans who’ve had their

J

www.ebar.com

brains vacuumed out by alien seedpods capable of replicating their hosts.

Despite being released over a half-century ago, the film seems prescient and remains scary, surpassing remakes by Philip Kaufman and the truly awful The Invasion (2007) with Nicole Kidman. The less said about that one, the better.

Lavine’s special imprint on this and previous programs is his vast film knowledge, his contacts and access to the stash of rarities in the hands of private collectors, and most importantly, his idiosyncratic taste: you may not agree with all of his choices, but they never fail to be interesting. This time around, the inclusion of at least two films is likely to rile some enthusiasts: Breathless, not the one by Jean-Luc Godard with those ideally suited, smoldering misfits played by JeanPaul Belmondo and Jean Seberg, but Jim McBride’s American, best-forgotten version starring Richard Gere. In the Roxie’s movie notes, Lavine describes it as the film “that almost knocked Gere’s career on its ass,” which in my estimation wouldn’t have been a tragedy. I won’t get off mine to go see this one, but there are those inclined to be more open-minded than I. Then there’s the notorious Abel Ferrera’s excessive Bad Lieutenant, a sordid, indulgent exercise for people who can’t find misery on their own. Ferrara, jokingly known among intimates and assorted co-dependents as the “bad director,” is reputed to have had more than a little in common with the depraved, drug-addled cop not so much portrayed as channeled by Harvey Keitel. This film is shown with another Keitel vehicle, Paul Schrader’s Blue Collar (1978), the tale of a trio of ill-fated Detroit autoworkers who bungle a robbery of their local union office on their way to an inevitable downward spiral. Hardcore, also written and directed by Schrader, stars George C. Scott as a Midwestern businessman who descends into Dante’s circles of Hell, actually the sleazy LA porn industry, while hunting for his

runaway daughter.

Schrader has his fingerprints all over the script for Brian DePalma’s Obsession, one of several movies paying their respects, in a manner of speaking, to Hitchcock. Shot by DePalma prior to Dressed to Kill and Body Double, Obsession, with its score by Bernard Herrmann, Hitchcock’s frequent collaborator, is a twisted homage to Vertigo. Schrader and DePalma, the story goes, were moved to make this kidnap/doppelganger mystery/thriller after attending a screening of that Hitchcock film. Sharing the same bill, Jonathan Demme honors the master of suspense in his thriller Last Embrace, which stars the always intense Roy Scheider as a rogue intelligence agent who goes off the reservation and takes a stroll on the dark side after his wife is shot and killed.

Faced with 24 films to choose from and too little time? If you’re looking for a recommendation, listen up: here’s some advice from the master programmer. Lavine suggests the double-header featuring Something Wild and The Strange One, the only two features directed by Jack Garfein, who founded the West Coast branch of the Actor’s Studio. Ben Gazzara makes his acting debut in The Strange One (1957), the homoerotically-charged story of military cadets who come under the terrifying sway of a sociopathic classmate, while Something Wild (1961) graphically details the brutal rape of a young woman (Carroll Baker, then married to Garfein) and the aftermath of the crime, which includes her being shunned by family and neighbors. Both of these “method noirs” address frank, adult themes, and though neither was popular when first released, each slowly developed an ardent cult following of audiences attracted to the strong performances, unflinching storytelling and transgressive subject matter.▼ Not Necessarily Noir plays the Roxie Theater Aug. 20-Sept. 2. Info: (415) 863-1087 or www.roxie.com.

George C. Scott, in Hardcore, descends into circles of Hell in LA’s porn world.

▼

19 August 2010 . eBAR.com . BAY AREA REPORTER

25

TV

Dog days of August recent memory.

Remember CJ on The West Wing?

It wasn’t just that she was played by he summer from hell is nearly the inimitable Allison Janney. Or that over, and we can’t say we’ll miss her character was created by Alan it. The Gulf oil spill, ramping up Sorkin, who is a TV genius. What Afghanistan, one bad move after anworked about CJ and West Wing was other from the Obama White House, that there was a clear moral center to unrelenting, record-breaking heat both President Bartlet’s White House waves in the majority of the country, and to its pivotal members. CJ typiand way too much Snooki, too many fied this tone because she always Real Housewives and the most unreal wanted to do the right thing, even L Word ever. Bring us a new season! when her job might possibly argue To be fair, there’s been a lot of reagainst it. Oh, for CJ in the Obama ally good TV – even reality shows – Administration! Instead we have as well the crap shows. We so loved Robert Gibbs. this season of Hell’s Kitchen, and When he isn’t weaseling out of Master Chef is almost as good. As for questions, Gibbs is insulting people. news, Rachel Maddow, Jon Stewart And in case the TV audience has forand Steven Colbert have continued gotten, Gibbs speaks solely for the to take the Administration and ConWhite House. He is so not ad-libbing gress to task, even if no one else has. his lines. Thus on Aug. 10 when Could we survive without them?

Gibbs, in an interview, went into a We were royally disappointed by rant about the “liberal critics” of the debut of the much-vaunted arPresident Obama, one had to wonrival of Christiane Amanpour to der from whom the speech was actuABC’s This Week on Aug. 8. After all, ally coming. this is the woman who has covered Gibbs said, “I hear these people five wars, plus Rwanda and other hot saying he’s like George Bush. Those spots. She’s definitely been out there, people ought to be drug-tested. I in the foxholes and the trenches. We mean, it’s crazy.” Drug-tested, eh? were expecting her to bring all her Way to court your base, dude. international acumen to the fore. InYet Gibbs didn’t stop there, which stead we got a variation on George makes one wonder who really needs Stephanopoulos with a different bad the drug test. He went on to declare, haircut and an equally irritat“They will be satisfied when ing Jack Russell terrier we have Canadian yappiness. So much for health care and we’ve breaking the gender eliminated the Pentabarrier on Sunday gon. That’s not reality. morning. Dull, duller, They wouldn’t be satisdullest. Or is it dull fied if Dennis Kucinich dullard, dullest? We acwas president.” tually preferred Jake Okay then. At Tapper filling in. At least Gibbs didn’t least he was eager.

L AVENDER T UBE say Obama’s liberal How we felt critics should go about this summer back to Russia with the rest of the was best approximated by the reacCommies. Of course, a few months tion JetBlue airline steward Stephen ago, Obama’s Chief of Staff Rahm Slater had to an arrogant passenger.

Emanuel called the progressive base If we could have slid down an escape “fucking retarded.” Good to know chute out of this summer, we would no one in the Obama Administrahave. Slater has, of course, become tion is worried about the midterm both an Internet and tabloid-TV elections. Is the worst problem conhero. We’re pretty sure we saw a varifronting the Obama White House ation on this scene before in Netreally their own base? Seriously? work, but we don’t care – as reruns go, this one was well worth a second Comics booked look. Plus, the lead character was With all this Sturm und Drang, is gay. How can we not love that, given it any wonder that we have had to the paucity of queer characters on lose ourselves in guilty-pleasure TV the tube these days? (We loved the lately? On the season finale of Last tidbit from Inside Edition that Slater Comic Standing, Felipe Esparza won. had redesigned the JetBlue uniEsparza was wildly funny, a great stoforms. So Project Runway: Gay ryteller, told a lot of queer jokes, and Working-Class Hero.) has a great back-story as a former The tabloid-TV shows cannot get gangbanger who pulled himself toenough of Slater, who just gets gayer gether and is now a comedian. We with every viewing. Inside Edition also liked runner-up Mike DeStemanaged to find his ex-wife for its fano, who was pretty gay himself and Aug. 13 show. We expected a hatchet did a lot of ethnic humor about job, but instead she was super-supbeing Italian. Our favorite one-liner portive, and noted that if Slater had from DeStefano, a big beefy guy with gone ballistic, he had to have been tatted sleeves: “What’s the difference pushed past his limit. She also gave between Jews and Italians? College.” some details of their brief, youthful If you need a little injection of marriage and how they were too humor, check out the LCS videos at young to have “found themselves” NBC.com. The finale had guest yet. Which was shorthand for: he comic and professional fag-hag hadn’t come out yet.

Kathy Griffin tearing into Mel GibThe viral response to the son and a few other less-than-notaSlater/JetBlue incident seems indicables with her usual hilarity. Her sendtive of how fed up everyone is in up of the Real Housewives of New JerAmerica right now. We clearly all feel sey was priceless. pushed to (and beyond) our limits.

Not so funny is the reality that in Which brings us, regrettably, to the less than a month, As the World tone-deaf White House and arguably Turns, the second-longest-running one of the worst Press Secretaries in TV show ever (Guiding Light was the

by Victoria A. Brownworth

T

Check out the Bay Area Reporter online at:

www.ebar.com

longest) will end after 55 years on the air. ATWT will end in the third week of September, and be replaced with yet another insipid View-style talk show.

ATWT is intent on going out with a bang, and one storyline we are riveted by is the Luke-Reid-Noah triangle. Luke and Reid are exceedingly hot together, and while we warmed to Reid very slowly, we now see how sexy he really is, and his kissing scenes with Luke heat up the screen. But this week Noah, who was supposed to be leaving for LA and film school, is back in the picture, telling Luke that Reid is cheating on him. Will Luke get back together with first-love Noah?

Or will he continue to steam things up with Reid, who is more than ready to head to the bedroom?

Given that all the queers have left daytime, we will miss this threesome all the more. Rafe has been MIA on Y&R except for a few appearances for the entire summer. We had hoped

White House press secretary Robert Gibbs: tone-deaf.

he’d be Adam’s lawyer, but we like Eric Roberts in that role better anyway – he’s so devious. Bianca is back (and boringly recast) on All My Children, but she’s left her lesbian family in France. Because that’s what lesbians do, leave their wives and children in another country for a few months.

