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A retrospective ofLGBT History. Last month "August 25, 1984 (22 years ago this week): Author Truman Capote dies in Los Angeles. Gay Travelers "East Coast or Wesr Coast?" & "West Hollywood" Out of Town "Houston, Texas" .. ASK UNCLE MIKEY DEAR UNCLE: I caught my boyfriend at a local park with another man. I had my suspensions, and followed him to find him doing a trick in the bathroom. I was so appalled, INDEX Heart to Heart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 6 Lesbian Notions ................................. 10 Inspiring Fitness. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... 12 Entertainment. .................... . Past Out. .............................. . Tulsa GLBT Center News. . ...... . Star Scene ............ . Uncie Mikey ........... . The Bistro .............. . C!assifieds .. STAR DiSTRiBUTION: 15 . ..... .26 . ...... 27 ... 28 29 .......... 30 .31 OKLAriOMA C1TY •TULSA• LAvVTON • MCALESTER ' !:NiD ' LITTLE ROCK * FAYETTEVILLE FT SMITH • EUREKA SPRINGS • HOT SPRiNGS • BENTONVILLE ' ROGERS * K.ANSAS C!W SPRINGFIELD• jQPL!N" BRANSON AREA.* WiCHffA • PITTSBURG • JUNCTION CTr' TULSA GAY COUPLE IS ALLOWED EXCISE TAX EXEMPTION BY OKLAHOMA TAX COMMISSION. By Greg Steele TULSA, 0 K__Memoriai Day weekend 2006 Matt Brumley and Michael Oaks traveled to Barnstable, Massachusetts from Tulsa and were legally married as a same sex couple under the laws of the state of Massachusetts. Of course we all know same sex mariiage is banned in the state of Oklahoma. In last months (August 2006) issue of the STAR we reported on Matt and Michaels marriage and their quest to transfer an automobile title from Matt to Michael. The state iaw allows married couples to transfer or add a spouse to a title without paying excise tax. In this case the tax was $244. TI1e couple decided to take the Tax Commission to task and presented their legal marriage license to a tag agency at 17th and Harvard. The agency employee told them the State of Oklahoma did not recognize gay marriage and they would have to pay the excise tax. A friend then advise them to try another agency. An agency employee at 91st and Sheridan checked with the tax commission and the titled was issued. The couple was determined by the tax commission w be family and the excise tax was waived. As the STAR went w press last month Michael and Matt were anxiously waiting for the original tide to arrive in the mail. Hoping the state had not disailowed the family exemption. The next day Mact called and told us rhey had received the certificate of tide from the Oklahoma Tax Commission. The foll.owing is the tax Jaw regarding exemptions. Article 710:60-7 - 2. HExcise tax is levied on e--,.:ery transfer of legal O'\vnership unless a specific tax exemption applies. ()nly transfers made "'V?ithout consideration bet\Veen husband and wife or parent and child or vice versa, are exempt. A Fam.ily i\ffidavit (Forn-1 794) tnust be included \vith the other supporting documentation and is to be attached to the nde document." :i\.fatt and ~vfichael did fiie the 1\Jfida">J,.-it and presented a copy of their n!farriage I..icense as a supporting document. * ( 1 Gold Castle "At Centu,y 21 Gold Castle our BEST properties are our PEOPLE' )7 4301 NW 63rd, Suite 100 lahoma City, OK 73116 405.840.2106 -5 Proudly serving ]Ulsa & ()I(.C1s (;t,B'l'"' co1nmunities since '198 the STAR 5 "Acting Straight" I recently watched rhe first season of the hit Logo series Noah's Arc on DVD. Whiie I doubt there are any Emmy nominations in the show's near future, it's really sweet and entertaining. I coum myself among its fans now. One of che things that most impressed me was the way it didn't shy away from tackling tough subjects with unflinching honesty. One of the mpics raised was the way gay men have a tendency to worship the heterosexual image. In whire culture, it's the whole Abercrombie model obsession. In the AfricanAmerican culture, they cali them homothugs. That got me thinking about how ofi:en I used to date a guy who could easily have been described as straight acting. By his nature, he was very masculine: liked guns and cars, played in a death-metai band, and always dressed in a sloppy-casual style that was as far from the typical "gay styie" as you co~id get. He had a sweet, sensitive side, but he viewed it as more of a weakness than anything. On more than one occasion, I heard him make extremely homophobic remarks. It alwavs bothered me, but I was still struggling with finding my own ide"utity at the time, so I never made an issue of it. After we broke up, I remember him telling me about a time when he was om with a group of his straight friends, none of whom knew he was gay, and they started assaulting a couple of obviously oay • . t,. guys. He couidn't understand why I found the situation so disturbing. Eventua!iy, I came to realize that he was extremely self-hating. Going into the military and having to crawl even deeper into the closet certainly didn't help. Today, he's dating a woman even though he's rold me he still considers himself gay. He's taking acting straight to a whole new level. I think a big part of his issue is chat he'!i never fit societv's idea of what it means to be gay. He could never be somebody's.girlfriend. Of course, you and I know thac not every gay man has to fit the stereotype, but his fear was that if people knew he was gay, they would assume he did. He was always afraid people would judge him as someching he wasn't. Obviousiv, we can't biame all his issues on societv. He's responsible for his ov:;n actions, and the general pubiic is ch~nging as quickly as it can. These things take time. However, the gay community has to share in the blame. We've accepted the idea that rhere's a specific code of conduce that makes one gay or straight. So many gay people are caughr up in negative image ideas. Some feel they have to act a certain way in order I hear someone gay use the expression "straight-acting" co describe another gay man. The more I thought about it, the more offensive it became. I'm sure I've been guilty of using it in ,he past, but more recently, I've come to realize iust how damaging th~ term can be both ~vithin and outside the LGBT community. By continuing to embrace phrases like to be gay -- you have to worship lvfadonna, call all your guy friends "girlfriend," and sleep around as much as possibie. Hey, if that's who vou reallv are,then great! You stra· -acting, we're be you. 'Th~ proble1~ is, I've seen so manv young gay guys just coming out embrace these rraits simply because they've been led to believe that's what being gay means. How does one even act straight? Is there ., • ' i - .... pe, -,,_,,,uating the idea that there is a proper way to act gay. On the flip side, I've also seen many gay guvs who are so busv trving to emulate he~erosexuals rhat tl~ey ;tart rn resem ,heir one prescnoect way to oe necerosexuai; And why wouid a gay person eve,1 wane ro act straight' Possibly because the flip side of acting sc:·aighc w·ouid be acting gay. Ask your average foe on the street v,hat it means to act crav and you~re likely to ge~ a laundry list of gay stereotypes: !irn; ~rist, lispJ obsession with appearance1 Aan1boyant. and efferninate. rnavbc v:ith r H • in , . ,.. ,. , ,. ... ., , _, a rev.r you goj gins thro\vn 1n tor good 1neasure. lJo I know any gay peoph: who fit rhat description" Sure. But l knov, even more w1' 10 d on) L 111 1e trutuh ,1 s th, ere are as n1any ,;,rays re act gay as tn' cre arc to act straight. It's the stereotypes rhat scare son1e people, though. more flamboyant brothers. I hate ro hear a gay man say something iike, ·'I can't stand £Jamey guys:' That's just as homophobic as Fred Phelps picketing a gay funeral with a "God Hates Fags .. sign. Again} I want to stress that jf you~re naturally inclined to be fi~n1i~ ain::: or, masculine, then rur; ,.~ith i(! I don't believe there's anything rnore treeing than accepting \Vho you reaHy are. I have a close friend v,;ho foughc for years against his desire to be a drag queen. 'X'hen -r>/ve first n1et him, he ... vas struggling to tone do\vn his fiarnboyant nature for the sake of his straight friends. C)ver the course of the. last fi~\\' years, he stopped trying to be something he V/asn't and c::nntinued next page 6 Advertising in the STAR is just good business cents Heart to Heart simoly allowed the real him to shine thr~ugh. Today, he's happier than ever, and he didn't lose a single friend in the process. In fact, all his friends have been 100 percent supportive. The idea that there is only one way to be gay is extremely damaging, not just for those of us already free from the closet, but for those who haven't come out as well. Here's the catch-22: The more non-stereotypical gay people who come out, the more the stereotypes will be debunked, but the very ones V:I{o need to come out in order to do this mav be afraid to come out because they don't fe~l they fit the stereotypes. By continuing to embrace phrases like straight-acting, we're perpetuating the idea that there is a proper way to act gay. The truth is you can't act gay or straight. The words only describe what gender you're attracted to, and how do you act as if you're attracted to the opposite sex? So let's get rid of the mindset that there is a particular way to be gay or straight. If we want society to accept us as we are, we have to accept each other first. We have to realize thar v:e come in ail shapes and sizes, colors and creeds. We range from magnificently masculine to fabulously feminine, and everything in-between: There is no one way to "act gay," so let's celebrate all of the many colors that make up our rainbow flag. We need to stop acting like anything, and just be who we -are. Quotable Quotes 'Tm not even aware that I'm famous until people remind me. I wake up every single day and I have my life, and it's pretty normal. I drhie myself to work. I don't get driven rn w-ork; I don't have a chef that makes me breakfast in the morning. I don't think that I'm fu.mous until I come hen:: and it's like, 'Oh, that's right.' Even then, this is my job.'' Ellen DeGen.cres to The Advocate:, Photo by Victor Gorin; Left to right Jennifer Seal Democrat running for State House District 85, Al McAffery, Linda Gray Murphy and Krith Smith. Oklahoma to get first openly gay legislator Third "red state" to elect its first openly gay lawmaker this year. by Denis Dison Washington DC - Al McAffrey is poised to become the first openly gay member of the Oklahoma state legislature after winning his Democratic primary Tuesday night to represent District 88 in the Oklahoma Srare House. He faces no Republican opposirion in the general election in November. ]he win in Oklahoma comes on the heels of significant milestones for rhe LGBT community in red states this year, including the election of Patricia Todd to the state house in Alabama, and the election of Karhy Webb to the state house in Arkansas. Both Victory Fund-endorsed candidates won their Democratic primaries and are unopposed in . ,. ..... . d 'b ... rhe general election. 