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[Series] Newsletters & Publications > Ozarks Pride, Ozarks Star, Star, Metro Star Newspapers, 2004-2011
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Ozarks Pride's first issue began in January of 2004. Then follows Ozarks Pride (2004), The Star (2005), and The Metro Star (2008).
This magazine discusses topics of AIDs, education, politics, local and national civil rights of the LGBT community, and advice for relationships and places to visit.
This collection is PDF searchable. Physical copies are also available to be seen at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center with permission.
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Southwest Missouri
Western Arkansas
Eastern Oklahoma
Southeast Kansas
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C.D. Ward
T.J. Kelly
Chaz Storm
Marion Wilson
Greg Steele
Randy Vineyard
Steve T. Urie
Chaz
Lady Bunny
Romeo San Vincente
Steve T. Urie
Donald Pile
Ray Williams
Michael Hinzman
Jack Fertig
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=========.
The STAR is published by
Star Media, Ltd.
5103 S. Sheridan,# 153
Tuisa, OK 74145-7627
ozarksstar@sbcglobal.net
www.ozarksstar.com
Editor in Chiei, C. D. Ward
Contributing Writers:
Greg Steele, Josh Aterovis, Douglas Glenn,
John Patrick, Michael Dee,
Kay Massey, Paul Wortman, Carlotta Carlisle,
Victor Gorin, Greg Gatewood
Columnist:
Libby Post, Andrew Collins, Donald Pile,
Ray Williams. Michael Hinzman. Jack Fertig,
Liz Highleyman
Photography:
Chaz Ward, Victor Gorin,
Advertising:
Tulsa Office - - - - - - - -918-835-7887
or Email: ozarksstar@sbcglobal.net
(Tulsa Metro) Michael Leach- - - - - 918-640-2049
(Oklahoma City Metro) Victor Gorin 405-947-2048
(Northwest Arkansas) Kay Massey- 479-273-2808
National Advertising Representative
Rivendell Media (212) 242-6863
Deadline for all advertising, articles and payment is
the 18th of each month for the next months issue.
Subscriptions
12 issues $26.95 / singles $3.00 Check or
Money Order
'!he Oz.irks Sr.tr or the Star is published & dimibutcd monthly
as a communitY ser;ice bv Star Medil, Ltd .. Publication of
the name, pho~ogclph o; iikcnc.':>s of any p~rson. business or
organization in this publica:t~on i:; no:· co be conscru~d a.~ any
indication of sexual oricnration or preferences of 5uch person,
bu1,jncss or org-ani1atioe.
Opinions cxpres5cJ by culumnis:.s, ~idvcrri~crs or Lener,,,: ro rhc
Editor arc nor necc5s,1rily the opiniun of 'fhr Ozarks Star. frs
staff, rhi.! publisher nr it's Jdvariscrs. Content of .1dverriscmcnrs
and ~uticlcs .1rt the suic r<:spunsibiiity of chc advertiser 3.nd /or
author. '1ht: Pubii5hrr of t!{c ()n.rk.\ ·s~ar or Srar reserve:~ rhc right
ro refuse a<lvcnising nutl..'.rlai f~_~ir ,1!1;' rta.1,on v,·hat so ever. 'Ih<..·
()z.3.rks Sur or Star ~nd all !ikc:ltS:)<:s ~h{:rt of arc sole oropt"rtics
of Star hicd!,1. Lrd. All m:Hrr!~tl (<) copyrigh~ 2006 chc ()zarb
S:ar.
Designed Hith Pride, Printed in Oklahoma, l'SA
N THE COVER Jud Shepard, Mother of Matthew
0 0 JUDY SHEPARD SPEAKS
'·If vou don't vote, you can't bitch.'
TI1a~'s what my son: Matthew, used to
sav. Afrer he t~1rned 18, one of the first
th.ings he did when he moved to :! ntw
location was register to vore.
Of) OUT In ARKANSAS
New! Lots of news from the Arkansas
GLBT Community.
First Openly GLBT Srnte Official.
FALL Diversity Weekend, EUREKA!
00 PAST OUT
A rctrosoectivc ofLGBT Historv. \'v'ho
was Da,phne du Maurier? .
0.z.7 CIAO TRAVEL
G ay '1r. rave1I ers "(a'a nta I·'c , N1' vI, "
Out of Town "Cosu Rica··
f)(3 ASK UNCLE MIKEY
Can you n.:aliy get an STD ju~t h\ _:.:,1·. -
ing ~on1eonc head?
\\'r,rried
Can rou re::l]y a,;k th:'t quc,u,,n \\·itl1
~t head?
INDEX
3,000 Walk For Aids ....
Judy Shepard Speaks ..
OUT in Arkansas ...
Past Out. .....
Tulsa GLBT Center Ne"Ns
Ciao Tra,;e!. ..
Lesb;an Notiors.
Oklahoma·s Adoption i __ ;:iv 1
Star S:::ene.
Uncle Mikey
inspiring Fitness
:-ioroscopes
Distr:buto:·s
Cartoc:.ns
C!asslfleds
In the la~t i:-isuc chc article on the
Rvan 'X'hitl· lkndit Shih\,\\<: inadn:
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BEST propei1ies are our PEOPLE'
4301 NW 63rd, Suite 100
Oklahoma City, OK 73116
405.840.2106
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(iay !lle/1 and le<·/,fc:ns (:ice many special tax
,·ifuutions. ,1·hcrher single nr as u,upies.
Let us help!
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Phew;by Joe KirK
3,000 Walk for Awareness and
Funds at AIDS Walk of
Oklahoma Ci , Proceeds
Total $50,000
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK_.\n unprecedented .\000 peop;c
wa!k<:d on Sunday, Ocwber !sr fil!· a hcald1icr Oklahoma in the
2006 AIDS \X'alk of Okkhc;•na Cir-. Parricip:rnt, from greater
()klahon1a C:iry and hcyonJ \valkc<.f ro raise ;nvarcnc:-:s a1~d funds
for d1e treatment and pn:n:ntion of j,-jj\,'i AiDS. '.'rocceJs toulcd
S"i0,000, which included spomorsi1ip, and doi::u;on\ b!·ought rn
the AIDS Walk. ·111(: fdDS \X'aik of Okbhoma City will c!isrribure
these funds in the (o;-m of grants on \X'orld AIDS Day, December
1st, t(> qualifrin;2. local HIV/ A! I )S non-prnfit organizations. To
download a gram ap;)!icati'ln, go to \\Ww.aidswalkokc.org.
Funds arc still criticallr n-:cdcd and 0;1 he :1,adc ,ml inc ::t www.
aidswalkokc.org. For more inforna,ion en donarins w the AIDS
Walk of Oklahoma Ci,y, pica,-: comact Board Prcs'dcnr Linda Larason
at ,HJ'i/5~0-•i83"i.
Startling statistics-
- 1iAOIJ Oldaho1:1an, a:c rnrrunlr living ·.vi:h HIV/,.;I:)S. his
:rn:nbc:r doc, IhH inckdc incli·:iduaL ,die ;,re inkucd bm ,:n;:\\'.ll'<.'.
of their inb:.:tion.
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in (he \\'<Hid.
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Visit our website or contact us for more information
Jessica Lantagne
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405-623-8390
Nikki Ortman
Vice President
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Paul Oratowski
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jessica@fasthound.org Nikki@fasthound.org paul@fasthound.org
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CffAltlTY
'Poll:1rR11n'
'Show 'n Shin&'
in DIVERSITY WEEKEND the Nov 3.5, 200a
Ozarks!
A
BOBALOO!
71Jt go1I of the 011w An11u11 Dlver,ity Arts & Crafts Fest/vii Is to lr.1pirc1,
111pport 1ad promote 1rt tll1t SPECIFICALLY REFLECTS tht $8nsibiiitl,s
ind uptritnce, of G1ys, Lesbl1nt; Binxuaf,, Tr,ns & lntersu and
their 1triight friends and famlliu. We wish to 1mcour1gt artl1ts of ALL
1ex111I orient,tions and ger.dtr Identities to pruent their perspective of
of our 11111/tl-cult11ra!, rac/11 and ethnic div,rsity, through their art. As
th/1 fettlv,1 gmw, over the years, w11 hope to m,ke evall,bie ,rt, & cr,fts
th1t wt/I ,peak to and about our community ind to educ.ts and celebr,te
th• t!11t dl'lt11it, of our live,i Gai!ttifl li'ld/or thou /;, need of exhibit
1p1ct, ple,,e s,nd ,n em1fl to info@dlver,ltypriduom {EXH!Bff in the
subject line} or caii 479-253,2555 ASAP!
www.ozarksstar.com
health outreach prevention education, Inc.
1-800-535-AIDS (2437)
Oklahoma's HIV/STD Hotline
H.O.P.E. Test
Meris outreti
In Tulsa at {91
the STAR 9
Oklahoma Greyhound
Ad tion Group
Expands Service To Arkansas,
Missouri & Texas.
SEi\!I?'-~OLE, OK_ Fasthound Greyhound
Adoption is pleased to announce their
expanded service area. In addition to piacing
Retired Racing Greyhounds throughout
Oklahoma our service area now includes
North·,vcsr Arkansas, Southwest Missouri
and North Cemra! Texas.
Severai years ago when my liic partner Ed
befriended a coworker we met her Greyhound
Dance who was s0.vcet, gentle, calm
and affect'.onate. When ~e decided rhar
a Greyhound ":'a~ right for_ us, Dance';
mom suggestea tnat we might want to put
through CHJr application for adoption under
{)nly one of our narncs as the president of
the group ,;vas unlikely to approve the application
if \VC put it under both our natnes.
i"-~aturally \1.:-e
and adopted our
group ln .\ustin~ ,.r~{.
\Xie then dtcidt'd to start our (A\"T1
': 1<""• 11R1'
a service \\~here the everyone
10 the STAR
Photo: "Monty", is adoprable.
adopt one of these wonderful, loving canine
companions as a family unit without prejudice.
We have had great success in Oklahoma
and want to bring this same service
to our neighbors in Arkansas, Missouri and
Texas.
The Fasthound board members Jessica
Lantagne, Nikki Ortman and myself Paui
Oratowski have more than 15 years combined
experience in the foster and adoption
placement of retired Racing Greyhounds.
Visit our website at www.fasthound.org w
see our available greyhounds and learn more
abom us and our adoption process.
* UNITED CHURCH OF
CHRIST KANSASiOKLAHO:
tv1A CONFERENCE
VO l ES TO AFFIR..i\1 MARRIAGE
EQUALIIT
by Victor Gorin
OKIAHOt,1A CITY, OK_In keeping with
their longtime stand of support of equalitv
for GLBT people, the delegates of the
National Svnod of the United Church of
Christ Cor~ference in 2005 voted to pass
a resolution .stating that the UCC Church
supports marriag~ e9ua!ity induding same
sex n1arriage, and advocates for governnH~nts
to do so as well.
While this policy Ivas widely supported
through uc:c:~ it did generarc son1c controversyl
and \vhen the Kansas/Oklahoma
Regional Conference vvas held in \X/ichira
the follov..ring September a stnaH rural
l}(=C C~hurch from Litdc l\.iver, Kansas
introduced a resolution that the
i(a11sas/()klahonia ,.,...,,,.~,,._
the national poiicy of tJ(~(~ approving
sarnc- sex ma.rriagc. -]11is had been tabled f0r
further consideraric~n, but v1ouid l)e voted
on at th.e
Meanwhile rhe controversv imensified,
and the Little River UCC,sent ietters to all
the Kansas and Oklahoma l:CC churches,
urging them to withhold money from the
national lJCC as a form of economic pressure
to make them change their policy. In
response to this, affirming churches in Okiaho~
a and Kansas made special fundraising
efforrs ro not only maintain their level of
support for the national UCC, but actually
to increase rheir offering. In Oklahoma
City a joint fundraiser concert involving
UCC's Church of the Open Arms, Cathedral
of Hope and Mayflower Congregational
Church raised over $8000, and together
with the other affirming churches of Oklahoma
and Kansas over $18,000 of additional
money was brough.: ro the Kansas/
Oklahoma UCC Conference as a show of
suppon for the national UCC stand. When
the vote was called at the Regional Conference
as to whether they would support the
national policy of UCC, it was affirmed by a
vote over 75% in favor.
UCC has an impressive history of supporting
GLBT equaiity, and was the first mainstream
congregarion to ordain an openly
gay minister, Bill Johnson, in 1972. He was
present at rhe 2006 Kansas/Oklahoma UCC
Conference as a srrong show of his support.
.A.s pastor of the Church of rhe Open Arms
UCC of Okiahoma City Kathy McCallie
commented,"UCC has a long history of being
in rhe forefront of the gay righrs movement
which includes marriage equality, and
UCC also advocates change for marriage
equality from government as wdl, so this
was an affirming event for this region."
* Spirit of Christ MCC
Joplin Celebrate's
Ninth Anniversary.
JOPU~-.i, MO~"As we cdebme our Ninth
Anniversarl in a ciP..- v,rhcre we were told
nine years ;go that ;,ve could not and would
not survive, yet nine years later here we are."
Said Pastor Urie.
~pirit of Christ i\1CC serves the greater
Joplin; lv·f() area and surrounding com~
r ~ • • cl' ,1 r> ~ i'..1 r· 1nun1ucs sprea 1ng rne \J00d 1"lews or Jesus
(:hrist not only in vvord but in service,
taHcing the talk and ,valking the waik. Over
the la;t nine years Spirit of C::hrist fv!CC has
no~"l{l been rhe longest surviving (;JL/B/
'J/S organization in JopHn .
Cln;tinuetl fh1ge-23
www.ozarKsstar.com
ur
By Judy Shepard, mother of Matthew Shepard and b:erntive
Director of the Matthew Shepard Foundation
"If you don't vote, you can't bitch." That's what my son, Matthew,
used w say. After he turned 18, one of the first things he did when
he moved to a new location was register to vote. He understood that
the righr to vote was also a privilege, a responsibility and a chance
to be heard. \Y/hen Matthew was beaten to death in 1998, anti-gay
hate stole Matthew's right to vote. Today, the Matthew Shepard
Foundation and I arc asking you to vote with him in mind this
November.
In the eight years since Matthew was murdered, l have traveled
around rhe coumry speaking to millions of people including over
a million college sttidents - about rhe importance of gay, lesbian,
bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights issues ,md hare-crimes
1e gis 1a tion. 0 ne tvu mg t.h at ha s struc.k me aga·m and aga·m 1·s tn' e 1a cr1::
of political involvement within the community. Polis suggesr that
numbers for voter registration and voter participation within the
LGBT community are shockingiy low.
The Matthew Shepard Foundation is undertaking an aggressive
''Get-Out-the-Vote" campaign this year to bring attention ro this
issue and to promore an increase in voter participation by LGBT
people and aliies. But what I really wanr to ask those in rhe community
who are not registered or v;ho have not voted recendy is: what
rhe heck are you thinking?!
At a time when the stakes have never been higher and LGBT issues
arc once again - in the fOrefront of the n1cdja and being rr1anipulated
to have a potentially negative impact on our co1nn1unity. this
lack of in'i.rolvetnenr is totally unacceptable. "~ primarily· politicai
tactic utilized throughout the nation by people •.vho oppose L(;B~r
civii rights .,Nas tapping into ho1nophobic fears and directly targeting ;~l~::~,~;;:::.~::.'til~J!~~~t:i?i~i:;;;:;:{;:;:.,
·wake up, people: ;.ve arc under arrack!
ln the current election and the elections that
sure that r:hc voice of the LGB'T' ;jnd allied
wwvv.ozarksstar.com
- in all of its
about the issues and t!!e candidates a:,d reach out to oar friencis and
families and l:!et them involved as well. We need to i10ld each other
accountable ~hen it coJnes to voting and, of cou;:se, we also need
to hold those who are elected accoumable. If we al!ov, ourselves and
each other to remain immobilized by apathy or pessimism, what
we are really doing is colluding wi:h those who oppose us. Friends
don't let friends not vo!e. -There is an old maxim that goes, "If you're
not part of the soiution, then you're pan of the problem." From my
perspective, if you don't vote, you become in you~ passivity a part of
the hate.
So what do you need to do to become pan: of the solution? There
are five tasks that vou can do that -.vi!l make a differe11ce: one, REGISTER
to vote; CV:,o, LEARN the issues - find out what candidates
wam to do for you-and to you; three, PASS IT ON, educare your
family, friends and business associa,es about the issues affecting rhe
LGBT community today and encourage them to use their vote;
four, actually VOTE in the election; and five, no ma.:rer who is
elected, STAY INVOLVED and hold your elected officials accountable.
You can go to our website ww-.v.MatthewShepard.org/Vote for
more information and to PLEDGE to vote this November 7 ,h.
Matthew's wallet always contained his voter registration card. He
took his responsibility seriously. I,fa,thew will neve~ vote again.
Today, I am asking you to vore for him. Use your voice. Iv1ake a difference
for this generation and the: next. * RESEARCH REFUTES ~1YTH OF
GAY THREAT TO CHILDREN
A study released today (http:/ /\w;w.i:1ternariom.lordcr.org/scandal_
response.html) refutes charges made by the religious right in
response to the Congressm:m Fo'.ey scandal that homosexuals are
significantly more inclined to moiest chiiciren than heterosexuals.
According to author Mark E. Pietrzyk, a number of conservative
religious groups have issued papers claiming that gay mc1:_ pose -
a highly disproportionate thrc,H to child:·en, citing a number or
scientific studies t<J support their claims. However, when one examines
the studies cited in these p;;pers, one finds that the religious
right has engaged in a serim:s. distor:(<m of the work~ 01: od1ers.
1he sdentis;:s ,d10 authored the studies made co suci1 clam, about
homosexuais posing a grearer threat to children, and in f3.ct in 1nany
cases argued the opposite.
!n addidon, n1anv in rhe l,(h ....:
~~;;,~,t~f ~:~i ~~:~~al~r:;,1~:l~r~!l~;~:g!~~~ ;~~~);!;1~11~'.~y crodi~;:11
traditional norn1s of sexual behavior. !-Io\vever, out
rhat the ,;slippery slopt.t is basec! on the false p•rernis<.: that
the I)rotection of children is a long-standing
part of the recently cornc un-
~ier assault as a re~u!t of the
approved of
• t • • tn aiJuit-rnu1or
the STAR 11
I i I
Arkansas Elects First Openly
GLBT State Official.
by Joe Lafountaine
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LITTLE ROCK, AR_History
was made in the May
23rd primary victory for
Kathy Webb in the race for
Arkansas State Representative
District 37 (Little Rock).
Unopposed in the general
election, Kathy will be sworn
in on January 8, 2007 as the
first openly GLBT elected
official in Arkansas.
Kathy has served as president
of the Stonewall Democratic
Club of Arkansas, as a board
member of the Arkansas
Hospitality Association
and as an active volunteer
for the Arkansas Foodbank
Network. She has also been
national secretary for the
National Organization for Women (NOW') and founding president
of the Chicago Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer
Foundation. .
Kathy received endorsements from The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette,
The Stonewail Democrats, l11c Victory Fund, ACORN, SEIU,
AFL-CIO, Arkansas Realtors PAC, AR Business and Professional
Women PAC and many local civic and business ieaders. As a smallbusiness
owner (Lilly's Dim Sum, Then Some Restaurant) and
volunteer, Kathy \Y/ebb is a proven leader who works tirelessly and
effectively for the good of her community. Her experience, her commitment
to solving problems, and her passion for improving the
quality oflife for all Arkansans will serve District 37 well.
~~aulu1gittht1J
ffir.crtinyn
12 the STAR
*
'lbe STAR
staff wishes
you a safe
and happy
1banksgiving
TT ! • I .-io11aay.
Fort Smith Readies For New
Night Club.
by Greg Steele
FORT SMITH, AR_Diana },filler and Leann Caugnman weil
known in the Fort Smith club scene, are anxiousi:v waiting on their
club license for the new Kiub XLR8.
Diana said in an interview, "We decided to go ahead and open Klub
XLR8 with all the regular events, performers, dances, DJ's, ·etc ...
everything but the alcohol. We are acmally classified as a "juice bar
and grill" for now, hoping shortly ro be able to classify ourselves as
a 'private club.' Ajd10ugh We are opening without alcohol, we wiil
continue ro remain a 21 and above business, due to smoking being
allowed inside.''
"Loca,ed in the old Ciub 1022 buiiding at i022 Dodson Ave.,
the faci!i;:ies have been complerelv renovated in$ide and out with
a lot of heart and soul placed int~ the building. We have plans for
several fund-raisers for different organizations/charities. dqg shows,
in-house pageants, live dj's, theme dance/parties, dance comests,
live bands, Karaoke, pool wurnamcnts, and holida;,' dinners. The
buiiding h .. s great sound, and a 32 foot projection screen that will
run during opening hours playing dance videos ,~nd graphic animations."
Said Miller.
For more information contan Diana at 479-7 82-9578 or visi~ ,he
website: wv.w.klubXLR8.com
*
LittleRockPride.Com
Celebrates 1 Year Online.
LITTLE ROCK, AR_LinieRockPridc.com celebrated its one vear
anniversary Oc;:ober 14, 2006. ·
u! v,ras told by several people t.vhen I sran:ed the \Y/eb~irc that nobod.y
had been able to succeed v.1ith this idea for Dion: than ont year,10
,
saic! Barb Kampbc;l, founder and owner of Li:tieRockPridc.com. "I
was not a,vare ~f other efforts \Vhen I had rhc idea and ran \vith it
despite some negativity about pasr failures from others. \VC've rr1ade
it a year and are sti11 going strong!''
l,usiness in this state \Vill have
a listing in the
choicc1 ynu choose tc~ support thern fir:;t.
vvv;w.ozarksstar.com
F· DIVERS!
END NOV 3-5, 2006
Eureka Springs
EUREKA SPRINGS, AR_This Fall is going to be a little different
in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. TI1ere are some new and intriguing
evems.
Al'U'S IN THE OZARKS WITH SABRINA MATTHEWS?!
During FALL Diversity Weekend will be the first 'LOL!' Diversity
Comedy Concert starring ANT and SABRINA MATTHEWS at
the historic 'AUD' IN Eureka Springs, Arkansas. One performance
only, on Saturday night Nov 4th at 7:30pm. Doors open at 6:30pm
Hyper, irreverent, and downright fabulous, ANT has steadily
climbed the comedy hill to become one of America's most successful
comedians of our time. A regular guest on The Tonight Show with
Jay Leno and 1he Tyra Banks show, ANT is the oniy comedian w
appear on all four seasons ofNBC's hit series Last Comic Standing.
Ct:rrentlv he is the host ofVH I's juggernaut Celebrity Fit Club
and stars in rhc LOGO series, "U.S. of ANT." See his hit stand-up
DVD, '~-\~T: America's Ready" and comedy CD "Follow my asi'
Sabrina Matthews ( vhoto
left) is an openly i~bian
cor:1ic who relares the
absurd in everyday life 11:
a witry anecdotal. style.
"Sabr:na's brand of comedy
is infectious, says afi:erel~
len.co1nj and she Hregularly
dra\vs out big laughs fron1
both gay and straight
audiences." Her hi!arlou~
half~hotir comedv special~
~~Con1edy Centr~l Presents
Sabrina Jvfatthe\vs'· \Vas a
hit and catch her nn the L()(;() C:f:il\Nl'-JEL. She is a star of
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the 2006 hit documentary, "Laughing Matters More!" and made her
television acting debut in ''America's .!'v1ost Wanted". (Yes, reaily.)
By presenting ANT and SABRINA, Diversity Pride Events once
again hopes to both entertain and unite our community. DPE is
very excited to have drawn such taiemed and uplifting performers to
the Ozarks region. Tickets are available online at DiversityPride.com
until Sunday 10-29-06, and then only at the door one hour before
show time.
BOBALOO IS BACK! 'Early Dinner Show'
Los Angeles comic Bobaloo, originally a mid-west boy, wowed the
Diversity Bears and their friends this past Summer Diversity Weekend,
and he also fell in love with the Eureka Springs community.
So, Diversity Pride Events has brought him back to "jolly things up
around Eureka".
He ·will perform in a new 'Early Dinner Show' at the Lumberyard
on Saturday at 5pm to 6pm, but suggest you come early because
4pm diners get preferential seating for his Show! $5 cover
DIVERSITY BIKERS Charitv 'POKER RUN' & 'SHOWN'
SHINE' A portion of the pro~eeds to benefit Children of Deployed
Service Members. The Diversitv Bikers 'Show N' Shine' will start
at 12:30 PM at Roadway Inn. Bikes will be judged in two categories,
Best in Show and Best 'Pride Dressed'. There will be a First
Place and Runner-up in each category. Then there will be the first
Diversity Bikers Charity 'Poker Run'. Entry fee is $10, pius at least
one stuffed animal.. · · ·
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ational Coming ut
Dav., '' Concert
By Teresa Qag) Goodrich
SPRINGDALE, AR_There are rwo kind of musicians in the
world, those that plav music and those that make music. \'ve had
the joy of hearing. rw'o such makers of music at the Jones Center for
Families in Springdaie Arkansas on October 1 l rh, National Coming
Our Day.
The concert, organized by the N\VA GLBT Community Center
brought Colleen Jameson down from Iowa as pan of her Midwest
1our. A cotnbination of angeiic voice, delightful acoustic guitar and
outspoken comn1entary made for a socially upiifting perfonnance.
She has also expressed a ·wish to \~isit the area again.
Northvvest Arkansas1 ovvT1, Jonathan Stiers
derful voice along ,vith truly vers:1tiie playing. ()ne concert
attendee ·\vas heard to con11ncrn: th;,n scerned as if rhc:- muslc just
came flo~Ning out of his finger$."' !-Je possesses a true fOr the
piano.
-.~·here vvas hope e:pressed for rnorc events of this type
the concert attendees,
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Summan· : Past Out is a retrospective of
key mo1~ems, personalities, and subjects in
LGBT historv. Each installment brings the
past to life b}; exploring the diversity of the
gay past and irs impact on the queer present.
stander, when she was still a teenager. Her
first novei, 1he Loving Spirit, appeared in
1931; this was followed by Jamaica Inn. in
1936, which brought he, criticai acclaim
and financial success.
In rhe summer of 1932, du Maurier married
Frederick "Bov" Browning, a
rnilitarv officer 11 ·years her senior
who h;d sought her out after admiring
her work. Du Maurier was
ill-suited to the life of a traditional
military wife, howe,-er, and she
hired a nanny to care for the couple's
son and two daughters. After
several years, ,he family moved to
Cornwall, living in a l 7th-ce1:tury
mansion that served as a mociel for
Manderley, the setting of her bes:known
novel, Rebecca (1938).
Photo: Tttdith An!Urson as Afrs. Danvers and Joan Fontaine as
the sec;nd Afo. de Winter in rh~ film adaptation o_f Daphne du
Du Maurier and Browning spent
considerable time apart as he rose
to the rank of iiemenant general
and commanded the Bii,ish First
Airborne Division during Worid
Who was Daphne du Maurier?
Bisexual author Daphne du i\.faurier, best
known today through film adaptations of
her work, helped define the gotbic romance
genre of literature. \V'hile other writers of
her era were dealing wirh subjects such as
alienation, religion, Marxism, and World
War Ii, du Maurier, wrote professor Richard
Kelly, "produced 'old-fashioned' novels wid:
straightforward narratives that appealed to a
popular audience·s love of fantasy, ad·,,enture,
sexuality. and mysrery."
Du Maurier was born May 13, 1907. man
artistic family in Loncion. Her morher was
an actress. h~r father. Gerald. was a theater
manage~ and famous actor, and her grandfather,
George, was a wc!1'-known au:hor and
cartoonist for Punch magazine. Du Maurier
and her two sists:rs haci a-privileged and
permissive upbringing, educated privately
at hon1e and at schools in London and
Paris. An avid reader, she enjoyed creating
in1aginary worlds, often featuring a rnale
alter-ego she dubbed Hthc boy in the box.''
Her farnily\ hoiiday home in Cornw2.ll
;vouid later becornc the setting for n1uch of
her best worlc
short stories in his
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War II. 1he couple remained married
t:ntil Browning died in i 965.
Although she reportedly had a crush on a
female teacher while studying in Paris, ciu
1\1aurier's sapphic tendencies - which she
!·efcrred to as "Venetian" - came to the fore
in midlife. In the late i 9405, she became
infatuated with Ellen Doubleday, the wife
of her Americ:,n publisher, who did not
reciprocate her affections. ·'I glory in my
Ve1{ke, when I am in a Ve!lice mood, and
foro-et it when I am not,'' ciu l',1aurier wrote
in : letter to Doubleday. "'111e only chip is
the dreary knowicdgc that there can never
be Venic~ with you."