Meanwhile, the strangely queer plot involving James Franco on General Hospital continues to evolve, but what hasn’t been addressed directly is Michael Corinthos, Sonny’s son, being raped in prison. That’s pretty heavy stuff, especially given the teen dating violence storyline the soap has been doing with Sonny’s daughter Christina. We hope the soap fleshes out this story since it’s a compelling issue and they’ve done an extraordinary job with the dating violence plot.

Finally, if you aren’t watching True Blood, the fiercest show on the tube right now, the only question we have is, “Why not?” On Aug. 29, Eric will offer Russell the “ultimate vampire dream.” Oh my. There’s so much heat on this show that it will be summer for a very long time in Bon Temps. Watching it beats the hell out of watching almost anything else.

Take that, Snooki. We are so over your pouf. But stay tuned.▼

26

▼

BAY AREA REPORTER . eBAR.com . 19 August 2010

DVD

Midsummer movies Two on disc you might have missed

by David Alex Nahmod I Do & I Don’t (Phase 4 Films) Altitude Falling (Water Bearer Films)

ust in time for the well-deserved tossing of Prop 8 comes I Do & I Don’t, a sometimes hilarious if somewhat over-the-top spoof of “traditional” marriage. Cute Bryan Callen (as Bob) and beautiful Alexie Gillmore (as Cheryl) are a nervous couple about to be wed. Before he’ll join them in holy matrimony, their minister tells them they must participate in several weeks of “pre-marriage counseling” with a couple of the church’s choosing.

Along comes Matt Servitto and Jane Lynch as Dick and Nora, the most dysfunctional couple in town.

He’s confused about his sexuality, she’s a horny drunk with her eyes on Bob. The counseling sessions make for the bulk of the film, and are, for the most part, frighteningly hilarious.

“Let’s each of us share a secret,” says a gleeful Dick. “My doctor squeezes my prostrate, and I like it!”

“What do you like, Bob?” asks a tipsy Nora, as she guzzles another scotch. “Do you like being hurt?”

As Nora, out lesbian Glee star Lynch steals the show. Though she’s playing more of a caricature than a character, Lynch presents a terrifying, hysterically funny portrait of a jaded woman who just doesn’t care anymore.

Callen is the picture-perfect, hapless shlub who doesn’t quite know how to react to the bizarre things going on all around him. Nora wants him, but so does Dick! In one particularly funny scene, the two men end up in a nudist colony. As Dick joyfully removes his

J

clothing, poor Bob is surrounded by a dozen nudists who loudly urge him to do the same. He screams for help!

As each counseling session becomes more outrageous than the one that precedes it, Bob and Cheryl begin to seriously wonder if they’re doing the right thing. To listen to the pro-Prop 8 camp, one would think that the only way to save the human race from extinction is to marry a person of the opposite sex.

With good humor, I Do & I Don’t pokes fun at such silly notions.

Paul Bright’s Altitude Falling is far more serious fare. The film is set in a 1984-ish 2029. All Americans are required by law to wear computer chips. Privacy no longer exists in this brave, creepy new world. Every move everyone makes is tracked – people are greeted by name by a computer when they enter a grocery store.

Director Bright casts himself as Greg Forrester, the regretful inventor of this “I See You” technology. He lives a quiet, isolated life in rural New Mexico, where he’s in hiding from a government who wants him dead.

Forrester’s knowledge of what his technology is being used for makes him an enemy of the state.

As the USA prepares to go to war

with Venezuela, Paul meets the much younger Danny (cute William Diamond). The two fall deeply, impossibly in love. When Danny is called to “assist” in Venezuela, the two are left with no choice but to join the underground.

Part sci-fi film, part social commentary, Altitude Rising is an impressive work. Openly gay Bright lives in Austin, Texas, where he toils at a day job and shoots his features on weekends. Shot on an Ed Wood-sized budget, Altitude Falling has an unexpected polish. Though some of the acting is spotty (the director has a tendency to cast friends), the story is well-told.

Both films were released directly to DVD. Though neither is a great film, both are worth checking out.▼

▼

19 August 2010 . eBAR.com . BAY AREA REPORTER

27

DVD

Dream weaver

by Gregg Shapiro irector James Bolton, the man behind contemporary gay film classics The Graffiti Artist and Eban & Charley, has returned with the modern Southern gothic Dream Boy, now on DVD (here!). An adaptation of the acclaimed Jim Grimsley novel, Dream Boy tells the story of Nathan (Stephan Bender), a gentle teen whose family relocates to a small Louisiana town after his sexually abusive father loses another in a string of jobs. He is befriended by neighbor and classmate/schoolbus driver Roy (Maximillian Roeg), and, in spite of their strict religious upbringings, the boys begin to act on their mutual attraction. They do what they can to keep their relationship alive and a secret, but it’s not easy between the suspicious eyes of Nathan’s jealous father Harland (Thomas Jay Ryan) and Roy’s homophobic best friends Burke (Randy Wayne) and Randy (Owen Beckman). You can almost smell the impending tragedy in the heavy air.

D

Gregg Shapiro: What was it about Jim Grimsley’s novel Dream Boy that made you want to adapt it for film?

James Bolton: I just thought it was a beautiful story that I could relate to in so many ways, including that I was born and raised in the South, St. Augustine, Florida. Further, that I don’t believe a lot has changed in America if you live outside of a major metropolitan area; it’s still very difficult to be young and gay. Kids are still harassed in small towns, or have to hide and repress their sexuality. Religious fundamentalism is rampant, and in so many ways, these young people’s self-esteem is destroyed. I think it’s important to challenge what you believe is wrong, and that’s a reason I

An nou nci ng

the

wanted to make a film that deals with all these things.

cult to convince her to take the part?

Grimsley is a playwright in addition to being a novelist. Did that make adapting Dream Boy easier or more of a challenge?

It was not. Strangely, Rickie has never acted in a film before, but she’s a natural. She’s serious about it and very open to it. I had been listening to her records while I was writing the script for Dream Boy, and it was a small role, so I thought it would be great if she wanted to do it. She read the script and agreed to play Roy’s mom.

Neither. I think adapting someone else’s work has a unique set of challenges, but it’s also easier because you have an existing story. But the fact that Jim is a playwright had no impact really. This film is about images more than words or dialogue, the stage. I think this particular book of Jim’s is very visual, and really lent itself so well to film. But the great thing about Jim is he is a brilliant storyteller and writes in so many different styles.

He also writes science fiction as well as plays, and it’s all quite different.

The highly charged eroticism transfers to the screen courtesy of performances by Stephan Bender as Nathan, and Maximillian Roeg as Roy. Every time Roy says “touch me” to Nathan, you can feel the electricity. What was it like working with Stephan and Maximillian?

These young men are such professionals! They took their roles very seriously. They really delved into the characters. They spent time with local kids in Louisiana. They were not at all fearful about the intimate scenes in the film. Max is the son of filmmaker Nicholas Roeg, and grew up with David Bowie at the dinner table, so he was very open-minded and professional. Stephan had done Superman Returns, and he didn’t just look at it as a role that could get him a lot of attention, but as, “How do I make this the character the writer/director envisions?” Very professional, and I think they will both go on to do many more films.

It was wonderful to see singer/songwriter Rickie Lee Jones playing Roy’s mother. Was it diffi-

Septe m ber

edition

of

BAR

TA B

Folsom Street Fair

Edition bartabsf.c

1

# 2010 1 Vol.1 om 1 May

y Girls: 1 Countr

r Russian Rive bartabsf.com 1 June Weekend Women’s

1 Mango

2010 1 Vol.1

’s Ripe!

2

#

1 Virgin Territory: First Pride Tales

Publishing on September 2, 2010, the Folsom Street Fair Edition of BARtab will be inserted into 29,000 copies of the Bay Area Reporter, the leading LGBT newspaper in the Bay Area.

1 DJ Robbie Martin

Readers will find insightful articles, celebrity interviews, vivid photos and the most comprehensive listings in a glossy, all color, pocket-sized magazine.

In this issue • Think Kink!

• Folsom Fun • Where to Get Laid, Now! • and so much more!

Bars➠

Sacto to Santa Cruz online at

bartabsf.com

➠Bars

Sacto to Santa Cruz online at

bartabsf.com

Advertising Rates Full Page (5” x 8”) Half Page (2.35” x 7.75” or 4.75” x 3.75”) Quarter Page (4.75” x 2”)

$740 $380 $200

Reserve your advertising space today Call Scott at 415 861 5019 ext 105 or email Scott@ebar.com

www.ebar.com

Dream Boy is set in the South. How was it to work there?

Shooting in the South was much more difficult than I thought it would be, specifically Louisiana. It would take a lot to get me back there. We went there primarily because of the filmmaking incentives and because of the look. This is a very Southern story, and I wanted to do something a little different from my previous films. We encountered a great deal of homophobia in the making of the picture, which only reinforced the reasons why I had wanted to do it.

There were also some wonderful people there, too, so it’s a shame. We ended up having to bring in much of our crew from New York and LA. But the images are beautiful, and we did overcome these obstacles▼

28

BAY AREA REPORTER . eBAR.com . 19 August 2010

OUT&ABOUT Fri 20 >> Akira Kurosawa Films @ Viz Cinema Samurai classics of 1950s-1960s Japanese master director. Seven Samurai (Aug. 20-22), Rashamon (Aug. 21-25), Yojimbo (Aug. 23-28), Sanjuro (25-30), Throne of Blood (28-Sept 2), The Hidden Fortress (28-Sept.2). $10. 1746 Post St. www.vizcinema.com

Bride of Trailer Trash @ Oddball Film Collection of B-to-Z-grade film promos, plus trailer short films. 8:30pm. Sat, stranger short fims at 8pm; at 10pm, shorts about stripteasers, sex freaks, the Reagans and Hitler. $10. 8pm. 275 Capp St. 558-8177. www.oddball.film.com

Girl in a Coma

Chill sounds

by Jim Provenzano n eclectic array of live music, also covered in our print and web versions of BARtab, should serve to warm up your fog-enshrouded aural soul.