1odd an Web w11! becon1e their states' first-ever openly gay elected officials. ''Ars ... .vin is more proof that what fair-tninded Americans car~ about most are issues that directly affect their lives/' said Chuck Wolfe, President and CEO of the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund. "2006 is shaping up to be a breakthrough year for the Victory Fund. Smart, qualified LGBT candidates, backed by our national network of donors, are proving that we can add voices for equality everywhere," Wolfe added. McAffrey, 58, is a member of the Choctaw Nation, a veteran of the U.S. Navy, a formec policeman, a father and a grandfather. He was endorsed by the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund, which helped raise thousands of dollars to fund his campaign. Victory endorsee Jim Roth, an incumbent who sits on the Oklahoma Counrv Commission, was unopposed in his prim~ry race. Rhonda Rudd:a Victory candidate seeking the Democratic nomination to represent Discrict 46 in the Oklahoma State Senate, lost her race to a Democratic Party insider. The Gav & Lesbian Victory Fund provides strategi~, technical and fin~cial support w openly LGBT candidates and officials. It's the only narional organization soldy committed to increasing the number of openiy LGBT public officiais at federal, state and local levels of government. Victory is the nation's largest LGBT political action committee. In 15 years, Victory has helped the number of openly LGBT officials in the U.S. grow from 49 to more than 300. For more information, visit w"'..vw.victoryfund. org. * theSTAR 7 20tli}1.nniv 8 theSTAR IVERSITY FESTIVAL FOR us and ABOUT us! Con,e 1J1t•Y, shop and p,ay In HISTORIC ~ureka Springs, Ark•n••s, Voted one or •THE 100 Bl!ST SMALL ART TOWNS*I Find them something truly UNZQUE1'or the holidays! PLUS •••• dance•, concen,,, and ot:her pride •n,antal Lesbian Notions by Libby Post SEPTEMBER 2006 Social Change lling A poker player. A mom. A dedicated LGBT activist. A top-notch not-for-profit executive. · These are just a few of the ways you can describe Rea Carey, the deputy executive director at the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. From Carey's peispective, how she defines herself is quite clear. "Part of what you do as a member of a community is take care of others," Carey, 39, told me. "In many ways, I can't imagine whar else I'd be doing other than work that somehow makes change." Creating change - while also the name of the Task Force's annual confab of LGBT activists - is Carey's calling. It is what fuels her commitment to LGBT issues and the work she does at the Task Force. It all started at home in Denver, Colo. She was influenced earlv on by her politically active parents and the politicos who would find their way into her living room - people like Pat Schroeder and Gary Hart, who, at the time, Carey thought, were about 20 years old. "They were actually older. They were young Democrats getting elected," she said. "It lefc an imprint on me that people can get elected and do good for their community." Coming out at 16, at the very beginning of the HIV/ AIDS epidemic, jump-started Carey's activism. "I was affecred by HIV in a very personal way - a numbei of my friends were getting infected. But politically and intellectually, I was impacted by the broader group of thinkers who were writing for Gay Community Ne~ (GCN) and Outlook," said Carey. Published out of Boston, GCN was one of the country's first gay papers and was national in iis scope. Outlook was a quarterly journal that began publishing shortly after the 1987 March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights. While neither is still around, they are both heralded in LGBT journalism circles for their ground-breaking work Not finding a "definabie community" in l 980s Denver, Carey went to college where she was guaranteed one - Smith College in Northampton, Mass. Northampton has, in the oast, been calied Lesbianville in various mainstr;am media. ' After graduation, Carey ended up in the nation's caoitaL "I had frie~ds i? D.C. I 'Nas j;st going ~o sray a few years. '1 ended up never leaving. 10 the STAR After 17 years of working with a host of advocacy and not-for-profit organizations - with a brief hiatus to get a Master's in public administration from Harvard's Kennedy School of Government - Carev found herself as a consultant for ~he Task Force. - , "I have always loved rhe Task Force. I just love the values, the work, and the longevity. I was consulting with them, Matt [Foreman, the group's executive director] came on board, and I truly enjoyed working with him," she explained. "After a whiie, we both agreed it would be great if I came on as deputy executive director." That happened in February of 2004, and Carey couldn't be happier. She and Foreman work hand-in-hand running the Task Force. "He's a New Yorker, but we're both from the West," she said. "We work in partnership - Matt is the more public face, but I really enjoy the internally focused and strategic work." Carey has overseen some tremendous growth at the Task Force in her two-year tenure. "If what we wanted to do was heip create political power for the community from the ground up, we needed two new program departments," she explained. In addition to rhe Policy Institute, which serves as an LGBT think tank, and the Organizing and Training department, the Task Force's two new departments are Public Policy & Government Affuirs and Movement Building. The public policy department is not just about monitoring legislation, but about getting federal resources and funds flowing to locai LGBT organizations, she explained. Along with that work, the movement building initiative brings the Task Force's expertise to the local level. "\Xle've always been focused on the grassroots, and now we're able to provide resources and give attention to the state and local organizations and ro the infrastructure of the movement." To start, the Task Force is working with five statewide groups in Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Washington, and Kentucky. "Over time, we'll hone the model to benefit other srare organizations." Carey may seem to be married to her work, but in reality she's in a committed relationship with Margaret Conway, a DOB Worldwide executive who creates advocacy campaigns. They met at a lesbian poker game 12 years ago, have been together for six, and are raising a daughter. 'Tm both proud and lucky to have been at the right place at the right time to be able to participate in one of this country's key social justice movements," she said. "The ability to actually live the values that I grew up with, that I got from my parents and my community, is what I certainly hope we pass along to our daughter.' If her daughter is anything like her, I'm sure Carey has a budding activist on her hands. Mica Barnes Headlines 1st Summer Diversi Pride in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. By Carlotta Carlisle Photo: Mica Barnes by Nancy Wood EUREKA SPRlNGS, AR_The first Eureka Springs Summer Diversity Weekend was held August 3rd-5th. With ;;he Summer event, Eureka Springs now boast four diversity weekends a year. The Valentines Dance in February, Spring and Fall Diversity celebrations are heid in April and November. Diversity Pride Events produced Micah Barnes from Toronto, Canada, vocalisdrecording artist/composer, for a concert at the historic Auditorium. And made the Diversity Bears happy with comic Bobaloo, from Los _Angeles. Other v,rcekend activities included n1en's and women1s pool parties, Yards & 13.rds of:{ard Sales:- the first annual City-Wide Silent Auction, Diversity Camp ()ut, an lJgliest Dresser c:ontest Golden ()ldie.s and other dances, and other events geared tov1ard the gibt con1munity and their straight ailies. * OKLAHOMA CITY TO HOST INTERNATIONAL GAY BOWLING· ORGANIZTION TOURNAMENT AND CONVENTION. OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - The OKCiassic Bowling Association is pleased to announce that Oklahoma Citv will be the host citv for the International Gay Bowling Organi~tion's (IGBO) 2007 Mid-Year Tournament and Convention. The event will be held November 7-12, 2007. Members of the OKClassic Bowling Association committee traveled to Calgary, Alberta, Canada in November of 2005 to presem its bid to host this annual event. The committee hosted a well-received hospitality suite on Timrsday night. Early Friday afternoon, the commirtee presented a singing slideshow bid presentation to the governing board ofIGBO. The presentation was greeted with rousing applause and an immediate vote to accept the bid as presented. IGBO is the world's largest GLBT sports organization with over 170 member leagues and over 60 member tournaments. OKClassic has hosted one ofIGBO's largest and most-respected tournaments for over 16 years and has donated over $100,000 to local charities in the process. Oklahoma City hosted IGBO's 1994 Annual Tournament and Convention. The com!nittee has begun the extensh·e preparations required to host this event. I: is expected that 600-800 people from all over the world will attend this even:. in addition to the bowling events, the committee will host 4 days of IGBO i:msiness meetings, many hospitaiit} and social eYents, and a display of panels of ~he AIDS quilt. Tl:e event culminate:~ :n an elaborate awa:ds banquet on Sunday eYening. ~fhe theme for the tournan1ent and con,. vention is "fr:erything's Going MY \X'ay''. Host hotel for the event will be The Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites at 63rd & Robm~on. l{ost bo"-.vling centers ,vill be 1-ieritagc L.anes at 122nd & Penn and 'X7indsor L,ancs at 23rd & J\1eridiarl. ·rne banquet ~rte \Vill be 1•h,;, e:-rkc R - m ... RP•'Y'li-- ttr:n 1) ~·1~ 1. ......... Jll .... 00.a.,.. .. at ..... ~ .. ._ ... ...11~.u'.~. l 3Jt\. ivlore 1nfor1nation about the tournarncnt * Creating Community for ,, Peopie living HI \Vith IQ('\ I \) A ;01 r ,,J,,'1 "Nor: Prorr1t r1 .. g.0 111· "a-uion ...... V .,- ...... \ i .L' .1... -- ~ .. V-1. (t L· Our House, Too offers a variety of activities for people who are HIV+ and or living with AIDS to heip combat the social isolation that manv of our I people live through each and everydav. We provide a Toiletrv and House- , J hold Pantry for those who are HlV+ and or iiving with AIDS vvho cannot afford to purchase these items for themseives. We invite anyone who would like to volunteer or provide financial assistance to please contact us bv ohone 918-585-9552 or e.. maii / l • harr1c:mmirt,:;,v~hon t'Drn I• • lV,, ,, f •;! ~J ""'-'. V, -..,i~ , t l, the STAR 11 s I sit here listening to the Pet Shop Boys Go West, I contemplate the proper way to begin this inaugural fitness column for the STAR. It should begin with an introduction of mvsel£ Mv name is Ron Blake and I am a personal fitness trainer/ow~er for Blake Fitness in Phoenix, Arizona~ I have been training individuals for ten years in Indiana, Illinois, California, and now the Grand Canyon State. My favorite color is blue, my favorite movie is Rear Window. and mv favorite beer is Stella Artois. OK, so enough with the form~lities. Go to my website at www.blakefitness. com and I'm sure I can bore you with more minutia. Now that I have your atrention, let's get on with it. So how do I NOW begin? The same way that I've always done it with everything in life and especially my fitness training. le starts with levity and fun. The key to life is to enjoy that very thing .. .life. How to do that? Fun. Fun with moderate doses of responsibility. As a fimess trainer, my job is to encourage you to take responsibility for your life. Maybe not quire to the degree of your friendly neighborhood preacher who pounds the pulpit and proclaims all homosexuals doomed to kiss the conflagration of hell because of their evil and irresponsible ways. i'm a kinder, gentler more compassionate kind of fitness trainer. At least that's what they taught me whe;1 I was still a straight boy in college. 1hen I saw the light when I ran into this self-absorbed fitness enthusiast who converted me into a rainbow flag-waving, Prada dressing exi:rovert and taught me that I too could earn a free waster ifl could just convert three breeder boys to the dark side. No more tangent ;:houghts or digressions. }bis is a fitness column and I've got.a save you heathens from your licentiou$ and hedonistic lifes,yies. So as I was saying ... any fimess program you embrace shouid iirvolve fun. Yeah, 1.