Soon thereafter, du Maur:e embarked on
a relationship with stage and film ac~re;;s ,
(~errrude L~nvrcncc, who had co-starred 1u10
h,1d -,p affair vvirh her father ·vcar::; eadier;
i~;r ;:i:tionship with La•,vren'~e continued
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. , b , d. t , J: >,~ :1nd r;::~:;;~ d~:~ :~: /:::t~~:~:.~·-:Hmti2G!Vc
\vord that begins \Vith 'L :,
[)u fvlaurier pioneered the
often f;aturing fi:rnale
and eictnents of the
,:_pvpJ.:: f•an:v,ri her
she is best knosvr1 ro n1odern Judicncc~;
n;frtd Hit ..... hi:.,o.:(k', .. n:r
adaptations of Jamaica Inn, Rebecca, and
her'short ,wry: "1h: Birds" (from her 1952
coEection, The Appie Tree). "foough some
critics have intcrnreted rhe relationship ber-'
teen Reoecca -the dead former wife of the
narrator's wealtl1y older husband - a1°d !:er
i~oi:sekeepe,, Mr.s. Danve,s, as lesbian, biog;-
apher Nica lrnerbach claims that Rebecca's
"gre-a trespass 1. s r:ot lo v.m g women Io ut
laughing at men.''
Over ,he course of her five-decade career, ciu
Maurier wrote more than 25 books, among
them fa~1iiv hismries and biographies (including
on; of her father). Her story about
Ganymede. the beautiful adolescent lover or the god Zeus, ,!ppears in an American
anthology of gay short fiction (In Another
Parr of the Forest, 1994). Her memoir.
Growiag Pains, published when she was 70,
chronicl~d oniv the vears ieading up to her
marriage. She decliu'eci to pen a fo!low-up,
tdling an interviewe;, "All I can s.ty is t:1at
I had a very happy macied life and have a
delightful family .. .! dor;°r iike books which
are fuil of name-dropping."
Even as her fame grew, du Mamier - who in
1969 was named a Dame of the British Empire
in recognition of her iiterary achievements
- became more reclusive, ,hough she
maintained contact w:th her two sisters,
both lesbians, and their fomaie parrners. She
spent h. er fi na1 y ears 1.1 1 ,,-~-, orn~val"l a,I one. save
for her dogs. "Here was the treedom I desired,
iong sought-for, nor yet known," she
wrote in V,mishing Cornwall (1967). "Freedom
to vi,ite, ~o ,;alk, to wander, freedom
to climb :1il!s, to pull a boat, to be alone.''
She diec! :here in Apri: 1989, a month shy
of her 82nd birthday, and h::r ashes wen;'.
,,cattered c,ver ,he cliffs near h,:r home.
Forf!trther readingi
Auerbach, Nina. 1999. Daphne Du
'.vlaurkr: Hau;::cci Heiress_
1993. l)aphne du
of
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Photo: The new community center coming soon.
BE THE CHANGE with YOUR VOTE
My vote doesn'r count. Voting is too hard. I
work all day. I don't have rime. I don't know
anything about the candidates. I don't know
where to vote. It's out of the way. These are
ail excases - and, not to criticize anyone,
but pretty bad excuses. Why?
• In the last ciection, two Tulsa-area Gay,
Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender (GLBT)
friendly candidates both won their respecth
·e races with a margin ofless than 25
votes. Your vote cioes count - especially for
our allies hoping to make a difference.
• A.ccording to statistics, the Gay, Lesbian
and Bisexual electorate (Transgender vo,ers
are not yet measured in exit polling) constitute
as much as 9%1 of v~oters in large citiesi
nearly 4'}o in the suburbs and 2.3% in rural
.1.reas. Those numbers indicate rhe GLBT
& allied coinrnunity can be a serious force
to contend with in local, state and national
clection.s.
~ In Okb.bon1a~ you vote by dra,ving a Hnc.
Just con1picte the !ittle arro11.v. Paper and prn
provided.
Polis are open fron.1 7:00 ;'\}l! to 7:00 PlvL
'{ou can vot~ on rhe 'l:.vay to lVork} during
a break or afrer vvork on the
- if you do ·1.vork from 7 to
you time-off to
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Your vote can be the beginning of change
for the GLBT & allied community. You can
be part of that serious force to be ~eckoned
with when you make an informed vote.
How can you do that? How can you get
informed of the candidates and issues? It's
simple - just go to www.tohr.org. You and
your family and friends can log onto www.
tohr.org, go to the Advocacy Page and get
linked to the candidates and learn what they
stand for and what they might possibly do
if in office (stay calm, it's not all bad). You'll
also be able link to sites to learn where you
vote and much more ... simply log onto
www.tohr.org, get informed, and be part of
the change for GLBT equality when you
GO VOTE!
The TOHR Workout
Over 150 community volunteers, donating
5,000 hours of volunteer work, have helped
improve the new Tulsa Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual
& Transgender Community Center. Tne
TOHR Workout, aka Weekend Workdays,
with pulse-pounding drilling and calorieroasting
hammering, has certainly paid off
for volunteers, and the results are obvious at
the new Tulsa GLBT Community Center.
On Saturday and Sunday, November 4th
& 5th, beginning at 10:00 AM each day,
you have rhe opporruniry to join the masses
shaking their booties, enjoy free brunch/
lunch and drinks, and help finish the occupancy-
related renovarions for the permanent
Tulsa GLBT Community Center.
The new Tulsa Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual &
Transgender (GLBT) Communiry Cenrer
is nearing compietion of the first phase of
renovations and improvements. Located ii~
the growing East End at 621 E 4th Street in
dmvntown Tulsa, rhe new Center now ha~
an operational fire-suppression syscem and
accessibie restrooms, whiie rhe new elevawr
and chair-lift will soon be complered.
Ductwork has been reconfigured, ~Id flooring
has been removed, new walls have been
constructed and others have been taken
down thanks to the work of con1n1.unity
·volunteers.
'\Ve'd Hke to thank AH Souls Unitarian
Church, the Bisexual, Lesbian, Gay &.
Transgender Association (BLGTA.) of the
l)niversity of'Tulsa, Ekklesia the c;ather,ing,
Sexual ()rientation f)iversity i\ssocia•tion
(SODA) of Oklahoma State Univer5i£":';l,
Sooner Srate Rodeo /tssociation
Tulsa Area Primetimers (TAPT), Tulsa Dungeon
Society (TDS), and Young Professionals
(YP) for their time and talents to help
improve the new Tulsa GLBT Community
Center.
Thank you - and we hope to see you on Saturday
and Sunday, November 4th and 5th
at the new Tulsa GLBT Community Center,
621 E 4th Stree;: for the TOHR Workout.
YOUR ODDS ARE GOOD TO WIN
$10,000
Your odds of winning big at a casino? Slim.
Your odds of winning the lottery? Even
slimmer.
Your odds of winning $10,000 with The
Great Divide? l in 1,000.
What would you do with $10,000? Take
a vacation? Pay off bills? Surprise someone
with a romantic get-a-way? Support the
community? Just imagine what $10,000
could do for you.
]be Great Divide is just that - a great divide
of $20,000 - split between the winner and
Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Righcs
(TOHR). Proceeds support the communityoriented
programs ofTOHR, including the
Tulsa GLBT Community Cemer, the Tulsa
GLBT Information Line (918.743.GAYS),
the Community Resource Kiosk ... in ail,
over 20 programs for rhe GLBT & allied
community.
Only 1,000 tickets have been printed, so
your odds are 1 in 1,000 ... greater if
you buy 2 or more ticke,s ... and ar only
$20.00 a ticker, you can't afford to pass t:p
these odds to win S!0,000.
Simply srop by the folsa GLBT Community
Center, 5545 E 41 st Street in Highland
Plaza to purchase your tickets. ]be Ti.1lsa
GLBT CommunitY Center b oocn 3:00
PM ' ' to 9:00 PM Monday through Saturday.
For more information on 1he Grear Divide,
the 'Tlllsa GLB1 ... Cornn1unity (:enter and aH
the c:ommunity~oriented progran1s of.Tulsa
Oklahoinans for f--Iurnan Rights CTOHRL
please visit 1~vv.. r vv.tohr.org or call ~) 18.743.
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Hate stole my right to vote 8 years ago.
Don't waste your right to vote on November 7th.
H)l AL!TY
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REGISTER! LEARN! PASS IT ON! VOTE!!' STAY INVOLVED!
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by Donald Pile and Ray Williams
"SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO"
Each morning they serYe an expanded continental breakfast in
the dining room including fresh baked pastry and bread from their
ovens. A complimentary evening social hour brings al! the guests
together for a lively chat. 'l11is B and B is extremely srraight-friendiy
and we met a lot of very interesting people during our stay. Neil and
Francine from San Jose, California were particularly "delightful" to
talk with. 1he Inn of the Turquoise Bear is located at 342 E. Buena
Vista Street. Their toll free number is: 800-396-4104. Check out
their website ac: www.rnrauoisebear.com and their email is: bluebear@
newmexico.com ·rh~ hom are ful! of knowledge on where to
dine, where to shop and where to go for short d,!y trips. With their
hospitality, this is the O:t\"LY place to stay when visiting Sama Fe.
From the moment you step into the Inn of the Turquoise Bear you
will immediately fall in lm·e with Santa Fe and rhe surrounding
area. 'Il1c Inn and the owners will mesmerize you into a worid far
away from what you are used to. You can have complete peace and
solitude, reading ,! book. photographing or chatting with the other
guests.
We have been visiting Sama Fe fr)r 25 :-:ears :md can't wait to
return each time. 'lhc gay bar scene seems to change almost yearly
there. We always ..-:njoy rhe har at the Inn of the Anasazi which is
located right on rhc Plaza. "Iherc have ;;.!ways been several iocal gays
there.
"There arc several places that arc on the "must see" list when
visiting S:,nca Fe. rir;t there is the "Plaza" which is the downtown
area. Daring from the city's founding in 1610, rhe Plaza has always
been the social and cul rural heart of the city. Old churches dating
back ro 350 years with their architecture is;;. must see. Dozens of art
museums including t:1c newly built George O'K:._:effe Museum can
take days to ·1isit. From fin<: dining to open-air casual. the city is a
hub of creative chefs an<l innovative cuisint.
\Y/e ;tlways rake ·':_i-9· trips·· when visiting S,mra h: wnic:1 rakes
about 3 to ij bou:·.,. \\'c·s: on the: Jen,ez ;\founraii: Ti-aii where you
\Vili see rhc ruins of an ~!ncient c!vilization, Indian pueblos and the
collapsed crater of a long.-donnanr voic:u10. i'~ordnve.st to (~corgia
O'Keeffe cou!Hrv you will ~cc where she lived :he 1acrer par! of her
life. A. trip up >~onh to 'E1os ,vh~r~· you t.tkc the "high') road to gt't
there and return nn the '"in-.\·· Jp~cr,t,llc highw,!y :·en:ming to Santa
Fe. ·!he ·'high')road takc5- vou duu rhc tin,· Yiliagcs of (~hirnayo,
'Trucha.s. J.,as ·1·rarn 1t1a\ anc! Pcnasco. If vcn; onh: have one da1.,: to go , • ,' ,! ; ._
sighr-,eciag. he SURE and take' chi, uip. '!hc mnumair:s. v,,J[,::,,,
ai:d the uude ·,illagcs an: cx[r<:•ncly imcrcs;i:,g. 'ihcre arc zJ,o day
trip~ to the Fa.<.t ~1~ \VCI! a, thr.: trip South !)11 the "Ilirquoisc 'rrail.
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Besides operating the Inn, Robert and Ralph are extremely
busy. 1hey also own the Santa Fe Soap Company. All of their bath
products contain namra] :ngredients derived from native plants that
grow in the deserts and mountains of the American Southwest They
make wonderful holiday gifts. Check our their website at: WV;W.
samafesoap.com
Check out the )Jew Mexico website at: www.newmexico.org and
the Sama Fe website at: \VWW.santafe.org.
Always remember to have fun when traveiing, meet new peopie
and talk ro everyone!
The Inn of the Turquoise Bear, Sama Fe, New Mexico
The Inn of the Turquoise Bear, Santa Fe, New Mexico
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"TRAVELING IN OUR FABULOUS WORLD''
"Good Bye (Gay) Key West, Florida"
By Donald Pile and Ray Williams
e hate to be the bearer of bad news, but gay Key \Vest
is no more. For oYer 60 years Key \'fest was one of the major gay
meccas in the United States. Thousands and thousands of gays and
lesbians trekked down to Key West every year, many of them several
times a year. 1here were dozens of gay resorts and gay B and B's.
The wi:ole town was
either gay or extremely
gay-friendly. Drag
queens, leather guys
and gals, wanna be
cowboys and cowgiris
could walk down the
streets hanci ii~ hand
and did! 1here were
always lots gay bars
ooen till ali hours of the
n;orning. Gay artists,
writers, composers and
entertainers purchased
second homes there. It
was always just a fun
place to get away_ to,
where people could just
be themselves without
having to ever look
over their shoulder. \'•le
have been there several
times and it was aiways
a very fun and exciting
expe~ience.
Bur, alas, the parry is over. First the
cruise ships began landing there with hundred,
and hundreds of straight families and ,heir children coming in
for the dar Souvenir shops were plentiful as well as ordinary dining
piaccs inc!udi1:g fast food restaurants, and they kepr co~1ing and
kept coming. 'Then some of rhe straight tourists decided to spend
th~ nigbt or several nights. 1l1e mega hotels saw the light rather
quickly and began buying up prof!en:y. \:vithin the past nvo or ~hree
vcars rhev have purchased over a third of the small g_ay B and B s m
l( ev \"res;. A11d rh;:,v arp buvinP' up n1ore and rnore! ....(. :ondos are be- _._.,_ ,; . ~• ~ ~ -~ ..., / . -... . ,, . 0 ' ... • ' I J
ing built where rhe,e gua:nt lmk B and B s ,.vere 10careo.
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~TRAVEL
gone and gone forever: The local people, boti1 gay ~nd straight were
really eccentric and fun ~o ,,vatch. Now it is almost Eke Disneyland
with dozens and dozens of peopie lined up at the iocal \'v'endy's
downtown and people waiting in line to see the Ripley's Believe It o:
Not museum.
We realiy never thought that :bis would ever happen to Key West.
We thought rha.: it would forever be the gay mecca in the United
States, but at ieasr we wiil still have Palm Springs, Ft. Lauderdale,
San Francisco and P-town. But, beware of what is also happening in
If vou have never been to Key \X1est, we STRONGLY urge you
to o-o ,either this year or next year because it is changing so quickly 0 h I . ·1• I 1 that if vou wait too muc onger !t w1 1 on y oe a remnant o,C w h. at
it was. ·It WAS Wonderful!, Exciting!, Different! and FUN! To get
to Key West from the Midwest the easiest way is to fly directiy into
t. Laudert
than
iami and
Iv 30 miles
r~her Nor.:h.
.expensive in
orida, and
rive down
Key West
ich will
e spccracur.
Your cross
ver dozens
fbridges
n your way
Key West
d there are
p ency of stopping places
to rake phorographs.
Now, at Kev West you will have ro put up with a iot more straight
tourists but it will still be worth the trip to taste the flavor and enjoy
the sigh~s and sounds of Key \Vest.
For questions about gay traveiing, email Donald and Ray at:
gaytravelers@aol.com or Yisir tbeir webpage at: htrp:v,,vw.hometown.
aol.com/ gayrraveiers.
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The hor springs at luxurious Tabacon Grand Spa & Thermal Resort are
a relaxing pl.ace ro whil.e away an afternoon. (Photo b_y Andrew Collins
November 2006
by Andre\v Collins
10 DAYS IN
COSTA RICA
Verdant, moumainous, and unspeakabiy beautiful, Costa Rica
might just be the gay-friendliest nation in Latin America. In fact,
Cosra Ricans are resoluteiy cheerfui and helpful toward all visirors.
This small tropical country, which lies about 1,300 miles due south
of the Florida panhandle, makes for a diverting vacation locale - it's
close enough to the United States for a long weekend visit, but has
enough to see and do to keep travelers entertained for a couple of
weeks. Accommodations that enthusiastically welcome gays and lesbians
abound in Costa Rica's most appealing destinations, and there
are active gay scenes in the capital city of San Jose and the resort
rnwn of Quepos, which hugs the central Pacific $horeiine.
As you plan a trip here, factor in how you intend to get around
(renting a car, flying, or taking buses). and whether you're seeking
rest and relaxation, outdoorsy adventures, gay nightclubs and r::sorts,
or somt combination. Or better yet, ase the following l 0-day
itinerary of Costa Rica's must-s::'.e areas.
Spend your first couple of nights right in San lose, which is
20-miI;tlte drive fro~1 the airport, V✓here you ~an rent a car.
flica~s capital city has a handflli of attractions, plus sornc excellent
restaurant~ and lively gay nightclubs, such as La .:\vispa and La Iv1et~
ro. It~s also hornc to se .., /eral gay-oriented accom1nodations. includ~·
ing the outstanding C:oiours R.esort. 'shich is in a saf~, residcnt:ia]
neighborhood on rhe ,vest side of the
and bcautifui Sab,1na Park. 'This handsomely furnished
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Coionial-style prooerty has rooms in many sizes and configurations,
fro!11 cozy standards to lavish suites complete with full kitchens and
private terraces. Guests enjoy e2sy 2ccess to a pool, secluded garden
hor mb, and inviting bar and lounge where 2 foll breaHast is served
each morning. The professional staff goes out or its way to ensure
everybody's comfort anci can suggest plemy of things to see and do
around town.
O,her worthy, gay-friendly oprions in Sanjose include Hotel
Kekoldi (which also has an outpost in Quepos) and the Canyon
House, and there's a perfectly nice and handy Hampton Inn right
by the airport.
Days 3, 4, and 5: Arena!
From San Jose, it can rake anywhere from three to six hours to drive
to the Arena! region. The most scenic bm longest route entails a
zigzagging drive through the viliages of Grecia, Sarchi (known for its
many stores seliing hand-crafted furnirure), Naranjo, Zarcero, and
Ciudad Quesada. The terrain along here is alpine in places, reminiscent
of Switzerlanci, and on many days you'li drive litera!ly through
the clouds.
Anchoring rhe region is Mr. Arcnal, a live volcano that mosr nights
puts on an amazing show as its spits fiery rivers of giowing lava
down its flanks. Countless hotels, lodges, and inns line the main
road ,hat curYes beneath rhe volcano - the most luxurious lodging
is Tabacon Grand Spa & 1bermal Resort. Here you'll find beautifu!
iy decorated rooms, most of which afford views of the volcano.
And guests receive unlimited use of the hot springs, which consist
of myriad natural soaking pools, a full-service spa offering heavenly
treatments, a pool and swim-up bar, and a restaurant overlooking all
rhe action. Even if you don'r stav at Tabacon, consider spending a
day soaking in the hot springs.
Other good lodging options in the Arena! region include Hotel
La Mansio;1 Inn and Arena! Lodge. Be sure to spend one e.-ening
in the nearest large town, La Fortun2, ~\·hich is home to some fun
(straight) bars and enjoyable restaurants, including Vagabondo, an
excdlent pizzeria, and Restau~ante Luigi, an annospheric restauram
that serves delicious filer mignon flambecd tableside.
Arena! makes a great base for all ki:1ds of outdoorsy activities, from
guided hikes near the base of rhe voicano to ;:ip-line canopy tours
high abo\'C the ucc tops (on these votfre strapp,:d into a !1arne;s
that ·'zips" along a series ef lines connec:ing tree :o tree). You can
also visit the ncarbv ivionteverdc (:loud For~st Biological Ileserve.
[,Jiuncrous outfittc~s in the area offer just about every kind of excur,.
sion and. activirv.
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Along the narrow, highland road that twists for a few miles between
Quepos and the national park, you'll find a slew of attractive inns
and restaurants, many of them with panoramic ocean views. One
short stretch contains severai gay-popular accommodations, the
most inviting of which is Big Ruby's La Plantacion (the owners also
have resorts in Key West, Paris, and southern France). Here at this
luxuriant, clothing-optional resort, you'll find stunningly furnished
rooms with tile floors and large bathrooms, cable TV with DVD
players, and breathtaking grounds laced with gardens and streams.
There's also a full three-bedroom house with its own pool and ocean
views. The other gay accommodations nearby, all of them highly
recommended, are Hotel Villa Roca (which underwent a major renovation
in early fali 2006), Hotel Casa Blanca, and Hotel Kekoldi,
but virtually e;ery properry in town is gay-friendly.
At Manuel Antonio National Park and the adjacent beach, there's
great nature-watching - you'il sometimes spy playful white-faced
monkeys cavorting in the trees just behind the sand. There's also a
secrion of beach that's particularly popular with gay sun-bunnies
- it's a little hard to find this section, which becomes inaccessible
for a couple of hours at high tide each day, but any local can give
you directions. You'li usualiy find plenty of gay folks along the main
beach, too.
There are a handful of excellent restaurants along the main road,
most wirhin walking distance of the gay hotels. These include Barba
Roja and Bambujam, which both serve creative and contemporary
seafood, and Aqua Azul, a casual, open-air bar and cafe with great
burgers and mahimahi sandwiches. After dining, plan to have drinks
and watch the sunser ar the rooftop Tutu bar, which draws a largely
gay crowd. Or for serious dancing, head down the road into the
town of Quepos, where the Arco Iris disco pulses into the wee hours
and attracts a mixed, although mostly hetero, bunch.
Days 9 and 10: Central Highlands
On your ninth day, drive back up the coast from Quepos and
ascend the winding but scenic highway into the Central Highlands
region, just west of San Jose. Here the air is crisper and cooler than
down along the coast, as the attractive hill towns west of San Jose
rise ro elevations of 3,000 to 4,000 feet. Amactions include Zoo
Ave (a ,.vonderful animal preserve where injured or abandoned animals
are rehabiiitated), La Guacima Bmterfly Farm, Irazu Voicano
crater lake, and Poas Volcano.
/1.n excellent place ::o spend your final nigh1: (or even two nights)
is Vista del Valle, a luxurious small im, perched awesomely on the
edge of spectacular Rio Grande Canyon. Mainstream but gayfriendly,
"Vista del \lalle has econo1ny-111inded roorns in the n1ain
house as ,veil as a series of fitncier? self--contained cottages set along a
network of 1neandering - rnost have private decks overiooking
the canyon. In evening~ the inn serves a cotnmendable :::1;h:i:~;t;,tt~:1::~yon. dining room, which is cantiievered
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a 1 0-n1inute drive ffon1 the airport. 'This rel~xing tOrmer
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fragrant gardens; several larger units have kitchens, fireplaces, and
patios. 1he owners are tremendously helpful and offer excellent
advice on touring nearby attractions.
Both of these are such loveiy properties that you may feel inspired
to postpone your return Bight home and hang around for a few
more days, soaking up the fresh air and endearing personality of this
charmed country.
Photo: White-faced (capuchin) monkeys frequently cavort in
the trees behind the beach in Costa Rica's Manuel Antonio
National Park. (Photo by Andrew Collins)
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NOVEMBER 2006
"HEALING THE WORLD"
to start a world relief agency based in the LGBT communir1-
It was a good thing he listened. In rhe p:m two years, the o::ganization
has raised ove!' $1 million for huma:1itarian aid and medical
£~fft' supplies in this country and abroad, from mostly $: 00 and $200
contribu.:ions. In 2005, R\Y/F raised $390,000 for Katrina re!ief and
sent $250,000 to the victims of che mmami that hit Indonesia.
When Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans last September, my
partner Lynn and I were transfixed by the images on television - the
death and destruction, the despair and heartbreak. We knew we
wanted to send money, bur didn't want to use the uadirional relief
route of the American Red Cross - we still had questions abom how
they managed the massive amount of money they raised after 9/11.
Then I received an e-maii from the Human Rights Campaign
about helping. There was a link to a group called the Rainbow
World Fund (v-rww.rainbowfund.org). I clicked through and, to my
surprise, I found the website for the LGBT community's oniy world
relief agencv. We were all too happv m make our $250 comribution
th;ough RWE Right up from: they told us the money would
go to America's Second 'Harvest to provide food for the foiks in the
Crescent City who lost everything.
Luckiiy for us, we could go on with our lives. A few '.V:c:eks later, W,c
received a hand-written thank-you note from Jeff Cotter, the fellow
who thought up R';QF. I was impressed with roday's technology
and fast pace, hand-written thank-you notes from nor-for-profits
have gone by the 'Nayside, except when they1re to major donors. i\nd
one $250 gift does nor a major donor make. So, I dcc;ded to check
out the RWF and have a chat with Cottec
1\ social " 1orker f0r about ! 5 years, Cotter said he just v.rasn\ fulfilled
professionally. ''I wanted to do something I had never dor1t
before. I 1..vantcd to have a positive in1pact on the planet and
people/ the San Prancisco~based c:ortcr told me in a phone interview.
;;I put those ideas out to the universe and let then-1 go."' l\ f~;•.1v
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22 the STAR
Coner just returned from a relief trip to Gu:.ltemaia Viith 15 KWF
volunteers plus two American nuns who served as their guides. The
group broughr $250,000 worth of medical supplies HIV, hea•r,
and diabetes medications; antibiotics; antifungal cream; hypodermic
needles; and other goods - to villages throughout the coumry.
In addition to 1,650 lbs. of supplies, RWF aiso brought benveen
500 and 600 stuffed animals to brighten the lives of children, and it
made direcr cash grants to an orphan«ge, a school, a medical clinic,
and OASIS, the coumry's only LGBT organizatio:1.
"We gave OASIS $5,000, and we also brought down 2,000 condoms,"
said Cotter. "This was our third humanitarian trip to Guatemaia
- it's differem from other Central Amer:can countries oecause
50 percem of the population is indigenous, and it encapsuiates the
developing world."
Through its work, R\X'F is also pre<enting ~he LGBT communi:v
to the world. "Our first priority is to heir those who need it, but
a by-product is changing how people se; rhe LGBT community,"
said Cotter. "]be Fund is a way of putting our highest vaiues - love,
kindness, and compassion - to wo:·k, and of providing a platform fo~
our concern and caring rn be seen and he.ud around :he world."
Cotter told me that when he approached /unerica's Second Harvest,
the group was thrilied to coliaborate. According ro Cotter, America's
Second Harvesr has quire a few gays :md lesbians working a, irs Chicago
headquarters. lbe same can't be ,aid for some of R\'VFs other
"s;;aight" philanthropic partners. Cotter said those other organizations
understand thar R\'VF helps them in more than one way.
''Making them more conscious, helpi1:g th<?m explo;·c LGBT issues,
:m area they haven', rhought abom before wciL rhat's also pan of
their mission in helping to heal the worid,'' said Corn:r. "And now,
the organizations \\re "\/Vork with are out about \Vorking ,vith the
L(~B1 .. comtnunity, v.rith us - rhey don 1: n1akc a secret about it in
any \V~1y.)1
(~otter is still \Vorking as a psychiatric social -..vorkcr thrct days
,veck - he docsn\ dra'\.v a salary frorn the llainbo,v \Xlcirld Fund. "\Xie
want to give LC BT dollars the
speak.''
a iot nf people~ '-Vbilc at the san1e rirne
to the LC; lfr
(~.otter and
real differeno.: in the lives of
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MCCJoplin &om page-IO
The church is active in all Metropolitan
Community Church's ministries taking a
Social Justice stand on issues that affect our
community including ethical and equal
medical care for all people, antidiscrimination,
AJDS awareness, prevention and
treatment, and equality in marriage. Sharing
a progressive Christianity by creating an
open and welcoming community of faith
where people from all faith walks can join
in praise and worship. Providing a witness
of God's love to all people and following the
scriptures in providing for the love of God,
the love of self and the love of neighbor as
the core of our being.
The pastor, Rev. Steve T. Urie was ordained
by Metropolitan Community Churches on
Juiy 20, 2005 after completing his MCC
Intensives in 2002 at the Pacific School of
Religion in Berkley , CA . He was one of
the founding members of the church and
has continued to be an acdve communiry
leader.
The church celebrared with a Pot-Luck
attended bv Rev. Carolvn Moblev currendv
serving in Tulsa, OK ,'members,ofUniry ~f
Joplin, members from MCC of the Living
Spring in Eureka Springs , AR. It received
numerous accoiades from throughout the
country and around the world from MCC
leadership and sister churches.
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klahoma's ntigay
doption
Invalidation Law
'It's dangerous and appa · thm: state of
ficials seek to jeopardize t safet;1 and well
being of children in Oklahoma. '
DENVER, CO October 17, 2006_ In
papers filed in court today, Lambda Legal
argued that the U. S. Con~t of Appeais
should affirm a lower court rniing that
Oklahoma's amigay Adopricm Invalidation
Law is unconstitutional.
"It's dangerous and appalling that state of.
ficials seek to jeopardize the safety and well
being of children in (Jklahoma," said Ken
Upton~ Senior Sraff ..A .ttorney in Latnbda
Legal1s South (:entrai Regional ()ffice and
lead attorney on the case. qiht Adoption
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Invalidation Law threatens the welfare of
children and their parents because it forbids
agents of the State such as police, heaith
officials, and child welfare officials from recognizing
these families, and it doesn't even
consider who would protect these children if
the State severs the ties between parent and
child."