Cuba Afro Rock Revoluzion plays at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, Friday, Aug. 20. The two-evening extravaganza of urban music and video featuring hip-hop performer X (Equis) Alfonso, alternative rockers Osamu, singer Pedro Calvo, and rapper Danay; cash bar, food vendors, and open dance floor; part of New Frequencies, YBCA’s adventurous underground summer music series. Concert-dance party and post-show reception: $50, $45. Concert-dance party only: $28, $23. Also Aug. 21. 8pm. 701 Mission St. www.ybca.org Did you know it’s on average 5-10 degrees warmer in the East Bay? The Art & Soul Festival at Oakland City Center, Aug. 21 and 22, should warm up your appreciCuba Afro Rock Revoluzion ation of all things festival-ish. Music, food and crafts; main stage acts include Cake, MC Hammer, En Vogue, Tony! Toni! Toné!, Pete Escovedo, Lenny Williams, Edwin Hawkins, Vicki Randle, John Santos and more. $5-$10.

Also Aug 22. 12pm-6pm. (510) 444CITY. www.artandsouloakland.com See queer rock faves Pepperspray, Whoa Nellies and more at El Rio, Aug 21 at a debaucherous daytime queer band mini-palooza. The Bobbleheads, members of the Mighty Slim Pickens and Fleigh join in at band member Peter Fogel’s 50th birthday party. 4pm-8pm.

3158 Mission St. at Precita. www.peppersprayband.com www.elriosf.com More gay tunes! Rufus Wainwright croons at the deliciously ornate Fox Theatre, Oakland, Aug. 21. $46. 8pm. 1807 Tony! Toni! Toné!

Telegraph Ave. (510) 302-2277. www.thefoxoakland.com Shake the Monday blues Aug. 23 when Girl in a Coma rocks Bottom of the Hill. The rock-punk trio perform their fiery moody music, and covers from their new CD Adventures in Coverland. Agent Ribbons and Gringo Starr open. $10-$12. 9pm. 1233 17th St. at Missouri. 6214455. www.bottomofthehill.com Pepperspray Like more traditional music? Tom Shaw Trio at Martuni’s, Aug. 25, is perfect for old school schmoozing and listening. Enjoy jazz, swing, Latin and blues music played by the local trio. $7. 7pm. 4 Valencia St. at Market. www.dragatmartunis.com But the biggest retro music night is Woodford’s 40s Bash at the Regency Center Lodge Room, Saturday, Aug. 21.

Enjoy a fantastic retro dance night the gayfriendly way, with same-sex dancing and lessons (7pm), cocktails, hors d’eouvres, Stompy Jones and Veronica Klaus, Suppository Spelling, La Garza, Tweaka Turner, La Malinche, Mama Dora, Olivia Jones, Tiffany Tamaribuchi, Farokh, and MC Patrick Sanchez. Dress retro, 1940s-style. Tickets for the early event, after-party or all events: $15$45. 7pm-2am. 1290 Sutter St. at Van Ness Ave. www.woodfords40sbash .com ▼ Rufus Wainwright

A

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof @ Actors Theatre Tennessee Williams’ acclaimed Southern family drama gets a local production. $26$38. Wed-Sat 8pm. Thru Sept. 4. 855 Bush St. at Mason. 345-1287. www.actorstheatresf.org

Don’t Ask @ New Conservatory Theatre Opening night of Ben Randle’s intense, sexually-charged drama about a reckless private and his superior officer in Iraq. $22-$40. Wed-Sat 8pm. Sun 2pm. 25 Van Ness Ave, lower level. 861-8972. www.nctcsf.org

Drag King Contest @ DNA Lounge DragStrip Productions’ 15th annual “Sinners and Salvation”-themed Drag King Contest. Her Eminence, Jane Wiedlin, guitarist of The Go-Gos and ordained minister, who also performs wedding, commitment and vow reaffirmation ceremonies, will officiate. Sister Roma hosts. Shows by 2009 winner Delicio Del Toro, cabaret chanteuse extraordinaire The Indra, BurlyQ Beauties Diamond Daggers, the raucous rock band Pepperspray, and more.

Dress code: drag, baby! Sexy, religious, faux, butch, femme. Proceeds benefit PAWS. $20-$35. 9pm. 385 8th st. www.dnalounge.com

The Green Bird @ Steve Silver Theater Local production of David Bridel’s translated adaptation of Carlo Gozzi’s classic Commedia dell’Arte play about love, betrayal, megalomania and magic. $10-$15.

8pm. Thru Aug. 21. 1101 Eucalyptus Drive. 699-1079.

The Grownup Noise @ Kimo’s Cool Boston indie band with a nice folkpop sound stops by on their national tour, with locals Bilsses B and Sacto’s Be Brave Bold Robot. 9pm. 1451 Polk St. www.thegrownupnoise.com

Leanne Borghesi @ New Conservatory Theatre Center Bubbly local singer performs Divalicious, cabaret-style tunes made famous by gay divas from Streisand to Cher. $22-$40.

Wed-Sat 8pm. Sun 2pm. Thru Aug. 22.

25 Van Ness Ave at Market, lower level.

861-8972. www.nctcsf.org

Midnites for Maniacs @ Castro Theatre Revenge of the Nerds (7:30), The Outsiders, featuring an all-star hunk cast (9:45), and Class of 1984 with Vincent Van Patten and Perry King. (11:45). $12 for all three! 429 Castro St. www.castrotheatre.com

The Real Americans @ The Marsh Dan Hoyle (Tings Dey Happen) premieres a new multiple-character solo show based on his road trip to Middle America to explore the profound disconnect in a politically polarized country. $15-$50. Thu-Fri 8pm. Sat 5pm. Thru Sept. 25. 1062 Valencia St. at 21st. (800) 838-3006. www.themarsh.org

Sex Tapes for Seniors @ Victoria Theatre Mario Cossa and Tyler Flanders’ new musical comedy about senior citizens who make educational sex tapes, despite outrage from younger adults. $20-$40. FriSat 8pm. Sun 2pm. Thru Aug. 22. 2961 16th st. at Capp. www.stfproductions.com

Stepology @ Herbst Theatre Bay Area Rhythm Exchange’s culmination

of a weeklong workshop with tap students, and a show by pro’s John Kloss, Channing Cook Holmes, Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards, Mark Mendonca, Jason Rodgers and tap-juggler Lukas Weiss. $17-$25.

8pm. Also Aug. 21. 401 Van Ness Ave. 392-4400. www.stepology.com

TechnoCraft @ Yerba Buena Center for the Arts New exhibit of work subtitled Hackers, Modders, Fabbers, Tweakers, and Design in the Age of Individuality, which includes works in many media by dozens of technicians, artists and designers who remake and revision technology, art and culture. Special evening shows with music groups and shows on various Thursday, Friday eves and Sunday afternoons. $12-$15 Exhibit Thu-Sat 12pm-8pm. Sun 12pm-6pm. 700 Mission St. 978-ARTS. www.ybca.org

This Is All I Need @ Noh Space Mugwumpin’s collaborative theatre work about possessions, collectors, hoarders and the strange anxieties people have about stuff. $15-$30. 8pm. Thu-Sat thru Sept. 4.

2840 Mariposa St. www.mugwumpin.org

Sat 21 >> Afro Solo Arts Festival @ Various Venues Ongoing array of African-American arts and community events thru Oct. 15. Today, Peace: Youth Leading the Way, 3pm, at the African American Art & Culture Complex, 762 Fulton St. Exhibit, United in Peace: Visual Artists Leading the Way thru Oct. 15 at the SF Main Public Library, 100 Larkin St. 771-AFRO. www.afrosolo.org

Animation Exhibits @ Walt Disney Museum See biographical exhibits about Walt Disney, early sketches and ephemera from historic Disney movies. Frequent lectures and film screenings. $12-$20. 104 Montgomery St., The Presidio. www.waltdisney.org

Antony and Cleopatra, The Taming of the Shrew @ Forest Meadows Ampitheatre, San Rafael Marin Shakespeare’s outdoor theatre production Shakespeare’s romantic tragedy (set in Egypt) and comedy (re-set with a pirate theme). $20-$35. Fri-Sun 4pm & 8pm. Sun 5pm. Thru Sept. 26. 1475 Grand Ave. Dominican University campus.

499-4488. www.marinshakespeare.org

The Art of Dr. Seuss @ Dennis Rae Fine Art Fascinating exhibit of rarely seen prints, paintings, sculptures and a few of the more known drawings by Theodor Geisel, the author/illustrator of the immensely popular children’s books. Ongoing, with updates and new items. 351A Geary St. 391-1948. www.dennisraefineart.com

Beach Blanket Babylon @ Club Fugazi Musical comedy revue, now in its 35th year, with an ever-changing lineup of political and pop culture icons, all in gigantic wigs. $25-$80. Wed, Thu 8pm. Fri, Sat 6:30, 9:30pm. Sun 2pm, 5pm. (Beer/wine served; cash only). 678 Beach Blanket Babylon Blvd. 421-4222. www.beachblanketbabylon.com

Blithe Spirit @ Live Oak Theatre, Berkeley Actors Ensemble of Berkeley’s production of the Noel Coward comedy about a man and his two wives, one of them a ghost. $12-$15. Thu-Fri-Sat 8pm. Thru Aug. 21.

1301 Shattuck Ave. at Berryman. (510) 649-5999. www.aeofberkeley.org

Calder to Warhol @ SF MOMA The first public exhibit of some of the works collected by the Fishers (The GAP empire owners), with some pivotal works by Andy Warhol, Alexander Calder, Frank Stella, Chuck Close and others. Other exhibits include visually striking contemporary works.