-vorking out does involve hard work and dedication. We aii know that. It shouid also be something you look forward to and get excited about. Otherwise, why do it. Bur yes there is hard work involved and I v,ould be remiss ifI didn't mention that. .After all I come from a corn-fed lvfichvestern bac!r~round that is engrained with a great -μ1ork ethic. 'Why else do you think fcllo\v ·12 the STAR Hoosiers like David Letterman, Orville Redenbacher, Kurt Vonnegut, and Michael Jackson would be so successful. During my ten years of training clients and coaching high school athietes, I have stressed one thing and that is for them to simply enjoy the ride as each day passes. In many ways I feel like an entertainer who tries to regale my clients with the lighter side of life. Fitness training should be a method of escaping the harsh realities of the daily grind. It makes a perfect opportunity to channel any frustrations or aggressions in an appropriate manner. I have informed my clients that they mighr not have control over what goes ◊n in iife but that they certainly have the power to control what goes on in their lives. This control should be used when deciding the who and where of your workout. First who will you workout with. Choose someone who will motivate vou, make you laugh, and validate the quality person that you are. Choose so~eone who is reliable, trustworthy, and goal-oriented. Choose someone who will help you change your life for the better. Then where will you work out? Choose someplace that has pretty curtains, Tiffany lamps, and leather recumbent sofas. What? I'm just being a smanass. It's not really my cup o' tea but hey if it works for you then do it! You need to choose a piace that fits your scyle and personality and a place that will allow you to have fun during your workout sessions. Find that place where vou can adjust the radio to any station and any volume: Find that place where you can take off your shirt and walk around flexing in front of the mirrors like you would at your favorite gay haunt on a Saturday night. Find someplace that is relaxed and understanding. We ail want results when we begin a fitness routine. It just doesn't need to be approached as a dreaded task. You have the power. You have the control. You can have fun. Two of my favorite motivational sayings that I give to my clients are from Victor Borge and Mary Pettibone Poole respectively: "Laughter is the shortest distance between rwo people" and "He who laughs, lasts." * I've pia gay ors also they sta wouldr· McGee· 'Yelvet September 16th 2006:.,. aid Llve'atTHE ~~ · riieOeBarge & Kr.i's September 17th 2006: (Tulsa, O!dahonia) Sep;eniber 23rd 2006: (MaA!ester, Oklahom ©ctobcr 6th 2006:. (Oklalicima City) 13 ast Out by Liz Highleyman SEPTEMBER 2006 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. Who was Truman Capote? Author Truman Capote, who popularized the genre of creative nonfiction, was as well-known for his open homosexuaiity and his extravagant social life as he was for his writing. Truman Streckfus Persons was born September 30. 1924, in t,Jew Orleans. As a young boy, he was sent to live with his mother's relatives in rural Monroeville, Ala., while his parents divorced. He moved to New York City at about age 10 to llve with his mother and her new husband, Cuban businessman Joseph Capote. 'Though highly intelligem, Capote despised school and dropped out at age 17 ro take a job as a copy boy at the New Yorker. He never attended college, believing that "either one was or wasn't a writer, and no combination of professors could influence the outcome." Capote's first major published work, the short story "Miriam," which appeared in _lvfademoise!!e_ in 1945, won an 0. Henry Award and led to a book contract with Random House. By chis time, he had already adopted a flamboyant style - _New Yorker_ colleague Brendan Gill recalled him "sweeping through the corridors of the magazine in a black opera cape, his long golden hair falling to his shoulders" - and a penchant for social climbing. Capote's first book, _ Other Voices, Other Rooms (1948), was a semi-autobiographical novel about his chi!dhood in Alabama. 'Though controversia! ~or its dep:ctions of ,ape, transvestism, and homosexuality, the boqk was a smash hit. Equally sensational was the photograph on che book jacket, ·,vhich showed the handsome young author reclining in a ianguorons pose with a come-hither expression. Capote's work rcflecrc<l a mix of Somhern whimsy and New York Citv. so1•h:··ti,"1t:or rrc">'hg wl•a, ,..,:,,,.1bom~, Dulre, _. ,I .. -' J.:')~ ~~~ . .l »} - ,a.!. J. , ,tl .,. .._.1._~l.r . u.,. .,\.. ~ characterized as "the quintessential hon1osexual v,riting style of the 1950s and 1960s." Many people were rahn with Capote's boyish charm, including several high~socicr;,r n1atrons v.:ho acted as benefactors . .:In those days 'Trun1an vvas about the best con1panion you could ,vant." recalled feUtPN author I'cnnessee \Villiams. HI-le bad not turned n1aliciousiy birchy.'1 Capote had one of his firsr serious: a professor of literature :-H Srnith 14 the STAR met Jack Dunphy, a working-class writer. 'Jhe two men shared a nonexclusive partnership for neariy 40 years, living togerhe:· in Sicily in the l 950s, and later residing in two separate houses on the same property in the Hamptons on Long Island. After returning from Europe, Capote puolishec one of his bestknown worl.-_s, Breakfast at Tiffany's (1958), ·.vhich reiated :he adventures of free-spirited Holiy Golightly. He was not happy with the 196 i film adaptation, starring i\ucirey Hepbur:1, which toned down the language and made the male lead heterosexual. In 1959, Capote began work on In Coici Blood, a story about the murder of a rural Kansas farm family. which he researched with the help of his childhood friend, author Harper Lee. 'Though the work - serialized in the New Yorker in 1965 and published as;; book the following year - was hugely popular, some critics charged that Capote became too emotionaliy involved with the alleged killers, yet failed to adequately aid their defense because he required their execution as a dramatic denouemem ro his tale. In Cold Biood brought Capote even more fame and considerable fortune. To celebrate, he hosted a Black and White Ball at New York's Plaza Hotel in November 1966, which many considered to be the social event of the era. Despite his success, Capote began drinking heavily and asing drugs in rhe late l 960s. A fixture on the television talk-show circuit, he established himself as a catty queen spreading scandalous gossip about old friends and benefactors. During these years. he began work on what he hoped wouid be his Proustian magnum opus, A . nswcred Prayers. The book was never completed, but a few inscaliments appeared in Esquire in the mid-l 970s. His mean-spirited portrayals of the rich and famous earned him rhe nick;;ame "the Tinv Terror,'' and he was shunned by his former high-society friencis. ' W'ith the waning of his youthful good looks, Capo:e became a caricarure of his former self. During a falling out with Dunphy in the 1970s, he began frequenting New York City bathhouses, picking up working-ciass men many years his junior. Ioward the end of the decade, however, he entered drug and alcohol rehabilitation and reconciled with Dunphy. Adopted into Andy Warhol's circle, Capote became a habitue at Studio 54 and revived his career by writing for Warhoi's Interview magazine. His last collection of short stories, Music for Chameleons (1980), was again a bestsdler. In his final years, Capote becan-:.e increasingiy jealous and paranoid, accusing fellow authors of appropriating his sr1ie ai;.d compiaining bitterly aoout what he viewed as inadeqt,ate recogni,ion of his work. He conrir.ued to drink and use drugs, his health cic,eriorated, and he grew increasing!:,' reclusive. r-ie died of liver disease ;ma drug intoxication on August 25, l 984. Despite his downfali, Capote largely fulfilied his dr,~am,. "l \.Vas not ineant to vvork in an office/' he said in a 1978 intcrviclv. ,;I ahvays knew that I ,.vanted to be a \-vritcr and that J vlan1.ed to he rich and fan1ous." For further reading: Clarke, Gerald. 1988. __ Capme: A Biography_ Davis. Deborah. 2006. Parn· of the (~enturv: 'The Fabulous ofTruman (:apote J.nd His Biack•~an.d-\{7hitt' Ball_ Piin1pton, George. 1997 _·rrurnan In \~(!hich \!ariou~ FricndsJ I~nernies .. Acquaintance;;, and lent (Doub!eday). Photo: The new community center coming soon. Sign of the Times: A Decade of Growth at the Tulsa GLBT Community Center The sign wasn't flashv - it was vinvl. No lights,~no neon, no iv screens .. '. just vinyl with rhe words Gav Communitv Center printed on it. Ti:affic,came to a cr~nching hair. Some drivers honked in support. Crcarive individuals voiced loud opinions some good, some not so good. Others took a different approach. Eviction. A simple vinyl sign that caused the Tulsa Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual & Transgender (GLBT) Community Center to move 3 rimes in its firsr decade, also broughr a community togcrher to realize a dream for rhe second time. The fast dream had come true ia October 1996, vvhcn Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) opened the original ''Pride Center'' at 38th & Peoria. 'Ihe 2nd-floor space in an unassuming building quickly became crowded with of~ ferings for all in rhc comn1unity. Ihe ne,v rni1lenniun1, and the fight over that vinyl sign, brought a n1ove to 21st and Memorial, and a ne,v nanu: the 'Ihisa Gay Comrnunit:{ Services Center. J\ sign •,1;ent up, but only the initial~ GLBT were permine<l by the landlord despite agreeing eariier to aliow the vvords Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender. n Four years of an abbreviated still the no".v narned TUlsa Community Center moved to an improved space ac 5545 E 41st Street in Highland Plaza - with plans to light up a sign. Those pians yet again came to a halt as a third landlord in ten years, despite rental agreements, refused to approve even the initials GLBT on an exterior sign. Ihese objections were a sign of the times that showed discrimination was still alive. But, the unintended consequence was a community more focused and galvanized than ever before. The sign that caused cars to crash also set into motion a community determined to take a dream to the next level - an owned Tulsa Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual & Transgender Community Cemer with a sign that proudly said so. That first vinyl sign will have a permanent home in the soon-to-open Tulsa Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual & Transgender Community Center at 621 E 4th Street in downtown Tulsa. A new sign thac will light up the East Village will also be a beacon to the entire region. 