U.S. Districr Judge Robin Cauthron wrote
in her decision released in May that, "The
very fact that the adoptions h~ve occurred
is evidence that a court of law has found the
adoptions to be in the best interests of the
children ... To now attempt to strip a child of
one of his or her parents seems far removed
from the statute's purpose and therefore
from Defendants'asserted important government
objective."
The Adoption Invalidation Law, hastily
passed at the end of the 2004 Oklahoma
legislative session, said that Oklahoma "shall
not recognize an adoption by more than one
individual of the same sex from any other
srate or foreign jurisdiction." Lambda Legal
argued rhat the law was unconstitutional
based on the United States Constitution's
guarantees of equal protection, due process
and righr to travel, as well as rhe mandates
of the Full Faith and Credit Clause.
The lower court found that the statute indeed
violated che United States Constitution
by singling out a specific group for discrimination
and upheld all of Lambda Legal's
ocher claims, except the right to travel. T11e
Court dismissed the ciaims of Lambda Legal
clients Ed Swaya and Greg Hampel, because
the Court found that the statute did not
harm them since the State of Oklahoma
granted the couple a birth certificate for
their adopted daughter listing the two men
as her parents prior ro the passage of the law
;,nd they did nor face immediate harm.
Orai argumrnts in rhe case v,ill be heard
in rhe Unired States Court of Appeals for
the 10th Circuit in Denver on Jvfonday,
:--fovember U.
Ken Upton, Senio:· Sratf At~orney in Lambda
Legai's South Central Regionai Office in
f?allas is Lambda Le?al's lead at~orney ~;:
the case. He is JOtned by Lambda Legal Sta.ff
Attorney, Brian Chase. and cooperating
attorney Sandy lngrahan1 of Ingraham &
Associates. PL.L.(:. in l\1cLoud. Oklaho1na.
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3. Shake for a fuli minute.
4. Strain into the chilled martini
glasses.
5. Top the glasses with Champagne.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU l
TheSTAR 23
Salutations and welcome to a blustery November addition of Uncle
Mikey, man of meat! Uncle prepares for a winter feast. Break out
the minks. and let's be on our way. This month uncle received the
most intriguing of letters, a straight man confused, while a gay man
cant seem to stop obsessing over his stylist. Mmmm it sound like a
full moon kittens.
Dear Uncle Mikey,
I have one for you. ~"1}' friend came to my job-site as a referral,
looking for a new job. I felt good about getting him a job, and being
able to help. Now, I am in shock as to the realization who this
man really is. He was flirting with the trainer, who is a screaming
queen. I thought well ok play your cards, I feel ya so far. However,
this £lining became a past time, as I watched this man allow himself
to be seduced, and basically had an affair with the trainer to ensure
he not only was hired, but goc a promotion into a new program.
I am telling you I was flabbergasted, and shocked. This man is
straight, what is worse he has a girlfriend at home. Am I the only
man lefr who believes morals count for something? Needless to say,
he dumped this man iike a bad habit, and is in my opinion trying
to convince himself that it never happened? Should I call him on his
iack of character, or is this the new trend, sex for hire?
Dazed by his blaze
Dearest Daze,
After reading your letter, my faithful houseboy had to help me off
the floor, as I attempted to restrain myself from the sheer force of
humor. I found here. Kitten, men have been seducing secretaries
since :he first piece of wpod s;;t at a desk. It is almost refreshing that
now, a)Jparendy, the straight world is even shifting to those Queens
in power. I guess he found our that vou really do have to kneel
before a queen, eh1 You think that is rough kitten, you should have
seen my interviewing process, my boys cara their positions while
learning a few new ones.
Smooches-i'vlikev
I)ear Uncle,
I am so over size queens. Just because I don't have a 12 inch monster
in my pants docs nnt make me a b;;d !over, why arc men so
crazed about size?
Kitten.,
I assure: "!,T;u not all of us arc size queens, as 1 have $aid before.
S()n1er.in1cs s1zc can be a roadblock in the tunnel of kn"c.
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allowing ali to score here. Length, girth, endurance, originality,
determination and of course-presemation. I assure you, I am an
equal opportunfry lover. I ha~·e e,·en acted as a reference if it was a
performance to remember, Oh believe me we talk, and ,..-e talk a lot.
Do not gee down about your tool; u~e it to create a masterpiece.
Smooches-1'fikev
Dear Uncle,
I have been friends with my best friend for ten years. He and I have
enjoyed many pursuits together while chasing men. Now, he has
been secretly chasing a female, and what is ,vorse he is pulling away
from me. He told me just the other day that he thinks he is tired of
the whole gay scene? Squeeze me? Now. we are a scene, and not a
lifestyle, and God gi,·en birthright to chase the cock? I don't know
what is going on with him, but I am not about to let him go wondering
off into the straight world, just because it would be easier.
\'•/hat should I do?
Chasing-(
Dearest chasing,
Kitten, first of aii you ha,·e to realize that your friend is a mature
adult and can make his own choice. If he wams to leave behind his
life, (as you so delicately put i,) cock chasing, than my darling this
is his and his alone to make. I mean, seriously is there a full moon
or something. Now we ha,·e a gay man coming out of the closet as
straight. I a;k you what will be next, straight men giving us fashion
advicd (Oh look -Delicious I made a funnv!. Darling, it sounds
like you ~eed to find some C of your own {c; take your mind of
vou; friends' confusion, and allo~v him time to fi!!d himself. I understand
going from flannel to silk, but the reverse, ooh my nervd
Smooches-~Iikey
Dear Uncle Mikey,
Can you really get an STD iust by giving someone head?
Worried
Can you realiy ask that question with a head?
*Warning- This 1\vink does not come with accessories. j\[ay be
hazardous to vour healtn. If you hear the sound of Congo upoc
the unzipping of said T\vink- Run Bitch Run 1
\X .. ow, I need a cirink after that'
~:fjkev,
I sa,\: }-our Ficturc in last month's issue Gn yoci; y<u are .~ handsome
guy, and funny'. ;\re you ever going to be out our \Vay? I '\VOuld
krvc to n1ccr you in pcrson-
Mikcyfan
:viikcyfan,
Srnooches- \Xlw.r\, a Gur1 to do'. I~ rhat an official inYite? You are
not rciarion of s-v:irn-fan arc snicker ~njckcr
that is about a1J the rjrnt 1 ha;,-e. Re1ncn1bcr this, it i:not
the s1zc of the tO\VtT~ nor the circun1ferenc<: r,f the panunereri
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might that oe Fitness Guy Ron? Well I'm
glad you asked! \"later can help prevent
kidney stones and it can also help lesson the
chance for devdopbg bladder, kidney, and
u~inarv :race infections. ·rhere has also been
a six year study of 20,000 hea!thy men and
women ages 38-100 from the May l, 2002
American Journal of Epider::iology. This
study found that women who drank more
than five giasses _of .., vatcr \Vere 41 '}0 iess
likeiy to die frorn a heart attack during the
study than these who drank k:ss than nvo
glasses. The prorcctivc effects of drinking
water ,vere even rnorc profi)und and n1uch
better in rnen. ,;Xlhat does this tel1 you?
WATER IS GOOD FOR YOC.
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,vater needs. You 1.vi!! need to n1odify )tour
fluid intake based on the f(.,li<)v1ing fi1ctors:
exercise, environn1ent, illnesses; and health
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pesky miid dehydration can make you more
susceptible ro viruses. Water can be quite a
powerful weapon in the battle against colds
a1:d other maladies.
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so developing good wate~· drinki~g
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pinochle tab]c. But water does trulv help
prevent constipation by adding bulk to,
swo!s ,,nd more fluid to the colon. Tne
"end" result is sofrer and easier bowel mon:ments.
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an drink the tap water. If you
cold me 20 years ago that water
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water is every bit as good
er. It's these corporations and
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ded our thinking on this.
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ater. Just drink water!
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are aimost all water content. 'lliis can give
you some variety.
-And as always- HAVE FUN!
Let me know your questions, comments,
and ideas ac blake.fitness@yahoo.com.
FACT: In the 2004 presidential
eiection 71 million eligible voters
did not vote. Shame on us.
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"Use your charm wisely, Aries!"
The Sun is aligned with Venus in Scorpio, turning up
everyone's seductive charm and susceptibility. Both planets
are trine to Uranus, opening amazing possibilities. Cleverly
used, this magnetism can lead to opportunities and insights
that could change your life.
ARIES (March 20 -April 19): Your seductive charm is
working far better than you expect. Use it sparingly and
wisely; it could land you into situations you hadn't gambled
on. Secrets that come to light may include long-hidden
talents.
TAURUS (April 20 - May 20): Getting out into a new and
different milieu - preferably someplace with a spiritual and/
or political focus - and making new friends offers a chance
to meet a wonderful new partner, or to revitalize an existing
relationship.
GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): If looking sexy is part of your
work, you're bound to succeed. If it's not, you may have to
work extra hard to behave yourself and stay focused on the
task at hand. Of course, this, too, is a sure route to success.
CANCER (June 21 - July 22): Playful efforts to tease out
ideas can lead to profound discussions, perhaps even arguments.
Keep it friendly and principled and you can learn
- and teach - a lot more than you expected to. You'll need a
very open mind to take it all in!
LEO (July 23 -August 22): Fix an aphrodisiac supper for
the one you desire. The setting counts more than menu, although
some classic stand-bys like oysters will signai your
intentions. Make sure your boudoir is as eiegantly prepared
as the table!
VIRGO (August 23 - September 22): Risque limericks,
weli-honed epigrams, or other outre witticisms will shock
others into taking notice of you. Your partnei - or your favorite
candidate for thatposition - will be properly impressed,
and you wiil be happily. "improperly·· rewarded.
LIBRA (September 23 - October 22): Take care '?f finances
now - next week wouid be disastrous! You·re more
resourcefu! than usual now, making this the time not only
to evaluate material assets. but to develop useful skills for
doing so.
SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): Your sexy charm
is now at its height, opening doors for a!I kinds of fun and
games. You're irresistible, and not just sexually. Engage
people at other levels. Be creatively flirtatious, and see
what opportunities that generates for you.
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SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 20): Carve out
a special place in your home for meditation. It would seem
that the point is to get grounded - but not quite. The space
will open energy for you in a way that will be centering -
freeing you from roots, not attaching you to them.
CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 19): Any time
spent with friends will unlock secrets, either yours or theirs,
and that will be necessary for social or political success.
Have some secrets that you can reveal safely to protect
those you want to keep hidden.
AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): When tempted
to confront an authority figure, try instead to engage that
person diplomatically and find ways to co-operate. More
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to refuse advertising nuteriai fr>r .u;y rc:,!~on ;vh,at .so c:cc 'ihc
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0f Srar l\kdi.1, Lt.d. :\H rn:Ht:ri::l CU}')Tig,h~ 2006
S:,r.
Designed with Pride, Prinkd in Ok!ahom:1, l'',A
JON THE COVER J1r:: Verraros, Americar :do! 1
00 LESBIAN NOTIONS
Banning Books by Intelligent Design:
''in the filrn. I-Titler Youth re,:dcd in
ra~sacking the school ~1nd thought nothing
of throv;ing ac1dc111k frccdo1n into th~ fire·'
Of) OUT In ARKANSAS
New! Lots of news from the Adzansas
GLBT Communitv. BOO BASH for
Capitol Pride at Sidetracks.
Summer OiV(:rsitT \Y/eekend. EUREKA'
00 PAST OUT
A rttrnspecrive of LG BT History. 1728:
.Notorious transvestite Chevalier
d'Eo11 is bom in Burgundy, Fmnce.
OD CIAO TRAVEL
Gav Travelers '·\'{'dcomc to Arizona''
Otit of Town "Vmcotffer, BC"
£)(3 ASK UNCLE MIKEY
!\1ikc\' rcco\·crs frorn a Ion: afE1ir of epic
prop~nion~. I n1c,ff1 ,vhc\V, that tna;1 \v.is
juq too n1uch. It ,,·~1s likl' being at the l)(~
and trying lO take th~n extra dip, knn\v!ng
your body, just ,n)uldn't h~u:dic it.
INDEX
T.O.H.R. in The News
Lesbian Notions ...
People
OUT in lvkansas ..
Past Out
Tulsa GLBT Ce:·ite:- !\Jews.
Dining In
Star Scene
Uncie
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Gold Castle
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BEST properties are our PEOPLE"
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Oklahoma City, OK 73116
405.840.2106
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Let us he '•
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Proud~y serving 1Ulsa &:: ()1<(:'s GL.B1~ C!.Jrnmunities since 1982
6 the STAR.
Isa Mayor Kathy
ylor pond es
. H. R. ncerns.
TULSA, OK_ Laura Belmonte, President, Tulsa Oklahomans for
Human Rights rook the initiative in expressing tne concerns of the
GLBT communities exclusion of civil rights protections in Tulsa.
The following is Dr. Belmonte's letter to Mayor Taylor and :he
Mayor's response.
Dear Mayor Taylor:
I am writing in regard to your call for Tulsans to extol the
virtues of our city in an effort to generate national interest in
our amenities and opportunities. While ! agree entirely with
your faith in Tulsa, I would also like to discuss a much-deserved
negative aspect of Tulsa's reputation.
Many thoughtful citizens think our city is doomed if it does
not take steps to protect and celebrate its diversity. This
is particularly true in the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender
(GLBT) community. By some indices, Oklahoma
ranks 45th in the nation in terms of inclusion and civil rights
protections for gay people. While Manford and Oklahoma
County have amended their non-discrimination ordinances
to encompass sexual orientation, Tulsa has not taken this
vital step despite the fact that the city's Human Rights
Commission first began recommending such a change in
1975.
As you undoubtedly know. GLBT people are an integral element
of this city. We own dozens of businesses and employ
thousands of people. We are doctors. lawyers, teachers,
firefighters, poiice officers, and every other occupation
under the sun. Eighty-six percent of Fortune 500 companies
now explicitly protect their GLBT employees. Despite
widespread and iegitimate concern for the city's economic
future, Tulsa has refused to join over 300 cites across the
United States including Cincinnati and Salt Lake City who
have expanded their non-discrimination policies to ensure
that sexual minorities are judged solely on their merits as
employees, tenants, and customers.
in my capacity as a piOfessoi at Okiahoma State University,
I have seen dozens of extremely promising gay people flee
our state or refuse job offers mainly because of the region's
reputation as a stronghold of intolerance. These individuals
include a Rhodes Scholar nominee, two Goldwater Fellows,
and Ph.D.s from universities including Harvard, Yale, and
Stanford. These are precisely the type of professionais we
must keep in and draw to Tulsa if we are to buiid the city to
which we aspire.
You have broad support in the GLBT community and we
very much hope you ,vii! rectify this giaring flaw in fabric of
our city .
Sincereiy,
Laura .A... Belmonte. Ph.D
President. Tu!sa Oklahomans for Human Rights
Chair. Say No to Hate Coa!ition
respo;Jsf.'
SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI
AIDS WALK.
9:00 arn
Photo: Al McAffrey and Kayne Gillaspie by
Victor Gorin
OKLAHOMA STONEWALL
DEMOCRATS FUNDRAISER
OKI.AHO!v1A CITY, OK_ September 7, a
verv successful fundraiser for the Okiahoma
Sto~cwall Democrats \Vas held at the home
Al l,fcAffrey, who was recently elected
as a State Representative for State House
District 88. Mr. McAJfrey 's election made
history as he is tl1e first openly gay person
to be elected to the Oklahoma Legislature.
Pictured witl1 Al is celebrity guest Kayne
Gillaspie, who also did our state proud on
Bravo's reality TV show Project Runway.
* HERLAND ANNOUNCES
FALL RETREAT
OKLAHO1v1A CITY, OK_1he womyn of
Herland have scheduled cheir Fall Retreat
for the weekend of October 27, 28 and 29.
This year it will be held at Eufala State Park
and .;,iii feature a costume contest, sports
activities, a potluck dinner and a concert
featuring O~hi, a special drummer from
Washington srate.
Heriand's Spring and Fall Retreats have
been held since 1985,and that function
of Herland is their only activity that is for
women only. For over 20 years women have
enjoyed this celebration of empowerment
and feilowship. One can register for the
Retreat on!ine at v,v.-v,.herlandsisters.org or
caii (405l 521 9696.
*
Photo by: Scott Asi1ton
Jim Verraros,
Actor, Recording
Artist Scheduled To
Attend OUT-OK-5
Film Festival.
TULSA, OK_Jim Verraros, American Idol
Finalist, recording artist of the hit recording
"Rol!ercoaster" and star of the award winning
movie, "Eating Out" is scheduled to
appear in Tulsa and Oklahoma City for the
Out OK Film Festival. One of the featured.
fiims to show is the sequei to Eating Out,
called Sloppy Seconds. Jim was cast to
return as Kyle in a leading role.
Jim ,von the hearts all across America as a
featured performer on the 2002 American
Idols Live Tour, but his popularity really
soared after he came "out" in The Advocare
in January 2003. Jim's young fans, both
gay and straight, nor only embraced the
disclosure, bm verily celebrated it, p~oudly
signaling the broader acceptance of gays
among the next generation.
In addition to "Eat\ng Out-2: Sioppy Seconds''
The Oklahoma GLBT International
Film Festival opens with Srewart Wade's
deiightfui!v romamic comedv of errors,
·'ro· r::--Fii f)ATL''' 'W; h ·1· ·{,_,; " peri'o•· .. -.,..,, .a. t' -.. ,, ... , _,_ ~ .L . .1.Ld ll~J...-.,.OuS .tJ. ~'•
rnances from -\Xlilson Cruz So-(~alled
Lif.~, J'-.Joah:-s lire), ()scar-norninatcd Sally
Kirkland, Jonathan Silvt.~nnan, ninede's recn
singing sensation I)cborah C;ibson, and
Jonathan Bray. -n1e l::estival runs ()ctnbcr]
1-15~ 22 (l-i1ls:1) and C)ctober 19-~21
(()klahon1a
also be in "'"'"""''"
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Tulsa's Kris Kohl Host's Bryan
hite Benefit Show.
by Greg Steele
Photo: "Cowboy Crooner" Matthew Heath Fitzgerald.
TULSA, OK_On September 17th, Kris Kohl brought out his top
guns to the Bamboo Lounge Tulsa and raised dose to $500 for the
Bryan White AIDS Fund. Special Guest Entertainers induded Marthevf
I-ieath Fit-zgerald n Oklahoma's Cov1boy c.:roonern, ~frudy Tyler
'' The First Miss Gay Oklahoma Emeritus". Mona Lon .Miss
8 the STAR
Bamboo 2006", Singer's Sam and Lester, Clog Dancer Jay Whiteside
and many other great performers. All donated their time and
talent to this very worthy charity.
The OSU Internal Medicine Speciality Services Department in
Tulsa is one of five State non-profit organizations that administer
the Bryan White Aids fund. They cover 37 Counties in Oklahoma.
With 150 new patients lase year, administraror Midge Elliot told
che STAR in an interview that they are expecting many more for
this year. "45% are minority and 35% are from rural area's. We
help with medical, medicine, dental, transportation and other
necessities as funds wiil allow." she said. " Our mission is to ensure
rhac persons living with HIViAIDS in Eastern Oklahoma have access
to high quality, comprehensive primary medical care, specialty
care, and care coordination services delivered through OSU-COM's
uniquely meaningful, compassionate and state-of-;:he-art programs
and providers in one accessibie location".
The Federal Health Resources Adminiscration manages the Ryan
White Aids Fund and distributes to Oklahoma, who in turn allocates
the money to the state's five approved organizations based on
the number of patients in their care. Both the Health Resources Adminiscration
and the State of Oklahoma's grants have been reduced
drasticaliv since che Bush Administration cut funds to Brvan White
Fund. "Our funds are flat and we are depending on the fund raising
effom of organizations and individuals to keep our door's open,"
Elliot told us.
For more information er how to give a tax deductible contribution
direcc!y to OSU Internal Medicine Speciality Services contact
Midge Eiiiot at 918-382-3507. The clinic is located at 635 West
11th street, east of the Tulsa ]legional Hospitai in Tulsa.
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by Libby Post
OCTOBER 2006
Banning Books Intelligent
Design
One of the movies I rented when I got my first VCR (actually, it was
a SONY Beta recorder - remember those?) was Julia. The story was
based on a chapter from Lillian Hellman's memoir Pentimento.
1l1e title character was a childhood friend of Hellman's who became
a leader in the resistance to Hitler's reign of persecution, censorship,
and murder. The scene that has srayed with me all these years is the
massive bonfire in the courtyard of a European university. Not a
typical coilege celebratory bonfire, this conflagration was composed
of books and papers from the school's library and the offices of its
academics.
In the film, Hitler Youth reveled in ransacking the school and
thought nothing of throwing academic freedom into the fire. \'v'hen
one of the professors tried to get in their way, he was thrown over a
railing and killed.
Today we have our own version of Hitler's reign of terror on
academic freedom and thought. It's the radical Christian right's
persistent crusade to ban books from public and school libraries,
and its unfathomable drive to integrate "intelligent design" into our
children's classrooms.
The list of examples is endless. just check out the ,,\merican Librar,
Association's website (www.aia.;>rg), the section about their annual
"Banned Books Weck" (Sept. 23-30), to get an incredible sampling
of the stupidity going on in today's schools and libraries.
In Tacoma, Wash., the school district banned _The Geography
Club_, a gay-themed book about high school bullying and tolerance,
because paren-.:s complained that the protagonist, a gay teen, hooked
up with another <1ueer student oniine and that they e,;enrnally met
face to face.
Tacom;; Schoel Supcrintendcn: Patti Banks wici rl1e two p:.rcms
'.d10 rec1uested the borJk be removed from the school library, "\X'c
·:rnnt to send a strong, cor:sistem message to all our studcn':s that
meet:Jmr ii:di\0 iduals :ia the Imcrnet ;s e~tremelv :ugh-risk behaY:or.
To the ~xtent that this book might contradict cha:: ~essage, I ha,T
determined it should not be jn our libraries, in spite of other positivc
aspecrs a strong :anriharassmcnt thcrne).''
Gee thanks, Patti. \"ou'H buckle to the concerns of t\.VO parents
\vhilc dcpri.,,_--ing hundreds of srudcnts of the book1s real message
~· that bullying and harassing L(;B'T' students isn't acceptable.
Jn response; the book\, author~ Brent f'~larringcr, ~~vho hails fron1
T'acon1a~ said, ~•1·hc reason gay teen~ arc dra,vn to the Internet is
that's a safe place u; explore their identity \Vithout harassed or
builicd. lt\ ironic n1y boc,k_ 1.1.-ould be pulled for this reason~ cuntrib
uung to rh1s
10 ttle STAR
Parents Protecting the Minds of Chiidren. "Il1is Fayetteville, Ark.based
site explains that it doesn't want to pull books from ,he
shelves, just give parents control over what their kids can read.
While these folks have a problem with any book that deals openly
with sexuality, hetero or homo, all you have to do is click through
the site and you'll see just how obsessed they are with books that
paint a positive picture of LG BT lives. The bottom line for them is
rather succinct. In big bold letters, the site deciares, "For those who
didn't already know, now you know what Diversity Means!!! The
promotion ;f the homosexual agenda!!:"
If banning books wasn't enough for radical Christian righr parents,
they also want to integrate intelligent design (ID) imo biology curricula
al! over the country. No, inteliigent design isn't a new show
on HGT\~ It's the push to bring creationism back to our schools
- teaching that the world started with Adam and Eve (cenainiy not
Adam and Steve) and that Darwin's Theory of Evolution is a theory
and never proven.
'The drive for intelligent design lost some steam when, after the
Dover, Pa., school board instituted it, a U.S. District Court judge
threw it our. In handing down his decision, U.S. District Judge
John E. Jones Iii wrote that "overwhelming evidence at rriai established
that ID is a religious view, a mere re-labeling of creationism,
and not a scientific theory." Jones found intelligent design failed
as a scientific theory because it can't be tested. Lucky for Dover's
students, their parents found that the school board failed as citizen
educators and voted all the members who supported ID out of office
last year.
Despite the ruling and the rout, bills to mandate ID as part of a
state's biology curricula continue to be introduced. In Ol<lahoma, a
bill has passed the state Assembly and now heads to the state Senate.
A leading radical Christian right wing nut, New York State Assemblyman
Dan Hooker (who thankfolly is not running for re-election
- instead he's serving his country in Iraq) is the soie sponsor of an
ID bill. Since the state Assembly is controlled by the Democrats, the
bill will go absolutely nowhere.
If only that were true for the rest of Hooker's compatriots across the
coun;ry, who have found our library sheh·es ;md our school rooms
to be 2-venues for their unique brand of censorship. Like ~he Hitler
Youth who burned those books in Julia, the radical Chriscian right
also thinks ii: has God on its sicie.
*
Berland Fall Womya.'s Retreat
Eufaula State Park
Fri.-Sun .. , October 27-29, 2006
Visit v;•.vw.heriandsisters.org fur cornp!ete
de~ils· and a registration form.
For m~e retreat info, ca!! Laura at (405) 602-1538.
Berland Si•ter Resource"
2312 NIN 39th St., OKC, OK 73112
Open Saturdays trom 1~Spm
(405) 521-9696
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MICHAEL HINZMAN, aka "UNCLE MIKEY"
Michael Hinzman, author, columnist, and
student oflife, joined rhe Ozarks STAR
family in November 2004. This issue
makes his 24th 'Ask Uncle Mikev" column
published in the STAR. Uncle ~Aikey is our
longest consecutive running non-syndicated
column. As one of rhe most popular with
our readers, we thought vou would eniov
meeting the man behinci rhe big hat. ' ,
Michael hails from the middle-beit of Ohio,
where Michael continues his efforts to bring
humor and comic relief to ,he community.
Michael's goal and passion. second only w
his career in medidne. is :hat of being a
celebrated author. His goal became a reality
in May of 2005 with the publication of his
first novel ''l)rago1nir,'~ available at n1ost
rnajor book retailers. 1v1ichael pushes to
succeed in the ,vodd of \\Titers. Published
through several -venues, Iv1ichael's ~.. .v orks arc
in onlinc publications as -.,veil as in print.
::!~~=:jii~~~:::~~e~:~!~11::.!;1 !D SCYCta! ;;~:rs
lifestyle.
Lv1ichacl ha:;; been
as he continues his
""\JJ;,,.}~f•rg VJO!~cL; to(•
rain his reader:-: ,virh an''","'"-'"'"''.,,
following. " I love to make others
laugh, think, and in general look at
life through a different perspective."
Michael is continuing his education
in the Psychology and Nursing
fields. Michael is a current member
of the Alpha Beta Gamma's National
Honor Society. It is Michael's
experience and twisted
view of life's
issues ;:hat enables Michael to laugh at life's
trials faced by those in rhe GLBT community.
Michael supports the community throughout
manv ch,uitable oudets. An active
sponsor ~f the Life Share Program, \'!ichad
has volunteered his time in order to promore
the much-needed demand for blood
donations. 1vfichael also works with various
charities such as local food banks, Aids
events: youth n1.cntoring, and the specific
field deaiing "vith disabled n1en1ber~ of the
memallv retarded poouiadon. .Michael has
worked 'with the me~ta!iy ii! since 199 J ,
as 'Nell the medically fragile and rnentally
retarded. }.,:fichael encourages others to
back to the con1n1unity bringing
.._:t:s._, ~A ;1il.._ lJre.:1.king U.cJ\-01.
When Michael has down time, he joins his
loving partner Daryl, currently celebrating
their sixth year together. Michael is the
proud father of five beautiful children from
his brief, yet productive, time in the heterosexual
community. Family time is spent
camping, boating; as well enjoying many,
other family oriented activities. Full time
fathers raising their three eldest children,
Mikayla, Michael and Jacob, while the exwife
raises the two youngest; proving that
amilies of diversity can and do succeed.
oined in their extended family circle
by Vicky, AKA-Namn, inspired by her
endless contribution and inspirational
intelligence.
Michael continues to demonstrate
that life does not end with the
dreaded passing of the Twinky-
T wenties. Michael, a 34 year old,
enjoys the pursuits of happiness
in all aspects oflife. Michael's
firm belief; that ones only limit
is ones own will and imagination,
as seen in his continuous
uest. Finding life better in
the second half after surviving
his own 20 something
drama affliction, common•
ly known as the dubbers.
Michael also utiiizes
his character, Uncle
Mikev, in charitv
events withil~ the comdiunity,
in order to bring awareness to gay
issues; equal rights, aids benefits, and the
staggering homeless popuiation within the
gay yomh of America.
'The editor of the S'l;\R congratuiates
]\1ichaci on his 24th issue of 'Ask Uncle
M:kel and extends a huge ''Thank You for
your unwavering support.''
Feedback can be sent to f.!ichael at \vordsbyr~
i~e(~>ao).c~m,: tv1i~hael \\:elcorne! :ny
and :tll feedback Jrorn his readers ana to!kr,
vers and critics alike.
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NW Arkansas GLBT Communi
Center Granted Non
Profit Status.
BENTONVILLE, AR_On August 9th, 2006, the Northwest Arkansas
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Trangendered Community Center,
Inc. in Bentonville, Arkansas was granted 501/c)3 Non Profir
tax exempt status from the Internal Revenue service. This action was
retroactive to May 16, 2006.