Free-$18. Thru Sept. 19. Fri-Tue 10am5:45pm. Thu til 8:45pm. 151 Third St. at Mission. 357-4000. www.sfmoma.org

Classic SciFi & Horror @ Castro Theatre Ray Harryhausen mini-fest, with hunks and animated creatures. The Seventh Voyage of Sinbad stars gay actor Kerwin Matthews (1:30, 7:30), Jason and the

Argonauts’ hunks vs. monsters (3:20, 9:15) and The Golden Voyage of Sinbad (5:25).

Aug. 22, Earth Vs. The Flying Saucers (1:30, 7pm), 20 Million Miles to Earth (3:10, 8:45) and It Came From Beneath the Sea (5:15), featuring San Francisco getting trashed by an octopus. Also, Aug. 25, KickAss (2:35, 7pm) and Splice (4:55, 9:15).

Aug. 26, Kurt Russell and his enormous beard in John Carpenter’s The Thing (7pm) and the creepy Videodrome (9:10). $10.

429 Castro St. www.castrotheatre.com

Disney’s Aladdin @ Julia Morgan Center, Berkeley Berkeley Playhouse’s production of the kid-friendly stage adaptation of the Disney animated film based on the tale about a boy, a princess, a genie and a flying carpet. $15-$33. 6:30pm and Fri-Sun at various times thru Sept. 5. 2640 College Ave. (510) 665-5565. www.berkeleyplayhouse.org

The Fantastiks @ SF Playhouse Local production of the classic Off-Broadway musical about young love and interfering parents. $30-$50. Wed-Sat 8pm. Also Sat 3pm. Thru Sept. 4. 533 Sutter St. at Powell. 677-9596. www.sfplayhouse.org

Fauxgirls @ Kimo’s Ninth anniversary of the classic drag show, with Victoria Secret, Alexandria, Chanel, Davida Ashton, Pinky Bubbles, Tiger Lily, Maria Garza, Shelly Wilde and “boy toy” Bobby Ashton. No cover. 10pm. 1351 Polk St. at Pine. 885-4535. www.fauxgirls.com

Gem of the Ocean @ Next Stage August Wilson’s first of a ten-part series of plays about the African-American experience. $30. 1/2–price Thursdays. Thu-Sat 8pm. Sun 7pm. 1620 Gough St. 3336389. www.wehavemet.org

Hot Glass, Cold Beer @ Public Glass Enjoy glass-blowing and drinking together at the glass studio and school. You get to watch experts make glass beer mugs. You choose a favorite, and enjoy, with live music by Joel Streeter and Max Delaney. $25. 6pm-10pm. 1750 Armstrong Ave. 671-4916. www.PublicGlass.org

In the Wound @ John Hinkel Park, Berkeley Shotgun Players, the creative ensemble behind last year’s hit park play The Farm (a hiphop Animal Farm) brings a new version of The Iliad. $10. 3pm. Sat & Sun thru Oct. 3. Southampton Avenue entrance. www.shotgunplayers.org

Local Wonder @ Tenderloin Community Gallery Art by Tenderloin artists challenging stereotypes about local residents. Fri-Sat 12pm-3pm. Thru Aug. 31. 134A Golden Gate Ave. at Jones. www.nom-tlcbd.org

Pastor Tom Show @ KUSF Dr. Tom Polcari’s LGBT music and talk show. 4pm. Weekly on 90.3 FM.

Pearls Over Shanghai @ The Hypnodrome Thrillpeddlers’ revival of the comic mock operetta by Link Martin and Richard Koldewyn, performed by the gender-bending Cockettes decades ago, and loosely based on the 1926 play The Shanghai Gesture; with an all-star cast. $30-$69. 18 and over only! Extended, Sat 8pm, Sun 7pm, thru Dec 19. 575 10th St. at Division. (800) 838-3006. www.thrillpeddlers.com

Photographer: Unknown @ Robert Tat Gallery Exhibit of “accidental art” prints by unknown 20th-century photographers. TueSat 11am-5:30pm. 49 Geary St. #211.

781-1122. www.roberttat.com

Queer Couture @ Femina Potens Group exhibit of designs, textile art, photography and more by Najva Sol, Molly Crabapple, Mev Luna, Jesse Trepper, Corey Gunter Brown & Cassidy Wright.

Exhibit Thu-Sun, 12pm-6pm. Thru Aug. 28. 2199 Market St. 864-1558. www.feminapotens.org

Rummage Sale @ Unity Spiritual Center Bargains, tchotckes, knick-knacks, stuff at a large-scale sale. 9:30am-2:30pm. 2690 Ocean ave. at 19th.

Shanghai @ Asian Art Museum New exhibit about Asian artists from Shanghai, 130 works exploring and visualizing the city’s vibrant and turbulent history. $7-$17. 200 Larkin St. 581-3500. www.asianart.org

Sidney June @ Castro Country Club Seeds of Love, the artist’s exhibit of iconic symbol art. Thru Sept. 15. 4058 18th St. www.castrocountryclub.org

Teatro Zinzanni @ Pier 29 Hearts on Fire is the current show at the

19 August 2010 . eBAR.com . BAY AREA REPORTER

theatre-tent-dinner extravaganza with new guest chanteuse Liliane Montevecchi, comic Frank Ferrante, twin acrobats Ming and Rui, Vertical Tango rope dance, plus magic, comedy, a five-course dinner, and a lot of fun. $117-$145. Saturday 11:30am “Breve” show $63—$78. Wed-Sat 6pm (Sun 5pm). Pier 29 at Embarcadero Ave. 438-2668. www.teatrozinzanni.com

Mon 23 >>

Thu 26 >>

Don Rizzo @ Magnet

The Bowls Project @ Yerba Buena Center for the Arts

Wicked @ Orpheum Theatre

Queer Ballroom @ Live Art Gallery

Mega-hit musical based on the book about the two famous Oz witches as young college roommates. $30-$99. Tue-Sat 8pm.

Wed, Sat, Sun 2pm. Sun 7:30pm. Thru Sept. 1192 Market St. at 8th. $30. 5127770. www.shnsf.com

Weekly beginners same-sex dance classes in salsa and other styles. Also swing classes on Wednesdays, Standard ballroom Thursdays, $10 each, $35 for series. 151 Potrero Ave. 305-8242. www.QueerBallroom.com

Fragments of Color, Rizzo’s exhibit of paintings of drag queens, homoerotic poses and more. Exhibit thru August. 4122 18th St. at Castro. www.magnetsf.org

Interactive sound sculpture/immersive performance installation by by Bay Area composer Jewlia Eisenberg, with her ensemble, Charming Hostess; an ecstatic investigation of sex, magic and secret desires.

Thursday night live performances. Free$12. Tue-Sat 12pm-8pm. Sun 12pm-6pm.

Extended thru Oct. 3. 701 Mission St., Forum and Sculpture Court. 978-2787. www.ybca.org

Foto Ada @ Robert Koch Gallery Exhibit of 1930s German photomontages that commented on the Nazi uprising.

Also, Miroslav Tichy vintage photos. TueSat. 10:30-5:30pm. Thru Aug. 21. 49 Geary St. 421-0122. www.kochgallery.com

Sun 22 >> Compton’s Riot Anniversary @ Aunt Charlie’s Lounge

Melissa Etheridge @ Mountain Winery

Felicia Elizondo’s commemoration of the 44th anniversary of the Compton’s Riots, where queens fought back before Stonewall in NYC. 3:320pm at Turk & Taylor streets. 5pm food and 6pm drag show and raffle at the bar. 133 Turk St. 441-2922. www.auntcharlieslounge.com

The award-winning lesbian rock-folk singer performs at the scenic country venue. $40-$105. 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga. www.mountainwinery.com

Nick Burns @ Books Inc. Author of The Bearded Gentleman: The Style Guide to Shaving Face discusses his book showcasing the history and styles of male facial hair. Free. 7:30pm. 2275 Market St. at Noe. 864-6777. www.booksinc.net

Flagging in the Park @ AIDS Memorial Grove Enjoy a sunny afternoon of DJ Christopher B spinning inspirational music for flaggers, poi dancers. Bring

beverages, lunch, blankets, seats, and a good attitude at the last park dance of the year. Free/donations (proceeds benefit New Leaf). 1pm-4pm. Golden Gate Park, Bowling Green at Middle Drive East. www.aidsmemorial.org

Happy Hour @ Energy Talk Radio Interview show with gay writer Adam Sandel as host. 8pm. www.EnergyTalkRadio.com

NCLR T-Dance @ Pleasure is Mine, Mill Valley Donna Jae DJs this women’s event and dance party/fundraiser for the Nationl Center for Lesbian Rights; hors d’eourvres, no-host bar, valet parking. $20 and up.

4pm-7pm. 475 East Strawberry Drive.

365-1309. www.nclrights.org

SF Hiking Club @ Tomales Point Join GLBT hikers for a 9-mile Point Reyes hike to Tomales Point. See Tule elk, ocean life, and birds, as we walk through the open fields of the northern end of Point Reyes National Seashore. Bring layers, hat, sunscreen, sturdy boots, lunch, water.

Carpool meets 8:45 at Safeway sign, Market & Dolores. 864-2275. www.sfhiking.com

Street Food Festival @ Mission District Enjoy an entire day of food and goodies from local restauranteurs and sellers who vend out of trucks and other mobile vehicles, including New York’s Big Gay Ice Cream Truck (www.biggayicecreamtruck.com/).

11am-7pm. 24th-26th Street at Mission. www.sfstreetfoodfest.com

Sunday’s a Drag @ Starlight Room Donna Sachet and Harry Denton host the fabulous weekly brunch and drag show. $45. 11am, show at noon; 1:30pm, show at 2:30pm. 450 Powell St. in Union Square. 395-8595. www.harrydenton.com

Women’s Singles Salon @ Castro Location Betty List and Hers & Hers cohost a workshop on dating for women, with Dr. Keely Holmes. $40. 4pm-6pm. 503-1375. www.bettyslist.com

Chilling scenes: scifi & horror at the Castro Theatre, Sat. Vampire movies at YBCA, Thu.