'Die sign of this time will proudly announce the GLBT & allied communitv has fully arrived, has a permanent home ;nd will keep a permanent presence. A Growing Community A Big Home 1he Tulsa GLBT Community Center, 5545 E 41st Street, is filled with what the sign (inside the window) says community. The Community Resource Kiosk, the PRIDE Store, the Family Room, che Commons, Health Testing, the Nancy McDonald Rainbow Librarv a11d the David Bohnett CvberCenter ar~ some of communiry-orie~ ted programs inside the Center. Now in just over 3,000 square feet, the new downtown Center, at 18,000 square feet, will allow growth for a!l in the community. the over 20 TOHR programs and most importantly - provide growth for you, your friends & family and for all of Oklahoma and surrounding states. In its l 0th Anniversarv year of 2006, the Tulsa GLBT Commu~icy Center has seen a 317% growth in traffic. The move to the 6th largest GLBT Community Center in the nation comes none too soon as visitor number l 0,000 - for just this year, will soon walk through the doors. The growing list of community groups utilizing the: Center will soon find an extra 15,000 squaxe feet to serve ~~~:gr~=i~;:~::1 ~~::;1~~:i~e~~:grams ar~ of the lifespan of GLBT persons and their families. The GLBT & allied community will enjoy bigger and better facilities available for social events, seminars, weddings, meetings, private events ... the list is nearly endless. While the Tulsa GLBT Community Center prepares to move this Fall, the current Center at 5545 E 41st Street remains active and open Monday through Saturday, 3:00-9:00 PM. The David Bohnett CyberCenter, with 10 flat-screen computer stations, welcomes over 300 people a month. HIV Testing, Tuesdays from 6 PM to 8 PM and Saturdays from 4 PM to 7 PM, is the only place in the area to get a free 20-minute result HIV test. The PRIDE Store, with the area's largest selection of rainbow merchandise, has the best values in town. The Tulsa GLBT Information Line at 918.743.GAYS (4297), your source for nightclub locations, business information and medical, legai, counseling, etc. referrals, has experienced a 503% increase in calls over the past year. The social activities through the Center also hit a high note this Fall. Two big events, Out on the Town & the TO HR Annual Meeting, highlight the month of September. Out on the Town with Dinner & DIVAS You don't always get it this good. Start the evening in downtown Tulsa at Tsunami Sushi. The famed entrees and intriguing interior of the trend-setting downtown restaurant begins a night Out on the Town with Dinner & DNAS on Sarurday, September 9, 2006. After dinner, rhe expected SRO crowd will walk down the block to enjoy rhe DIVAS 2006 concerr ar the Tuisa Performing Arts Center (PAC). This year's concert is produced by local talent Rebecca Ungerman and promises ro be a nighr to remember. 'Ihe evening will include an a!I-srar line-up, showcasing Rebecca Ungermann, Cindy Cain, John Sawyer, Pam Van Dyke-Crosby, Christy Hanewinkel, .Annie Ellicott, lvfary Cogan, Heather RichettoRumly, Debbie Zanerhaft ,md Meredith '~eger. Tulsa World fashion columnist Jason Ashley \Xrighr and Fox 23 anchor Chera Kirniko will co~host the evening ,vith heart fi.lied humor. DIVAS 2006 benefits H.O.P.E. (Health Outreach, Prevention and Education) and provides necessary resou.rces to.co~,:~~u~ the fight against HJV/i\J[)S and other ::i 1 D's. the STAR 15 Lesbian poised to become Missouri's first openly gay state Senator. by Denis Dison Washington DC -August 9, 2006 - Jolie Justus will likely become the first openly gay state senator in Missouri history after winning her Democratic primary Tuesday night. Justus will face a Republican opponent in November, but the district is considered a safe one for Democrats. "In Alabama, Arkansas, Oklahoma and now Missouri, excellent candidates are winning historic races. Jolie's win is a testament to her courage, commitment and skill, but it also confirms that fairminded voters everywhere care more about good government than they do about whether their representatives are gay or lesbian," said Chuck Wolfe, President and CEO of the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund, which raised money for Justus' campaign from its national donor network. Other breakthrough Victory Fund-supported candidates this year include: Patricia Todd-The first openly gay elected official in Alabama history Kathy Webb-The first openly gay elected official in Arkansas history Al McAffrey-The first openly gay state legislator in Oklahoma history Jolie would join Victory endorsee Jeanette Mott-Oxford, who won easiiy won her primary to retain her seat in the Missouri Srate House. In other election news last night, Allen Thornell, who was vying for a seat in the Georgia State House, narrowly lost his runoff election for the Democratic primary. The Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund provides strategic, technical and financial support to openly LGBT candidates and officials. It's the only national organization solely committed to increasing the number of openly LGBT public officials at federal, state and local levels of government. Victory is the nation's largest LGBT poiitical aciion committee and one of the nation's largest non-connected PACs. In 15 years, Victory has helped the number of openly LGBT officials grow from 49 to more than 300. So far in 2006 the Victory Fund has endorsed 64 candidates. * REGISTER NOW! Registration Deadline for the November 7th General Election is October 13. 1 6 the STAR www. □ ZARKSSTAR.C □ M ~ by Donald Pile & Ray Williams est Hollywood (nicknamed WEHO) is proud to be the hip and happening center of gay and lesbian life in Los Angeles. Since its incorporation in 1984, the City of West Hollywood has continued to be recognized as a leading community in gay and lesbian rights. Visitors are assured of welcoming restaurants and bars, interesting special events and comfortable hotel stays. And the zip code for West Hollywood is 90069 ! AU of West Hollywood's hotels are open and inviting to gay and lesbian travelers. San Vicente Inn/Resort.is an exclusive all-gay property with private. clothing optional, tropical .Rama.de.Plaza West Hollywood We have stayed at the Ramada Plaza seve~ I times and it is in the center of everything. Just park your auto there all-suit Le Montrose Suite. Hotel, Pare Suite Hotel are within ce of "The Boulevard.• Out very favorite place to stay was tlie SECRET GARDEN Bed and Break.fast, just a sl:H:>rt block Noi:th of Sunset Boulevard at the foofof the Hollywood Hills. The owner, Bilbao! is one of the nicest, most d giving people that we have ever ':'.:.,.: .......... Continued page-19 ~~0?~~ &:irfl ~~.· ~ TRAVEL by Donald Pile and Ray Williams "East Coast or West Coast?" Ir seems as though most of the gays and lesbians living in the Midwest have a definite opinion on which coast they prefer. Borh coasts have so much to offer. \Xie enjoy both coasts and get to both regularly ..... Florida for January, Califrirnia for April and September and New York and New England .,ometimc in between. California of courn: takes up most of the West Coast except for \'iiashingron and Oregon which has their own gay agenda and it i, :!bsolurcly beaucifol there. All three Scares on the West coast arc cxm: mcly gay-friendly. And there i, such a div<.:r,ity of things to do on che West coast whether your into huscle-busrie of the big cirie, iike San Diego, Los Angele-, and San Fran..:i,co or enjoy the quicrness and rhe beaury of Palm l,prings as well a, the Sunes of \'11/ashington and Oregon. '!he weather in Southern California i, of course always great and even up the coast as far as San Francisco, the winters are extremclv mild. We have spent the Holidays in San Francisco and it is quit<.: warm. Further North into Washington and Oregon it is much cooler in tht Wint<.'.r. One of rhese davs we want w take a three week trip driving all the way from Scarrie. Washington down w San Diego which is nearly J 300 mib. One time we did drii:c from San hanciscn to Los Angeb which is only a 400 mile drive and hy the time we stopped and vi~ited even-thing it took w, "i days! hut wcli worth it. Driving i; the ONLY W,1)" to travel if vou h:ne the time. Driving dow1, from San rL1nci\co you first ,·isir th<: hisroric tO\V!l of !\:lont.crcy, Pchbil' Beach, ( :~~n1h:l and do;vn diru the Ltbulous ( .a .. ;rk·, S~t!: Sin1con to S.u1t~! Barbar~~ and then on to ;\Ldibu, Los ~\ng<..:1:>. L,iguna ~uH.1 Pn l(l ~~!ll J )icgo .. J he :11:iior h1ghvv·a~:~· v,-hi,_h !~, jght Oil the (P<l:--! i:-, hrc·ath-tak!nf, 'Ih,_T,__' ::EC ;0!1s t)f tiH .. ' \V;t\ Hut ilLn -~•Jl!ll' pr:.•i,.:r r 1'.cl'>I o;r•,t \V~~r_•:h ... ·: it j,. Il::·id~i. the liddL.- :\rLPr >-~L'\',' i\frcr leaving Florida, drive ro .S;::.v~!nn~d1, (;eorgia frH a grand tin1c as it is ~uch ::1 historical tO\Vn and the seuing f<.>r the book and n1ovic, .\1idnigh, In 1 he Carden Of C,iud And h·il. For rho,r s(> inclined, then Iv!yrdc Beach, .\(1u1h c:arolina is ~~nother good pi~tcc to Yisir. Be sure 10 visit sornc of the oid c:~\'il \\:'~1r 1nt!\cun1s \vhilc your driving up the coasr:. \firgini~~ Beach is ahYavs fun. -r~kc ,1bnur 3 dav~ ro visit \vashington D.C:. One of rh~ hc~c i.hing, c1bom that citr is ·chat :1lmost cv~rnhing i:, FREE1 The mt,,eum~, arr n!leri<:,. ,1;1d hiswricai sigl1ts arc -~lil frc--~. 0 "lhen hit ~ew York Ci!\". but park vour .mw in one of the surrounding cirie, about 60 miics' ;W.'a;, at one of the parking int, and then take the commuter train into the Cir,-. Aim of churchc, that is close to 1hr commuter train, have gat<.:d. ixukinv lots during '- ~ 0 the wc,·k very inexpensive. New York Cit)" is NOT a place w be driving your auto. After Yl'll !ca1-c New York City then drive thru the scenic wonckrs of the New Engbnd State,. Everything in New England i, extremely gay friendly and ,·er,- historical. You crn so easily get wrapped up in American history. Either end your journev in P-Town or Ogunquit- Maine. Both wwm arc cnn:mcly gar and pl('.11r:,.· o( gay acconirllodation:-; arc found 1h~T,:, So ·.vhcthcr your .w l·.ast ( :oast pcr,on ,,r" \X:nt ( :oa,t perrnn, rake ofr thi~ )UJ11!11er and experience ne,v adventures, make nnv friends and come back lO !he i\lidwcst with a HL'\V pcr:-.pccriv<: on life. \Ve find it tot;1)h amuini; how many people we mecr from the Midwest when tr,1vcling to either coast. Sadh· to say hur borh coasts arc ;nuch · more gay-friencllr tbn here in the Midwest. ,\nd of course several Stares on both coasr~ arc now t<l[aily smoke free. California, Florida, Maine and many pans of New York have ~in ()rdinance against s1noking in JI1)' public place iucluding bars. And the great thins is that the bars arc more popular no\v than the;· ever \Vere. SLClll'.-i ~1~ though p:.:oplc h:1d '.\topped going to th.: bars for only one reason and rh~~t i:; .so tht:.\~ \von!d Jh)! have to ()U! ~:p .,,:i1h rhe \Jl10~~ ... - in the h:1L\. ><P\V. ain:o·< Jil of the l~:lr> ari: ! ,;Jc:-.'->\\·(: I:ccd t;:kc tl [l,_-,_-,o:i fr( 1rn hdtL ,~·n~t:-:t_;.,_ GAY TRAVELERS West Hollywood: !twas like living in "Old Hollywood" whenever we stayed there. However Raymond has now semi-rerired and now resides in PalmSprings. We wish him well. The heart of the gay and iesbian communiry is Sama Monica Boulevard. "The Boulevard" is a pedestrian-friendly street, lined with cafes, shops and clubs. Traveiers wiil meet friendly people and experience an ever-present fun, party-like atmosphere. Arriving in West Hollywood is arriving in the epicenter of the trends that define LA. Of course, the definition of trends in the ciry is never complete without the hot restaurant scene in hip West Hollywood. With LA's greatest and most celebrity-frequented hotspots, restaurants like Mortons, Ago, Lucques and Katana anchor an impressive number of fine and casual din[ng establishments. Experience the tastes celebrities and the rich and famous have known for years. In 1.9 square-miles, West Hollywood opens the doors to kitchens from ail over the world. From quick 'n' casual drive-ups, to some of' the hippest restaurants in LA: West Hollywood's 120+ restaura:ns guarantee chat you'il never go co bed h1;ngry. Party as the partiers do and the "real" party is always in West Hollywood. 'X'hether on weeknights and always on weekends, a steady flow of hipsters and party people flood into the hippest, most fun-spiriced dry around. famous hotspots like Skybar and Standard Lounge, !1ot to mention LAs iive music scene on the Sunset Strip welcome the night right. On Santa Ivfonica Boulevard the party gets red-hot at legendary clubs like Rage, Mickey's and Here Lounge. Shopping is a sport in West Hollywood and with some of the "hautc-esr" comure and sryiish pickings in interior design and art, you are in for a mighty fine "work-our''. From Hermes to Valentino. Anna Sui to Halston, to the rock star garb at Maxfield and Royal Order, this city drops the pretense and shows you ro che latest trends you could only expect from the most stylish place in LA. Nowhere is looking and feeling good more important than in West Hoilywood, where Holiywood's leading men, models, actors and stressed industry types flock to che endiess selection of health dubs and spas for pampering and conditioning. Famous spots like Lulur, Ole Henri;c.sen FaceiBody, and Kinara provide some of the best known spa treatments in the world, while a:nlctic facilities iike Equinox and Angel City Gym provide the '.ares, and greatest in physical conditionlng. Check in a,1d cl~eck out the re'.axa:ion rhat awaits you. And for Art and Cuicure there is the 1k,ors Circle ·n1eacrc. Archirecrure & Design i\fosetun, Coast Playhouse, Globe Playhoi:se, Lee Strasbcrg Thea'.re Mu<cun,, MAK Center for Arr and ?