1he NWA GLBT Community Center recognizes rhe need in
Northwest Arkansas to:
CONNECT: Unite and organize a GLBT community that is fragmemed
and often times disconnected.
SUPPORT: Cultivate a healthy and thriving community for NWA
GLBTs.
PROTECT: Ensure the safety, civil righrs and liberties of all NWA
GLBTs.
EDUCATE: Bring awareness and education to al! NWA community
members.
INVOLVE: Create fun and exciting community events and activities
for NWA GLBTs.
CENTRALIZE: Establish a brick and mortar GLBT Community
Center in NW A.
The website for the NWA GLBT Communiry Center can be viewed
at: www.nwaglbtcc.org
Tax deductible donations may be sent to the N\VA GLBT Community
Center at:
PO Box 1161 Bentonviile, Ar 72712-116L
om1" ng
once
ut"
and
JONATHAN STIERS, COLLEEN JAMESON
SPIUNGDALE, AR~ Coleen comes from Massachusetts to Arkansas
on her Midwest Tour. She is a voice for social justice. and has a
soundtrack for social'activism. You'li be cmem.:n~d bv her skillful
biend of up-beat rhythm guitar and thought-provoki1.lg Her
music brings poiitical issues to light in an accessible and poetic way.
!vfore than jmr another acoustic crooner. Colleen jameson :s the real
deal: the p<;crry of life's sorrcJ\VS set against the 1nelody of litC's joys.
Colleen not only sings about social justice, she has n1ade it her
profession. Working in snelters and with ur,dcr-sen·ed popuhtiom.
C:oHeen writes about real issues our of her O\"-'f1 ,,,,,,,.,,,.,,,-.·•
Jonathan is a t~orth,vest A.rkansas entertainer that has been :~:!c01~~; f~: :~:1~~~11:~:~:1;; ::~lomplished j ;,::;itl~;1;;,\J;~;d,
(:I)~ w1-hc Player & The Pawn" V./3.S part of the official c;L:\.l\.1) "VIP
bag that each attendee received, 'The event v,,ras held on
10th in San Francisco: f'~cver having an)''" fc;rrnal
plays car and sdll docs nor: read sheet nn1sic, ]t
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when jonathan bought an old, beaten-up, wooden up,ight, that
he started to compose music and lyrics of his own. Jonathan was
fearnred in the August issue of Celebrate Arkansas magazine.
Enjoy an Exciting Revue of Artistic Talem for National COMING
OUT Dav suggested donation is $5.00 ar the door
All proceeds benefit the N\Y/A GLBT Communiry Center
PO Box 1161 Bentonville, AR 72712 W\,w.rrwaglbtcc.org
Concert is \Y/ednesday October 11, 200.6 6:00 pm Jones Center
Auditorium &Chapel, 922 East Emma, Springdale, Arkansas.
nsas
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By Jeremy Pena
ew
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ome
October is going to be the start of something spectacuiar for GLBT
writers in Arkansas. A new group for GLBT writers is forming rnd
aH writers from all genres are welcome ro join in. We wcicome all
wrirers, published and non-published. From fiction writers to poets,
songwriters to writers iooking for ideas of where to begin.
'TI1e focus of the group is for socializing with other writers and
discussing various genres and writing styles, to support \'.Titer; in
the GLBT community with any necessary information needed with
regards to pubiishing their works, and sharing our works wirh each
other.
Each month there will be a focus on a specific genre ranging from
fiction to poetry. We will be focusing on novel writing in October to
prepare for a month-long event in November. Nation,;! Novel Writing
1Vlonth will begin No\·ember l and end at midnight November
31. Check out rhe websitewww.NaNo\VriMo.org for more dernils
and updates. Sign-ups for the event begin in October. You will also
find writing prompts each month focusing on our ~opic for i:hc
month on our group sire. 'The first writing prompr is on the site to
ge, re,;dy for our first gathering.
We wili also be focusing 0!1 writing for various publications in the
area and possibly raking on some addition.al n::sponsibiiitic:- to the
( :ommunity Center newsletter in the future.
A.nyonc interested can find more inforn1arion and join the group
on our yahoo groups site at http:/ /groups.yahoo.con1/groups/AJlGl.
BTWRITES.
--I11cn: .. .,,;ill be two n1eetings in ()ctober and ,veekiy n1ecrings in Novernber
to support rhc participants in this noYel c·\t<.:nt. lv1ectrin1t.::
s and h.1cations -..viil he posted on calendar on rhe group
sire and rcn1indcrs ~Nill be sent via c-rnail to group 1nern.bers.
·\:,:te look f(>r\vard to
v.., nrL<
you at our and your
Capitol Pride Boo Bash
Halloween Fund-Raiser
LITTLE ROCK, AR_Sidetracks bar will host Boo Bash, a Halloween-
themed fund-raising event to benefit Little Rock Capital Pride
on October 28th. Festivities will include prize drawings, costume
contesrs, drink specials and a silent auction of items donated by
many area businesses and groups. According to Kamrin Dodd,
fund-raising chair for LRCP, "Sidetracks is well-known for its ghost
sightings and other-worldly occurrences which makes it the perfect
location for our Halloween event. We look forward to a fun evening
that will help support Capital Pride."
NWA Ghost Connection which recently investigated Sidetracks
states, "the building was originally the home of two businesses; a
dirt-floored bar and a brothel. The bar was so dangerous and rough,
it was off limits to the military. The brothel, run by a woman
named Miss Birdie, was a popular night spot due to the building's
location near the railroads.
Early in the l 920's, rhe brothel became the site of an unfortunate
murder. A patron from the bar next door had fallen in love with
one of Miss Birdie's "employees," a 13-year-old girl named Anastasia.
When another man told the love-srruck patron that he had
just "been with" Anastasia, he stormed Birdie's ·establishment and
searched out Anastasia. Upon finding her, he slit her throat, tossed
her body over the baicony, and escaped out the window. 1his murder
was the demise of Birdie's, causing the establishmem to close. In
1923, the building became the home of a mortuary. The undertaker
used the building's basement for all of his embalming procedures.
According ro legend, when the mortuary closed, the undertaker left
all his equipment, ?.nd who knows what else in the basement.
During prohibition, the building housed a "newspaper stand"; a
cover for selling illegal liquors and beer. In an ironic turn of events,
rhe love struck patron who killed Anastasia years earlier was murdered
at the same location. He had his throat slit after getting into
an argumem with another man.
According to Phiilip. the O\V!ler of Sidetracks, there have been
several noted paranormal occurrences since he took over. They
have wic1cssed anyd1ing from water running, lights flickering: and
objects moving arot1:id the bar. On one occasion, a glass shelf containing
crystal stemware feil :o the floor, shattering the crystal. The
5hdf however. did no: break. Witnesses have seen the break.er box
opening and closing repeai:ediy, and occasionally the computer turns
itself on, typing aE som of icners and figures on the screen. Phillip
believes the ghosts of 1\nastasia and her love-stricken murderer stiii
haunr Sidetracks to this day.n
Little }lock (:apit:a.l Pride (http:/ h.vv.,.,vJirderockcapitalpride.org/ ) is
a 501 3 non-profit organization ,nhose rnission is ro host events
that honor the history a~d diversity of Gav. Lesbian) Bisexual and
Tfansgender · individuals i;1 the s;~;te of .A.rkansas and sur!
Oun<l~.ug J.t.~a:, 1Jud. r...r,.,,~ttc wirhi:1 the GLB'l" commun~ty :u,d
its allies by providing sociaJ support and enhancing ;nvareness of the
past an~1~:~~,~~:::, :J~~t~!,~;:~~::~~ i~~~!i!~' ;~~~;,~::~l~;~;;~!~ri~~rnl;
rkansas & Oklahoma~s tnost read GLBT Magazine
FALL DIVERSITY WEEKEND
NOV 3-5, 2006. "THE FIRST
DIVERSITY ARTS & CRAFTS
FESTIVAL"
This Fall is going to be a little different in Eureka Springs,
Arkansas. There are some new and intriguing events.
DIVERSITY COMEDY SHOW at the historic AUDITORIUM
By presenting a lesbian and gay man comic, once again Diversity
Pride Events hopes to entertain and unite our community. We can't
release the names yet, but DPE is very excited to have drawn such
talented and uplifting performers to the Ozarks region. Tickets will
soon be available online at DiversityPride.com
FIRST 'Ti-Talk' "Everything you wanted to know about... the 'T'
& T in GLBTI (Transgender, Transsexual and lntersex)., ... but _
were afraid to ask!" All glbti and pflag welcome. This is the first
of an ongoing series of "Talks" to educate and socialize within our
community. Plans for future talks will be fur, and about, Bisexuals,
Lesbians, Gay men. ''It's amazing how much we really don't know
about each other, savs Diversitv Pride Events, Deborah Rose. We
are fortunate to hav~ some wo;1derful people who have volunteered
to guide these talks and to foster a greater understanding of the true
diversity and size of our community. God was far more creative than
peopie ~ealize!" ·
DIVERSITY BIKERS Charity 'POKER RUN' & 'SHOWN'
SHINE' 1he Diversity Bikers 'Show N' Shine' will start at 12:30
PM at Roadway Inn. Bikes will be judged in two categories, Best in
Show and Best 'Pride Dressed'. 1l1ere will be a First Place and Run- '
ner-up in each category.
This will be the first Diversity Bikers Charity 'Poker Run', A portion
of the proceeds, along with stuffed animals andior cash donations
will be sent for Toys for Kids of deployed service members to heip
out with the holidays.
BEAR COMIC BOBALOO: COMING BACK Bobaloo wowed
the Diversity Bears this past Summer Diversity 'X'eekend and fell in
love with the Eureka Sp;:ings communit'/. So, Diversity Pride Events
has brought him back ro "jolly things up around Eureka" and MC
the 'GO-GO GUY & GA[ Dance Comest at the 'Golden Oldies'
Dance & Cabaret at Caribc\ on Saturday Nighr afrer rhc shov: at
the AUD.
And by the v...;ay~ you~H see son1e red cans around to\\-'H to collect
donations for those Kids of deployed service rnembers. I"\Jo n1atter
v:here you stand poiiticaHy, re1~,e~ber it's for rhe kids. So, dig into
your pocket and get rid of rhat loose change for a s•Neet cause (and
loose bills are weico::nc Sho,v rhen1 our con1,munity has a big
heart!
COt-~TA{~]~ Ii'•JF(): [)I'✓ E!tsrr·~y PRJI)E EVEt,rrs
Deborah Rose 479-253-2555
dcbor1i:1@:divcrsitypride.corn
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Summary : Past Out is a retrospect:i,·e
of key moments, personalities, and
subjects in LGBT hiswry. Each
installment brings the past to life by
exploring rhe diversity of the gay past
and its impact on the queer present.
1728: Notorious transvestite Chevalier
d'Eon is born in Burgundy, France.
Who was Chevalier d'Eon?
Chevalier d'Eon, an 18th-century spy and
diplomat who inspired sexologist Havelock
Ellis to coin the term "eonism" for crossdressing,
was the subject of much spernlation
about his gender both during his
lifetime and in the decades since his death.
Charles Eon de Beaumont was born in
the Burgundy region of France in October
1728, the child of an attornev and a noblewoman.
In a ghostwritten l 779 autobiogrnphy,
d'Eon claimed he was born a girl, but
was passed off as a boy in order to ~suage
his father's grici over a son who !1ad dieci.
and to c!a;m an inhe~.tancc de,ignated for a
male heir. -'Mv father wanted m~ to become
a bad boy and my mother wanted me rn becom::
a good girl,'. he wrote. Later researchers
say he was born male. but his mother
often dressed hi.rn as a girl.
An excellent student, d'Eon graduated in
17 49 from (~c•Hege J\1azarin in Paris} where :::~~!i::j :::;~;':~:c:(~(;;~:~~~::::~~~~;:::: !:;
rhc city's fiscal deparrrnent and a.s a royal
censor. 'I hough slender and sorr1e\vhat delicate
in appearance, there is Hrdc indication
that d'Eon \Vas regarded as particularly
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effeminate as a young aduh.
D'Eon joined a secret network of spies
working for King Louis XV, and in~ i 7 56,
the king sent him on a mission to re-esrablish
an alliance with Empress Elisabeth of
Russia against the rival Hapsburg monarchy.
It was widely rumored that d'Eon disguised
himself as a woman to win the empress's
confidence (according to one version, the
king hit upon the idea after mistaking a
cross-dressed d'Eon for a !adv at a masquerade
ball); there is little c~ntemporary
evidence, however, ro support this tale.
In the early i 760s, d'Eon returned to
France and became a captain of the dragoons,
a light cavalry regiment. After he
was wounded in battle toward the end of
the Seven Years' War, he was awarded the
Cross of Saint-Louis and given the rank
of Chevalier. D'Eon then wem: to London,
where he worked as a diplomatic
minister. During this time. he enjoyed
a lavish lifestyle, amassed a large librar:\
and cemented his connections
bestowing gifts from his
family's vineyards.
Scandal
ensued
a few
years
later
when
d'Eon,
fearing
that he w;;s
about to be
rcn1oved frotn
his position by
a new an1bassad.
or; clain1ed in a
letter to the king
that the ambassador
had atten1ptcd
dn1n an<J kidnaD hirn: he :1is~}' published :.t book. of secret diplon1aric
correspondence, \vhich led ro his exile in
England.
bv ✓
large sums that d'Eon was really a woman,
or. alternarivelv, undoubtedlv a man; still
others though; he was a hen~aphrodite. In
1777, an English court entered the fray to
settle a bet, ruling that d'Eon was a woman;
rhe judge, disgusted at having to deal with
such a case, said he wished he cot.id m,ike
both parties lose. More recently, biographer
Gary Kates posited :hat d'Eon rebvemeci
himself as a woman afcer he had made
political enemies in high places and gotten
himself deeply in debt. For his part. d'Eon
seemed to relish the confusion, sometimes
claiming to have been bori: male, sometimes
female.
After iiving with his mother for a time at the
family estate in Tonnerre, d'Eon returned
to England in 1785. He embraced Cnristianit:
y and, according to Kates, seemed to
regard living as a woman as a for:n of "moral
purification." D'Eon never married. and
there is no record or· any sexuai relations11ips
wirh either women or men. Alt;.,<'ugh d'E;n
continued to dress as a woman, Iflos: reoorts
suggest he did not pass vcrv convind112.iv.
lv1ember of Parliament Ho~ace \Yia!pol~,
nored that "her hands and arms see;11 not to
have participated oc the change of sexes, but
are fitter to carry.~ chair than a fun."' Added
nobiem;;.n James Boswell, "She appeared rn
me a man in woman's clothes."
In 1796. d'Eon w2s seriously wounded
in a fencing match. Aithough an amopsy
after his death in }vfa\· 1810 revealed
ihat d'Eon was a bi~logically normal
maie, he has ncverthdess rce1ained a
subject of considerabic fascination:
Was d'Eon a uansgender woman
who spent half her life as a man.
or a ~an who 5JY.:nt half his life
as a \.vorn.an?
For further reading:
[fEon de Bcaun1onr~ c:haries
(2001). 'Jhc fv1aiden of
'fonncrrc: 'Ihc \/icissitudcs
of rhe (~hevalicr and
;.,,. the c:hcvalien:
I-<:atcs, (;ary. 1995, 200].
a "'•~?on1an: /\. ~Ede of Political ::ll1(1
Photo: The new community center coming soon.
October National GLBT
History Month
Each June, the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual,
Transgender (GLBT) and allied community
ceiebrares our pride and diversity. It is
a time for parades and parties to celebrate
ourseives, our accomplishments and the
adv«nccs towards GLBT cquaiity. Each
October, we again cdebrate our communitv
· bur from a historical perspective. Octobe;
is recognized as GLBT History Month. In
1979, the first National Marci1 on \Vashington
for Lesbian & Gay Rights rook place.
Tens of thousands of G LBT individuals and
families crov:ded the nation's front yard, the
National Mail, to demand equality: In 1987,
another March on \'vashingwn occurred on
October l i th. The day is now recognized as
Nation .. ! Corning Out Day. 'Jhesc arc the
m;.in reasons whv Oc~ober was chosen as
GLBT History i,1omh. .
()kL1horna bas a rich and varied historv of
the GLBT & ;;,llied community. In 1980,
:1 sn1ail group of people concerned about
human rights and equaiitv for (;LB~r
()klahornans found~d ()klal1ornans for
~:~~f :m~~::::.i1Ii·~~:~;(f EI 1:,:if
In the 1980's~ll)li.R.
advent of HIV/AIDS, TOHR sent a medical
professional to health conferences to
remrn and advise the community on the
transmission of the virus. TOHR then
opened Northeast Oklahoma's first anonymous
HIV Testing Clinic, becoming a state
leader in HIV/AIDS testing and education.
In 1998, H.O.P.E. (Health Outreach, Prevention
and Education) became a separate
organization, allowing both H.O.P.E. and
TOHR to focus on their respective areas.
The new millennium broualu rapid arowth t> t>
for TO HR. Individual support expanded
programming and communitv involvement.
TOHR began its capitctl campaign,
"The Pyramid Project" in late 2000 while
being honored as ~n "OutGiving InCommunity"
host site for 200 l. "OutGiving"
allowed continued growth in education and
outreach as TOHR hosted the Denver-based
Gill Foundation's resource and community
building program. In 2001, TOHR was ·
selected as a "FastTrack" program, setting a
foundation for further growth to take the
community to the next level.
TOHR opened the first Tulsa GLBT Community
Center in October 1996. 1he Center
quickly became a community gathedng
spot with social and support groups, the
PRIDE Store, the Nancy McDonald Rainbow
Library, TV lounges and more. Two
locations later, the Tulsa GLBT Communitv
Center is now located at 5545 E 41st Stree(
in Highland Plaza. Open Monday through
Saturday from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, the
Center is growing in nearly every direction
and will welcome visitor number 10,000 for
the year by December.
The Tulsa GLBT Communitv Center is also
home to the Tulsa GLBT Hi;wry Project.
Begun in 2002, the Tulsa GLBT Hiswrv
Projecr uncovers, preserves and presents, the
rich contributions of Gav, Lesbian, Bisexual
and Transgendcr peopie ~,ithin the state
of Oklahoma. As we continue to fight for
a future society that more opcniy accepts
diversity and extends equal rights to all, the
sacrifices., contributions and dedication of
the GLBT community and its many SUD·
porters can be understood and apo;ccia;:ed
thr?ugh a:1 i?'portant source ofi~spiration
a n<t kno,v!edge.
·ro celebrate (;I.Jrr I-Iistorv J\.,1onth, T'C)HR
and the 'Ih!sa GLBI' Hist;ry Project are
~~;;;c:;~~! ~;~~;;~ f~1~:rj;;J::~~:~:~~ !il~-
"Center C:inen1a" 1he ()ctober c:~ruer
<:inetna line up of fi!nls includes fi!rn:i
covering the historical momems, places and
people of the GLBT & allied community.
First up is "The Times of Harvev Miik" ~n
Friday, October 6th at 7:00 Plvf. The film
highiights the life and tragic death of the
"Mayor of Castro'' - Harvey Milk, the first
openly gay member of San Francisco's Board
of Supervisors who was assassinated by
Dan White. Next up on the list is "Stonewall"
on Friday, October 13th at 7:00 PM.
"Stonewall" chronicles the events leading
up the famous riots commonly referred
to as the beginning of the modern GLBT
rights movement. 1he history of Fire Island
is documented next on Frid;y, October
20th with "When Ocean Meets Skv." 1he
film traces the history of the gay e1{clave
and how it became the social hotspot of the
Northeast. Last, but cerrainlv not least, is
the classic "Rocky Horror Picture Show."
The cult-classic shows at 7:00 PM on Friday,
October 27th - just in time for the unofficial
national gay holiday of Halloween.
AIDS Walk 2006 Tulsa
The history of the GLBT & allied community
has b~en greatly affected by HIV/AIDS.
Each year, the community comes together
to remember those lost while continuina
h
. t>
t e struggle to end this terrible disease. All
in the area who want to raise awareness of
HIV/AIDS and help meet the needs for
HIV prevention and care, are encouraged
to participate in AIDS Walk Tulsa 2006 on
Saturday, October 7 th. The festivities begin
at 9:00 AM at Veterans Park, 1875 S Boulder,
with the walk stepping off at 9:45 Alv1.
Refreshments and awards will be presented
to rhe top individuals and teams following
the 2-miie walk. Tulsa's 14th annual walk
raises funds to supporr direct HIV/ AIDS
services in Tulsa and receives matching
funds from a National AIDS Challenge
Grant. The Tbisa AIDS Walk is a pro{~cc
of the Community Service Co~:nci! or
rv'r eater ~1· i .l ls a, :,'-l-l 1v' er sponsors are th. e Gay &
Lesbian Fund forTuisa and Starbucks Coffee.
Bronze sponsors arc (:iao, Baby!~ Evan
Tayior Photography, MAC AlDS {und,
1'viiss Jackson's Nenvork-I. Ti1lsa PFLA..C;
andTul.sa Oklahomans for Human Right~
CTC)HR). Please visit 1.v\V\'l.aids\vaiktul~a. :i:!
1
;~'./~~;information ;.nd to sign up for
OUT OK 5 Film Festival ,:.:untiu.,ul
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OUT OK FILM FESTIVAL
OUT OK, the longest-running GLBT film
festivai in Oklahoma returns for another
outrageous year of celluloid fun. From
October 11-22, OUT OK unleashes firstrun,
independem, gay movies in Tulsa and
Oklahoma CitY. In addition to the verv
popuiar ABSOLUT RUBY RED Cock.tail
Parties, OUT OK is proud to announce
CLUB 209's "In Concert with FUNNY
KINDA GUY", following the screening of
the riveting Scottish documentary of the
same name. Direct from Scotland, Simon,
a post-op trans person will serenade us with
his tender, jazz /folk -inspired tunes, which
have captured the Glasgow music and dub
scene by storm.
With more tears and more tears of joy,
OUT OK is evolving, growing, and expanding.
There are more screening days,
more movies, and more beautiful actors
and ralented filmmakers. OUT OK opens
with Stewart Wade's delightfuily romantic
comedy of errors, COFFEE DATE. As
a practicai joke, gorgeous straigh~ man,
Todd, is sent on a biind date with hard and
hot gay man, Kelly. With hilarious performances
from Wilson Cruz (Mv So-Called
Life, Noah's Arc), Oscar-nomi~ated Sallv
Kirkland (Anna, Bruce Almighty), Jona~han
Silverman (Weekend at Bernie's, Death Becomes
Her), nineties teen singing sensation
Deborah Gibson, and Jonathan Bray (King
of Queens, The Practice), dating will never
be the same. Director and actors will be in
attendance.
Arguably the first gay sequel, writer/director
Q.Allan Brocka returns with EATING
OUT 2: SLOPPY SECONDS. Direcror
Phillip J. Bartell re-introduces Brocka's zany
cast of hot sex kittens, Gwen and Tiffani,
man-whore Marc, awkward gay boy Kyle
Oim Verraros -American Idol I). and a hot
bubbling menu of All-American beef and
succulem slabs of Grade-A man. To win
the bulging hearr ofTroy (Marco Dapper),
the new hunk in town, Kyle pretends ro be
straight, only to find himself joining the
campus ex-gay support group and landing
a vivacious girlfriend. Kyle's ex-boyfriend,
~-..farc (Brett Chukerman) is horrified at the
plan and decides to pursue Troy with his
own tactics. Ivfore raucous. More raunchy.
More mouth-watering fun. Fine-dining at·
its dirtiest-best! Actors will be in attendance.
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by Donald Pile and Ray Williams
"WELCOME TO ARIZONA"
A colorful tapestry of culrures - from Hispanic and Native
American to the legendary Wild West - is woven throughout southern
Arizona, a land that thrived under
the flags ofboch Spain and Mexico
before becoming part of the U.S.
South of Flagstaff in the beautiful
Verde Valley area of north central
Arizona, Sedona including Jerome and
Prescott is red rock country. Many gay
men and lesbians - once they experience
the friendly atmosphere and small town
charm of Sedona - decide to relocate
here permanently. Women will find numerous
lesbian-owned accommodations.
Although Arizona is a landlocked
state, its desert dwellers cool off in the
warm waters of the state's many iakes. In
fact, Arizona boasts one of the highest
rates of boat ownership in che nation.
Home to che world-famous London
Bridge, Lake Havasu is both a water
lover's paradise and a desert lover's
dream. More than 400 miles of stunning
coasdine offers exceptional water sports,
including fishing and skiing, kayaking,
jet-skiing and houseboating. 1he western
region of the Seate can be amazing.
Northern Arizona is the Southwest at its best. It is a photographer's
paradise, a shopper's delight, a hiker's exploration, a history
buff's treasure trove of cultures and a boater's bonanza. Although
only a matter of hours from Phoenix deserts. Northern Ariz~ma can
be a world away in dimace. With elevations up to n:ore than 12.000
feet. If vou have never visited the Grand Canvon. ir trulv is one cf
the wo:iders of America. Stay at the historic f] ·i~n·ar c.,;c nii::lu. 'lh,
sccnic beauty is beyond description. If you ,ire h:mh0 cno~:gh to ukc
the mule excursion to the bottom. then bv all !1H.:ans de ,o. Or!1-
erwise jus~ stay at rhe hotel and have a drink. look 0L.r t11c wi!1d0".\'
and ~-icw rhe scenery_
\'(le have been to ali five areas and alw«y; l:aH a ;·::n:
ime. AE auto is an absolute :VfUST when visitini:: ;\;-i:wn,i :tr.d he:
St;RE a1:d keep plenty of gas in ,·ot:r ,ankl h I, t:!11:c: le·, abk
I'()\" n'an•, 0-"V owned· Band B's ~lv-r,• -r,· ;11 4ri"()Jl'.' nl,., d-,:-· 01, ! ~ • •>} b<.t,/ ~ ~A ,al.,.,,..., ,1_...., ! _a•'• ,_{ t ~-·• -~,.....,~ •
that arc cxtrcrneiy gay-friendly. Even in the ~tnaH 1cv.-n~, gJ~- iifr· i:cvenn,,
vherc.
Among our favorite places to stay in Arizona arc: LUNA VISTA
B And B in Rimrock (just South of Sedona) Kala and Frank are two
of the most wonderful people in the wori<l .. http:/ /www.iunavistabandb.
com/ An utterly "beyond FABULOUS experience s~aying
there. The ROYAL ELIZABETH B and B in Tucson is wonderful.
Jeff and Chuck know how to keep their guests returning year after
vear. http:/ /www.royalelizabeth.com/ and "The Casa de San Pedro
in Hereford is great: Karl and Patrick have done a wonderful job.
http:/ /www.bedandbirds.com/
In Phoenix, there are literaliy dozens uf gay bars to choose from
so just check out your bar guides before going. Whatever yom into,
there is perfect bar just for you:
There is a very strong gay community
in Arizona and some of the resources
can be found by going ro these:
http:/ /v1'ww.azpride.orgi. http:/ /www.
prescottpridecenter.com/ , http:/ /www,
cochise-pride.net/ , http:/ /www.flagstaffpride.
org/ and http:/ /wwv,. tucsonpride.
com/ Their local gay newspaper is a great
source for information: http:/ hvww,
echomag.com/,
Always remember to haYe a good
time when traveling and TALK TO EVERYBODY
! And, "don't cry because it's
over, SMILE because it happened and
you were a part of it!
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~lfavcling is incant to be fi.111. exciting and interesting, and if you
do vour homework ahead ,)f tl:nc it can keep :;Pu ;~,)m gett;:1g into
,rouble in so many vvays. Flyins has ,l~v,ays :1ecn a prob\tm and it of
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Gay Travelers:
an emergency aisle seat. Don't sit in rhe front of the emergency aisle
or in front of the bulkhead where seai:s may nor recline. If your
luggage gets lost or your flight is canceled, then complain RIGHT
AWAY! Don't wait a couple of days afterwards to complain.
Know how you are going to get into a city before arriving at the
airport. Mose ~ities ha\·e wonderful bus service into their downtown
area but some don't. So be sure to find out BEFORE you get there.
Otherwise a taxi ride an be terribly expensive. Of course anorher
aiternative is ro rem an auto.
If you are renting an auto for your trip, be sure and book it online
as there is a tremendous savings by booking on line rather than
calling their 800 number. Always double check to see if your auto
insurance covers your rental auto. If not, almost all Gold and Platinum
Visa and Master Cards cover the insurance. Always opt om
for filling your own gas thank when returning the auto to the rental
office. And if at all possible, NEVER rent an auto at the airport.
You will get stuck ~ith extra taxes that is imposed there. If you are
driving check with your auto club, (AAA, Costco, American Express
or whatever) and they will send you free maps and coupons for your
travels. Needless to say, if you are driving. NEVER have liquor in
your auto. Lock it in the trunk!