Ten Percent @ Comcast 104 David Perry’s new talk show about LGBT local issues. New times: Mon-Fri 11:30am & 10:30pm, Sat & Sun 10:30pm. www.davidperry.com

Tue 24 >> Katya Smirnoff Skyye @ The Rrazz Room Exiled Russian noble (actually a fab drag queen) performs saucy cabaret songs about her former lavish lifestyle. $25. 8pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (866) 468-3399. www.therrazzroom.com

Oleta Adams @ The Rrazz Room Acclaimed soul and R&B singer performs at the intimate nightclub. $49.50. 8pm.

Also Aug 27. Aug. 28 at 7pm, 9:30pm.

Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (866) 4683399. www.therrazzroom.com

Vampire Movies @ Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Dark in August brings some oft-forgotten but cult-adored fang flicks; Near Dark starring Adrian Pasdar (directed by later The Hurt Locker‘s Oscar winner Katherine Bigelow), 7:30pm. Also, Aug. 27, 7:30pm, Vampire Hookers. Aug. 28, 7:30 and Aug. 29, 4:30, the silent classic Vampyr, one of the first sound horror movies. $_. www.ybca.org

Yoga Classes @ LGBT Center Fun, friendly weekly classes for beginners or experienced with Bill Mohler. $10-$20.

6:30pm. Also Wednesdays. Room 302, 1800 Market St. at Octavia. www.sfcenter.org www.billmohleryoga.com

To submit event listings, email jim@ebar.com.

Deadline is each Thursday, a week before publication.

Wed 25 >> Chris Schiavo @ ArtHaus The Backyard, an exhibit of darkly witty photos of cluttered Queens, New York back yards. Also a garden installation by Deanna Glory. Thru Sept. 30. Tue-Fri 11am-6pm. Sat 12pm-5pm. 977-0223. www.arthaus-sf.com

Passionate Struggle @ GLBT Historical Society Exhibit about Bay Area LGBT historical events and people. Also, Man-I-Fest, an exhibit of letters and documents by FTM transgender pioneer Lou Harrison and friends. Free/donations. Wed-Sat 1pm5pm. 657 Mission St. #300. 777-5455. www.glbthistory.org

What Cannot Be Taken Away @ SOMArts Gallery Family and Prisons Project present an ehxibit about families of people in prison.

Exhibit thru Sept. 11, with other public programs. 934 Brannan St. 863-1414. www.somarts.org

For bar and nightclub listings, go to our new website and monthly print nightlife guide,

www.bartabsf.com

www.ebar.com

29

BAY AREA REPORTER . eBAR.com . 19 August 2010

SOCIETY

▼

Show-stoppers

by Donna Sachet e’ve made no secret of our loyalty to the Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation and their various events during the year, bringing top-quality entertainment to San Francisco while raising desperately needed funds for AIDS-related charitable organizations. Last Sunday’s sparkling 16th annual Help is on the Way: That’s Entertainment beautifully demonstrated their successful formula, raising money for AIDS Legal Referral Panel, Larkin Street Youth Services, Meals of Marin, and New Leaf: Services for Our Community.

The evening began in the lobby of the War Memorial Building with a sprawling silent auction with an emphasis on entertainment-related memorabilia, notably, a framed page of music handwritten and autographed by Jerry Herman and Carol Channing. Accompanied by Richard Sablatura, Will Whitaker, and Model/raffle-ticket seller John Mill with performer La Toya London, last Michael Loftis, we were greeted by Sunday night at the benefit event Help Is on the Way XVI. Shanti’s Kaushik Roy, ALRP’s Bill Hirsh, Jan Wahl, and wonderful friends from Twin Peaks Tavern.

Adding to the festive air were elestories Paula West and Leanne BorghBarjesteh, Frank Stein & Paul May, and gantly dressed volunteers Patrik esi handily demonstrated their unique Mario Diaz. In her first appearance at Gallineaux, Davida, Bliss Ashton, musical skills. With amazing dance an REAF event, Grammy Awardand Paju Monro. Upstairs in from Jenny Sokolsky & William Stanswinning Melissa Manthe Green Room, we hobchester took us on a bury, stirring musical interpretation nobbed with Michael heartfelt musical jourfrom Sheryl Lee Ralph, smooth classic Montoya & Kevin Shananey. Davis Gaines and singing from James Darren, and perhan, Mark Calvano, and Lisa Vroman, internationalfectly timed comedy from the cast of Tom Oliver at the VIP receply known for their long-runForever Plaid and the inimitable Bruce tion featuring restaurant tastning roles in The Phantom of Vilanch, this show had something for ings, wine samplings, the Opera, sang moveverybody.

Ketel One cocking solos and a The true show-stoppers, however, tails, and gorgeous rousing duet. were two giants of the entertainment O N T HE T OWN views of City Hall.

Kimberley Locke, world. First, Carole Cook, with more Then we were La Toya London significant Broadway credits than we guided into Herbst Theatre for one of and newcomer Von Smith, launched to can list, returned to SF and was emthe best Help is on the Way shows yet, fame by American Idol, all delivered braced by a loving crowd as she seated near loyal REAF supporters Simi powerful performances. Local success

Steven Underhill

W

C

page 31

▼

30

Coming up in leather & kink >> Check out the Bay Area Reporter online at:

www.ebar.com

Thur., Aug. 19: Locker Room Thursdays at Chaps Bar (1225 Folsom). Grab yer dirtiest jock, gear up in sports gear. Pumping music at 9 p.m. Comp clothes check provided by the SOMA Guardians. 9 p.m.-close. Free clothes check if you strip to your jock. Go to: www.chapsbarsanfrancisco.com.

Thur., Aug. 19: Underwear Night at the Powerhouse (Dore & Folsom) 10 p.m. Wet undie contest and drink specials. Go to www.powerhouse-sf.com.

Thur., Aug. 19: Remedial Ropes - Bedroom Bondage with Stefanos at the SF Citadel (1277 Mission). Doors open at 7:30 p.m., class from 8-10 p.m. $20 preferred admission ($15-$20, 1st $10 to the SFC). Go to: www.sfcitadel.org.

Fri., Aug. 20: Fuzz at Chaps Bar. For fuzzy men and men who love fuzzy men. Lots of drink specials. Go to: www.chapsbarsanfrancisco.com.

Fri., Aug. 20: EDGE-ing at the Edge Bar (18th & Collingwood) hosted by Michael Brandon. Celebrating the Leather Lifestyle and featuring a Fuzzy Bunz Contest.

Winner gets $100 gift certificate to Mr. S. Leather. 8 p.m.12 a.m.

Fri., Aug. 20: Backpack! Hot Buns contest/entertainment at the Powerhouse, seeking the “best buns in San Francisco.” Winner takes $100, and their backside becomes the model for the next month’s poster.

All door sales ($5 suggested donation) and money raised go to the AIDS Emergency Fund and Under One Roof.

Raffles, special entertainers, and surprise guest judges. Go to: www.powerhouse-sf.com.

Fri., Aug. 20: Open Play Party at the SF Citadel. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. $25 per person. Go to: www.sfcitadel.org.

Sat., Aug. 21: Uniforms at Chaps Bar. Lots of drink specials. Go to: www.chapsbarsanfrancisco.com.

Sat., Aug. 21: Back Bar Action at the Eagle Tavern (398 12th St.). Back-patio bar opened to all gear/fetish/leather.

10 p.m. to close. Go to: www.sfeagle.com.

Sat., Aug. 21: Bearracuda at Deco Lounge (510 Larkin at Turk). Party for bears, cubs, and other wildlife. Free massages, great tunes, tasty snacks and friendly guys. $7 cover/$5 before 10 p.m. 9 p.m.-3 a.m. Go to: www.bearracuda.com.

Sat., Aug. 21: Boot Lickin’ at the Powerhouse. 10 p.m.

Go to: www.powerhouse-sf.com.

Sat., Aug. 21: Open Play Party at the SF Citadel. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. $25 per person. Go to: www.sfcitadel.org.

Sun., Aug. 22: Castrobear presents Sunday Furry Sunday at 440 Castro. 4-10 p.m. Go to: www.castrobear.com.

Sun., Aug. 22: AgePlay Adventure at the SF Citadel. 15 p.m. Go to: www.sfcitadel.org.

Sun., Aug. 22: PoHo Sundays at the Powerhouse. DJ Keith, Dollar Drafts all day. Go to www.powerhousesf.com.

Sun., Aug. 22: Hot House exclusives Kyle King & Craig Reynolds perform live, hosted by Sister Roma at The Watergarden (1010 The Alameda, San Jose). Show starts at 7 p.m. Must be 18 years old. Membership & current photo ID required. Get their photo & autograph at The Watergarden booth 1-4 p.m. at San Jose Pride. Go to: www.thewatergarden.com.

Mon., Aug. 23: Whip Works: a monthly Singletail peer group facilitated by Daddy Darin at the SF Citadel. 8-10 p.m., doors open at 7:30 p.m. $10 admission. Go to: www.sfcitadel.org.

Tue., Aug. 24 12-Step Kink Recovery Group at the SF Citadel. 6:30-8 p.m. Go to: www.sfcitadel.org.

Tue., Aug. 24: Watch your favorite 2011 Bare Chest Calendar men walk the catwalk as the auctions get a facelift. They’re teaming up with Donna Sachet and Lenny Broberg for a new gala at the Empire Ballroom of the Sir Francis Drake Hotel. All 12 men will be auctioned off after a formalwear and sportswear fashion show. Go to: www.barechest.org/auctiongala/.