-,rchirccturc and rhe Pacific De~ign Center. And of course don·r miss rhe Getty Museum just a frw miles \Xfes, of\X,'est Holivwcod anci the: \viesemhal j\fu,et:m of":i)Jlernnce ,·mici; h,.:s a ;pecia] section jusr for gays/lesbians. ~TRAVEL You Bv direct!v into lAX lnternacionai Airpon, take a shutr!~ to West I-J:oilv,..,,C:od and vou don't ever have r~ bother with an auto. EVERYTHI:.-~G is right there. They cio have wonderful pu6iic transportation if you wam to venture out for the day but everything is right there! Ir is a place that we certainly would nor wane to b·e bur is a fantastic place to visit. We always have a great time whenever we go there. And of course the Movie Studios offers great tours, Beverly Hilis and the fabulous shopping centers are a must do. It is just FUN and 1:ABULOUS! There are simply way to many bars and restaurants for us to suggest you try. Just walk up and down Sama Monica Boulevard and look for yourself. There are dozens of weekly gay newspapers on the street corners with ads for all the businesses inciuc!ing daiiy specials at bars and restaurants. Always have a great time when traveling, meet new and exciting people and TALK TO EVERYONE! For more information on traveling email Donald and Ray at gaytraveiers@ aol.com or visit their webpage ar: http:/ /www.hometown. aoi.com/gaycravelers. heaith outreach prevention education, inc. 1-800-535 IDS (2437) Oklahoma's HIV/STD Hotline PROTECT YOURSELF PROTECT YOUR PARTNER(S) .. Free nonjudgmental HIV testing, inciuding the 20 minute OraQuick Test. KNOW YOUR STATUS * Free Syphiilis screening at the GLBT Community Center on Tuesdays from 6-Bpm H.O.P.E. Testing Clinic Mens Outreach Program In Tulsa at (918) 812-7045 Arkansas & Oklahoma's most read GLBT Magazine i9 America's fourth-largest city, Housron has developed into a worldclass center of culture, dining, and style. (Photo by Andrew Collins) by Andrew Collins Houston, Texas cosmopolitan city that biends Western and Southern heritage and style, Houston has been one of America's great boomtowns of the past decade. Its once staid, business- oriented downtown has become a trendy district of restaurants, dubs, shops, condos, and hip hotels, along with an architecturally stunning baseball stadium. Other central Houston neighborhoods, inciuding gay-popular Montrose and up-and-coming Midtown, have also seen big changes fur the better, helping to turn the nation's fourth-largest city into a lively and downright stylish getaway. Houston acts as a cultural capital bridging the South and Southwest, with some of the best museums in the country. Cultural highlights include the Men)! Collection, wid: wor~ by Warhol, Leger, and Picasso in a space designed in 1987 by Renze Piano. Within walking distance are the Menil Collection's Cy Twombly Gallery, plus rwo independent faci!ides: the Rothko Chapel, which contains 14 large-scale Mark Rothko paintings commissioned for the chapel and a peacefui reflecting pool and plaza; and the Byzantine Fresco Chapel, which showcases nvo 13th-century frescoes re$cued from ,var-torn Cyprus. Many of the city's engaging attracdons iie in the Museum District. south of downtown, anchored by lush Hermann Park. Don't miss the Museum of Fine Arts, with its concentration of Impressionist, as well as Itaiian and Spanish R.enaissance, pieces. The Contc1nporary Arts Museum hosts reputable temporary exhibitions. And the ciry·s I:--Ioiocaust Museun1 has changing exhibits (v,1hich sometiines touch on the persecution of gays and lesbians) as we!i as a permanent display that includes artifacts and personal effects recovered from a Polish concentration camp. At the northern tip of Hermann Park iies the Houston Museum of Natural Science, one of the nation's most-visited museums. Check out the Burke Baker Planetarium, which has a 25,000-square-foot tropical rain forest complete with butterflies. (No joke: Spray Calvin Klein's Obsession on your shoulder and the butterflies won't leave you alone!) Houston's gay scene is centered in Montrose, an artractive neighborhood a couple of miles southwest of downtown, with a mix of early 20th-century homes and conages and several newer pockets of condos and apartments. At the epicenter, where Westheimer Road crosses Montrose Boulevard, you're within walking distance of countless gay bars and gay-friendly restaurants. As you head farther west along \Vestheimer, you'll pass a number of antiques shops and funky boutiques. Consider taking a break from shopping with a meal at the homey Empire Cafe, which is set inside a converted vintage service station and offers splendid pizzas, hearty frittatas, and such breakfast ueats as hot polenta with honey-cream and toasted almonds. Anorher exce!lent nearby option is Diedrich Coffeehouse, a spacious cafe with sunny seating areas and a shaded patio. Montrose has dozens of other great eateries. Acclaimed chef l,1onica Pope, one of the Southwest's culinary stars, brings great cooking to the masses at T' afia, a sleek space on the eastern edge of the neighborhood, where you might feast on such creative, globally inspired fare as yellowfin tuna with coconut chutney, or buffalo rib-eye steak with a tamarind glaze. With an ebullient, festive atmosphere but a serious menu, La Strada serves fine, upscale Italian fare at dinner, including a signature Italian paella. R~ggles Gri!le is highly popular with the queer community, famous for its Sunday brunches and delicious Southwestern-meets-Mediterranean food. Mark's is an upscale hot spot in a deconsecrated church, serving appropriately nonconformist fare like bourbon-glazed pork tenderloin wirh moiasses, glazed yams, and ginger-apple compote. Mo Mong, a spare-looking haunt known for great Vietnamese food, happens also to be a favorite spot for cocktails (especially sake martinis on Wednesdays) among queers in the know. For stellar, upscale regional Mexican cuisine, book a table at the hip and high-ceilinged restaurant, Hugo's. Steps from the Montrose bar strip, Baba Yegas sprawls with sunny dining rooms and shaded decks, which are constantly abuzz wirh charter and gossip. Decent burgers, many veggie items, and other light dishes are served. Barnaby's is a ctC\vn-home diner with a tn:s gay following and consistently good, filling fare. And Katz's Deli serves astonishingly large sandwiches, savory soups, and heavenly cheesecakes in a handsome dining room that's open 'round the dock. \:vhile Momrose has pienty of gn:at gay-popular eateries, downtown Houston is where a nurnber of top chefs are operating these days. Among the neighborhood's most acclaimed din;ng options, Solero serves delicious tap~ts in a sexy environment; and Bank (at the Hotel IC~Ot',.~) presents the iefined~ ethereai, Asian-tinted French cuislne of fan1ed chefJean,-Georges 'v:':}ngerichten. Berrveen do\vrno1.vn and JY1ontrose~ the city~s lviidto·..vn neighborhood ha.s one of the hottest 20 Arkansas & Oklahoma ·s most read GLBT Magazine real-estate markets in the country, as this once virtually deserted area booms with new condos and town homes. Cool restaurants are popping up, too, such as Farrago, a dapper bistro serving creative pizzas, affordable pastas and burgers, and wonderful weekend brunch fu.re. A more upscale but stiil moderately priced option is Gravitas. 1his slick, beautifully designed space is known for its terrific wine list and tantalizing American bistro cuisine - rhe roasted Texas quail with sweet corn and applewoodsmoked bacon is heavenly. Houston has a tremendous number of gay bars and clubs. Here are some of the more popular options: Extremely friendly and therefore a great place to go if you're new in town, Brazos River Bottom (BRB) is a good-sized country-western bar with two-stepping and line-dancing some nights. Chances is one of the city's more lesbianoriented hangouts, with dancing (both to pop and country-western music) and a super-friendly, low-keyed crowd. J.R.'s - like its sister bars in Dallas and Denver - is a quintessential stand-and-mode! bar with attractive Southwestern-inspired decor and a fabulous patio. Nearly next door, Blur Bar is a large new space with a packed dance floor and a big pario. The Montrose Mining Co. draws a mix of bears, Levi's-and-leather guys, and regular Joes into its dark and cruisy confines. And Sourh Beach is the favorite warehouse-style dance club in the heart of Montrose, with dancing and music into the wee hours. Also pulsing nearly all night long, Rich's is an industrial- looking downtown dance club. The hip video lounge I,1eteor has extremely popular happy hours and fun karaoke Sundays. Guava Lamp has live entertainment some nights, great martinis, an array of video screens, and music at decibels that allow conversation (and, of course, cruising). Regulars at Club 1415, a !aid-back dance bar, love to mingle on the spacious patio. A popular neighborhood bar among the city's over-35 gay folks, Decades is also one of the friendlier hangouts in town. The more hard-core of the city's leather bars, Ripcord is a fairly typical such hangout, with the traditional black decor and dim lighting. Houston's hotel scene has truly blossomed in recent years. Right in the heart of !vfomrose, you'll find a rerrific, affordable, first-class accommodation, the Lovett Inn, which draws a mostly gay and lesbian crowd. 'There are 12 rooms and suites, some in the historic main house - the former residence of a one-time Houston mayor - and others in separate ombuildings set abour the attractive grounds (which include a pool and hoc tub). A longtime favorite is in the Houstonian Hotel, an opulent old-world property in the upscale Post Oak section of the city. Om toward the ritzy Galleria Mall, the trendy Hotel Derek is a super-sleek propeny done in bold colors with dramatic contemporary furniture. Among dov,'lltown properties,. the swanky Hotel ICON occupies the historic Union Nationai Bank Building. 111e stunning rooms in this boutique property have rhe ambience of a decadent Parisian flat, wirh vibrant red drapes, plush bedding, and high-end toHerries. Although it's not especially gay, the restauram·s nber-cool ':V11iskey Bar is a favorite downtown spot for cocktails - e".\,ren if you~re not staying at the hotet consider • ' •. I • I d ' . . . ~av1ng 1nart1.?1s 1ierer as you observe tne ramanc renaissance that 1s downtown Houston Houston, Texas the nations 4t.11 largest city. Arkansas & Oklahoma's most read GLBT Magazine 21 CENTER NEWS: Out on the Town with Dinner & DIVAS begins at 6:00 PM at Tsunami Sushi, 309 East 2nd, followed bv DIVAS 2006 at 8:00 PM at the Tulsa PAC. Please call TOHR at 918.743. GAYS by September 6th to reserve your spot for a night Out on rhe Town. TOHR Annual Meeting It's been an exciting and busy year for Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR). A building, the permanent home for the Tulsa GLBT Community Center, has been bought, is being renovated and will open in October. TOHR has partnered with Tulsa PFLAG & OYP to plan and make "Diversity Celebration - Tulsa PRIDE!" bigger and better - your input and ideas can help take it to the next level. The Center has visited Tuisa PRIDE and OKC Pride and will soon bring the rainbow to Southeastern Oklahoma during McPride on September 23rd, 11 AM to 5 PM in Chadick Park in McAlesrer, OK (log onto mcpride.org for more information). We're also implementing a strategic plan and a marketing initiative that will change Tulsa and Oklahoma for the better. You can help make it happen with your support and attending the TOHRAnnual Meeting. The TO HR Annual Meeting is Thursday, September 28, 2006 at 7:00 PM in the Tulsa GLBT Community Center, 5545 E 41st Street. The State of the Organization, the Year in Review report and Board of Director elections are planned, as well as celebratory drinks and refreshments marking the last official TOHR function in a leased location. As always, it's FREE. Join us Thursday, September 28th, 7:00 PM at the Tulsa GLBT Community Center at 5545 E 41st Street in Highland Plaza Want the STAR delivered to your home or business? 