A~ we have mentioned in previous columns, NEVER let a
botcl/ motel/ resort make a copy o!.' your ciriver's license when you
check in. NEVER! Be happy to show them your l.D. bur never let
them make a copy of it. With that copy of your driver's license and
your credit card information any employee has ;:he means and in•
formation to pass along to anyone who wants to steal your identity.
This i5 ger:ting to be a real problem with hotels and motels. Just ask
to speak to the manage: on dt1ty and explain why you will be bppy
co show them your I.D. Howeve:, you will not iet them make a copy
r· 0. It.
If you ,vane to go to bars, find our where they are located before
vou rake off on vour travels. Find the exact locations and hours
for :he bars. The mo;e pre-planning you do the better things will
work for you: trip. \'X,'hether you're going :o be in a city for iust one
day or a week or more, plan ahead and make a scheduie before you
lem:c home. :\luseums, galleries ;md shops are closed different days
or the week. Always purchase :i local newspaper \vhen you get into
a city. They wii: usually have a full foting of things m do and e,·en
sp{.'.cials at local restaurants
Spc:iking of restamai1ts, it 1s always much less expensive re dine
late in che afrernoon ,!r l::mch menu prices rat.hc:r than a couple of
hoc.rs late: at dinf!er time. Alwavs remember the "special of the
dav'' no ione:-er rncans th~t the ,Price is lo'-;;¥cr. i\hvays ask ho\v tnxi.Ch
iris .. It's Y()'i_rR money ~'.1 don't frci embarrassed about asking the
pnce.
\\/e _r\.LSfA :{S pal· for on our trips \vith a credit card.
'Then \vhcn ~.rour l;ill,comes in, Pl/\·- -rI-fE r:tJLL ,:\1vI()L7NT l By
:;,;;~:~c\::: l: ;r~;l:~;~;~~c~;;::~ ct:;;: }::~~.f;r:t:1:::t ~:: ~-~::o~;;,\;
\1j1en a busi~1cs~ charges 50 cents or eve:n a dolbr to use your credit
card. cannot leiJlly do this ::nd •~vhen this docs happen~ call
your credit card ct ,rnpany irrnncdiatcly and rhcY ~. ., :iH rcin1bur:-e you
and fik
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One time our bill showed oniy a total when we got our receipt.
When we go: home and checked our credit card account on !ine,
we found thev had made a mistake and h,,d overcharged an even
$1,000.00 to.our bill. With a phone call to our credit card company
it was taken care of immediatelv. h was just an honest mistake but it
was a mistake. It is very wise co' take cw~ different credit cards with
you when traveling.
Alwavs have fun when rraveiing, meet new people, see new
things an'd taste new food so that when you rerurn home you can
honestly say that you had a great time. Otherwise it is just money
wasted. Whether rraveling across rhe country or merely a few miles
away, traveling can be fun and exciting. Just don\ go imo the city
with the attitude of"Here I am. What do you have for me?" Everything
about your cravels is not going co be perfect so don't dweil on
it. There weather, the bars or the restal!rants might not be what you
expected so go to another bar or another resrauran:. Lite is too short
to stay someplace not to your liking.
For informadon about traveling e,nail Donaid and Ray at gayrravclers@
aol.com or visit their webpage at: hn:p:/ lwww.::ometown.ao1.
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One of the most beautiful cities in lvonh America, Vancouver is a
progressive, dynamic, and gay-popular vacation destination. (Photo by
john Sinai, courtesy of Tourism Vancouver)
October 2006
by Andrew Collins
Vancouver,
British Columbia
In V,noo""'• one of tl,, wodd', mos, smnning does, yon an
kayak in English Bay in rhe morning before skiing down Grouse
Mountain later that afternoon - indeed, few cities offer better access
to the great outdoors. The city's glimmering. postmodern city center
anchors a peninsula jutting into the rippling Strait of Georgia, irs
shoreline sculp,ed by bays and inlets. From just about anywhere on
this peninsula, you're within walking distance of two beaches, leafy
Stanley Park, the ultra-gay Davie Village district, and several similariy
diverring neighborhoods. It's for ail these reasons that VancouYer
- whid: is aiso in a country that has legaiized same-sex marriage
- has emerged as one'{)f ~he most wonderful gay destinations in the
world.
For Americans, visiting Vancouver :s quite easy. 'The city is just a
three-hour drive north of Seattle, and it aiso has direct flights from
nutnerous U.S. cities. just keep in Inind that in a couple of years;
you ,vill be required to show a valid passport Vi;hen crossing the
border (right !HW,, technically. you can get by with a driver·, license
but if you don't have a passport. you're likely to be pulh:d aside and
questioned thoroughly). Pi.lso keep in rnind that the lJ.S. dollar has
becon1e increasingly ,veak agajnst the C:anadian doilar in recent
years {US$ I equaled CAi'~$ l. l l as of mid-Septcmb(:f 2!106). ~o
iravding to Vancouver isn't quite the bargain it ~1.vas a couple of years
ago. StHL overalL it's less expensive than New "'Yorkl S;Jn Franc1scoJ
London: and many other place::- of .,,.,a,,w,~ popularity.
Vancouver is a highly progressive place - feminists, lesbians, and
gays piay a prominent role in local politics, have helped rejuvenate
several flagging neighborhoods, and support a compact but potent
restauram and club scene. The West End, which abuts Downtown
and was a prostitution-ridden eyesore in ;:he 1980s, is ;:he city's
main gay commercial and residential sector. You'll find most of the
gay nightlife and social scene along a roughly eight-block stretch of
Davie Street known as Davie Village. Farther north, Davie intersects
with another lively strip of cool shops and restaurants, Denman
Street. At this intersection, you're just steps from sparkling English
Bay Beach, a fine spot to catch a few rays on a warm afternoon.
Davie Viliage is a terrific neighborhood for eating and bar-hopping.
Bin 941 exemplifies the growing popularity of tapas-styie restaurants
in Vancouver. Try the mussels steamed ,vith habanero chi!es.
kafir-lime leaf, and cypress-honey lager, and enjoy a local vimage
from the fabulous wine list. The campy and affordable Cafe Luxy
serves humongous portions of pasta, and nearby Hamburger 1v1ary's
is a fun, !ate-night bet for burgers, fries, and diner fare. Near where
Davie meets Denman, you can sample inventive Pacific Northwestern
cuisine at the Raincit'/ Grill, where dishes like grilled bison strip
loin wirh lentil-and-braised-rib ragout await you. Grab an espresso
nearby at gay-popuiar Delany's or up the street at Melriches, which
is just around the corner from the acclaimed queer book and gift
shop, Little Sisters.
Later in the evening, check out Davie Street's gay bars, the most
popular being Celebrities and the Odyssey, which both draw young,
stylish crowds. Both spots pull their share oflesbians, but Celebrities
is the more diverse of the two. 'The Odvssey has a festive patio
and a great little dance floor. Other fun drinki~g spots along.Davie
include Oasis (an attractively decorated piano cabaret and resrnurant),
Pumpjack (a neighborhood pub with a leather-and-Levi's
vibe), 1181 (an ultra-chichi martini lounge drawing a well-coiffed
crowd), Fountainhead Pub (a fun sports bar with a great patio), and
Numbers (a lovably dive-y cruise bar with three levels). If you're
looking for action, drop by one of the city's popular bathhouses.
F212 Steam or M2M Playspace. 1hc latter is part of the saucy (but
quite affordable) Fahrenheit Hotel, a men's sex-plex with privare
rooms and a steamy vibe (there are rooms on one floor that are
geared more toward guests who want to keep their clothes on and
get a good night's sleep).
1here are severai gay-friendiy bed-and-breakfasts and ho,ds in the
neighborhood, the upscale West End Guest House being among the
best, wii:h its beautifullv decorated Edwardian rooms. Another luxurious
B&B that's highly appealing is O'Canada House, whose rooms
have spacious tile b:.,fa and TVs with VCRs. A bit less prlcey but
,till with ample charm, handsome furnishings, friendiy hosts, and
a great location near Davie Village, Ndson House has six inviting
guest rooms. You'll find 195 spJci<Hs. contemporary s:.:ites with full
kitchens and moderate rates at the Sandman Suites, a popuhr fuliseriice
hotd right in the heart of Davie Village ame:iirie, include
the popular Moxie's Grill restama:u, a spa, and a fitness cenrer. If
v(n/rc on a budget~ the Inn at False C:reck Qualitr Hotel is a repu~
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Just steps fron1 the ~WC-st End discover the beautiful, rugged
Stanley Park, \.vhich occupies a peninsula of 1T101T than 1,000 un~
spoiicd acres of lush greenery, fi)rcsts of cedar ~1nd [)oug!as fir. sandy
beaches, and panorarnic n1aritfrne vistas.
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From here it's a short drive to North Vancouver, home to Grouse
Mountain ski area. For a great photo-op, stop by the nearby 450-
foot-long Capilano Suspension Bridge, which swings gently (for the
most part) 230 feet above the river below it.
Back in the city center, you'll find some of the city's best upscale
shopping along Robson Street, and you can enjoy a more historic
aspect of Vancouver by wandering through Gastown, the site of
Canada's transcontinental railroad terminus. The neighborhood
boomed throughout the late 1800s, foundered by the middle of this
century, and became a model for urban restoration in the '60s and
'70s. Today you can stroll along Gastown's main cobbled thoroughfare,
Water Street, past dozens of somewhat touristy shops and
restaurants.
Just a few blocks from Davie Village you'll find Yaletown, where
Vancouver's fine-arts-and-fashion elite have converted dozens of
early 20th-century warehouses into chic restaurants, galleries, and
shops (including the stellar gourmet food market, Urban Fare, an
excellent place to pick up picnic supplies). This hip district is also
home to the city's coolest hotel, the Opus, which also happens to be
one of North America's most gay-friendly addresses. 1his swank yet
unpretentious property with 96 rooms and suites is a favorite haunt
of visiting celebrities, who appreciate the super-efficient staff: boldly
designed rooms, and cool lobby lounge. Don't miss the hotel's
sensibly chic restaurant, Elixir, a postmodern vision of a Parisian
bistro noted for its brunches (try the duck hash with poached eggs
and sourdough bread) and superb contemporary cuisine, including
a knockout pan-roasted halibut with wild mushrooms and trufflemarjoram
sauce.
Another cool Yalctown address for sophisticated chow and memorable
people-watching is Blue Water Cafe, whose speciaities include
a sampler of f0tir ceviches with salmon, halibut, rnna, and scallops,
and a wonderful entree of local sablefish caramelized with soy and
sake. A block away, slick Glowbal Grill & Satay Bar can be forgiven
for its slightly pretentious and gimmicky ambience, because this
plays turns out delicious food, including tequila lamb satay with
lime-mint glaze, and spaghetti with truffles and Kobe meatballs.
From Yaletown, you can catch a water taxi to Granville Island, once
the shipping and processing center for the city's logging industry,
and now yer another successful urban renovation with a mammoth
public market and many galleries and artisrs' studios.
It's a 15-minm:e drive east of the citv cemer to Commercial Drive,
a neighborhood thai:'s been reborn in i:he past decade as the cit/s
lesbian hub. Here you'll find several v,roman-owned shops, including
\X!omyn's 'Ware, the definite source: for women's sex coys, lube,
and fetish ',Near. Most afternoons anci evening:,;, you'll see cute dvkes
passing time at the neighborhood's several shabby-chic coffeeho'uses.
lhis is aiso a great area for affordable, he;,Jthfui cuisine. Exceilent
options indude globallv inspired Stella's Tap & Tapas Bar and Havana,
a grea, source for' deli~ious Larin-inf;sed far~.
Finally, if you're looking for some outside fun on a sunny day? rnake
i:he 20-minute drive to \\'est Vancouver to 'Wreck Beach, which is
right by the campus of the l}niversity of British Colun1bia. l'-lot
especia!iy sandy or accessible (you must hike down a steep l 00-foot
trail), it's the cit}'~'s only more-or-less sanctioned nude beach (at ieast
the illegalig.r of Jetting it all hang out is overlooked by authorities).
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when people sought the advice of Emily Post.
A changed view of air travel, from being something awesome and
novel, like going on a grear adventure, to being commonplace, like
riding the bus, may be partly to blame fur more hang-ioose social
behavior aboard. It also may be true that che average American really
does exhibit less well-mannered behavior, in any situation, than
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A gay reading group forms,
"LITERARY PRIDE"
by Amos Lassen
LITTLE ROCK, AR_Two years ago a group of gay men met and
organized "The Oscar Wilde Reading Group" which had several sessions
and then became defunct. When I moved to Little Rock after
Katrina, I tried to find a sense of communitv and whiie at Wordsworth
and Company Books, I noticed the ;nnouncement about
the reading group. I called and went to the next meeting. Little did
I know then, that this meeting was to be the last of the Oscar Wilde
group. I was determined that this was not going to happen. After
rwo unsuccessful attempts to get a group together, I finally decided
to hit the bars, the coffee shops and the bookstores and posted an
announcement of a new group to be formed. We finally met in
June--only 2 members of "Oscar Wilde' and a bevy of new faces
set up our organizational framework. Our first two meetings saw us
outgrow our meeting place at Sufficient Grounds in Hillcrest. So we
established the name "Literary Pride" and for our third meeting we
moved into one of the member's homes. 'We began our reading with
"Grief" by Andrew Hollerana book that explains that by grieving we
are keeping alive the memory of those we have loved and lost. Our
second book was ".My Lives" An Autobiography by Edmund White,
a tell ali no hoies barred life story of the pre-eminent gay writer alive
today as he took us on a whirlwind tour of his life as an out gay
man.
Each member has the opportunity to choose a book and the choice
simply alternates from person to person. Reviews of new books appear
regularly at littlerockpride.com.
1be beauty of Literary Pride is that the group is completely independent
of everything else and aside from enjoying reading, we also
enjoy getting together and just talking. Friendships have been made
and the excitement that each meeting generates is exciting. The
books we read are mainiy just a jumping off point to rhe discussions
of matters that affect gay life today. It is such a wonderful feeling for
us to come toged1er with the sole purpose being our enjoyment of
being together.
This year Literary Pride will participate in the Arkansas Literary Festival.
For the first time, gay literature will be part of the festival and
we are presently working to bring authors imo Arkansas for the festival.
We have just received word that one of the finest gay authors
writing today will honor us by attending the Festival. ANDREW
HOLLERAN, author of the gay classic "Dancer from the Dance'' as
well as "Nights in Aruba" and "'The Beauty of Men".
lhe group is open to anyone ( regardless of sex:uaI orientation and
gender) who wishes to participate. The only expense you may
have is the price of the book and members get a discount at a iocal
bookstore. 'Xie are looking forward w a greac year of activity. More
information can be gained by dropping me a line at alassenamos@
yahoo.com. Membershio is alwavs ooen and we look forward to
~vekoming a!L • , '
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"San Francisco searcher
Discovers
atment
ImmuneS
Infected
roundbre ng
Stren hen
terns in HIVt1.
ents "
Study Featured in Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency
Syndromes August issue and Presented at 16th International
Worid AIDS Congress
TORONTO, CANADA_Micronutrient supplementation increases
CD4 count in HIV-infected individuals on highly active antiretroviral
therapy (HA.ART), according to a study published in the
August 15th issue of the Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency
Syndromes. These results were presented at the 2006 World AIDS
Conference in Toronto on August 14th.
The study, authored by Jon D. Kaiser, M.D., demonstrates tl1at the
patients adding a micronuuient supplement while taking HA.ART
are able to increase their CD4 cell count by 24%, compared to no
change in the placebo group. CD4 cells act ro protect the body
against viral, fungal, and protozoal infections. When an individual is
HIV-infected, the virus continually kills CD4 cells. Over time, the
body is unable to replace the lost cells and their number declines,
making the body more susceptible to infections.
With twenty years of HIV treatment experience, Dr. Kaiser has investigated
many antioxidant combinations. "There have been several
recent clinical trials which show HIV-infected patients who begin to
take micronutrient supplements have improved clinical
outcomes,'' said Dr. Kaiser. "This most recem study proves to the
medical community that micronutrient supplementation holds
significant promise as a vital part of standard medical
creatment for people with HIV/AIDS."
Success of antiviral therapy ro date has been limited by a wide range
of debilitating side effects. The micronutrient supplement tested was
also shown to decrease one of the common side effects of antiviral
therapy, peripheral neuropathy, by 42% compared to a 33°10 decline
in the placebo group.
"!he abiiity of this micronutrient formula ro strengthen the immune
systems of people wirh HIV/AIDS - at substantiallv lower cost than
tl1at of anti'...,iral medication could potentially stabilize the health
of millions of people in the developing world until access to antiretroviral
medications improves.
Co-authors indude Adriana M. Campa, Ph.D., Joseph P. Ondercin,
PA-C, Gifford S. Leoung, I,1.D., Richard F. Piess. Ph.D., and
Jvfarianna K. Baum. Ph.D. The scudv was funded by Bristol-Myers
Squibb.
TheSTAR 23
Salutation kittens and loyal love slaves! This mooch Uncle
Mikey recovers from a love affair of epic proportions. I mean
whew, that man was just too much. It was iike being at the
DQ and trying to take that extra dip, knowing your body,
just wouldn't handle it. I mean; it just was not right. While
appealing, some mountains just are not meant to be climbed.
Sadly, I had to cut chat stallion ioose, sending him back into
the wild. I hope he does not do any damage; ralk about putting
your eye out.
I bet the censors arc just on the edge of their seats. I guess, I do
sound a little like a prom date gone bad. That man of substantial
lovin' made more of an impression than I realized. Kitcens, I tried,
really I did. You just cannot gee a twelve in a size ten; I don'c care
how you work it.
Uncle Mikey here once more to spread his wisdom, thought provoking
views, and midnight iove to those who qualify. Yes, like a
true timeless treasure, Uncle is on the scene looking out for those
in Queerdom. Let's get to it as my eighth husband wouid say, the
romantically challenged to say the lease, But I digress.
Dear Uncle },1ikey,
I am an older gay man with 2 children. Because, I take care of
myself, most people do not realize my children are in college. At
my oldesr son's lase cdllege break, he brought home one of his frat
brothers. His friend was a Greek god and I could not stop acting
iike a high school girl around him. I chink he was enjoying
the attention and was flirting with me by the end of the first day.
Because I was so bothered by this beautiful young man, I could not
sleep. Around 2:00 AM in the morning. I recreated to the kitchen
to try to drown my sexual frustration in some orange sherbec.
'When I turned around from the freezer, there was my soP:s friend
in nothing but his birthday suit. I was so shocked; (dropped the
sherbet on the floor. He chuckled and told me that it was all right
that my son had told him all about me and that's why he was there.
he wanted to be with an older man that looked as good as I did. I
couid no longer concroi mvseif and p!ay·ed out mv ~ildesr famasv ,t A / ,-
right there in the kitchent with my son asleep upstairs!
26 theSTAR
I have never done anything like this before and am feeling
tremendously guilty for my lack of seif-control. I am also flattered
because of having a 23 year old come onto me. I am feeling like a
troll! Unde Mikey help! How do I handle this flood of emotions?
Scarcer Troll
Dearest ST:
Darling, troll, I think not. Greek Gods would not mingie; I see the
start of a player extraordinaire. As for the sleeping lamb. this is not
an issue; all were consenting, and aware. I imagine some more
than others however, that is just the icing the way I see it. Enjoy
and cherish the memory of your fling in the night, it shall keep you
warm on those blustery winter eves.
Smooches-Mikey ·
Honey, Uncle can tell you from personal experience, a Twink in the
twilight can keep those batteries charged for a forcnighr. Oh my
nerves, I must have another drink before we go on. I hope chat
houseboy of mine has those batteries charged by now.
Dear Uncle Mikey,
Mv bovfriend has friends who like to partv. He has asked me what
I ~ould think about attending a sex p;rty., where we would not intermingle;
simply perform rhe act in front of each other .. He thinks
this would be hoc, while I think I would be too self-conscious to
enjoy it. Should I do it, as he says it is my duty?
Sexually confused
Dearest confused,
Confused, about what to wear? Kitten, some are bold and risk
takers. The proposal could have been worse, however the decision
remains solely yours. You must decide what you are comfortable
with, making it know you are not going to participate in something
you do nor want. Often couples will find themselves at the road,
where the desires divide the mind. It is important to find a common
ground, where both desires addressed respectfully, allow
personal growth and majority.
Dear Uncle Mikey,
Do you know of any really good sex positions?
Young-one
Dear Young one,
Do you know of any bad ones?
Smooches-Mikey
\'veil Kittens, I must take my ieave hmvever before I do remember
chis; Uncle's law in the sexu;l behavior- Harm none do what ye
wiii, do it well and thee wiil gee rhy fill. Safety comes before the
deed; wrap that meat before pumping chat steed. Smooches-Uncle
Mikey and Tiddles too!
Write to 1Jncic !vHkey at uncien1ikey4you@ao!.co1n
\¥ith those quandaries you dare not ask anyone else, take it to the
gay guru!
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"The Laramie Project" A
Play About The Affect of
Mathew Shepard's Death.
INDEPENDENCE, KS_"The Laramie
Project," rhe ground-breaking drama by
Mo'ises Kaufman and the Tectonic Theatre
Project, will be performed by the William
Ing~ Center for the Arts Theatre Department
at Independence Community College,
Independence, Kansas.
Featuring an all-student cast, "The Laramie
Project" runs 1hursday through Saturday
Oct. 12-14 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday Oct.
15 at 2:30 p.m. at the William Inge 'Theatre
at ICC.
The Inge TI1eatre and the ICC is campus is
located south of the town of Independence.
From Main and I 0th Streets, proceed on
South I 0th Street for two miles and turn
right on Road 58. The thearre and campus
is on the right.
Scats mav be reserved by calling (620)
332-5492 and tickets will be hdd at the box
office for patrons until 20 minutes prior to
curtain, after which they are released for
general sale, Seating is general admission.
Tickets are $6 general admission.
"The Laramie Project'' premiered in 2000
and is the moving drama about the residents
of Laramie, Wyoming, and what rhey went
through following the 1998 murder of
Mathew Shepard, a gay college student.
Director is Perer Ellenstein, artistic director
of the Wiiliam Inge Cencer for the Arts.
Independence, Kansas, is located at the
iunction of Highways 75 and 160 in south~
ast Kansas. It is located 90 miles north of
Tulsa, 90 miles west of Joplin, 120 miies
south of Kansas City, and 120 miles southeast
of""Wichita.
The 2006-07 Mainstage seawn li1:: ICC
' · · ! 0 piays COfitlOUe Wlt 1 t1h._ e L•• 0 .n....1 C-d jv .. ..f 1u1 °~· -
Servant of Two \fasrers" Dec 7 - i 0 :md the
, 1 HT mus1ca1 r f appy E--;,d ,· • on ertola_ no re':-'.-.l:-"•
and Kurt Weill, March 15-18, 20<F. lhc
I(:C theater dcpartn1cnt b noted as one of
the outstanding r,;vo-year college thean:r
p·~ograms in th~ tvtid,vest. Spring 2006
~ ... ,,dua:rPs were accepted for transfer to lb~ Bo;to~ Conser:,axory, E1n.crson c:ol- ,''° g---· '•.. ""•p-hens c·O 1b1t •.g•c~. •..: tn r..1... .11.~ ,.. e r... t...,;,.1,a. ...., a. . 5, i..j, ,S-ch~;;i:;f th~ Arts~ Fo~ rnore inforn1ation:
,v,.:ii1,v.ingecenter.org
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Gay & Lesbian
History Month celebrated
at Missouri
State University
SPRINGFIELD, MO_Dudng October,
Gay & Lesbian History Month wiil ~e .
celebrated on the Missouri State Umvermy
Springfield campus.
Events are planned for the celebration,
including a reception honoring the second
birrhdav of OLGA (Ozarks Lesbian &
Gav Ar~hives), a discussion of health issues
aff~cti~g gay men ~nd le~bians, an ~~plor~tion
or how the M1ssoun State pub11e affaus
mission with its emphasis on communiry
building encourages or discourages mino~iry
inclusion, and an "out on campus" in wl11ch
students, staff, and faculty discuss life at
Missouri State for openly gay people.
With the inauguration of a new administradon
at Missouri State, gay people are
hopeful that this year's program will be
supported campus wide. Holly B:ggett,
History Professor and President ot Lambda
Alliance, one of the co-sponsoring organizadons,
said that she hopes 1',1issouri State will
adopc a new attitude toward gay peopl_e.
"1here is a sense for many reasons havmg to
do with diversiry, hiring and accreditation.
mainstreaming the University, and just common
sense, that the Administration is now
encourai:dng gay men and lesbians to be visible
and\o play an active role on campus."
In addition to rhe Lambda Alliance which
advocates fair treatment for gay and lesbian
neoole ar MSU, Gay & Lesbian History
}.fo~th is sponsored by the MSU History
Departmem, and the MSU College of Humanities
and P:1biic Affairs.
·r·h•·o«o·l, r:"}' & I "Sbi;,n History Month, .l -~ ....._!-,._1 •-_,~,, ~>,- r •• r
rhe U1;iversicv is folfiliing irs goai of seiking
;; produce civil and educated citizens in a
metropolitan co1n1nunity.
I=or rnore infr1nnation contact Holly
Pn.:sidcnt. Oifce; 417-836-5206
Arkansas & Oklahoma's most read GLBT ,i.,fagazine
Phone Home campaign!
WASHINGTON. DC_h's a campaign
to mobiiize fair-minded people everywhere
in the fight against the anti-~_GBT co~stitutional
amendments that will be on tl1e
November ballot in eight states: Arizona,
Colorado, Idaho, South Carolina, South
Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia and \'?isconsin.
If vou come from or know anyone in any of
th;se states and surely you do then you can
take action today.
Just go to the campaign \Y/eb site, ww~w.
PhoneHome2006.org, where you'll find all
the tools you need to quickly and easily contact
vour relatives, friends, classmates and
for~er co-workers in these states and cell
them vou need them to do the right thing
on N~v. 7. You can also donate to the state
campaigns through this site.
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Creating
Community for
Peopie living
with
HIV/AIDS
()ur House. Too offers a variety of
activities for people v:ho are HI\/+ and
or living 'Nith A.IDS to heip combat the
social isolation that rnany of our
dE;f ~;~~}if ~::~1=ti:~;e ~~;~~-
and or Hving v.tith ,A.JDS "Nho cannot
afford to ourchase these iteff:s for
thernseh1~s. VVe invite anyone ;,vho
•Nould !Ike to voiunteer or provicit? fi~.
nanciai assistance to piease contact
us by phone 918--585-9552 or
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Q Scopes
by Jack Fertig
OCTOBER 2006
"Don't argue, Leo - entertain!"
Mars is already a bit weakened and lacking focus in Libra,
although normally that sign makes him a better team
player. As he trines Neptune in Aquarius, hedonistic indulgences
come easily, but directed, productive activity is
harder. Yoga, martial arts, or other activities tied to balancing
spirit will help.
ARIES (March 20 - April 19): Your partner wants to spend
more time alone with you, but you're feeling more openly
social. There's time for both; be considerate of your partner.
If you're single and looking. try a sporting event. Having
some friends along could help the search.
TAURUS (April 20 - May 20): Lately, you've been uncertain
about what you want to be when you grow up. You can
take some satisfaction that your current job - and especially
your ability to work with others - will eventually help you find
your way to the top.
GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): Try out new and different
entertainments. Iranian movies? Dervish performances?
Kinky experiments you haven't gotten around to yet?
Something with a spiritual twist will be most interesting. Be
very open to new possibilities as they offer themselves.
CANCER (June 21 - July 22): Never mind the bedroom
- take the fun to the kitchen! There you can imagine brilliant
new uses foi some of the utensils, and find great ingredients
for fun. If you don't have privacy there, pack a picnic
basket!
LEO (July 23 -August 22): The more forcefully you express
your points. the more illogical they seem to others.
If you can argue effectively a!ong emotional lines, using a
dramatic style, your lack of logic may not matter. Better yet,
don't argue. Just entertain!
VIRGO (August 23 - September 22): Watch out for nervous
tension over any problem, especially money. Nothing
will be solved now. but you can get a sense of how to be
more effective working with others, which wiil he!p in the
long run.
LIBRA (September 23 - October 22): You're unusually energetic
and playfui these days. Be cautious: know your own
!imits and those of your playmates. You're sure to stumble
over them anyway, so just be careful that nobody gets hurt
and that necessary apologies are madei
SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): Either as a longterm
project or just for a few hours. make your bathroom
into a place of elegant pleasure where you can enjoy a
long, hot, relaxing soak. That's always a healing divertissement,
and now it's an absolute necessity!
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 20): You have
a sudden burst of energy for either social activity or politics;
stick with the social. !n politics you'll oniy wreak confusion
now. But at other occasions, your whimsical touch should
prove a huge asset!
CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 19): You need reassurance
about where you're going in life and why. A little
confusion is good if it opens you to deeper understanding.
Talk with your boss - or a professional - about your goals
and your purpose.
AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): You're craving
adventure, but what kind? Let it be an adventure in trust.
Try to give up being a control queen long enough to let a
friend iead you somewhere entirely new. That doesn't necessarily
mean sex, but don't rule it out!