Wed., Aug. 25: SoMa Men’s Club, every Wed., the SoMa Clubs (Chaps, Powerhouse, Truck, Lone Star, Hole in the Wall, the Eagle) have specials for those who have the Men’s Club dogtags. See your favorite SoMa bar for details.

Wed., Aug. 25: Busted! at Chaps Bar. This week’s edition: Nips (show off your nips or enjoy the nips of others). Starts at 9 p.m. Go to: www.chapsbarsanfrancisco. com.

Wed., Aug. 25: Leathermen’s Discussion Group. Upstairs at Blow Buddies (933 Harrison). 7:30-9:30 p.m. Go to: www.sfldg.org.

Wed., Aug. 25: Leather Buddies at Blow Buddies. 8 p.m.-Midnight. $12, Buddies membership required, $8 for 6 months. Go to: www.blowbuddies.com.

Fri., Aug. 27 is the 10th annual Breast Cancer Emergency Fun, 7 p.m. at the City Forest Lodge in SF. Tickets are $22 at: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/113713/.

▼

19 August 2010 . eBAR.com . BAY AREA REPORTER

KA RRNAL

Falcon takes flight

by John F. Karr y survey of a revitalized Falcon Studio, part two, focuses on the company’s Mustang line, where a new director has made an auspicious debut, as well as a followup confirmation.

John Bruno has been Mustang’s mainstay director, where the mandate is Grit. But I’ve found Bruno’s brand of butch too insistent for my taste.

He’s usually got his guys on the brink of yodeling like Tarzan while beating their breasts. But Bruno also has a commitment to the Falcon line, where I’ve much appreciated his smoothflowing swank that doesn’t surrender masculine intensity. To give him a Mustang breather, the team of Leif Gobo and Steve Cruz were brought in for several outings, and recently, massive star Erik Rhodes was given his chance. He flew with it.

Performers don’t necessarily make good filmmakers, as demonstrated by the crash-and-burn of Matthew Rush.

But Rhodes has made two decent features, each bearing a consistent style and its own share of thrills. Rhodes’ Sexo director Erik Rhodes, a massive star who took a chance.

Rules and Crotch Rocket may not be great in the morning, but either one’ll get you through the evening. estimable Adam K. is ideally matched Rhodes served an apprenticeship up with Samuel Colt, who diddles with Mustang’s Laid-Off, working in while dawdling in wait for the approcollaboration with/under the tutelage priate passer-by. Colt, so studly he can of Mr. Bruno. The final fisting scene afford to be choosy, does not turn was handled (ahem) by Rhodes on his away Mr. Killian, who is freshly inown. The movie’s good, with a notense and creative, as expected, in a table cast: rowdy Colby Keller, hunky scene that includes some splashy piss Dean Tucker, daddy-ish Matthew play. He’s such a fashionista, that KilFord and nasty lad Christian Wilde; lian, wearing a cockring of such lasit’s also the gland-warming introduccivious grasp that I feel like sending tion of Girth Brooks (whose parents him a thank-you note. were unusually prescient in Sweaty, far-shooting and naming baby Brooks for butch bottom Trent Diesel what, in adulthood, is a prigives it up for Tristan Jaxx, mary attraction of his and then Tyler Saint finds penis.)

Andre Barclay impaling Rhodes flew fully himself on a fuck masolo with Rhodes’ Rules chine. These don’t thrill (his directorial coming Drew Cutler in Crotch Rocket. me, and the reason why is out, so to speak). He’d exactly the word Falcon’s pubblogged that it licity curiously thinks will wouldn’t be “a vanilup on a game Alessio Romero. There’s excite us: “Robotic.” Andre K ARRNAL la-flavored debut a punchy DP, but the action’s kinda likes it, however, and lets it movie,” and it’s not.

K NOWLEDGE plug deep – before allow- random. I was much more taken with It’s set in a sex club, an Connor Habib getting topped by ing Saint to plug deeper. entirely unoriginal Drew Cutler, a rough-looking guy Rhodes’ second feature idea that Rhodes refreshed by the with a mighty cock that Habib gladly Crotch Rocket isn’t as focused as his vigor he brought to it. It has no plot. gags on. Cutler’s emerging from Web first. Some returning Bruno-isms preIts scenarios are what Rhodes said videos into mainstream features, and clude spontaneity. Exaggerated porn he’d like to come across himself. Did is an appreciably forceful performer – talk is encouraged; spare me, brother, he intend the pun? I found it easy to this is a guy who should be allowed to but I’m so tired of “Take that big come across several of them. go several rounds with Adam Killian. cock!” Foreplay is jettisoned, and the I’m no fan of glory-hole scenes, Cutler surprises here by being the botvignettes proceed in a bumpy way. It’s and I’ve previously found Nash tom. That is, the first bottom, because a question of continuity, which could Lawler boring. Is it mightily hung this is a flip scene. It worked for me. lie in the editing. Sum it up: Crotch Tommy Defendi who perked him up Finally, Samuel Colt tussles with Rocket is good, in a formulaic, stanin the opening scene? He’s got what it Cameron Adams, who is lithe and dard sort of way. takes. He also doesn’t shave his crotch nicely cocked. Maybe not a star, but a One okay scene has two guys or balls, which is unique these days, dependable partner. I like the way his named Sean: Everett swarthy, Stavos and plays well the swell tough-guy exit cock beats against his belly when he’s fair; one cut, the other not. I look forhe’s been given. He departs as soon as riding Colt’s solid pole. And he comes ward to seeing tasty newcomer Brenn he’s shot, snapping, “Now we’re done, grandly.▼ Wyson in a more spotlit scene. He you filthy bathhouse fuck.” opens the movie along with Samuel Scene Two: Killian konquers. The www.FalconStudios.com Colt and vet Arpad Miklos, ganging

On the Town ▼

page 30

cracked some signature jokes, warbled some classic lines, and related a moving story about legendary Gower Champion. Then the long-awaited appearance of Carol Channing brought the audience to its feet. Although well up in years, Channing continues to share her enormous talent and energy with her loving public, and her personal stories, paired with her delicate rendition of a signature song from Hello, Dolly!, left a packed theatre in awed appreciation.

The crowded reception after the show featured desserts and libations supplied by generous restaurants and businesses, as performers joined the attendees for photo ops, stories, and compliments. We are so proud that the original dream of Barbara Richmond and Peggy Ermet lives on, supporting the fight against AIDS and all

its complications, while bringing outstanding entertainment to an enthusiastic public.

Don’t miss a new fundraising event for the SF Gay Men’s Chorus called Solid Gold Disco this Sat., Aug. 21, at The Arc, 1500 Howard St., at 7 p.m. In addition to drinks, food, and dancing, you’ll be treated to a dazzling drag show featuring Kylie Minono, Heklina, Cookie Dough, BeBe Sweetbriar, and special guests, Internet sensations Jessica & Hunter.

The following Tues., Aug. 24, you get a chance at a dinner date with one of the handsome models of the Bare Chest Calendar, benefiting Positive Resource Center and AIDS Emergency Fund, at the Gala Auction at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel, starting at 7 p.m.

Besides a fashion show featuring clothes from Citizen/Body in the Castro and the auction, expertly handled

by Lenny Broberg, we hear rumors of a rare performance by drag star Synergy.

That Fri., don’t miss Mama Sandy

Reinhardt’s 10th annual and final Breast Cancer Emergency Fund’s Awards Gala, starting at 7 p.m. at City Forest Lodge, 254 Laguna Honda Blvd. Producer Mark Paladini promises quality entertainment, delicious food and drink, and a warm crowd. We salute Mama on 10 years of this successful event and her tireless efforts for the larger community.

Finally, please join LA comedienne and singer Irene Soderberg and amazing illusionist Walt Anthony for Starlight Magic at Harry Denton‘s Starlight Room on Sun., Aug. 29, at 7 p.m. We’ll be emceeing this special night of music, comedy, and magic, benefiting AIDS Emergency Fund and Positive Resource Center, and seats are going fast. After the show, enjoy a panoply of desserts prepared

by Executive Dessert Chef Tim Nugent, confirmed to compete soon on Bravo’s Top Chef. It’s bound to be a glittering, memorable, only-in-SanFrancisco night!▼

Falcon Studios

Falcon Studios

M

31

32

▼

BAY AREA REPORTER . eBAR.com . 19 August 2010

BOOKS

Bikes, biceps & boners

by Jim Piechota Biker Boys edited by Christopher Pierce; Muscle Men edited by Richard Labonte; both Cleis Press, $14.95

imon Sheppard, who rides a Yamaha, offers his classic yarn “Two Bikers in a Room at the Motel 6” as the lead-off story in Biker Boys, the new Cleis Press erotic anthology based on bikers and the motorcycle culture. Two swarthy men (one who “smelled like tobacco and white trash”), burned out from the road, gather at a motel where Jack Daniels and a bottle of lube oil up a very hot one-night-stand. Editor and poet Shane Allison’s “Biker Dude” offers more buttsex set on a cruisy lakefront location swarming with horny, “bad to the bone” hard riders.

Editor Christopher Pierce’s own impressive story “Wild Child” describes a good Samaritan who rescues a kid in an apparent motorcycle accident, but soon discovers that he’s been played by “spokeboy,” a horned-up prankster who has tricked practically every man in town. “Meat and Potatoes” is one of the collection’s slight-

S

est stories, suggesting in just seven pages that a stranger’s “candy-apple red Harley-Davidson Shovelhead with ape-hanger handlebars and chopper forks leaning on its kickstand” is enough visual foreplay to qualify for some rough sex for a local hustler. Some stories are fueled and focused on grease, exhaust fumes, sweat, muscle, and lots of gear-grinding, while others involve the liberation of characters from former lives. Dale Chase’s “Hard Ride” finds a busy businessman relieved to be on the back of a bike driven by a man who knows the open road and can appreciate him for who he is. “I’m a total businessman,” the narrator laments, “always striving, always in meetings. Even my dates are like that, my boyfriends are always success stories when what I need, I now see, is a little biker boy.”