12 issues for $26.95 will be mailed in a sealed envelope the 1st of each month. Complete the form below and send with a check or moneyorder to: Ozarks STAR 5103 S. Sheridan Rd., #153 Tulsa, OK 74145 (Slngle Copies $3.00 per issue) City: ________ St: ___ Zip: _ _ Check enclosed--~ Money Order Start Date:-------~ 22 the STAR Li le Rock Capi Elects Its Boa I Pride For 2007 LITTLE ROCK, AR~ Link Rock Capital Pride (formerly known as Little Rock Gay and Lesbian Pride) electeci its new Board for the 2007 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2006 anci ending june 30, 2007. The new officers for 2006/2007 are: President - David W Quinn Vice Presidem - Barb Kampbe!l. Treasurer Chad Allen Secrerarv Toe Lafountaine Board Me~bers-Janis Walters and Joy Evans Little Rock Capital Pride was founded in 2005 by omgoing Board President and Founder, John House, The success ofLirde Rock Capital Pride has been through the hard work of the "All Volumed' working membership, community support and its Board. \X'e iook forward to seeing you at our 3rd Annual Little Rock Capital Pride Celebration June 3, 2007. The board is also pleased to announce that Capital Pride 200: will be held June 3rd at rhe River Market Amphitheatre from 3 p.m. - 10 p.m. Capital Pride has been heid for the past two years ar .AJisop Park and the new venue ,'✓as selected to accommodate the growth in attendance the evenr has enjoyed. Little Rock Capital Pride Board President, David W. Quinn stated, "We are very excited to host our third annual Capital Pride at the River lv1arket. We feel the new venue will allow us-rn continue to grow the event, attract more ~ponsors, garner more vendors and provide better entertainment. Little Rock Capital Pride is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization whose mission is to hosr events that honor the history and diversity of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) individuals in the State of Arkansas and surrounding areas and create unity within the GLBT community and its allies by providing sociai support and enhancing awareness of the past and present contributions of GLBT individuals through community activities and services, induding an annual Pride event. * Northwest Arkansas GLBT Commu- Center Receive's First Corporate Donation. BENTOI'~VILLE, AR _ ·'We received a donation check from Wal Man this week. !tis our "Fim" corporate donation. It wiil go ~t~:::'.-1\::;;~~1~:r~:,~~:~:~~~~~~::::1: ~~:,~(1~:;_munity Tne l'1ortir'\<vest Arkansas <,.;ay} Lesbian, Bisexu~11 and 'Thtnsgendered c:ommunit;r' (:enter is a group of like-n1inded individuals '\Vho have come toger.her to create a nonprofit (;LBl- ,.,.,,.,""''"'"' Center of 1"Jorthwest .Arkansas. For n1ore inforn1ation go to: Congratulations K'rli Adams Miss Gay Oklahoma America Salutations Kittens, a weltered Uncle corning to you straight from the summer best describe as, hotter than a Twink painted in body glitter wearing only a thong! Take my word for it Kictens, he was as hot as they come, no pun intended. My goodness this heat has been enough to drive a queen mad, not that it would be a far haul mind you. As we sail into hopefully a cooling off period in che monrh of September, let us see what intrigues the minds of my faithful Queers this month, besides yours rruly. Dearest Uncle Mikey, I have a friend at school that i wrote to you abour. I have had this amazing crush on him for a while, and until now thought that he was a great guy. He aliowed me a momentary pleasure after which he quit talking to me altogethei. I mean he made me fed just cheap and used. Am I a slut? Kissing and telling Dearest Teliing, Kitten, I got steamier details our of Clinton's memoirs. What a let down; now I need a drink. If you are going to dish, make sure you include the steamy details of your campus copulation. To your question, was ic done in taste? I mean one can give twenty blowjobs, but if done with styie, and taste, one is simply a giver, nor a slut. TI1is is my story and I am sticking to it! Smooches- Mikey Dearest Uncle Mikey, • .. My partner gets mad at me when I indulge myself in satisf1ing myself through masturbation. He feels I am taking away from our lovemaking when I am not always in the mood. I never used to really enjoy i:, now I enjoy doing it seYeral times a week. I even tried on day at work b a stall, but that is a different storv. Is it a bad thing_whe~ you are in a relationship? , Mambo or one Dearest Mambo, Ah, masrnrbadon, Americas second pasi: time event. Kitten, it is nor a bad ace as long as you are not attempting co buy cards and flov,-ers for Mr. Righcy. You can even incorporate this little past rime into your lovemaking. Allow your partner to watch, whiie you pu t ~n a steamy s>n ow rr or mI • m. ~1 am sure you w1•1 1 n,~ nct• th• ;.s qm•t e satisfying as him. Fantasy is a ma,ior role in most n1en~s sexual 26 theSTAR drive. Reassure him that this is not about something lacking, simply adding to. More importantly, you skip the work story and leave me hanging like a low rider? Have I taught you all nothing? I swear, I am going to need a warm shower after this momh's selection. Dear Mikey: I am a twenty two year oid lesbian living in a community where homosexuals are not accepted. I am unable to meet any females living my iifestyle, leaving me very lonely, what should I do? Uno-les Kitten, Sister soldier, welcome to life in the mid-west. I would suggest that you look for the Martha jailbird's tour, which I hear is done by lesbians Inc, but you know how rumors get started. You must surround yourselfbv others in vour life scyle. Easier said than done-mavbe worth the' effort- defi~ntly. Fou~ out of five lesbians currentl/livi;1g in the Midwest agree. Mind you darling those are the same proud members of the secret fingei society heard about in lesbian campouts everywhere! Smooches-Uncle Dearest Mikey, Did you find Tiddles? Curious kitty lover Dearest Curious, Kitten, you do care. Yes, I found that cranked up ungrateful kitty hoped up on catnip, hooking up with the neighbor hood pussies. I mean really, all I ask is a note, is that so much! Tiddles the o-reat mv . t, ; ass, more like Tidd.Jes the Josey goosey. (Stern looks at Tiddles) Dear uncle Mikey, I caught my boyfriend at a local park with another man. I had my suspensions, and followed him to find him doing a trick in the bathroom. I was so appalled, yet froze unable to formulate words. Now, I do not know weather I should break it off or accept his apology. W'hat do )'OU think? Looking at loneliness' Dearest Looking: Indulge me fur a moment. I hope you do!1't find chis question brazen however, could your frozen state maybe been caused by a sudden lack ofblooci flow possibly. I mean honestly Kitten; we ail have been there. ! mea!l I am simply looking ac causation in your search for truth. Some of my greatest moments have been porn out of what I like to :efer to as, Dear :nches moments. Kitten, we live what we allow ourselves to live. You and on;y you can decide if ,his bathroom iover is ;ight fo~ vou. Personallv, I sav e~iov the little tart while you get read:y to BBD '.bi~er better deal) his ;orry ;tali iovin' v.rays. Safely of course, you don't \Vant to take away any critter.st not on a leash: Smooches-Uncle , , Well Kittens, like a trick in the night, I n1ust make a run for it. ?\iv fi1ithful pool boy is due shortly and I have not vet waxed. What we do to i~ok good for our men. Until next tirne kittens remember this, Uve HtC as if y(}U a~c the hottest trick at the bathhouse, rnake then1 V/ork for it! Got a question for ljncie? Write to hin1 at unciemikey4you({paol.corn Smooches'. lJncle }Aikey and (tired) 'fiddles too * JOIN US FOR McPride's 2nd Annual Family Picnic Saturday September 23rd 11 AM to 5PM Chadick Park 6th and Delware, McAlester Oklahoma. Organizations Resen,e your display table now. Contact paul@mcpride.org Food and Drink vendors Contact Elizabeth @ 918- 423-7015 www.mcpride.org Marinated Pork Loin with Wild 3-4Ib pork lion 1 cup orange juice 1 cup pineapple juice 1/2 cup brown sugar marinate pork overnight 4cups wild rice 1 cup chopped oranges/pineapples/ raisins 1 cup orange marmalade Grill pork lion on hot grill for about 1 hour or internal temp reaches165. In a large sauce pan cook wild rice, after cooked and chopped fruit in a small pan heat marmaiade over low heat. Place 1 cup of rice on plate. Slice pork lion at a angle place about 4 slices on top of rice and drizzle with orange marmalade. A delicious Pomegranate Martini will go very well with this main course. Comments or suggestions email Chef John at: chefjohnp@cox .net Here is a martini recipe that goes well with pork, chicken, salads, etc ... or just fun alone I Serve these to your guests in fun martini glasses that are properly chilled and you will impress them all. Remember when entertaining to have fun with it and your gathering will go very well and everyone wiii have a great time. Enjoy I POMEGRANATE MARTINI (2 OZ) ABSOLUTE CITRON VODKA (2 OZ) POMEGRANATE JUICE (1 OZ) CONTREAU LIQUOR SPLASH OF 7-UP FRESH SQUEEZE OF LEMON 1 . Chill a martini glass with ice and water. 2. Combine al! ingredients '..Vith ice in shaker (except 7-up) and shake well. 3. Strain into martini glass and add splash of 7-up, garnish with a fresh lemon twist. CELEBRATE September With A Cool Drink! Arkansas & Oklahoma's most read GLBT Magazine 27 Q Scopes by Jack Fertig SEPTEMBER 2006 "Patience, Aries!" That dreary Neptune-Saturn uμ~;u;:,ition is getting activated again, this time by ercury in Virgo, offering hope that the muddle and mystery will come into critical focus. Then Mercury squares Pluto, brin · any new ideas or rationalizations into the spotlig t to be challenged or enshrined. ARIES (March 20 -April 19): Pessimism is weighing on you heavily, and friends' assurances seem to backfire. The future is what you make of it, so take care of your health and keep your mind on your work. Patience, love! Every little step forward counts. TAURUS (April 20 ~ May 20): With a sense of uncertainty at work, you're inclined to retreat into your nest, but mere cocooning offers little satisfaction. Creative projects at home can make you more generaliy confident of challenges at work - and eager for challenges in bed! GEMINI (May 21 M June 20): Messages from Mama or anyone back home can help resolve the problems you're struggling with. Shutting up and listening can help, too. Don't let ideals get in the way of reality, but let reality clarify those ideals! CANCER. (June 21 00 July 22): Organizing bills and accounts and/or baiancing your checkbook will hone your mind toward a better understanding of your priorities, both material and otherwise. That clarity couid improve your sex life! Still, be careful to avoid accidents and needless arguments. LEO (July 23 * August 22): Arguments over money come out of your rigidity and your partner's uncertainty. Even so, financial discussions can push you to loosen up a bit and give your baby a little more security. Gambling and investments now are sure losses. VIRGO (August 23 - September 22): Worrying too much about guarding a secret can be the surest way to reveal it. Put your mind elsewhere, especially on health matters. A checkup now can nip something serious in the bud. LIBRA (September 23 - October 22): Efforts to ioosen up some of your more conservative associates are sure to backfire. Try instead to be sensitive to and meet their wishes, even if you take them in an entirely new direction. SCORPIO (October 23 m November 21}: Friends - and especially colleagues - can help you work through the longrunning muddle at home and stress at work that feed into each other. If their suggestions seem a bit off, use them as a starting point for new and better ideas. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 00 December 20): Arguments are coming toward you and out of you more easily than usual, and you had a head start! Accept advice from someone whose authority you respect, and keep your rebellious streak focused on productive battles. CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 19): Clever suggestions from an unlikely source can help you improve your sex life. But they may also challenge some of your erotic values and ideals - perhaps even open unpleasant memories and hidden fears, and through those, untapped strength. AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): To pep up your sex life, move it to the bathroom. The shower may be the best place to start. There are other possibilities, but once you're near the piumbing, it's up to you and your partner! PISCES (February 19 - March 19): Worries about your health may drive you to a doctor, and a timely checkup is always worthwhile. 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Signup at 10:00 P.M. and Show at 11:00 P.M. $50.00 First Price and $25.00 Second Prize in CASH. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2006] The Star Magazine, September 1, 2006; Volume 3, Issue 9 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource September 01, 2006 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Image Online text PDF Language A language of the resource English Subject The topic of the resource Politics, education, and social conversation over LGBTQ+ topics Description An account of the resource 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). 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Ward Greg Steele Josh Aterovis Douglas Glenn John Patrick 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 Ronald Blake Type The nature or genre of the resource magazine Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Southwest Missouri Western Arkansas Southeast Kansas Eastern Oklahoma The United States of America (50 states) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived https://history.okeq.org/collections/show/19 Relation A related resource The Star Magazine, August 1, 2006; Volume 3, Issue 8 https://history.okeq.org/items/show/224 The Star Magazine, October 1, 2006; Volume 3, Issue 10 https://history.okeq.org/items/show/242 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context https://history.okeq.org/items/show/243 Advice Column Al McAffrey Bamboo Lounge Bitter Girls Chelsea Boys Club Majestic Comic Strips Diversity Pride Ewan McGregor fitness Heart to Heart HIV/AIDs HOPE International Gay Bowling Organization Jolie Justus K'rli Adams Lesbian Notions Little Rock Capital Pride Mica Barnes Miss Gay Oklahoma Oklahoma Tax Commission Our House Past Out Pomegranate Martini Q Scopes Quotable Quotes recipes Snakes on a Train Star business center star classified Star Distributors Star entertainment Star Scene Star travel The Night Listener Too Truman Capote Tulsa Community Center Uncle Mikey Walmart https://history.okeq.org/files/original/1d83dd312b49dd3e9bc3a48f8d62741c.jpg 627a3bb469150bff9de1fce15aff2133 https://history.okeq.org/files/original/9ffdd433544ea0d5ea7ac58a9b3e2770.pdf 381e7de93626e21c6ab81a48621030cb Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data magazine Text Any textual data included in the document This issue of the STAR marks a milestone not only for our magazine, but for GLBT news publications as well. We have seen five regional community papers come and go since ou; inception, most only in publication for a few months. Weil, this month is our 3rd Anniversary issue. With the beginning of our fourth year January 2007, we plan to make some changes, add new features and continue to bring you our readers, local, national and world news that affects the GLBT community. A new feature in this issue is our "AFTER DARK" calendar which list events and special function announcements from our advertisers. A good reason to keep the STAR on your coffee table all month. The Star was launched in December 2003 in Joplin, Missouri. Our first issue was a digest size black and white GLBT news and information magazine of just twelve pages. Our first printing was under 1000 copies and distributed to Joplin, Springfield, Fayetteville and Tulsa. Needless to say, the Ozarks STAR had a very meager beginning with just three advertisers. I have worked very hard the past 3 years to make this magazine a vlabie source of community information, news and entertainment. Our readers are traveling the region to places that were unknown when we began. I have personally made many wonderful new friendships and acquaintances because of this magazine. You are sincerely appreciated. A big KUDOS to the efforts of our contributing writers Donald Pile. RayWilliams, Michael Hinzman, Paul Wortman, John Patrick, Greg Gatewood, Victor Gorin, Josh Aterovls, Steve Urie and many others who have kept us informed and entertained. Also to our sales agents Michael Leach, Victor Gorin, Devre Jackson and Kay Massey who have contributed tremendousiy to our success. Last but not least a big thank you to our advertisers and readers. WE'VE COME A LONG WAN BABY! Sincerely, C. D. Ward Publisher/Editor in Chief 'tlvv-...,.ozarksstar.com Dear Chaz: We notice that your publication, (The Star) is approaching its 3rd Anniversary and we are very proud of you. You have brought to the Midwest a very intelligent and professional gay publicarion that is now one of the main gay/lesbian publication in the tv1idwest. Long are the days when so many gay pubiications were merely "sleaze rags" Your content, articles and columns keeps everyone abreast about events in the state, the Midwest, the country and the world! As we travel around the country, we always take extra copies of the STAR with us to show other gays and they are amazed at the quality of your publication. Congratulations on your 3rd Anniversary and we wish you continued success with your splendid work for many, many years to come. We are very honored to be a small part of your success. Respecdul!y, Donald Piie Ray Williams .',<,<\',:·,,,'\/;,, ·. I.lei us help! (91 ) - 6 the STAR 3 4 the STAR Victor Gorin interview with newly elected 2nd term Oklahoma County Commisioner Jim Roth. Election 2006 By Joe Solmonese. HRC President. Solmonese examines the effects of the 2006 election on the GLBT community. litfi HOLIDAY GIFT IDEA'S We did some shopping for you! Something unique, something cheap and some bling. Travelers "Savannah, GA" 0 of Town "Fort Lauderdale" Uncle Mikey finds a Twink that wants co be fabulous, while a queen ponders the afterlife. INDEX An Interview with Jim Roth ..... 6 Book Review. . . . . . . . . . . ... 11 OUT in Arkansas ........... 12 Past Out. ................. 14 Tulsa GLBT Centei News ..... 15 Holiday Gift Idea's. . . . ... 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: Jolie Justice in Lesbian Notions "Christmas in November''- page 22 Progressive Church Shakes Up Norhwest Arkansas. - page 12 -~•,!!,.~.!';'!~.-. History of gay motorcycle clubs in ~~pi\ST ()lIT~~ - page 14 OKLAHOMA C!TY .. TULSA"' LAV'/TON ~ t-.,lCA.lESTER ~ EiHD • UTTLE ROCK" NORTH LITTLE ROOK., FAYETTEVILLE i' FT SMITH " EUREKA SPRINGS • HOT SPRINGS * BENTONVILLE ~ ROGERS ~ KANSAS CITY~ SPRlNGF!ELD ",JOPUN " BRA~JSON AREA:!, VVlCHlTA,.. PiTTSBURG • JUNCTION CITY \/'.f'vvvv.ozarksstar.corn AN INTERVIEW WITH OKLAHOMA COUNTY COMMISSIONERJIM ROTH. By Victor Gorin Phoro: Left Viaor Gorin and Jim Roth In 2002, Jim Roth ran againsr anti-gay incumbent Beverly Hodges in the race for Oklahoma County Commissioner of District One, and become Oklahoma's first op~nly gay county commissioner. . He made the most of rhis opportunity to do an excellent job in this position, winning the respect of Oklahoma County voters from many walks oflife. This year his Republican opponent, Dave Mehlhaff, waged one of the most single issue, anti gay campaigns ever, and yet Jim was re-elected. Now he shares with us how ir's been, and the vision he has for che future Victor: Well Commissioner, you ran a very strong and imeresting campaign that always looked successful, but did you still feel a sense of relief when it was over? Jim: Absolutely. You never know until the last vote is counted. \ve felt confident, we worked hard, but we didn't want to take anything for granted. Victor: Wdl, I'm sure you feel much better now. What do you feel were the major factors.~hat made your victory so resounding? Jim: Two things--First and foremost was our job performance. We worked very hard and deiivered on what we promised, anci I don't chink anyone has ever done better in District 1. Second, my opponent's bigotry was rejected by a great number of people that I think arc tired of that mean spirited side of politic;. l think people realized from his approach rhat he had lirde to offer. 1/ictor: Truly over the past 4 years, v.rhen one considers the duties of v;hat a county cotnn1issioner is supposed to do, you have a record you can be proud of, including a balanced budget. Jim: 1hat's right. Although all 3 discricts of ()kiahon1a (~ounty get tht: sa1ne a111ount of n1oney for roads, I have the 1nf)St road n1ileage 6 the STAR and still was the only one wirh a baianced budget. The pubiic in my district is now driving over 54 miles of new road and 8 new bridges with safer conditions. !vfy predecessor, Beverly Hodges, only built 1 bridge during her term. Victor: You were instrumental during 2004 in impiementing and keeping, despite a repeai attempt, a poiicy of nondiscrimination for Oklahoma County employees that indudes sexual orientation. Even now iI is the only government protection pertaining to sexual orientation in the state of Oklahoma. Jim: I serve this office with the premise char all peopie deserve respect and dignity, and a public employment simation, of all places, should be free of discrimination of any kind. We changed the current policy to expand coverage in 3 areas, physical disabiliry, political affiliation, and sexual orientation. I worked w implement this policy for 3 reasons, to protect taxpayers from liability from officials doing stupid things, attracting talent, and because it's the right thing to do. Victor: What do you hope do accomplish during your next term? Our district is on a great rrajectory of improvement with a very aggressive road and bridge program, a number of major projecrs. We are also bringing a focus to senior citizens issues. Vie have to be sure that we are that safety net so that their golden years are truly that. Also I want to work on issues co help our memally ill in this county so that they aren'r kept in the county jail without treatment. Victor: Do you have future aspirations after .:his term of office? Jim: Not right now, bur maybe in future years rhere will be something I'll feel challenged w try. Victor: \V'e!l, you obviousiy won the confidence of the voters in Oklahoma County. Besr wishes and looking forward to four more years! * Two Night Tulsa Event Benefit For Tulsa Cares Food Pantry. By Greg Steele TULSA, OK_Billed as Tulsa's Social Event of rhe year, the Bamboo Lounge staged a two night benefit show hosted by Kris Kohl. The 5th annual Miss Bamboo Pageant was held on Saturday November 18th and the following night with Kris Kohl's show, The Bamboo & Faces Present "REMEMBER OUR FAMILY". The two night extravaganza packed the nighrc'.ub both nights and raised do;;:: ro $500.00 for the Food Pantry. The Miss Bamboo Pageant histed by Terry Hood and Stan Smith dub co-owners is only one event out of 111any that the couple stage each vear to benefit non-profit organizations in the Tiilsa area. 