PISCES (February 19 - March 19): One fish is swimming
toward mad !ust, the other toward quiet retreat. Invite your
sexiest friend(s) to an erotic retreat where you car.i alternate
games of strip Twister with meditation, massage, and
shared baths.
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28 Advet1ising in the STAR is just good business cents.
Arkansas, Bentonville/Rogers (479)
NWA GLBT Ctr - - - www.nwaglbtcc.org- - - - - --479-586-1062
Barnes & Noble Bks - - 261 N. 46th St., Rogers- - -479-636-2002
Arkansas, Eureka Springs (479}
Diversity Pride Event - - - - - - - - - - - - -www.diversitypride.com
A Byrd's Eye View- - - - 36 N. Main- - - - - - - - - -479-253-0200
Caribe Restaurante- - - - 309 W Van Buren- - - - - -479-253-8102
Henri's - - - - - - - 19 1i2 Spring St - - - - - - - - - - - -479-253-5795
Lumberyard Bar&Grill- - - 105 E VanBuren- - - - - -479-253-0400
MCC Living Spring - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -870-253-9337
Swiss Holiday Resort- Hwy 62 at Hwy 23 So.- - - - 888-582-8464
Spexton- - - - - - - - 178 Spring Street - - - - - - - - -479-981-6060
Tiki Torch- - - - - - - - 75 S. Main Street- - - - - - - -479-253-2305
Tradewinds Lodge -141 W. VanBuren- - - - - - - - - 800-242-1615
Arkansas, Fayetteville (479)
Common Ground Restaurant- - - 412 W. Dixon - 479-442-3515
Condom Sense - - - - - - - - 418 W. Dickson- - - - - -4 79-444-6228
Curry's Video - - - 612 N. College Ave- - - - - - - - - -479-521-0009
Passages - - - - -930 N. College Ave- - - - - - - - - -479-442-5845
Pride Street Live- - 523 W. Poplar St-- - - - - - - - - - 4 79-587-0557
Tangerine Club - -21 N. Block Ave-- - - - - - - - - - - -479-587-9512
Arkansas, Fort Smith (479)
Kinkeads- - - - - - -1004 1 /2 Garrison Ave- - - - - - - 4 79-783-9988
Red Rock City - - -917 N. "A" St. - - - - - - - - - - - - 479-242-2489
Arkansas, Hot Springs (501)
Jesters Lounge - - - - 1010 E. Grand Ave - - - - - - - 501-624-5455
Arkansas, Little Rock (501)
Back Street - - - -1021 Jessie Rd- -- - - - - - - - - - -501-6642744
Diamond State Rodeo Assoc.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - www.dsra.org
Discovery- - - - - 1021 Jessie Rd- -- - - - - - - - - - -501-666-6900
Sidetracks - - - 415 Main St- -North LR.- - - - - - - -501-244-0444
The Factory - : - - - - 412 Louisiana St.- - - - - - - - 501-372-3070
Kansas, Junction City (785)
Xcalibur Club- - - - - - 384 Grant Ave. - - - - - - - - -785-762-2050
Kansas, Pittsburg (620)
PSU-QSA.- -1701 S. Broadway- - - - - - - - - - - - - -620-231-0938
River of Life Church.- -1709 N. Walnut- - - - - - - - -Service 11AM
Kansas, Wichita (316)
Our Fantasy/South40- - - - - 3201 S. Hillside- - - - - 316-682-5494
Priscilla's- - - - - 6143 W Kellogg Dr- - - - - - - - - 316-942-1244
Ciub Giacier- - - - - - - - - 2828 E. 31st South- - - - - 316-612-9331
Missouri, Ava (417)
Catus Canyon Campground - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 417-683-9199
Missouri, Joplin (417)
MCC Spirit of Christ- - -2902 E 20th, - - - - - -Sat Service-9:30AM
Missouri, Kansas City (816)
40th Street Inn- - -www.40thstreetinn.com- - - - - -816-561-7575
Concourse Park B&B - - 300 Benton Blvd - - - - - -816-231-1196
Hydes KC Gym & Guest Hs - \A.'\Nw.hydeskc.com - 816-561-1010
Missie B's- - - -805 W. 39th St- - - - - - - - - - - - - -816-561-0625
Missouri, Lampe (417)
KOKOMO Campground - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 417-779-5084
Missouri, Springfield (417)
The Edge- - - - - 424 Boonville Ave- - - - - -- - - - - - 417-831-4700
GLO Comm. Ctr- - -518 E. Commerical- - - - - - - - -417-869-3978
Martha's Vineyard- - 219 W Olive - - - - - - - - - - - 417-864-4572
Missouri, Springfield (417)
Ronisuz Place- - --821 College- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -417-864-0036
Rumors - --1109 E. Commercial- - - - - - - - - - - - - - 417-873-2225
Oklahoma, Enid (580)
Hastings Books- - - -104 Sunset - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 580-242-6838
Priscilla's- - - - - - - - -4810-A West Garriott- - - - - - - 580-233-5511
Oklahoma, Lawton (580)
lngrids Bookstore- - - - -1124 NW Cache Rd- - - - - -580-353-1488
Oklahoma, McAlester
McPride- - - - - - - - - - - POBox 1515, - - - - - McAlester, OK 74502
Oklahoma, Oklahoma City (405)
American Crossroads B&B - POBox 270642- - - - - -405-495-1111
Blue Dog Liquor- - - - - - -4015 N. Penn - - - - - - - - -405-606-7000
Boom Room- - - - - - - 2807 NW 36th St- -- - - - - - - -405-601-7200
Border's Books- - - - - - 3209 NW Expressway- -- - - 405-848-2667
CD Warehouse- - - - - - 4001 N. Penn - - - - - - - - - - 405-525-7766
Club Rox- - - - - -3535 NW 39th Expwy- - - - - - - - -405-947-2351
Christie's Toy Box- - - - -3126 N. May Ave - - - - - - - 405-946-4438
Eastern Ave Video- - -1105 S Eastern Ave- - - - - - -405-672-6459
Hollywood Hotel- - - - 3535 NW 39th Exp - - - - - - -405-947-2351
Hi-Lo Club - - - - - - -1221 NW 50th- - - - - - - - - - - -405-843-1722
Naughty But Nice - - - - 3121 SW 29th St- - - - - - - -405-681-5044
Partners- - - - - - - - - 2805 NW 36th St - - - - - - - - - -405-942-2199
Pec's- - - - - - - - - - -3535 NW 39th Expw - - - - - - - -405-942-2199
Red Rock North- - - 2240 NW39th St- - - - - - - - - - - 405-525-5165
Rudy's Place-- - - - -3535 NW39th Expw- - - - - - - - -405-947-2351
Phoenix Rising - - - - 2120 NW 39th St- - - - -- - - - - -405-601-3711
The Park- - - - - - - - 2125 NW 39th St - - - - - - - - - -405-528-4690
The Rockies- - - - - - 3201 N. May Ave - - - - - - - - - 405-947-9361
Topanga Grill & Bar- - - 3535 NW 39th-- - - - - - - - - -405-947-2351
Tramps- - - - - - - - - - - -2201 NW 39th-- - - - - - - - - -405-521-9888
Ziggy's- - - - - - - - - - - - 4005 N. Penn- - - - - - - - - - -405-521-9999
Oklahoma, Tulsa (918)
Bamboo Lounge- - - -7204 E. Pine - - -- - - - - - - - - -918-836-8700
Border's Book Store- - - 2740 E. 21st- - - - - - - - - - - 918-712-9955
Border's Book Store - - - 8015 S, Ya!e - - - - - - - - - - 918-494-2665
Club 209 - - - - - - - 209 N. Boulder - - - - - - - - - - - 918-584-9494
Club Majestic- - - - - - - 124 N. Boston - - - - - - - - - - 918-584-9494
Club Maverick- - - - - 822 S. Sheridan - - - - - - - - - -9i8-835-3301
Dreamland Bks -- - - 8807 E. Admiral Pl - - - - - - - - -918-834-1051
GLBT Comm. Ctr- - - - 5545 E. 41st- - - - - - - - - - 918-743-4297
Hideaway Lounge- - - 11730 E. 11th- - - - - - - - - -918-437-0449
HOPE Clinic- - - - - - - 3540 E. 31st- - - - - - - - - - - - 918-749-8378
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dAN UARY
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~nd Business Building
From
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As you brmvse through this months issue, you’ll notice numerous
articles on fund-raisers, benefit shows, volunteers ,vorking to build
and just people helping people. GLBT people who are giving their
time, money and effort to help make another human life better.
Many who need help themselves. Giving, is the key issue. This past
month seeing and hearing about the many events to raise money
for those living with HIV/AIDS, food drives, toys for kids, meals
for the home-bound and ~o many other efforts, all within our own
community, reminded me of how very proud I am to be a gay man.
Wouldn’t it be wonderful ifwe could maintain that giving spirit for
the entire year and not just for the holiday season. The spirit should
not end on December 26th.
Giving, to support those people and organizations who are fighting
for equality not only for GLBT’s, but for everyone is another
important issue we have to face in this new year. I am very optimistic
for 2007. Many have predicted this will be the year we see
tremendous gains in equal rights for Gay/Lesbian people. But, we
must do our part to insure this happens. We voted! And you see the
results. "We can make a difference." This is the year to build on our
past achievements and open doors for future generations.
As we go to press we got the news that the Governor of New
Jersey had signed the bill granting gay and lesbian couples all rights
of marriage but the title. This is the third state offering civil unions
to gay couples and the fifth allowing gay couples some version of
marriage. It’s starting to happen!
On behalf of everyone involved with the STAR, I want to wish
all of you a great and prosperous New Year. May your lives be filled
with the spirit.
Dear Chaz,
It was exciting and thrilling to see your 3rd ,~mniversary Issue
of the Star! Having lived from the Southern most tip of Florida to
Northern California, this is just the best publication ever. Your
smiling personality continues to spread it’s enthusiasm in this tremendous
endeavor.
Our community in Joplin, MO and Eureka Springs, AR benefit
so much from your publication. I have people in both cities asking
~vhen the next issue is coming out almost as soon as they receive the
current one.
Ti~ank you so much for a job well done for the four states.
Rev. Steve T. Urie, Pastor
Spirit of Christ MCC
Joplin, MO
Chaz,
I just saw this month’s magazine and I wanted to send you a note
saying "congratulations" on your third anniversary. It has been an
honor and a privilege to work with you the past few months. I want
to thank you for your important contribution to the GLBT con>
munity and I wish you much success for many, maW years to come!
Joe LaFountaine
Board Secretary
Little Rock Capitol Pride
Dear Editor:
I live in Texas and get to both Tulsa and Oklahoma City on business
about once a month and never know xvhich bar to go to on any
particular night. I noticed in the December issue of the STAR that
you have begun to run a special page "AFTERDARI<[" where the
bars let everyone knoxv exactly what is going on each night. This is
certainly a tremendous help to anyone not living in Oldahoma City
or Tulsa and most likely even a great help for those who do! What
a great idea! I alxvays read the STAR online and enjoy it. Keep up
the good xvork.
Sincerely,
C. D. Ward
Publisher/Editor in Chief
Sincerely,
Randy Cunningham
Dallas, Texas
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NEW# N@N{N, NN~# N~NN,
New Direction, Laura Belmonte,
President of Otdahomans for Equality
Speaks to the Community.
Doug Ireland "Why should being Gay
be a crime"
A retrospective of key moments,
personalities, and subjects in LGBT
history. Who was Joseph Beam?
"The Wine Rack" Cabernet Sauvlgnon
on review- page 16
Gay Travelers "Casa de San Pedro"
Otit of Town "Buenos Aires"
Kitten, it could have been worse, he
could have left you with the gift that
keeps giving, clap on--clap off.
Laura Belmonte.............5
Commentary.............. 11
OUT in Arkansas........... 12
Inspiring Fitness ........... 13
Past Out.................. 14
Tulsa GLBT Center News..... 15
The Wine Rack............. 16
Ciao Travel ................ 17
Lesbian Notions............ 22
Star Scene................ 24
Uncle Mikey............... 26
After Dark ................ 27
Horoscopes............... 28
Distributors............... 29
Cartoons..................30
Classifieds................ 31
STAR DISTRIBUTION:
New Tulsa GLBT Center Opens
This Month - page 15
4 day Celtic Festival Eureka Springs
- page 12
OKLAHOMA CITY * TULSA* LAWTON * MCALESTER * ENID * LITTLE ROCK ~ NORTH LITTLE RODK *
FAYETTEVtLLE * FT SMITH * EUREKA SPRINGS * HOT SPRINGS * BENTONVlLLE * ROGERS * KANSAS
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NEW HOME. NEW NAME. NEW D RECT ON.
An amazing year has just passed for the organization formerly
known as Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights / TOHR! As I
write, a dedicated team of volunteers is putting the final touches
on Phase One of our marvelous new center; Marc Acuff, our new
coordinator of the Tulsa Pride and Diversity Celebration is securing
corporate sponsors; and the Capital Fund Trustees and the Facilities
Committee are drafting new documents and policies to ensure that
our building is financially secure and well-maintained for decades to
come. From our brilliant IT crew to the immensely creative Design
Group, I an awed by the talented and generous individuals who are
helping me lead Oklahomans for Equality into an exciting new era.
Why the name change? Lots of reasons. For one, Tulsa Otdahomans
for Human Rights was an offshoot on an Oklahoma City-based
organization that folded over twenty years ago " hence there is
no need to saddle ourselves with the awkward Tulsa Oklahomans
construct. Another reason is that human rights had a very different
connotation in 1980 than it does now. I have often been asked
whether our organization does work like Amnesty International or
Human Rights Watch.
So, we searched for alternatives. We contracted a public relations
consultant. We formed focus groups. We spoke to key stakeholders.
We listened to a host of opinions. And, after much deliberation and
careful consideration, we adopted a new name, a name that encapsulates
who we are and what we want: Oklahomans for Equality.
Equality is the core of the gay rights struggle. We want equal
employment rights, equal housing and health care access, equal pension
and veteraffs benefits, equal treatment before the law, and equal
legal standing for our intimate, committed relationships.
We want equality for all gay, lesbian, bisexuals, and transgender
Oklahomans, not just Tulsans. Whatever their race, class, gender, religion,
age, or ability status, we want all the members of our diverse
and beautiful community to have the liberties promised each and
every U.S. citizen.
We want equality for our allies too. We cannot expect them to support
us if we do not support them. We cannot ignore our common
interests. We must harness the collective power of our causes and
constituencies.
How will we achieve these goals? By forming new partnerships that enable
us to serve seniors, youth, those in physical or mental crisis. By offering
programs that appeal across the entire spectrum of our community. By
broadening our volunteer resources so that any Oklahoraan can call our
GLBT helpline "the only one in the state" and find a gay-friendly doctor, a
supportive counselor, or simply a place to meet GLBT people. By expanding
our advocacy efforts to include allies throughout the state so that we can
mobilize hundreds of people for elections, lobbying days, and combating
anti-gay and anti-trans discrimination at the local level. We have so much
to do and we’ll soon be doing it in one of the largest GLBT centers in the
United States.
We at Oklahomans for Equality wish you a Happy New Year and express
our gratitude for the gift of your support.
In Solidarity,
Laura Belmonte
President, Oklahomans for Equalit3~ (OkEq)
Proudly serving "i\lisa & OKC\s GLBT communities since 1982
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JOHANNESBURG, South Afi’ica__ Vernon Gibbs and Tony Halls
got hitched Friday in South Africa’s first gay wedding, a day after the
government made same-sex marriage legal.
The couple, who run a guest lodge and animal rehabilitation center
on the southwestern coast, donned their game-ranger outfits and
went down to the local home affairs office in the town of George.
In front of marriage officer Petro Kruger they exchanged rings and
were pronounced a married couple.
LOAVES AND F SHE8 FUND-RAISER
BRIGHTENS THE HOUDAY8 AGNR
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK__On December 4-5 the Copa Club
located in the Habana Hotel celebrated the 16th Anniversary of one
of Oklahoma’s most heartwarming fund-raisers, the annual Loaves
and Fishes Dinner and Show. This year it was dedicated to the
memory of longtime activis.t Keith Smith who passed away November
20,2006.
Featuring community icons Sonja Martinez, John Beebe, ToW Sinclair,
Matthew Heath-Fitzgerald & Debbie Davies, the benefit raised
OVER $5600 for this Catholic Charities ministry which provides
meals & other assistance for those home bound by HIV. Judy Riley
stated. "I am overcome by the generosity of the people who come to
this event every year in support of our brothers and sisters who are
living with HIV/MDS. Words cannot express the depth of our appreciation
and gratitude to Sonja and all the performers, Nick Post
and the Copa Staff, and also all the benefactors."
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK The board of directors of the AIDS
Walk of Oklahoma City has awarded grants to nine local non-profit
organizations totaling $50,100. Grantees and their respective award
amounts are: Regional AIDS Intercommunity Network (RAIN)
$5000; AIDS Support Program/The Winds House $5700; Red
Rock Behavioral Health Services/Red Rock North $5400; Northern
Lights Alternative $6100; Planned Parenthood of Central Oklahoma
$6100; Guiding Right $5400; Other Options $6400; Latino
Community Development Agency $5000; and the HIV/AIDS
Legal Resource Project of Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma $5000.
Since 1998, the AIDS Walk of Oklahoma City has distributed more
than $333,000 in grants to local non-profit organizations providing
critically needed services to individuals living with HIV or AIDS.
SAVE THE DATE FORTHE 2007 AIDS WALK OF OKLAHOMA
CITY: Sunday, September 30th at the Myriad Botanical
Gardens.
Joplin Organia÷rs Announce
Formation Of Long Awaited
Gay Lesbian Center.
JOPLIN, MO The Joplin Gay & Lesbian Center kick-offdinner
was a rousing success on November 20th. Fifty people ate & drank
great food, made new friends and saw old ones, and embraced the
Center’s goal to raise money to build a community center. Guests
were entertained by "Queer Duck," the Mike Reiss video shorts,
Charlie Smith, Treasure Love, and the fab-u-lous Miss Latina Carlisle
(Miss Gay Joplin 2002), who brought the house down with her
version of"Somewhere Over the Rainbo~v."
Door prizes included DVD’s of"Dante’s Cove" and "Fixing Frank,"
tank-top shirts from A & E’s original December movie, "Wedding
Wars," and various CD’s, including music from Cirque de Soleil.
Greetings and best wishes were offered by leaders ofUCC Family
Fellowship, the Joplin Junior Chamber (~e Jaycees), Wal-Mart’s
Office of Diversig; and Shekinah Glory Church.
President Lee McDaniel spoke about the need for a center here in
conservative, rural southwest Missouri to encourage people, especially
our youth, to be who they are - and to knmv that we are just
normal, everyday people. He reported that the Center has joined the
national association of gay & lesbian centers and plans to join the
Joplin Chamber of Commerce in order to increase its visibility. The
Center also is a member of GLAAD and HRC.
The Center extends its thanks to all those involved and to all who
attended. Special thanks to all the volunteers, the performers,
UCCFF for rental of its building, Mr. David Garrison for the terrific
food, the Karpel Group, Corporate Edge Marketing, and to
Lee McDaniel at Gold Key Mortgage and Carberry Development
Group.
The Center’s next major fundraising events will be in February and
June 2007. Details will follmv via www.myspace.com/gaylesbiancenter
and http://360.yahoo.com/gaylesbiancenter.
For more info, please email or call the Center’s President, Lee
McDaniel, at gaylesbiancenter@ya~hoo.com or 417-622-7821. The
Center, founded in October 2006, may be reached at PO Box 4383,
Joplin, MO 64803-4383.
New-Jersey Denies Gay Marriage,
Passes Civi Unions.
TI~NTON, N.J. - Nexv Jersey’s governor signed legislation Thursday
December 21 st giving gay couples all the rights and responsibilities
of marriage alloxved under state law, but not the fltle.
When the la\v goes into effect Feb. 19, Ne~vJersey xvill become the
third state offering civil re’dons to gay couples and the fifth allowing
gay couples some version of marriage.
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Tu san°s B÷s end With 40
Bikes Chi d ÷n Of Pa ÷nts
Living With H V/A D$o
By Greg Steele
P,6oto: 40 Bikes and over 3"00 other itemsf!lled the main bar of
the climb.
By Victor Gorin
TULSA, OK No it’s not a bicycle shop and it’s not a Walmart
store. It’s the Bamboo Lounge Tulsa. Bar owners Terry Hood and
Stan Smith put the word out in early December that their annual
Christmas Drive for the Tulsa C.A.R.E.S. food pantry would not be
just another food collection. "Ihis year was for the kids. The goal was
a bike for all 30 children of Tulsa C.A.R.E.S. clients. In an interview
with Stan Smith he told us "The response was so incredible
we had the 30 bicycle’s within a week and more were promised. We
then called RAIN to see if any of their clients had children, there
were five he was told. We have 35 bikes and five extra that I’m sure
the two organizations will find homes for." Smith said.
In addition to the bicycles, toys, non-perishable food items, toiletries,
maW other gifts were donated. Well over 300 items filled the
main bar of the club. The Tulsa Rough Riders also held a raffle and
donated the proceeds.
The 30 children of "/\~sa C.A.R.E.S. clients ages are 6 girls and 5
boys under the age of seven. 7-11 years of age, 3 female and 4 male.
Ages 12-15 there are 4 girls and 8 boys. Some are themselves HIV
positive but all are affected by the difficult lives of their parents living
with HIV/AIDS.
The majority of Tulsa C.A.R.E.S. and RAIN HIV/AIDS clients are
living below the poverty line and don’t have the means to provide
a decent Christmas for their children. \VTe talked with Michael at
Tulsa C.A.R.E.S. after the truck loads of gifts and food items had
been delivered and he told us, "We thought it was going to be just
another Christmas for the kids, and then these folks come along
with this wonderful gift. It will certainly make a big difference for
them on this special day of the year for children"
There is going to be a lot of happiness and smiling faces in the
homes of those who have so much hardship.
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK__Club Rox located in the Hollywood
Hotel and Suites held a Masquerade Ball fund-raiser for Red Rock
Saturday, December 16. Featuring entertainer Alison Scott, it was
organized by Hollywood crew member Beaux Leaf, proceeds from
the fund-raiser would go to help Red Rock deliver meals to home
bound people living with HIV/MDS. The event was great success
and for a very worthy cause. Pictured above is an anonymous donor
who gave $100.
SPECIAL WORSHIP
CELEBRATION
HONORING DR. KING AND THE GLBT COMMUNITY
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK___On Sunday, January 14 at 10:45 a.m.
and 3 p.m. Church of the Open Arms will host a special service
with a renowned guest preacher, the Reverend Dr. Randall C. Bailey.
He is a professor at the Interdenominational Theological Center
in Atlanta, has lectured throughout the United States and abroad,
and also has gained attention with his recent article, "Sanctified
Hatred: Why Banning Same Sex Marriage is Wrong."
This service is co-sponsored by the Human Rights Campaign,
P-Flag OKC and the Peace House, and the public is invited. The
theme says it all, "Peace ~vith Justice for M1- God has a Dream."
Human rights leaders Clara Luper and the Reverend Orra Compton
will be honored at the service. ~xis will be a landmark service,
honoring not only the late Dr. King, but all people seeking equality
including the GLBT community. It will coincide with the Oklahoma
City Martin Luther King Parade which will be held the following
day beginning at 2 p.m., at N.W. 7th Street & Robinson.
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In 75 countries being gay is still a crime. French activist
Louis-Georges Tin, founder of the International Day
Against Homophobia, hopes to change that by having
the United Nations adopt a resolution calling for the decriminalization
of homosexuality worldwide. Tin spoke
to The Advocate ahead of a press conference in Paris
where he announced the news.
By Doug Ireland
On November 17 the Paris-based International Day Against Homophobia
(IDAHO) will launch a global campaign for a United
Nations resolution declaring that homosexuality should no longer
be considered a crime anywhere in the world.
The proposed U.N. resolution is the brainchild of IDAHO’s
founder, Louis-Georges Tin, 32, a professor and author of a number
of books (including the Dictionary of Homophobia) who is also a
rising star of France’s emerging black movement for equality.
Tin will simultaneously release a list of hundreds ofVIP endorsers
of the proposed U.N. resolution, including a gaggle of Nobel Prize
winners (among them, Bishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa,
Dario Fo of Italy, Elfriede Jelinek ofAustria, and Amartya Sen of India);
political leaders, including two former French prime ministers
(Laurent Fabius and Michel Rocard); academics (such as Princeton
University President Shirley Tilghman and world-famous sociologist
Richard Sennett); entertainers (such as Academy Award-winning
actress Meryl Streep, David Bowie, Edward Norton, Mike Nichols,
Lily Tomlin, actor-playwright Wallace Shawn, humorist Bruce
Vilanch, and Spanish actress Victoria Abril); and a host of renowned
writers, including Doug Wright, Jon Robin Baitz, Salman Rushdie,
Gore Vidal, Sir Tom Stoppard, ToW Kushner, Martin Amis, Ian
McEwan, Russell Banks, Bernard-Henri Levy, John Berendt, Lady
Antonia Fraser, Christopher Hitchens, Michael Chambon, Peter
Carey, and Edmund White.
Getting the U.N. to commit to universal decriminalization of
homosexuality is destined to become the central objective of the
international LGBT movement for the next decade. Tin spoke to
The Advocate.
What chance do you think this resolution has of passing the U.N.?
Many people believe such a resolution is beyond reach. I personally
don’t. Why? Because there is already U.N. jurisprudence in our
favor. In 1994, Mr. Toonen, a citizen ofTasmania, who had been
condemned for same-sex relationships, won his case in what was
then the U.N. Commission on Human Rights--it said his arrest
was a breach of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and of
the right of privacy. So we just ask the U.N. to extend this jurisprudence
to other countries--75 in the world!--where same-sex
relationships are still forbidden. There’s recent evidence that this is
not as utopian a project as it might seem at first glance: In October
this year, the U.N. Working Group on Arbitrary Detention declared
that the imprisonment in Cameroon of 11 men who’d been caught
in a raid on a gay bar on charges of homosexuality was "an arbitrary
deprivation of liberty" that violates the International Covenant on
Civil and Political Rights. That’s encouraging.
How will you and IDAHO work for its passage?
The campaign for the U.N. resolution will have two main components.
An external media campaign to raise awareness within
public opinion and governments will begin with the November 17
unveiling of a petition--for which VIP signatures are now being
gathered--on IDAMO’s \geb site, ww~v.idahomophobia.org. Also,
a host of international and country organizations have already
signed on as cosponsors of the campaign for the resolution, like the
International Lesbian and Gay Association and France’s Ligue des
Droits de l’Homme. The second battle has to be waged within the
new U.N. Council on Human Rights. \re have to lobby the states
that are members and ask them to support the resolution or at least
not to vote against it. We are talking with the government of South
Africa, which is a member of the council to sponsor the resolution.
South Africa was the first country in the world to include the principle
of nondiscrimination against gays and lesbians in its constitution-
and their sponsorship would show that LGBT rights are not
just a "Western issue."
What exactly does the resolution say?
The text I wrote asl~ for a universal decriminalization of homosexuality.
It is very clear, easy, and simple, and based solely on the
articles of the U.N.’s Universal Declaration ofHuman Rights that
were used to justify the decision in the Toonen case. I did not want
to write a philosophical text on the issue, because an argument
that may be relevant in one country will certainly be irrelevant in
another one. We need a common language to support human rights.
What could be more relevant and more international than the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights itself?.
Why did you choose this moment to launch this campaign?
~l}le Toonen case was ruled on 12 years ago, soI thought it was high
time that LGBT organizations decided to take advantage of it at the
U.N. To be honest, I fail to see any issue that could be more important
than this one for LGBT organizations. On May 17, 1990,
the World Health Organization decided that homosexuality could
no longer be regarded as a disease, which is why I chose that date
for the International Day Against Homophobia. The first IDAHO
was only celebrated in 2005, so we really couldn’t do anything
before that--but now our organization has spread to more than 50
countries and been endorsed by the European Parliament, so I think
we are ready to go farther. Look, gays and lesbians around the world
cannot wait any longer for their love to cease being made a crime.
Many are in jail, or at risk of being jailed. Some are being killed.
7his has to stop now.
Ireland is a veteran political journalist who can be reached through
his blog, DIRELAND, at Direland.typepad.com/direland/
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Four Day Celtic Festiva
Eureka Springs
EUREKA SPRINGS, AR~ PaperMoon
Attractions presents Celtic Connections
Eureka, a four-day festival celebrating Celtic
heritage, music, poetry, food and drink as
the clans overtake the tiW hamlet of Eureka
Springs January 18 - 21, 2007. Timed for
the birthday bash for the great Robert
Burns, the "Bard of Scotland", Celtic
Connections Eureka calls to celto-philes
from the seven nations hither and yon.
In these Ozark Highlands you’ll immerse
yourself in the color and heritage
of this rich world culture, as entertainers,
crafters and historians from far and
way create an experience designed to
enrich your appreciatior{ and knowledge
of Celtic traditions.