“Black and Blue” by Rob Rosen follows an office worker and a horny, brawny stranger into a public bathroom, then onto a motorcycle, then into a bank loan office for a thoroughly entertaining romp between a man who wears Prada shoes and a dude who rides a Harley. Lambda Literary Award-winning writer Jeff Mann closes out the anthology with “As It Flies,” a story about a sponta-

neous meeting between two men who “trade ideas” in an Internet chatroom, meet in person at a Dairy Queen truck stop, and set the story’s pages on fire with the kind of throbbing, unbridled desire the author is well known for.

Pierce, with his work included in more than 30 anthologies, is definitely in his element here, and offers up some rich imagery by way of some of the gruffest greaseballs in gay literary history.

British Columbia-based writer Richard Labonte, a literary staple on the erotica scene for many years, flexes his editorial muscle in Cleis Press’ other new erotic compilation release Muscle Men. In the introduction, Labonte concedes that it’s a meaty forearm that really turns his head, and there are lots of head-turning (and page-turning) moments in this volume, including memoir material as well as graphic artwork.

Not one of the 14 pieces is a dud,

but there are standouts. The “fight club” theme permeates the opening story by North Carolina wrestling kink blogger Joe Marohl, as does Geoffrey Knight’s sex-drenched “Fight Cub.” The two graphic-comic stories provide welcome visuals to readers who prefer to get off by watching

Dreamgirls Dreamgirls.’ But when you work with Robin – and he’s as straight as the day is long – he gives you your overall concept, working closely with the director [Robert Longbottom], of course.”

Wagner, who also designed the sets for director Michael Bennett’s original Dreamgirls in 1981, adopted a Pop Art look for the new production that uses moving wide-panel LED screens to provide for most of the scenery and backdrops. “It’s a lean, clean machine,” Long said.

And there are no doorknobs. “I always say that if there are no doorknobs, there are no pocketbooks,” he said, explaining that realism can be bypassed in such a conceptual production. “I tried to find big, symbolic silhouettes that you recognize. The men’s suits, for instance, go from Mad Men to wide shoulders and lapels, nipped waists, and flared pants. I lived through

I tried to find big, symbolic silhouettes that you recognize.”

– costume designer William Ivey Long. it, but you don’t know what’s happening when you’re living through it.”

And so Long (who turns 63 this month) studied photos, films, and video from the era covered in the musical, concentrating on the entertainment of the day. Long was designing not only street clothes but also costumes of costumes to be worn by the

Joan Marcus

▼

page 21

Adrienne Warren, Syesha Mercardo, and Moya Angela play a Supremes-like group in the SF-bound revival of Dreamgirls.

musical entertainers in the script.

One thing Long didn’t do was go back and study Theoni V. Aldredge’s costumes for the original production.

He had certainly seen it. Long was still a relatively new designer on Broadway

Animal flush on the mouth, and bears the bizarre nickname “Grandma Smurf,” after an 80s cult show about an incestuous clan of cartoon characters.

Josh learns to respect his uncles’ hairpin-trigger tempers. Grandma Smurf’s moody, tattooed, drug-taking boys are feeling the pressure of having an unmarked Melbourne Police squad car parked just outside. Word on the street is that members of the Armed Robbery Division mean to assassinate gang member Barry Brown (Joel Edgerton). When Brown is indeed murdered by the cops in a supermarket parking lot, all bets are off.

The family leader, Andrew “Pope” Cody (Ben Mendelsohn), means to seek an eye for an eye.

Michod uses images of a lion pride in the film’s opening credits to indicate just how far down the evolutionary food-chain we’ve slipped observing the Cody family psychodramas.

For queer filmgoers, a clear indication of what a nasty piece of work Pope can be is the hoodlum’s baiting of his younger brother Darren (Luke Ford), who desperately wants to avoid helping Pope kill cops as retribution for Brown’s death. The brother-onbrother verbal beatdown begins as Pope observes the fastidiously dressed Darren mixing himself a drink in the family’s rumpus room.

“Where did you get that suit?”

“It’s a suit.”

Tony Mott, Sony Pictures Classics

▼

page 21

Ben Mendelsohn and Joel Edgerton in Animal Kingdom.

“It looks gay. Are you gay?”

“Fuck off!”

“Are you queer? It’s a serious question. I don’t care if you’re gay or you’re not gay. So what if you are, mate, I just want you to tell me about it. Making yourself a drink?”

“Yep.” “What is it?”

“It’s a Bourbon and Coke.”

“Bourbon and Coke’s not a very gay drink. Look, man, if you’re gay and you want to make yourself a gay drink, just go ahead and make yourself a gay drink. It just kills me to see you living a lie!”

The heat is on following the Cody ambush of two patrol cops, and we meet another avuncular figure look-

ing to give Josh some life lessons.

Enter police inspector Nathan Leckie, another low-key tour de force from Guy Pearce, who cut his teeth playing a troubled cop under fire in LA Confidential.

Wanting the boy to turn state’s evidence against his family and feeling fatherly towards this innocent trapped in a lion’s den, Inspector Leckie tells Josh about the ways of murderous primates, and hides him in a witness protection program.

Michod shows how outlaw clans can appeal to an orphan. But Josh realizes he’d better run for his life. Setting his tale in the meltdown era of a Melbourne Police Department whose members are stepping way outside the

when he landed his first big musical, Nine, which was in a theater just on the other side of a brick wall from where Dreamgirls was playing. He pays tribute to Aldredge, a friend and mentor, in his program bio, but he didn’t want to feel

rather than reading. “After Hours,” the collaborative work of three artists, is the story of a beautifully-drawn, hirsute DJ and a blond club bouncer who, without any dialogue, get it on with maximum sex appeal. The other graphic piece, “Muscle Meeting,” pits two musclebound men together in a steamy worship session. Thomas Fuchs’ entry “Bobby Lo Versus the Evil Sakata” will be a favorite for readers who get into the superhero-villain theme as a well-built athlete is sucked dry by a sage, older master. Soon the tables are turned.

Award-winning novelist Larry Duplechan admits to a certain fascination for a nicely developed chest in the closing essay. His personal retrospective on his penchant for pecs began as a youth, where in school he drooled over a coach who had a chest that “formed a high-set mantle of muscle you could have set football trophies on.”

Bravo to Cleis Press for continuing to consistently provide great erotic gay entertainment. This is another choice mix of solid work from seasoned writers and a few newcomers.▼

inhibited by what had come before.

“We also had the luxury of distance, because when Theoni designed it, the final scene was only about three years before they did the musical,” Long said. “So she didn’t have to push anything because that period was recent history.”

Still, our memories of how we actually looked decades ago seldom line up with the reality. Long got a big reminder during the design process for the new production.

“Michael Jackson had just died when we were creating it, and there was a lot of Jackson 5 stuff on television. And the director said, ‘You gotta look at such-and-such, because this is even wilder than our research.’ I said, ‘Oh, my goodness. Can we really do that, because that’s so crazy.’ And we did do it, and it was crazy.”▼ Dreamgirls will run Aug. 24-Sept. 26 at the Curran Theatre. Tickets are $50-$99. Call 512-7770 or go to www.shnsf.com.

law to suppress crime, Michod shows how the cops turn into an even more insidious crime family. Leckie sees his authority and hold on Josh dissolve under the onslaught of felons with and without badges.

In a brilliant ensemble, a few really shine. Newcomer James Frechville is sublime as compromised innocent Josh. He combines a soft core with the adult body of a welterweight boxer, a kid who can probably look after himself if he can just figure out who his real opponent is. Ben Mendelsohn is scary good as a mood-shifting paranoid, his crazed attempts to protect his turf producing an ever-expanding body count. Jacki Weaver provides the most vibrantly compromised portrait of a diabolical mob mom since Nancy Marchand’s vengeful Mama Soprano.

Michod employs vividly drawn if often repellent characters to create an intimate drama that achieves the scope and resonance of a modern epic. It’s taken him quite a while to put his crime-family Smurfs up on the big screen. He shared the story with me during a Hotel Prescott chat in June.

Darren as putty in his hands.

David Lamble: I loved where Pope is needling his younger brother about the gay thing – the younger brother is a funny odd guy out. He’s like Josh, wondering why he’s there.

Discuss “Grandma Smurf.”

David Michod: Pope’s a sick puppy, and his way into his youngest brother, in this brutally heterosexual world they live in, is to challenge Darren’s sexuality. It’s the basest form of goading, and very quickly he’ll have

Josh is the ultimate passive protagonist. He’s a man on the run, and it’s only at the very end that something snaps.

Passivity is incredibly common in kids at that age. They’re not fully emotionally developed, and that manifests itself in this mumbling passivity, but what’s developing is a rich, bubbling inner life that hasn’t found a way to express itself yet. I look at his performance, and there’s so much detail, but it’s detail on that teenage level. He needed an expressive range because that range pops out at very particular moments.

He’s got the frame of a boxer – he looks like someone who’s not overly aggressive, but who can take care of himself when the bell rings, and that turns out to be the case.

I had imagined the character more like a kid, smaller and slighter. James is six-foot-two, and even though he’s only 17, there’s something about that gangly man-child quality that I liked.

Suddenly the movie felt more plausible, because he looks like he should be able to mix it up with these guys.

Jacki Weaver is a national treasure.

She’s been around since the renaissance of Australian film in the 70s, Picnic at Hanging Rock. She’s had a number of famous marriages and divorces, but she’s such a delightful person. I wanted that character to be packaged – given her cold pragmatism – in that delightful, diminutive thing that is Jacki Weaver.▼

19 August 2010 . BAY AREA REPORTER . eBAR.com

â–ź

PERSONALS

BAYAREAREPORTER

PERSONALS PEOPLE XXX WEB

MEN CRUISING MEN

TEASERSVIDEO.COM Enter the Webs Biggest & Best Adult Shopping SiteToys & Novelties,Lubes, lotions,DVDs, Gifts, Apparel.Check it Out

Match & Reply FREE! 415-430-1199 SF 510-343-1122 East Bay Use FREE Code 5818, 18+

E33W

Tabootopia.com Website: http://www.Tabootopia.com Adult Toys and MORE, Huge Selection, Discreet Shipping

E33W

http://maletrade.com MaleTrade.com is Preferred supplier for lube, cock rings, sex toys, dildos, gay DVD rentals&sales

E33W

Interracial Men For Sex.White, Latino, Arab, Black. Jock, Construction, Uniform, Leather. Gay, Bi Men only. www.interracialmenforsex.com

E33W

BAYAREAREPORTER

EI B

Body Trim and Shaving In The Castro Call 415-626-1168 for appt

E33W

copiousEJACULATIONSofJOY! @succor4u(TWEET!)

E01/11W

CENTRAL CA Bondage Trains Farm Slaves, Houseboys, Prisoners, 18+ 65yo Top. 209-722-3026

E34W

33

34

BAY AREA REPORTER . eBAR.com . 19 August 2010

▼

PERSONALS

MASSAGE LOVING STROKES

SEXY ASIAN $60 Jim 269-5707 E34W

Nurturing, Sensual Healing, Satisfying

EROTIC MASSAGE FOR

STRONG HANDS SENSITIVE & EXPERIENCED From Stress Reduction to Simple Relaxation

DAVID 415 806-3150

SENIORS ONLY WILL TRAVEL E33W

Fremont, Jim CMT * Great Hands * Mature $40/HR (510) 651-2217

STEVE C.M.T. 821-2985

E33W

Johnny (415) 505-3060 E33W

Superb Full Body Sensual Massage

By Handsome friendly Asian CMT In/$45/Hr Oakland, Nr. BART EZ PARK Out To Hotels /$65/Hr. Entire Bay Area Call Shin 510-502-2660 Late Hrs. OK

G REAT BODYWORK

E33W

DADDY MASSAGE ME SIR

URBAN RENEWAL

510-830-8768 Out calls only.

Let DADDY care for you.

Deep Swedish - Total Body

$100 for 90 min.

Steve - SOMA

E40W

ASIAN EAST BAY, KJ CMT

415-350-2960

Swedish Deep Tissue Thai Massage 510-420-0112 $70/In - $90/Out

www.UrbanRenewal.MassageTherapy.com

E34W

*EXCELLENT MASSAGE*

ASIAN ECSTACY

Full Svc: Swedish, Erotic, Hypno & Prostate sessions. SF Mission 6’3”, 205#, Blond, 8” CMT 415-706- 9740

NUDE , EROTIC MASSAGE BY WELL BUILT, WELL HUNG, MASC. GDLK / MAN. NEAR CIVIC CENTER

415

290-1136

Superb Sensual Massage

By Handsome Athletic CMT. Full Body Soothing Satisfying In/$45 Hr. Oakland Near Bart Clean, Pvt., Shower EZ Park Out/ $65 Hr. Entire Bay Area

E33W

IN / OUT

Asian CMT In Santa Clara. In -$50, Out-$75 Michael 408-551-0767 or 408-893-1966 E35W

GENITAL &/OR PROSTATIC Massage For Men by Male Certified Sexological Bodyworker $260 - 3 Sessions/1 Hour Each 1 Time Introductory - 1/2 Hr.-$40 Transformative/Goal Focused For Your Health and Pleasure 415-796-3215,Post and Hyde.

Call Shin # 510-502-2660 Late Hours OK

E36W

MUSCLE MASSAGE - CMT Deep Tissue,$70,415-516-5449 David ‘til 11pm E33W

Bear Rubs You Good, Erotic Full Serve $60 In-call EBay location 415-297-8425 E33W

Papi Latino. Handsome Masculine.

30yo 160lbs. In/Out. Joel 415-846-6454 Swedish Massage

BAYAREAREPORTER

BAYAREAREPORTER DEADLINE NOON on MONDAY. Payment must accompany ad.

No ads taken over the telephone. If you have a question, call 415.861.5019. Display advertising rates available upon request.

RATES Newspaper only: First line, Regular 6.00 All subsequent lines4.00 Newspaper and website: First line, Regular 8.00 All subsequent lines 5.00 Web or e-mail hyperlink 5.00 CAPS double price

BOLD

double price

X-BOLD triple price PAYMENT ■ Cash ■ Personal Check ■ Money Order ■ Visa ■ MasterCard ■ American Express Minimum $10 charge.

Indicate Type Style Here ▼

CLASSIFIED ORDER FORM X-BOLD Stops Here ▼

I I I I I I I I I I I I I

I I I I I I I I I I I I I

I I I I I I I I I I I I I

I I I I I I I I I I I I I

E35W

I I I I I I I I I I I I I

I I I I I I I I I I I I I

I I I I I I I I I I I I

I I I I I I I I I I I I

I I I I I I I I I I I I

I I I I I I I I I I I I

I I I I I I I I I I I I

I I I I I I I I I I I I

CONTACT INFORMATION

Card Number

Name

Expiration Date

Address

Signature

City

Name

Number of Issues

I I I I I I I I I I I I

I I I I I I I I I I I I

I I I I I I I I I I I I

I I I I I I I I I I I I

I I I I I I I I I I I I

I I I I I I I I I I I I

I I I I I I I I I I I I

I I I I I I I I I I I I

CAPS Stop Here ▼

I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I

CREDIT CARD PAYMENT

I I I I I I I I I I I I

BOLD Stops Here ▼

I I I I I I I I I I I I

I I I I I I I I I I I I

I I I I I I I I I I I I

I I I I I I I I I I I I

I I I I I I I I I I I I

Regular Stops Here ▼

I I I I I I I I I I I I I

I I I I I I I I I I I I I

I I I I I I I I I I I I I

I I I I I I I I I I I I I

MAIL WITH PAYMENT TO: Bay Area Reporter 395 Ninth Street SF, CA 94103

Telephone

OR FAX TO: State

Zip

415.861.8144

OR E-MAIL: Classification

Amount Enclosed

baradv@aol.com

I I I I I I I I I I I I I

19 August 2010 . BAY AREA REPORTER . eBAR.com

▼

35

PERSONALS

MODELS/ESCORTS ChilangoSexy

Versatile, Horny,

Outcalls, Eduardo 415-374-4439 Sexy Latin Top Boy 180# 9.5”

Very Friendly Horny Tall

Call

LEO 8085 415-793-8085 An nou nci ng

the

E1B

THE HOTTEST MODELS ON THE WEB ARE AT EBAR.COM

BAR

TA B

Edition

EB1

Handsome, Hung, and Stays Hard.

Clean, Friendly. Older Guys & Bears Welcome. Discrete - In or Out Cedrick 510-776-5945

E35W

Bondage 2 Buttplay. Toys/FF/S&M Sling/Hose. Anthony 415-763-8677.

E33W

MAKE YOUR PHONE RING

Vol.1 y 2010 1 om 1 Ma bartabsf.c

Bay Area Reporter Model/Escort ads get response. Call David at 415-8615019 to place your ad today!

1

#

y Girls: 1 Countr

er Russian Riv eebartabsf.com 1 June W kend Women’s

’s 1 Mango

EIB

Edgy Escort For Xtreme Clients

2010 1 Vol.1

Ripe!

2

#

1 Virgin Territory: First Pride Tales

Publishing on September 2, 2010, the Folsom Street Fair Edition of BARtab will be inserted into 29,000 copies of the Bay Area Reporter, the leading LGBT newspaper in the Bay Area.

1 DJ Robbie Martin

PEANUT * 24HRS.*

Readers will find insightful articles, celebrity interviews, vivid photos and the most comprehensive listings in a glossy, all color, pocket-sized magazine.

Out* 860-5468*$100 Hr. $300 (4)Hrs E33W

Fantasy Maker! $40/50/60 724-3252

E33W

HIV+ TOP/VERS.6’3” 205# 8” Blond SF Mission Friendly 415-7069740

E33W

In this issue

E33W

• Think Kink!

• Folsom Fun • Where to Get Laid, Now! • and so much more!

Sexy Soccer Player Nude Massage, 30, In/Out (415) 336 9081.

E33W

Thickest Dick 9X7.5 All Scenes Confident Top Nick 415-615-0933

of

Street Fair

BLK BI MASCULINE TOP

Youthful Caucasian, Blonde, Blue.

415-320-1040

edition

Folsom

• USE CONDOMS • BE WISE - 24/7

THE BAY AREA REPORTER ONLINE

Septe m ber

E33W

HUGE BODYBUILDER VISITING 20TH TILL 23RD

Bars➠

Sacto to z Santa Cru online at

bartabsf.com

5"10' 225# 53C 19 1/2A 30w 28th Handsome friendly discreet great shape very lean muscularity guaranteed all for real,go to my website for pics and more info: www.sylvesternyc.com sylvesternyc@yahoo.com 917-699-5444

➠Bars

Sacto to Santa Cruz online at

bartabsf.com

Advertising Rates Full Page (5” x 8”) Half Page (2.35” x 7.75” or 4.75” x 3.75”) Quarter Page (4.75” x 2”)

E33W

BIG BALLS - NAKED RUNNER Thick 7.5", Loves 2B orally svcd, and to entertain! 408-629-2670 Out only -

E36W

TWO BLACK DUDES 6’ 175 Berkeley College Student 5’7’ 165 Junior College Student Hung Handsome and Discreet Rey and Cedric. In/Out 510-776-5945 TWO WEEKS ONLY!

E34W

Reserve your advertising space today Call Scott at 415 861 5019 ext 105 or email Scott@ebar.com

$740 $380 $200