The traditional Robert Burns Night
Suppers are scheduled for Thursday and
Friday evenings, with the Friday night
dinner featuring a few extra touches including
music and stories by Ed Miller,
modern bard of Scotland and Scottish
folksong preservationist.
tartan attire, the seven Celtic nations, demonstrate
musical instruments, and more.
"11artanic, the bagpipe comedy theater band
from Houston who took Eureka Springs by
storm last January; returns for Friday night’s
concert at the City Auditorium. If you’re
not planning to go to Arizona in February,
this may be your last chance to enjoy the
amazing Tartanic experience.
added Eureka Springs to thei~ growing fan
base when they performed last year. Rowan
will also perform Sunday morning at the
Crescent Hotel’s Sunday Brunch. Also joining
the event will be Arkansas Celts Tinker’s
Dam and the Crooked Creek Irish Dancers
from Harrison and award-winning Celtic
Heartstrings Linda Brocldnton and Brenda
Ramsey from Alexander playing traditional
music on mountain dulcimer and flute.
Throughout the weekend guests will
have a chance to enjoy all the workshops,
multiple music sessions and concerts,
"The Gypsy Faire" vendor market, along
with Celtic-flavored special offerings
by area pubs and restaurants. All-Day
Tickets are: $28 for Thursday including
the Burns Night Supper; $25 for Friday’s
events (without the Burns Supper); $45
or $80 per couple for Friday’s events, including
the Burns Night Supper; $25 for
Saturday’s events. For more information
and to purchase tickets online see www.
EurekaCelts.com or call 866-363-9545.
Both evenings’ dinners are hosted by the
historic 1886 Crescent Hotel Crystal Dining
Room where the setting provides the
Castle-like backdrop for all the pomp and
circumstance. This annual, around-theworld
birthday tribute to the life, ~vorks and
spirit of Robert Burns is the 9th year for
this event in Eureka Springs. The evening
promises highland pipes, poetry and pride,
the traditional Scottish dinner with roast
beef and haggis, the drinking of Scotch
whiskey and the recitation of Burns works,
along with general merry-making and songsinging.
"Robert Burns was truly the voice of the
Scots. Any ethnic group will collect around
a cultural voice and for the Scots who
endured British oppression for centuries,
Burns covered the whole spectrum of life in
those ages," says Bruce Crabtree, author and
historian, who will be performing "Robert
Bruce’s March to Bannockburn" in traditional
attire and full brogue. Crabtree will
also present a workshop about the Gads
during the festival, along with other workshop
presenters who will discuss the Scots
and Irish influence in the Ozarks, traditional
"Eureka Springs can look forward to a pretty
unique act," said Adrian Walter, the band’s
lead, who also teaches theatre and dance in
Houston, Texas. "The audience will see that
bagpipes can go way beyond funerals," he
quipped. "It’s like a rock and roll unplugged
bagpipe theatre show without a plot. We do
a fully audience integrated show that goes
against the usual band formula."
Tartanic will be right at home with the
Eureka Springs culture. How does one
describe Tartanic? "hnagine one dancer, six
drums, six drones, 18 notes, fast fingers,
high comedy, flying bagpipes, taste-defying
stunts, scorching hot music played at over
120 beats per minute with driving speed
and high volume, all brought to you by five
men without pants."
Also on the bill with Tartanic is Beth Patterson,
Celtic singer-songwriter from Ne~v
Orleans. Patterson, whose sound and style
has been compared to Loreena McKennitt,
also performs on Saturday night at the
City Auditorium with Ed Miller and with
Rowan, a traditional Celtic trio from Kansas
who
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Eureka 8pdngs, Arkansas
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Friday, Feb 16, 2007 - Sunday, Feb 18,
2007
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Friday, April 13, 2007 - Sunday, April 15,
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Friday, Aug 3, 2007 - Sunday Aug 5, 2007
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Friday, Nov 2, 2007 - Sunday, Nov 4, 2007
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in the morning and stress at night; stress is that thing I
just can’t fight. Or can you? Happiness is knowing that you can control
the impact stress has on your life. This is important since stress
has been linked to 70% of all illnesses. In addition, stress is directly
related to negative health behaviors such as alcohol and drug abuse,
and to psychological problems, such as anxiety and depression. This
is no good my friends! Pay close attention and I’ll make it all feel
better!
Most stress is caused by inadequate time management. What do you
want out of life? Write it all down on paper and then go back and
prioritize. You can’t do it all so you will need to leave some of the
items on the editing floor. Make a schedule of what you want to do
each day or week and then stick to this schedule like a dutiful liege.
Monitor this schedule and make changes accordingly as time marches
on. It sounds so doggone simple but most of you do not listen
to this sage advice. YOu watch American Idol when you should be
washing the dishes or you gossip ad infinitum with Patty and Selma
when you should be giving the dog his much needed bath. Don’t
waste time on this pettiness unless of course you like this pettiness
and it is part of your schedule.
When you don’t prioritize and you try to force 36 hours into a 24
hour day, the first item up for sale is sleep. Did you know that lions
sleep about 20 hours each day. ~lhat is quite fascinating but you will
not need exactly that much of the forty winks! The average human
adult needs between seven and eight hours of repose per night.
You might believe you can maintain much less sleep than that each
evening but stress will eventually get the better of you over the years.
The Grim Reaper wilt just bide his time. The following are numerous
suggestions for pleasant dreams: 1) Go to bed at the same time
each night. 2) Don’t exercise right before bedtime. 3) Avoid eating
meals shortly before lights out. A light snack is fine.
4) Do not watch TV in the bedroom. 5) Sleep in a cooler than normal
room. 6) Avoid excessive alcohol. It causes restless sleep.
All work and no play make Jack a dull boy! You don’t exactly want
to emulate Jack Torrance at the Overlook Hotel. I could spout off a
whole slew of abominable statistics and enlighten you on how much
more that people are now working than they were fifty years ago.
But I won’t. You are certainly keenly aware of this situation. When
time is at a premium, the factors most neglected are personal health,
relationships with the kiddies, and marriage or romantic time with
the significant other. Recreation and leisure should be important
components of your daily schedule. Why do you think the Japanese
live so long? They work so much less than us Americanos and they
love their play time. You can make your millions by the age of 40
but it ain’t gonna help ya if the stress sends ya packing early for that
plot of land in Boot Hill. Be sure to factor in some moderate sessions
of shenanigans along life’s yellow brick road!
There are several relaxation techniques that might help you push
your stress to the back of the line. The nominees for outstanding
relief methods are the quick fix, prayer, and positive thinking. The
quick fix means taking a five minute time out from the rat race.
Go to a quiet spot, loosen your clothing, remove your shoes, and
shut your eyes. Inhale deeply for about five seconds and then exhale
slowly for about ten seconds. Repeat this several times. Now mentally
picture something pleasant like a lake, a cloud, or Jamaica. Keep
relaxing and breathe deeply. After five minutes, stretch briefly and
head back to the real world with renewed vi.gor.
The next technique is prayer. Studies have indicated that prayer can
decrease blood pressure and can be a tremendous source of comfort.
Prayer can provide confidence to function more effectively and thus
reduce stress from your rigors of life. Catholic, Muslim, Buddhist,
Protestant, Wiccan, or Taoist. It makes no difference. Try embracing
the power of prayer.
Finally there remains positive thinking. This is simple but not always
followed. Do whatever it takes to create a positive mood when
you have excessive stress. You do not want to dwell on any negative
feelings. Always picture the positive side of life. Those that do this
are those who prosper.
Stress can be indeed harmful; stress can be quite a mighty hell;
Stress ye now know must be managed for ye to be well!
Ron Blake is a Certified Personal Trainer and Owner of Blake Fitness
in Phoenix. He can be reached at 480-241-5651 or on the web
at www.blakefitness.com.
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Summary : Past Out is a retrospective of key moments, personalities, and subjects in LGBT
history. Each installment brings the past to life by exploring the diversity of the gay past and
its impact on the queer present.
was . osepb Beam?
African-American author and activist
Joseph Beam secured his place in GLBT
literary history as the editor of In the Life,
a groundbreaking anthology of works by
black same-gender-loving men.
Beam was born December
30, 1954, in Philadelphia.
With his working-class
parents struggling to
ensure that their only child
received a good education,
he attended Catholic preparatory
and high schools,
where he was one of only
a few black students. He
later studied journalism
at Franklin College, a
small Baptist college in
Indiana. Influenced by
the civil rights and Black
Power movements, he was
an active member of the
Black Student Union. After
graduating in 1976, he pursued
a Master’s degree in
communications and stayed
in the Midwest, working at
odd jobs for a few years, before returning to
his native city.
Back in Philadelphia in the early 1980s,
Beam got a job at Giovanni’s Room, a
GLBT bookstore. He began writing news
articles, personal essays, poetry, and short
stories for publications such as _The
Advocate, Body Politic, Gay Community
News, and the New York Native, Much of
his work reflected on the life experiences of
black gay men, criticizing both the racism
of the mainstream white gay and lesbian
movement and the homophobia of the
black community. In 1984, the Lesbian and
Gay Press Association honored him with
an award for outstanding achievement by a
minority journalist. Beam also maintained
ongoing correspondence with prisoners,
which he later attributed to his "deep sense
ofmy own imprisonment as a closeted gay
m,an and an oppressed Black man."
Having ensconced himself in the GLBT
literary scene - and having met numerous
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authors and community leaders - Beam was
disappointed about the lack of black male
voices. \York by white gay writers addressed
three camps, he claimed: "the incestuous
literati of Manhattan and Fire Island, the
San Francisco cropped-moustache-clones,
and the Boston-to-Cambridge
politically correct
radical faggots. None of
them spoke to me as a
Black gay man." While
some of the leading lights
of the Harlem Renaissance
- such as Langston
Hughes, Countee Cullen,
and Richard Bruce
Nugent - were knoxvn
or believed to have been
{gay or bisexual, Beam
found that contemporary
xvorks by black samegender-
loving men were
fexv and far between.
"By mid-1983 1 had
grown weary of reading
literature by xvhite gay
men," he xvrote. "More
and more each day, as I
looked around the xvell-stocked shelves of
Giovanni’s Room...I wondered xvhere xw~s
the work of Black gay men."
Beam therefore began collecting material
for his pioneering anthology, in many
cases nurturing the budding talents of men
who had never before ~vritten for publication.
He said that In the Life, published by
Alyson Publications in 1986, spoke for "the
brothers whose silence has cost them their
sanitT," as well as the "2,500 brothers who
have died of AIDS."
Beam regarded the book as a tool for organizing
and community building. His oxvn
essa}; "Brother to Broti~er," extolled friendship,
love, and eroticism among black men
as a means of self-affirmation and group
solidarity in the face of the pain and anger
that arose from dealing xvith a xvhite GLBT
movement that failed to address the concerns
of people of color, and a heterosexual
black community, that refused to accept
queer men. "I cannot go home as xvho I am
and that hurts me deeply," he wrote. "Aren’t
aH hearts and fists and min~ds needed in this
struggle or will this faggot be tossed into
the fire?"
and relieving Black women Dom the role
of primary nurturers in our commmxity;" he
wrote. "For too tong we have expected from
Black women that which we could only
obtain from other men...I dare us to dream
that we are xvorth wandng each other. Black
men loving Black men is the revolutionary
act of the eighties."
One source of inspiration for Beam xvas the
work of black lesbian feminist writers such
as Audre Lorde. "I dream of Black men
loving and supporting other Black men, An
activist as well as an author, Beam worked as
a consultant for the Gay and Lesbian ~ask
Force of tile American Friends Service Committee.
He helped resurrect the flagging
National Coalition of Black Lesbians and
Gays - originally founded in 1978 - joining
the executive committee and editing the
organization’s journal, Black/Out.
Beam died of complications related to AIDS
in December 1988, just three days shy of
his 34th birthday. Though his life was brief,
Beam’s influence was far-reaching. He served
as both an inspiration and a mentor, promoting
the idea that "visibility is survival."
After his death, Beam’s mother and his
fi-iend Essex Hemphill completed a second
anthology of black gay men’s writing,
_Brother to Brother_ (1991), which Beam
was working on xvhen he died. Hemphill
also remembered Beam in a memorial
poem, "When My Brother Fell":
He burned out
his pure life force
to bring us a chance
to love ourselves...
Forfiwther reading:
Beam, Joseph (ed.). 1986. _in the Life:A
Black Gay Anthologo,_ (Alyson).
Harris, E. Lynn (ed.). 2004. _Freedom in
this Village: Twenty-Five Years ofBlack Gay
2]/Ien’s Writing_ (Carroll & Graf).
Hemphill, Essex (ed.). 1991. _Brother to
Brother: New IN’itings by Black Gay Men_
(Alyson).
www.ozarksstar.corn
NEW CENTER OPENS
gH S MONgH
It’s been a long journe?; but the finish line is
in sight. O-klahomans for Equality (OkEq)
xvill open the permanent Tulsa GLBT
Community Center, 621 E. 4th Street, this
month January 2007. The new Center, at
18,000 square feet, is one of the largest in
the nadon and will be filled with nexv OkEq
community programs, meeting rooms and
spaces for community organizations, reception
areas, educational, legal 8¢ xvellness
services, the Events Center and much more!
You’ll be xvelcomed in the Robert S. Cisar
Lobby. With 14’ beamed ceilings, the front
hall of the nexv Center features the reception
area, an expanded Pride Store, OkEq
offices and the original safe of the 1920’s
building. Adjacent to the front hall is the
Great Halt. The Great Hall " the living
room" for the community is approximately
1,800 square foot of open space. A great
space for receptions, parties and more, complete
xvith a ~tchen, the space is a warm and
inviting environment for the communi~:
Through the rear lobby and to the right are
the Gallery and Conference Rooms. With
community groups and organizations in
mind, the Gallery and Conference Room
can hold small, medium and large groups.
You’ll be surrounded by the art of coinmunity
members in the Gallery while the
Community Room features a floor to ceiling
glass wall.
Come up the elevator in the rear lobby and
you xvill arrive in the Recreation Lounge.
Around the corner, you’ll be welcomed into
an expanse for the communits: The Nancy
&Joe McDonald Rainboxv Library features
over 3,000 GLBT tides. A new xveekly Legal
Clinic and Counseling office is adjacent to
the library. The David Bohnett CyberCenter
has 10, flat-screen, DSL computer stations
free to the public. The nexv, light-filled
\Vellness Center, with planned yoga and
meditation session and dance lessons \vill
feature many new additional programs for
the communi~:
Past a relaxing lounge next to the Cyber-
Center is the KidsCorner. Featuring xvritable
walls and a mural, KidsCorner also has an
interior window to keep watch of your little
ones. You’ll see history on display in the
Dennis Neill &John Southard History Project
Room, as well as be able to look-over
historical documents.
The Health Testing office offers free HIV
testing 3 times per xveek xvhile syphilis
testing is offered once a month. The Community
Office Area xvill xvelcome small
desk/office areas for organizations, as well
as a meeting space. The sumptuous Board
Room, loo-king out over 4th Street can easily
seat 12 to 25 indMduals.
And there is still another 8,000 square
feet! Back on the street level is the Events
Center. Able to seat nearly 200 people for a
luncheon or dinner, the nearly 3,000 square
foot space comes complete xvith a catering
kitchen, a separate entry, facilities and
a clerestory windoxv nearly the len~h of
the space. The Kenosha Suite, xvith approximately
1,500 sq. ft. of space and the
4th Street frontage of 3,000 sq. ft. of retail
space xvill help invigorate the East End of
downtown Tulsa.
The nexv year of 2007 xvelcomes a nexv
home, a new name and nexv direction for
OHahomans for Equality. We xvelcome you
to visit the new community center, 621 E.
4th Street in downtown Tulsa, be involved
xvith your community and join us as we
continue our 26-year history of working for
GLBT equality.
Oldahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks
equal rights for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual &
Transgender (GLBT) individuals and families
through advocacy, education, programs,
alliances, and the operation of the Tulsa
GLBT Community Center.
Our House, Too offers a vadety of
activities for people who are HIV+ and
or living with AIDS to help combat the
social isolation that many of our
people live through each and everyday.
We provide a Toiletry and Household
Pantry for those who are HIV+
and or living with AIDS who cannot
afford to purchase these items for
themselves. We invite anyone who
would like to volunteer or provide financial
assistance to please contact
us by phone 918-585-9552 or e-mail
harrismmjr@yahoo.com.
,J
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Cabernet Sauvignon is grown in many regions where red wine is made:
Southern France, Spain, Italy, Bulgaria and Rumania in Europe; Argentina,
Chile, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and California in the New World.
Wherever it is grown you find reliable, quality, drinkable wines. Cabernet Sauvignon
is at the heart of most Bordeaux red wines, often blended with Merlot;
they are the benchmark against which other producers judge their products.
At the upper end of the market, the Bordeaux chateaux, such as Margaux
and Haut-Brion, reign supreme, but there is increasing competition from
Australia and California. At the bottom end of the market, Bordeaux is struggling
to compete. Examples from Latin America, Australia and Eastern Europe
consistently offer an excellent drinking experience and value for money.
Cabernet Sauvignon is a fairly small, thick skinned, tannic, dark red grape
that crops well in suitable growing conditions. It survives cold winters and
well-drained soils but does need adequate sunshine in order to ripen
fully. ~he grape’s thick skin makes it resistant to spoiling by rain and attack by
insects, around harvest time, which helps to ensure ripeness before picking and
to maintain yields.
~-he predominant flavor is blackcU~i but it also can exhibit
black cherry, cedar, leather and tobacco notes, depending
on where it is grown. Because of its high tannin content, it has
good ageing potential (five to ten years) and is often matured
in oak barrels to enhance the flavor. ~-he effect of contact with
oak modifies the tannin structure, leading to smoother, elegant,
more complex wines.
Whether as a varietal or blended with Merlot, Sangiovese,
Shiraz or Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon is always a popular
choice for informed lovers of red wine.
Foods that pair well with Cabernet Sauvignon: duck, spicy
beef, pate, rabbit, roasts, spicy poultry, cheddar, blue cheese,
sausage, kidneys, pasta with tomato sauce and foods that are
meaty, pungent or spicy.
This year there are some exceptional Cab’s out there this year
including;
Chateau St Jean Cinq Cepages 2000
Justin Justification Paso Robles 2003
Irony Napa 2002
Beringer Napa 2002
Snoqualmie Columbia Valley 2004
Visit your favorite wine shop, bring a bottle & a dish and
we’ll see ya there!!
Devre
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they prepare the food. [[he
so ~’0~ V[,ilt leave full. Karl and
In the afternoons, they bake flesh pasrry/pk
One night they drove us m Bisbee which is about 20 miles away.
Bisbee is a very old mining town that has a lot of character. We
dined at the Striped Stocking and had a wonderful evening. Bisbee
~s lust a very small town but has a very" active gay population.
1o800o535oAIDS (2437)
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* Free Syphillis screening at the GLBT Community
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By Donald Pile and Ray Williams
ings begiIi on Valentine~ Da?; FebruaD,
rants in .~nerica and we certainly agree.
Friday- Febru;apt 16, 2007 4 pm to 5:30 pm - Readings at the
Melvyr~ is open ~br hmch Monday thru Friday from 11:30 to 3pro. Quee~ 0fHeart~ Hotel.
Dinner is served daily 6 to 1 lpm. Lhampagn~ Brunch is served Saturday 2 February 17, 2007 3 pm - Book Signing at the Pepper-
Saturday a,~d Sunday 9am to 3 pm. "Ilaeir web site is: www.inglesi- tree Bookstore.
deim~.com. For reservations call (760)325-2323. Please contact Joanna or Denise ~br Reservations and information:
By E-maiI:
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Phone: 760) 416-9999 - Toll Free: (877) 203-3410
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Fringing the ocean, Starwood Iqotels’g[amorolls andgay-J}iendly Atlantic
resort has been a keyfeature ofFort Lauderdale’s stunning redevelopment.
(P,~oto by Andrew Collins)
January 2007
\vgith progressive attitudes on social issues and a spirited, chic style
that evokes Paris, Rome, and New York City, buoyant Buenos Aires
has become the GLBT capital of Latin America. In this distinctly
European-feeling city, the worlds of high fashion, haute cuisine,
and tango come together, and an unstable economy has become a
boon for visitors from other nations, because it’s led to favorable
foreign-currency exchange rates. Indeed, what was not long ago the
most expensive capital city in South America has become one of the
cheapest major metropolises in the world.
This city of nearly 3 million (12 million live in the metro region)
sits along the southern bank of the Rio de la Plata, a wide estuary
that forms the border between Argentina and Uruguay. Spanish
conquistadors established a foothold here in the early 1500s, and
the city retains close ties to Europe - many _Portenos_ (as residents
are known) have Spanish and Italian lineage, and significant numbers
also trace their roots to Germany, Great Britain, Russia, and
France. This is very much an international destination, and Buenos
Aires has fol!owed the lead of many European cities by actively
courting GLBT tourists (the tourism office produces an excellent
gay brochure and map) and legalizing same-sex civil unions.
North Americans are sometimes deterred from traveling to Buenos
Aires by steep airfares (which typically range from around $800
to $1,200 round-trip), but once you’re actually in Argentina, the
cost of travel is so amazingly low that you can easily spend less on a
vacation here than you would in western Europe or the Caribbean.
Also consider that during slower times, some airlines’ frequent flyer
programs offer round-trip flights here for as few as 40,000 miles offpeak
(typically March through May and again mid-August through
November, which are perfectly pleasant times to visit).
Prices for most goods - as well as food and cocktails, taxis, electronics,
and many other items - are generally 40 to 70 percent less than
in the United States. Look for especially great deals on leather goods
(from wallets to jackets), and enjoy the shockingly low prices of
fine steaks and wines (two products for which Argentina is justly
renowned) at great restaurants.
Buenos Aires (aka B.A.) is a sprawling city, but because cabs are easy
to hail on the street and extremely inexpensive, they’re a very practical
way to make your way around. This is also a generally safe and
enjoyable city to explore on foot. The central neighborhoods of Microcentro,
Congreso, and Retiro are typical business and commerce
centers, and nearby Recoteta is a wealthy hub of high-end hotels and
ritzy apartment towers. In these areas you’ll find many of the city’s
top museums, performing arts venues, and political buildings, but
you need to venture farther afield to get to know gay B.A.
Start xvith a walk through Barrio Norte, a busy and bustling district
with a sizable gay presence and loads of fine clothing, home-fur-
¯ nishings, and electronics stores along the main drag, Avenida Santa
Fe. The most charming neighborhoods for exploring, however, are
Palermo and the adjacent Palermo Viejo - the latter has the most
pronounced GBLT presence in Buenos Aires. Narrow cobblestone
streets lined with uber-chic boutiques, snazzy wine bars, Euro-inspired
cafes, and offbeat galleries abound in both neighborhoods.
but particularly in Palermo Viejo. Another district with gay cachet is
San Telmo, which is close to downtmvn and whose elegantly faded
19th-century buildings, many of them former tenements, now
contain a fabulous array of antiques dealers plus a growing number
of hip restaurants.
Among the many superb restaurants in Palermo Viejo, don’t miss
Bar Uriarte, a sexy lounge with a convivial garden in back and
outstanding brick-oven pizzas and innovative tapas; and Mott, a
gorgeous, minimalist restaurant with high ceilings, stylish decor, and
fantastic wines and healthful, light food. The beautifully modern
space occupied by Miranda Restaurant fills up each evening with
devotees of the kitchen’s delicious steaks and chops.
Freud & Fabler is an intimate place that’s a great bet for creative
Mediterranean-inspired fare, and sleek Olsen has earned a loyal
following for both its intriguing people-watching and delicious
Scandinavian food (there’s also a huge vodka selection). If you’re just
looking for a spot with free Wi-Fi and light breakfast and lunch fare,
stop by gay-popular Mark’s Deli, a dapper little place with a pretty
garden, or old-world Bartok, a graceful Euro-style coffeehouse with
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sidewalk seating overlooking the edge of busy Plaza Palermo Viejo.
Bartok serves tasty salads, sandwiches, and desserts.
Other gustatory highlights around Buenos Aires - and this is just
a tiny sampling - include Milion, an uber-modern resto-lounge
in Barrio Norte, and Bond, one of the gay-friendliest of the many
excellent restatlrants in snazzy Recoteta, serving an eclectic menu of
sushi, Mediterranean-inspired tapas, and modern Argentinean fare.
To sample the tender steaks for which Argentina is known, head just
around the corner to E1 Mirasol, which is tourist}, but absolutely
dependable for outstanding beef. Owned by the same talented folks
who operate Bar Uriarte, Gran Bar Danzgn is one of Recoleta’s
trendiest wine bars, serving outstanding Continental and Latino
food, too.
As expected in a large, gay-friendly metropolis, Buenos Aires has a
vibrant nightlife scene, although maW bars and clubs are only popular
on certain nights of the week. It’s best to ask around to learn
which are likely to be busy (or even open) on a given evening - also
keep in mind that most places don’t get going until 2 or 3 in the
morning (although they often remain busy until dawn). The majority
of B.A.’s "gay" nightlife options draw a mix not only ofwomen
and men but, in many cases, gays and straights - this is a city where
folks ftom all walks of life seem to revel quite happily together.
Some of the larger dance clubs include the aptly named GLAM in
Barrio Norte, long-running Contramano in Recoleta, and see-andbe-
seen Alsina in the Monserrat district. More intimate yet still
highly popular bars and lounges worth checking out are Kim y Noyak,
a cozy and stylish Palermo Viejo hangout that also serves good
food; Sitges, which is also in Palermo Viejo and presents lively drag
shows; and Bach Bar, a mostly lesbian spot in Barrio Norte. Buenos
Aires also has a few bathhouses, the most popular being Buenos
Aires A Full, in Barrio Norte.
Prices of accommodations in Buenos Aires vary wildly, as the large
and often very impressive international hotels, which appeal to business
travelers and well-heeled tourists, tend to charge rates comparable
to those in other major world capitals. Among the city’s best
high-end hotels, the relatively new Park Hyatt, which opened in
2006, is an absolute treasure, its rooms sleekly and artfully designed,
and its restaurants, courtyard patio, wine-and-cheese bar, and spa
all top-notch. The Hyatt’s well-trained, thoughtful staffwhisks
about, tending to guests’ every need. In the same neighborhood of
Recoleta, the classic Alvear Palace Hotel has been serving discerning
travelers since it opened in 1932 - the elegant rooms are among the
largest in the city.
In Palermo Viejo, Bo Bo is a smart boutique hotel with moderately
priced, avant-garde rooms and an excellent restaurant popular with
models and celebs. The intimate FIVE hotel contains - despite its
name - 16 rooms, each done with handsome, contemporary furnishings,
but the big draw here are the extensive common areas, including
a lovely rooftop sundeck with great city views and a hot tub.
Charming owner Adriana Teplixke and her knowledgeable staff can
recommend great places to shop and eat, and rates here are quite
reasonable, beginning around $100 nightly.
If you’re on a budget, consider Palermo Viejo’s absolutely wonderful,
gay-owned Bayres B&B, where it feels like staying vdth kind (and
knowledgeable) friends in their simple but pleasant home. Rates
(which run from $35 to $65 per night) include full breakfast, and
there’s free high-speed Intemet and cable TV in every room, and
private or shared bathrooms. Considering that Bayres costs hundreds
less per night less than some of the city’s fanciest hotels, it’s
truly an amazing bargain. Aiad with the money you save on rooms,
you can invest in such heady pleasures as haute couture and cuisine
- if you’re a serious shopper, bring along an empty suitcase to fill
with your bounty.
Owasse Community Theatre Opens
The New Year With "StuaR Little"
OWASSO, OK__Rehearsals have begun for the O~vasso Community
Theatre’s presentation of Stuart Little by E.B. White, and
performance dates have been scheduled for January 19-21 and 25-
27, 2007 at the Mary Glass Performing Arts Center in Owasso. All
performances will occur at 7:00PM except the matinee on January
21st which will occur at 2:00PM.
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JANUARY 2007
"Resolve to Take Action"
Well, it’s 2007, but many of us will probably be dating our checks
2006 for weeks to come. Old habits - 365 days worth - die hard, but
soon the 2007 mental pathway will be established, and our dating
habits (the written ones, anyway) will be corrected.
Looking back, 2006 was quite a year. LOGO, the gay cable network,
and the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association
came up with their top 10 stories. It’s an interesting but not too
surprising list, including everything from Outgames/Gay Games
to Soulforce’s Equality Ride to Oscar coming out on Brokeback
Mountain to Ted Haggard falling on his face (let alone from grace)
to Mark Foley’s page folly to the Dems bringing democracy, back to
Capitol Hill.
I’m not about to rehash and recap - you can go to LOGOonline.
corn and watch the four-part series complete with music, graphics,
and Jason Bellini as anchor. My thoughts are on our future - what
2007 has in store for the community and for me, and even better,
what we have in store for 2007.
Personally; once the cast comes offmy ruptured right bicep tendon
(when you’re almost 49, playing with the dog can be dangerous), I
plan to segue physical therapy into future trips the gym. I’m one of
those dykes who can put on weight just by thinking about it, and as
I start my ascent to 50 1 really want to try and get back into some
sort of shape. If any of you girls (or guys) have suggestions or secrets
to share, just let me know. I’m open.
Also, 2007 gives me the opportunity to tell my partner, Lynn, how
much she means to me. Let your partner know how you feel, too
- how important they are to you, how dreary your life wonld be
without them, how much you love them.
The new year also gives all of us the opportunity to let our family,
friends, neighbors, and colleagues know how much our partners
mean to us. I’m not talking about being all mushy all the time at
work or at family gatherings. I am talking about being clear about
your life, who you live with, how you identify.
If there was ever a year to come out and build on our achievements,
this is it.
The more that people know us and feel connected with us, the more
likely they are to stand beside us as allies and fight for our rights. It’s
all about building relationships and normalizing straight people’s
perceptions ofwho we are.
With a new Congress (let’s all pray for Sen. Tim Johnson’s [D-S.D.]
full recovery), and the president’s final two years in a death spiral,
the ability for the LGBT community to make real change is within
our reach. If a lesbian can get elected to the Alabama State House,
anything is possible - ifwe put our minds to it.
"lhis is the year we could overtnrn "don’t ask, don’t tell." It’s the
year we could get the federal nondlscrn-nmauon act and mclus~ve
hate-crimes legislation passed. It’s the year we could see our national
organizations ~vorldng in tandem on the issues that concern us the
most. It’s the year we could see real progress on our issues.
But for al! of that to happen this year, next year, or beyond, we,
as a community, have to support the organizations that represent
us. "lhat support could be a check to your local community center
and!or to your statewide organization and/or to the national organization
of choice. If we are to move forward in 2007, we must put
LGBT human and financial capital to work.
This is also the year for us to point out the lies of the radical Christian
right and hold them accountable for their ,vords.
After Mary Cheney announced in early December that she was
pregnant, _Time_ magazine asked Focus on the Family’s James
Dobson to write an opinion piece. In his usual homophobic, antigay-
family way, Dobson - like other radical Christians - chastised
Mary for bringing a child into the world without a dad. To back up
his arguments, he cited the academic work of feminist scholar Carol
Gilligan and Yale School of Medicine’s Kyle Pruett, M.D.
Instead of just dismissing Dobson’s rantings as those of a rattled homophobe,
Wayne Besen ofTruth Wins Out contacted both scholars
and asked them to repudiate this nse of their work. °II~ey did. Time’s
embarrasment led the mag’s editors to ask Jennifer Chrisler of Fainily
Pride to write a response. Her piece debunked Dobson’s dithering
about how a kid needs a mommy and daddy more than she or
he needs love. Besen plans to keep the heat on Dobson and others
like him with his new website, xw~vw.dobsonlies.org.
Join Besen, and kick off 2007 vdth some action - write Time’s editor,
Patrick Smith (patrick_smith@timemagazine.com), and tell him
that if his magazine is going to let the right rant, it also has to make
them prove their points with facts, not rely on the pseudo-fiction
they’ve been parading behind.
After that, tell your honey you love her or him, tell your neighbor
you’re gay, write a check, and don’t ever forget how important you
are in the next 365 days.
Gayly O ahomar
No Lor ger Pr r t
TULSA, OK The publisher of the 24 year old Oklalxoma GLBT
news paper, Andrew Hicks, announced in the December 15th issue
that the Gayly was shutting down their print version and going digital.
"\V,/e ~vant to take the Gayly into the future and onto new levels
and fulfill a vision that has kept this paper alive for nearly 25 years.
The world is changing and our need for information is changing
with it." Hicks said.
The on-line operation is due to be up and running this month. For
more information go to: wv~v.gayly.com
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GAY R GHTS ADVOCATE
& LOBBYIST KErFH SMITH
PASSES AWAY AT AGE 51
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK__Keith Smith died at Integris Hospital
from pneumonia on Monday, November 20. Up until the time of
his death he had been a tireless lobbyist not only for gay rights for
also environmental causes, reproductive freedom, and civil liberties.
Lobbying clients included the Sierra Club, Planned Parenthood,
and the ACLU.
He was also the co-chair of the Central Oklahoma Stonewall
Democrats as well as a national board member A memorial service
was held in the rotunda of the Oklahoma State Capitol, and speakers
honoring him included ne~vly elected State Representative AI
McAffre); State Senators Andrew Rice and Bernest Cain, former
Governor David Waiters, Native American Rights activist Kalyn
Free, Oklahoma ACLU Executive Director Joann Bell & his dear
friend, Linda Gray Murphy.
A native of Alva, Oklahoma, he is survived by his mother Berda
Murrow, and three brothers, Craig, Kurt and Kyle Smith.
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3. Chill for at least 1 hour.
When ready to serve...
4. Chill martini glasses with ice and
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HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU !
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Congratulations Lawanda Jackson
Miss Gay Oklahoma US of A 2007
by Victor Gorin
Photo: Center LawandaJackson Miss Oklahoma US ofA 2007 & 1st
runnerup Alexia" Nicole
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK The Copa was filled with excitement as
the pageant for Miss Gay Oklahoma US ofA came together in all its
glory December 7-10. A pageant of Ragfin Productions, this marked
the 20th anniversary of the event. Promoted by Regie Finley (a.k.a.
Raghenna, Miss Oklahoma US ofA 1990) the show featured Alyssa
Edwards, the current reigning Miss Gay US of A. It was emceed by
Rachael Erikks (former Miss Gay Oklahoma & America)& Reghenna
herself, and their campy wit kept it lively.
The winners were 2nd Alternate Victoria Weston, 1 st runner-up
Alexis Nicole Whimey, and Lawanda Jackson was crowned the new
Miss Gay Oklahoma US ofA. Both Lawanda and Alexis Nicole will
go on to compete for the national title in Dallas May 22-25 of next
year.
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Salutations and ~velcome to Uncle Mikey 2007! Yes Kittens, it ~vas
a holiday triumph once more Kittens, as yours truly entertained,
touched, and brought holiday warmth to those around me. According
to the lucky, Uncle did all three. As we usher in the New Year,
allow us to unite, if only for a moment in holiday cheer.
Uncle Mikey,
Why do so many people turn the holidays into future stories of
drunken escapades? Doesn’t anyone take time to enjoy the true
meaning of the season?
Holiday-Cheer
Dearest Cheer,
Kitten, the holiday,s mean something different to everyone. For
some it is a deep and meaningful time of their personal faith
celebration. W~ile others, look at it as a time for friends and family,
We cannot cheapen it by taking away from someone’s personal
holiday meaning. Uncle sees the holidays as a bit different still yet.
Christmas time for me is a time of white mink against the skin,
while given a reason to dress hunk-a-licious men in red, green, and
sliver holiday strings. Kitten; just remember that everyone has his
or her own reason for the season! Smooches Mikey.
Uncle Mikey,
I thought I was going to get a commitment ring for Christmas and
instead found that my partner is not as ready as I thought after all.
It has been a year and still no advancement in the elevation of this
relationship. Should I lClnd someone who is as ready as I, or hope
that he will come around? Still Looking for Bling--Bling
Dearest Bling,
Can I get an amen? Uncle Mikey never committed to awthing less
than two carats! Smooches Uncle Mikey
Uncle Mikey,
I was out at a club during my Christmas break from school, when I
ran into an old flame from High School. We hooked up and spent
some time together. I though we had renewed some old feelings for
one another, however, the only thing he left me with was a cold release,
when he went back to school, leaving me in the dust. Should
I confront him?
Trick Played
Dear played, ~
Kitten, it could have been worse, he could have left you with the gift
that keeps giving, clap on--clap off. Uncle says count your blessing
and remember it for what it obviously was, a holiday romance.
Smooches Mikey
Kittens:
We all can find drama in our life ifwe try, however the one thing
that we seem to forget is that we allow the drama in our life to begin
with. You were home from school, lonely during the Christmas
rush, and jumped onto stallion number one. You rode him straight
through break, only to complain at the dismount. Kitten, selfanalazation
might point out that we only deal with what we allow
ourselves too. ~-hink about it, you wanted deep penetrating! Well
this is as deep as it gets. Smooches Uncle Mikey
Uncle Mikey,
I started dating this guy a while ago, and while I do enjoy his company
for the most part, I think it is that I am more afraid of being
alone than being annoyed. It is not that I am a loser. It is that I do
not lie to myself. I am not the most intelligent, or even the most
desirable. Therefore, my question is this; is it wrong to settle?
Only the lonely
Dearest Lonely,
Kitten Kitten, get off the cross because Madonna needs the wood!
It is a shame to hear someone cutting oneself. It is not the package
that sells the gift, it is the gift that makes the package. Kitten,
we all begin with the simple package that the Gay Gods deliver to
us. We make our identity. If you want to look better, it’s called a
gym. Want to be a scholar, it’s called education. Want to improve
your attitude, It’s called therapy, Bottom line kittens, it is all about
self-help in a self-serving world. You can be a player or you can be
played. No Kitten, it is not wrong to settle, it is a self-defeating cop
out! Smooches Mikey
Dear Uncle Mikey,
I caught my boyfriend in a lie. After I asked him if he was talking
to people on the PC after I was in the bed, I decided to check for
myself. I looked and found cookies left from him visiting the infamous
site where they pick up booty calls. I didn’t’*=want to tell him
I had been dipping into his business so I waited. Well, sure enough
he told me that he had to be away on business overnight. After following
him to the motel, it was clear what his business was. I have
just been sick wondering what to do. Any advice for the betrayed?
Seeing Red
Dearest Red,
Stalk-much? Kitten, a relationship is not worth it if you have to mistrust
their every move. Kitten, I would strongly recommend some
professional guidance here. I don’t mean spy gear either. Kitten,
relationships are only as productive as the players in them. Ifyou
feel that yours is not what you want, may I suggest the emergency
exit! Smooches Mikey
Well, like the trick in the alley, I must slide out once more. Kittens,
here is to a New Year- May all of your dreams come true. Wishing
you all a very Queer New Year!
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and Combread 2pm, Karaoke 9pm
PEC’S: -"?’Fell drinks 2.50 from 7-9pro
wear leather.
THE COPA: Stip-Off Contest 12am
BAMBOO LOUNGE: Karaoke 9pro.
PEC’S: \Veil drinks 2.50 from 7-9pro
xvear leather.
TNT’S: Karaoke 9pm.
THE COPA: \~ieD" Show 10:30pro
FINISHLINE: Dart~lburnament 10pm
CLUB IVlAJESTIC: Talent Show
w/Rachael Erikks
PEC’S: \X;dl drinks 2.50 from 7-9pro
wear leather.
THE COPA: Open Talent w/Shemoane
Somemore 10:30pm
FINISHLINE: Dart’l~3urnament i 0pro
LEDO: Kari-Okie host, Pancho 9pro
THE COPA: Male Dancers 9pro
CLUB ROX: Alison Scott, 9:30pro
PEC’S: Mate Dancers, 9pm
THE ROCKIES: OGRA Benefit Show
8:30pm
THE COPA: Male Dancers 9pro
GUSHERS: Late Night Breakfast Buffet
lam-3:30am
PEC’S: Male Dancers, 9pro
BAMBOO LOUNGE: Free Brunch
2pm, Dancers 4pro
CLUB ROX: Whitney Paige Show
8:30pro.
CLUB MAJESTIC: Carla Lee Love
Show 10pro
THE COPA: Rachael Erikks Show
10:30pm
BAMBOO LOUNGE: Karaoke 9pm
PEC’S: Well drinks 2.50 from 7-9pro
wear leather.
THE COPA: Stip-OffContest t2am
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BAMBOO LOUNGE: Karaoke 9pro
PEC’S: ~Tell drinks 2.50 from 7-9pro
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TNT’S: Karaoke 9pm.
THE COPA: Variety Show !0:30pro
FINISHLINE: Dart’Iburnament 10pm
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CLUB MAJESTIC: Talent Show
w/Rachael Erild~s
PEC’S: Well drinks 2.50 from 7-9pm
wear leather.
THE COPA: Open Talent w/Shemoane
Somemore 10:30pro
FINISHLINE: Dart %urnament ! 0pro
LEDO: Kari-Okie host, Pancho 9pro
THE COPA: Male Dancers 9pro
PEC’S: Male Dancers, 9pro
THE COPA: Male Dancers 9pm
GUSHERS: Late Night Breakfast But})t
1 am-3:30am
PEC’S: Male Dancers, 9pro
BAMBoo LOUNGE: Free Brunch
2pro, Dancers 4pm
CLUB ROX: Whitney Paige Shmv
8:30pro.
CLUB ~JESTIC: Catia Lee Love
Show 10pro
THE COPA: I~chael Erik~ Show
! 0:30pm
MONDAY Jauuary 15
BAblBOO LOUNGE: Karaoke 9pro
THE ROCKIES: Beer Bust 4pm-Tpm
TUESDAY January 16 .....
PEC’S: Well drinks 2.50 from 7-
9pro wear leather.
THE COPA: Stip-Off Contest
Midnight.
BAMBOO LOUNGE: Karaoke 9pro
PEC’S: \Veil drinks 2.50 from 7-
9pro wear leather.
TNT’S: Karaoke 9pro.
THE COPA: Variety Show 10:30pro
FINISHLINE: Dart Tournament 10pm
CLUB MAJESTIC: Talent Show
w/Rachael Erikks
PEC’S: Well drinks 2.50 from 7-9pm
wear leather.
THE COPA: Open Talent w/Shemoane
Somemore 10:30pm
FINISHLINE: Dart Tournament 10pro
LEDO: KarbOkie host, Pancho 9pm
THE COPA: Male Dancers 9pm
PEC’S: Male Dancers, 9pm
CLUB ROX: Mison Scott Shm~X):30pm
CLUB MAJESTIC: Majestic Kings
Shmv 10pro.
THE COPA: Male Dancers 9pm
GUSHERS: Late Night Breakfast Buffet
lam-3:30am
PEC’S: Male Dancers, 9pro
BAMBOO LOUNGE: 50’s-60’s Sock
Hop,
BAMBOO LOUNGE: Free Brunch
2pm, Dancers 4pro Kris Kohl Show
8pm
CLUB ROX: Whimey Paige Show
8:30pro.
CLUB MAJESTIC: Carla Lee Love
Show 10pro
THE COPA: Rachael Erikks Show
10:30pm
BAMBOO LOUNGE: Christmas Dinher
Served 3pro. Karaoke 9pro.
PEC’S: \Veil drinks 2.50 from 7-
9pm wear leather.
THE COPA: Stip-OffContest
Midnight.
BAMBOO LOUNGE: ICaraoke 9pro
PEC’S: \Vell drinks 2.50 from 7-9pm
wear leather.
TNT’S: Karaoke 9pro.
THE COPA: Variety Show 10:30pm
FINISHLINE: Dart Tournament t 0pro
CLUB MAJESTIC: Talent Show wl
Rachael Erikks
PEC’S: \Yell drinks 2.50 from 7-9pm
wear leather.
THE COPA: Open Talent xvlShemoaue
Somemore 10:30pro
FINISHLINE: Dart Tournament 10pro
LEDO: Kari-Okie host, Pancho 9pro
THE COPA: Male Dancers 9pm
PEC’S: Male Dancers, 9pro
THE COPA: Male Dancers 9pm
GUSHERS: Late Night Breakfast Buffet
1 am-3:30am
PEC’S: Male Dancers, 9pro
BAMBOO LOUNGE: Free Brunch
2pm, Dimcers 4pm
CLUB ROX: Whitney Paige Show
8:30pro.
CLUB MAJESTIC: Carla Lee Love
Show 10pro
THE COPA: tLachael Eril~&~ Show
10:30pm
BAMBOO LOUNGE: Christmas Dinnet
Served 3pro. Karaoke 9pm.
THE ROCKIES: Beer Bust 4pm-7pm
PEC’S: V&ll drinks 2.50 from 7-
9pm wear leather.
THE COPA: Stip-Off Contest
Midnight.
BAMBOO LOUNGE: Karaoke 9pm
PEC’S: \Veil drinks 2.50 from 7-gpm
wear leather.
TNT’S: Karaoke 9pro.
THE COPA: Variety Show 10:30pm
FINISHLINE: Dart Tournament 10pro
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"Expect arguments, Sagittarius! ......
Sun and Mercury lining up in Capricorn clash with
Saturn in Leo, making egos more important than actual
ideas. Remember, you’re more often right if you
can admit when you’re wrong! The open mind and
humble ego will win in the long run.
ARIES (r,~arch 20 o Apri~ 19): Your sense of your own
brilliance may lead you to trust in a triumph of your will, but
your confidence is a bit inflated and can get you into big
trouble. Handle authority gently. Intuitive hunches will soon
prove helpful.
TAURUS (April 20 - IVlay 20): Tripping over your religious
roots? Patriarchal authorities from childhood may still intimidate
you or act out through you. See where that’s coming
from and focus on humanitarian ideals to rise above it.
GEi~IN~ (IVlay 21 - June 20): Your mouth is likely to get you
into trouble, but the real problem is your ego. What do you
need to prove? Shrewdly measured, carefully considered
words will get the point across better, and holding back will
nurture your genius.
CANCER (June 21 - Ju~y 22): Fussing about debts, those
you owe or those owed you, can damage a partnership
or friendship. Get those accounts in order, but don’t gripe.
A more philosophical approach to these relationships will
prove helpful very soon.
LEO (July 23 - August 22): Stressing out gets you into arguments
with co-workers. Work smarter, not harder, and be
nice about their suggestions - whatever you think of them.
Success in that.area will help you look and feel sexier
wherever you go.
VlR60 (August 23 - September 22): If you start feeling
old and cranky, try to make a game of it. Exaggerate your
complaints whenever you can to make a joke of them. That
will make it easier to put things in perspective and open up
new opportunities for fun.
LIBRA (September 23 - October 22): You are normally the
world’s greatest hostess. Not this week. Put some energy
into your community, but keep your home a private _sanctum
sanctorum_. Don’t let pessimism get you down; focus
that energy into sensible caution.
SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): Your clever notions
are likely to irritate your boss. In order to get ahead,
soften and adjust your ideas to fit the boss’ thinking, but be
ready to backpedal as necessary. Your innovations will be
more welcome, and more effective, very soon.
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SAG~TTARIUS (November 22 o December 20}: Philosophy
and pragmatism are heading for a nasty collision. Your
challenge is to stay true to your ideals and to apply them in
the real world. It will take some severe adaptation. Expect
arguments along the way, and be ready to learn from them!
CAPRICORN (December 2t o January 19): A little leather
or some dominance games can bring up more than you’ve
bargained for. Play with someone you trust enough to step
back and explore those issues with. Switch roles? Aggravating
sexual problems will soon be easily discussed.
AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): Problems in
relationships are bugging you. Take time out to examine the
issues, bur remember you can only make changes on your
side of the equation. Some rigorous introspection can make
others seem more reasonable.
PISCES (February 19 - March t9): Your idea of being a
good team player may depend too heavily on the notion
that your ideas and leadership are best. Focus on humility
and attention to others. Still, offer your input - just don’t
push!
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Arkansas, BentonvillelRogers (479)
NWA GLBT Ctr .... www.nwaglbtcc.org.........479-586-1062
Barnes & Noble Bks - - 261 N. 46th St., Rogers....479-636-2002
Arkansas, Eureka Sp~’ings (479)
Diversity Pride Events .............. www.diversitypride.com
A Byrd’s Eye View..... 36 N. Main - - 479-253-0200
Caribe Restaurante.... 309 W VanBuren....... 479-253-8102
Henri’s 19 1/2 Spring St- - -479-253-5795
Lumberyard Bar&Grill--- 105 E VanBuren........ 479-253-0400
MCC Living Spring - 17 Elk Street- Service 6PM- - -479-253-9337
Swiss Holiday Resort- Hwy 62 at Hwy 23 So.- .... 888-582-8464
Spexton........ 17B Spring Street 479-981-6060
Tiki Torch 75 S. Main Street......... -479-253-2305
Tradewinds Lodge - 141 W. VanBuren 800-242-1615
Arkansas, Fayetteville (479)
Common Ground Restaurant- - - 412 W. Dixon - - - 479-442-3515
Condom Sense ........ 418 W. Dickson.......479-444-6228
Curry’s Video - - - 612 N. College Ave...........479-521-0009
Passages ......930 N. College Ave- - -479-442-5845
Tangerine Club - -21 N. Block Ave 479-587-9512
Arkansas, Fort Smith (479)
Kinkeads.......1004 1/2 Garrison Ave- 479-783-9988
Klub XLR8 ......1022 Dodson Ave........... 479-782-9578
Red Rock City - - - 917 N. "A" St. 479-242-2489
Arkansas, Hot Springs (50t)
Jesters Lounge .... 1010 E. Grand Ave ........501-624-5455
Arkansas, Little Rock (501)
Back Street ....1021 Jessie Rd...............501-6642744
Diamond State Rodeo Assoc.- ................www.dsra.org
Discovery..... 1021 Jessie Rd- -50!-666-6900
Sidetracks - - - 415 Main St - -North L.R., 501-244-0444
The Factory ...... 412 Louisiana St.-- 501-372-3070
Club U.B.U. - ..... 824 W Capitol Ave- 501-375-8580
Kansas, Junction City (785)
Xcalibur Club...... 384 Grant Ave. 785-762-2050
Kansas, Pittsburg (620)
PSU-QSA.-- 1701 S. Broadway- 620-231-0938
River of Life Church.- - 1709 N. Walnut- -Service 11AM
Kansas, Wichita (316)
Our Fantasy/South40..... 3201 S. Hillside......316-682-5494
Priscilla’s..... 6143 W Kellogg Dr- .316-942-1244
Club Glacier......... 2828 E. 31st South..... -316-612-9331
Missouri, Ava (417)
Catus Canyon Campground 417-683-9199
Missouri, Joplin (417)
MCC Spirit o1: Christ- - -2902 E 20th, - ......Sat Service-9:30AM
Joplin Gay/Lesbian Cntr- PO Box 4383, zip 64803- -417-622-7821
Missouri, Kansas City (816)
40th Street Inn....www.40thstreetinn.com.......816-561-7575
Concourse Park B&B - - 300 Benton Blvd ........ 816-231-1196
Hydes KC Gym & Guest Hs -w~v.hydeskc.com -- 816-561-1010
Missie B’s....805 W. 39th St -816-561-0625
Missouri, Springfield (417)
The Edge..... 424 Boonville Ave............. 417-831-4700
GLO Comm. Ctr- - -518 E. Commerical 417-869-3978
JR’s Nightclub.... 504 E. Commerical......... 417-83!-9001
Martha’s Vineyard- - - 219 W Olive - -417-864-4572
Ronisuz Place....821 College- 417-864-0036
Rumors---1109 E. Commercial- -417-873-2225
Oklahoma, Enid (580)
Hastings Books....104 Sunset 580-242-6838
Priscilla’s........ -4810-A West Garriott....... 580-233-5511
Oklahoma, Lawton (580)
Ingrids Bookstore..... 1124 NW Cache Rd......580-353-1488
Oklahoma, McAlester (918)
McPride........... POBox 1515, - .... McAlester, OK 74502
Oklahoma, Oklahoma City (405)
American Crossroads B&B - POBox 270642...... 405-495-1111
Blue Dog Liquor- ......4015 N. Penn ......... 405-606-7000
Boom Room........ 2807 NW 36th St......... -405-601-7200
Border’s Books...... 3209 NW Expressway..... 405-848-2667
CD Warehouse...... 4001 N. Penn 405-525-7766
Club Rox.......3535 NW 39th Expwy.........405-947-2351
Christie’s Toy Box.....3126 N. May Ave ....... 405-946-4438
Church of Open Arms......3131 N. Penn...... 405-525-9555
Copa.............2200 NW 39th Exp....... -405-525-0730
Eastern Ave Video- - -1105 S Eastern Ave....... -405-6726459
Finishline ....... 2200 NW 39th Expwy....... -405-525-0730
Gushers Restaurant.....2200 NW 39Exp ...... 405-525-0730
Habana Inn ........2200 NW 39th Exp....... 405-528-2221
Herland Sisters Resources.... 2312 NW 39th St- -405-521-9696
Hollywood Hotel.... 3535 NW 39th Exp 405-947-2351
Hi-Lo Club ....... 1221 NW 50th- 405-843-1722
Jungle Reds .......2200 NW Expwy- 405-524-5733
Ledo.............2200 NW Expwy......... 405-525-0730
Naughty But Nice .... 3121 SW 29th St ........405-681-5044
Partners......... 2805 NW 36th St -405-942-2199
Pec’s- 3535 NW 39th Expw ....... -405-947-2351
Red Rock North--- 2240 NW39th St 405-525-5165
Rudy’s Place......3535 NW39th Expw..........405-947-2351
Phoenix Rising .... 2120 NW 39th St- 405-601-3711
The Park. 2125 NW 39th St ...........405-528-4690
The Rockies...... 3201 N. MayAve ......... 405-917-1663
Topanga Grill & Bar- - - 3535 NW 39th -405-947-2351
Tramps- .2201 NW 39th .405-521-9888
Ziggy’s- - - 4005 N. Penn- -405-521-9999
Oklahoma, Tulsa (918)
Bamboo Lounge....7204 E. Pine -918-836-8700
Border’s Book Store--- 2740 E. 21st- 918-712-9955
Border’s Book Store - - - 8015 S. Yale .......... 918-494-2665
Club 209 209 N. Boulder- 918-584-9944
Club Majestic........ 124 N. Boston 918-584-9494
Club Maverick..... 822 S. Sheridan .918-835-3301
Dreamland Bks .... 8807 E. Admiral PI .........918-834-1051
GLBT Comm. Ctr- - - - 621 E. 4th Street.........918-743-4297
Hideaway Lounge..... 11730 E. 1 lth...........918-437-0449
HOPE Clinic....... 3540 E. 31st - - 918-749-8378
Jazz’s Lounge...... 426 S. Memorial 9t8-836-8544
Midtown.......... 319 E. 3rd- 918-584-3112
Openarms Youth Projt - - - 2015 S. Lakewood.....918-838-7104
Our House, Too ....203 N Nogales Ave- 918-585-9552
Priscilla’s -7925 E. 41st.............918-627-4884
Priscilla’s 5634 W. Skelly - 918-446-6336
Priscilla’s 11344 E. 11th....918-438-4224
Priscilla’s 2333 E. 71st.............918-499-166t
Renegades. 1649 S. Main 918-585-3405
Rob’s Records- - -2909 S. Sheridan Rd- 918-627-1505
St. Michaels Alley......3324-L E 31st- 918-745-9998
Sterling & Co. Salon---1606 E.15th St.- 918-742-9999
Titan’s Lounge .... 6373-C E 31st St- 918-836-0299
Tulsa CARES.... 3507 E. Admiral PI.......... 918-834-4194
Tulsa Central Library ...... 400 Civic Center- - - - 918-596-7977
Tulsa Eagle.....1338 E. 3rd .918-592-1188
TNT’s 2114 S. Memorial- 9t 8-660-0856
Yellow-Brick-Rd....... 2630 E. 15th.......... 918-293-0304
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[2007] The Star Magazine, January 1, 2007; Volume 4, Issue 1
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January 01, 2007
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Politics, education, and social conversation over LGBTQ+ topics
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The Star Magazine’s first issue began February of 2005. Before this issue was Ozarks Pride (2004) and The Ozark Star (2004). Follows is The Metro Star (2008).
This magazine discusses topics of AIDs, education, politics, local and national civil rights of the LGBT community, and advice for relationships and places to visit.
This collection is PDF searchable. Physical copies are also available to be seen at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center with permission.
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Star Media, Ltd;
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Star Media, Ltd
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Greg Steele
Josh Aterovis
Douglas Glenn
Michael Dee
Kay Massey
Paul Wortman
Carlotta Carlisle
Victor Gorin
Greg Gatewood
Libby Post
Andrew Collins
Donald Pile
Ray Williams
Michael Hinzman
Jack Fertig
Liz Highleyman
Devre Jackson
Chaz Ward
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magazine
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Southwest Missouri
Western Arkansas
Southeast Kansas
Eastern Oklahoma
The United States of America (50 states)
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https://history.okeq.org/collections/show/19
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The Star Magazine, December 1, 2006; Volume 3, Issue 12
https://history.okeq.org/items/show/225
The Star Magazine, February 1, 2007; Volume 4, Issue 2
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Advice Column
AIDs Walk
Bamboo Lounge
Bitter Girls
Bringing up Baby New Year
CARES
Chelsea Boys
classifieds
Club Rox
Comic Strips
Gay Marriage-Africa
gay-crime
Gay/Lesbian center
H.O.P.E
HIV/AIDs testing
horoscopes
Keith Smith
Lawanda Jackson
Lesbian Notions
Loaves and Fishes
Miss Gay Oklahoma
mixology
New Jersey-Gay marriage
OUT in Arkansas
Past
Q Scope
RAIN
Star Distributors
Star Scene
The Gayly Oklahoman
travel
Tulsa GLBT community center news
Uncle Mikey