'The out g~ing ~1iss Ba1nboo 2006. Mona Lott n:iuctandy reiinquishcd her crown to Miss Bamboo 2007, Holly Rose, a newcomer to the scene. Holly Rose campaigned extensiv~!y v.lith her slogan "!es 'Time For l1 l'~c",,v Generationn and sources say her ,veaithy husband donated quite a sun1 to her success. lvfona Lott, J\.-1:iss Bamboo 2006 in a rage l~Jf despair crov,rned herself "E1npress of the Ban1boo'1 \Vhich amounrs to nothing bur a cheap ploy to 1nainrain royal sratus in her aging state! P.._ great time vva.s had by all and for a very gcJod cause. Photo on page 25. v1v,.;•.v,ozarksstar.com Worl Dece i /-,, . i l_r,,,CJlj}OOtJ o/1'f.o0 ,-L--/o1~, Lr:i !,•~ R~"L p/'~_?-/r: -1 )j •'ThYJJ (Jr)g} ~ uikiff@ L1JJ'@:~?Jff i;J Y'ailif1 ORDERS BY 12NOON GUARANTEED S,'l.J,lE DAY DELIVERY Glenpool Cleaners (inside Glenpool 1.'i,:w:-crsl 91S-29r-3275 Wear the Red Ribbon on Dece111ber 1st. Show th<: ,xorld ,-'.)ll c:rc that HIVi AIDS is srill among us ,rnd du, people, including manv ,·nuns people, arc cv<:!i nov.' getting inf~•t'tcd. Let rhosc afF(·c(cd knO\\' that you undcLStand .. 1nd support thcn1 and the: figbt ~1gainst l-lI\/"f 1\I [)S. HAP C 3rd l (/ from all your pals in Eureka Springs, Arkansas ,\~ Amber Bock Sun--Thurs 1 pm---Midnight~ Fri ,-Sat 1 prrl~,,._ 2am :·,:~:, t..· .2..c,,1., N.- ., M~ a·..1J s/:}--·iV -•~p.. -:,.~ on 'h1p. New Tulsa Organization For Diversity Business DBAT Means Business TULSA, OK_Business is all abom connections and growth, and the newly formed Diversity Business Association ofTulsa (DBAT), a program supported by Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR), is working to help GLBT business owners and professionals in green country form those connections and succeed in today's competitive marketplace. DBAT's mission is to provide a forum to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender business and professional community and its allies for ,he purpose of networking. professional development, creating increased visibility and strengthening relationships among business and professional community members. The group meets monthly for the purpose of networking, development and quarterly workshops as well. Socials are being planned for next year. D BAT membership is an affordable investment at $30.00 annually for individuals and $50.00 annually for~ business entity. Members receive: A copy of the annual business guide with inclusion of a business listing and advertising opportunities within the business guide. DBAT Newsletter TOHR Membership Reduced fee at quarterly workshops A listing on the DBAT web site and banner advertising opportunities. Join us and connec, with other locai GLBT business owners and professionals within your community. For 1hform,1tion contact Susan Hartman at 918-274-1699 or through e-mail at slr:artrnan@cox.aer. * Wear the Red Ribbon on December 1st. Show the world you care that I-flV/;\I!)S is still a111ong us and that people, inc:iuding rhen1 ::tnd tht against 10 the STAR Oklahoma Ci Couple Exchange Vo OKLAHOMA CITY, OK_Paula Schonauer & Pam Trotter were united in a Holy Union ceremony on the lovely grounds of the Backdoor Coffeeshop October 7, their wedding officiated by the Reverend Scott Jones of the Oklahoma City Cathedral of Hope Church. Paula is an Oklahoma City police officer and Pam is a floral designer. Together they reside in Oklahoma City. * Tulsa Group Forms Womens Supper Club. TULSA, OK_Heather Hartman and a group of other iadies have formed a new club calied "LesDine Supper Club ofTulsa''. Heather told us, "We meet the first Friday of every month at Tulsa-area restaurants at 7 PM. For December we will be eating at Jamil's Steakhouse, and in January we will be eating at Caz's Chowhouse. For information, peopie can emaii Lesdinesupperclub@ yahoo.com or visit v,ww.myspace.com/lcsdinesupperc! ub . LesDine is for lesbianidentified women in NE Oklahoma who like to socialize and eat good food. \,X,'e have been meeting for 6 month, now and have had a great turn-om. Peopk are finding out via ~ord-of-mou.t:h ancf thru -.lahoof chat groups. Last n1onth \VC had 26 \von1cn attend. The New Oklahoma Mr. Leather 2007 By Victor Gorin OKLAHOMA CITY~James Hollingwood captured the tide of Oklahoma's new fvfr. Leather at Oklahoma City's Pho~nix Rising October 21, It was a festive occasion emceed by California titleholder Mark tvfalon who kept the evening lively and entertaining with earchv humor, and even treated us to his musical prowess with h1s priceless rendition of a Shirley Bassey dassic, "Dildos are Forever." Attended bv;;. capacitv crowd of leather folk and th~ir friends,' the contest featured not only entenainmcnt but also education and wonhwhile fundraising, the highlight of which was the raffling of;; Garth Brooks \Yiorld Tour Jacket that will be autographed by the man himself. Proceeds for that raffie went to Tulsa's Open Arms Youth Project. David Tempie~on won the tide of First Runnerup, and the reigning currelt Mr.Leather, James Dean Scudder ofTi,is:,, passed the tide on to Mr.Hollingwood. James wiil go on to con1petc in the lntcrnationai l\-1r. Leather Comest held in Cbicago during the Memorial Day Weekend. l() the cornrnunity Jarocs. had this to say/' J fCci very honored that n1y peers have honored n1c 1:1vith the ti tie of ()kiahon1a ~vir Leather, and l \vill do rny unnost to support the leather comrnunitics of'Tu!sa~ ()klahorna (~ity and statevvide. I ;:1111 looking fon.vard to the Jntcrnational lV1r. Leather contcsc but 1 an1 still in ~hock, letting this vvin sir1k in. /tgain I say I ~un. honored that the cornrnu•~ has supported rne in rhis vvay A Face in the Crowd celebrates the and challenges of those who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender. The book, "A Face in the Crowd: Expressions of Gay Life in America," edited by John Peterson and Martin Bedogne, presents a diverse group of people living their lives filled with iove, hope, and happiness as well as fear and oppression. Highlighting stories and profiles of gay men and women who share tales of families and challenges, "A Face in the Crowd" poignantly illustrates that gay life in North America does not fit a single stereotype. Sponsored by the Matthew Shepard Foundation, ''A Face in the Crowd" seeks to educate and empower today's youth w actively take part in developing solutions to problems that are rooted in ignorance and hatred. In the book's introduction, Judy Shepard, whose son, Matthew, was the Yicdm of a gav hate crime, convevs, "A Face in the Crowd is a reflection of Matthew's dreams. He id1ew that judging people bdc,re knov;ing chem was rhe loss of an opportunity." "A Face in rhe Crowd" can be ordered di,ectly from the ;\1atthcw Shepard Foti!ldation, which will be signed by Judy Shepard and includes the benefo: single "W'hat Matters" by Randi Driscoll. 'Ihe mission of the ?vfanhew Shepard Foundation is w support divcrsirv programs in education and ;o help youth organizatio;1s es.:ablish · environments where young people can fed safe and be themselves. The goal of rhc !vfatthe,v Shepard Foundation is to replace hate ,vith d ,. . . d .. . . ,. . un erstanct1ng, compassion an acceptance. t-·or n1orc 1r1torn1at1on ;~~:,~;t~~:;~~;;~_Shepard Foundarion, visit their ·website: www.mar- John Peterson created rhe initial concept for"~,\ 1:;ace in the (~rtnvcr· and further developed and published the book to rr1eet the goals and tnission of the ?viatthew Foundation. orders and discounts on group saies arc availabic through the pubHsher. For rnon~ inforn1<.,tion~ visit d1(:ir •.vcbsirc at corn . .., ,,..,_,w,.ozark.sstar.corn Election 2006 By Joe Solmonese, HRC President Tuesday was a watershed moment for our comrnunity. A wave of pro-equality candidates was swept into office, from Philadelphia to Fort Lauderdale and from Minneapolis to Tucson, and are now the majority in the United States House and Senate. To date, 93 percent ofHRC-endorsed candidates have won their races (210 of225), with a handful of races still pending. Perhaps most exciting of all, we had a first-ever win against a discriminatory, anti-GLBT constitutionai amendment. While we had heartbreaking losses in seven states, with a near-win in South Dakota, Arizona made history this week by defeating a ban on domestic partnerships. We salute everyone who worked to defeat these discriminarory measures and we especially congratulate Arizona Together for its successful campaign to defeat that state's discriminatory initiative. HRC was proud to play a role in helping to achieve this historic victory. Steve May, co-chair of Arizona Together, had this to say about HRC's help in the campaign: "When we first got started, no national organization thought we could win ... except HRC. They believed in us and we thank them so much." \Ve have an incredible slate of amazing trailblazers coming to Washington - people like Congressman-Elect Harry Mitcheli, Senator- Elect Amy Klobuchar and Senaror-Elect Sherrod Brown. We fought to get them elected, and now they wil! fight for us. Congress promises to be much friendlier now that bigots like Rick Santorum are gone. With your help, we raised more than $375.000 for Santorum's opponent, Bob Casey, and spent an additionai $200,000 to mobilize hundreds of volunteers to guarantee Santorum's defeat. It paid off. Here is what Senator-Elect Casey had to say about us: "HRC got behind my campaign early and has been a tremendous help. The energy and commitment they put behind our campaign was exrraordinary. I iook forward to working with HRC's incredible staff and membership, especially to advance hare crimes legislation in the Senate." All over tht country, anti-GLBT candidare$ and campaign tac.:ic, were rejected by vorers. Scapegoating and anacking GLBT Amc:ricans is no longer a winning campaign strategy. At least 21 Houst: n1embers --~vith O percent votine: records on (;LB1-- issues ~,,vili not be returning to ·wa.~hingron, and in the Senate, five Fcderai Marriage A~ 1 .. 11 t r;.or i •,r•• .... nn,e1ia1nen. suppo, ...... s .. c,.,, , h.e ,•r b,'d, <•- .,.fo ,r ,-~n· t...• ih,..., .. .~-1d-·,.v, ... ,~ "•' . ..... Other races aiso mark in1pon::ant shifts in the debate about our relationships. Supporters of fuH marriage equality \von the governorships oft~c .. N ~{ork and 1v1assachusetts, and Jodi Rell ;vas rcst}undingiy re-elected governor of Con.necticut: after signing ~~ civil union~ bilL Furthern1orel no candidate in f'1ev<l Jersey, or '"''·"''•"'·,. in rhc country for that 1nar:t:erl appears r,,1 ha•le suffered from the f~c;;v Supre111e Court's decision requiring and benefits Progressive Church Shakes Up Northwest Arkansas. by Kay Massey BENTONVILLE, AR_ Amid the conservative religious congregations in Northwest Arkansas, an entrepreneurial deacon is offering something ... a iittle different for Gays, Lesbians and their allies. In July 2006, the Rev. Roger Joslin moved to Bentonville from Los Angeles to start the Episcopalian Community of Bentonville. Roger is a native Texan, receiving both a BA and an MA from the University ofTexas at Austin. He did additional graduate work in International Relations at the University of Sussex in Brighton, England. After working for many years in the architectural woodwork business, Roger graduated from the Episcopal 1beological Seminarv of the Southwest in Austin Texas in 2005 ·.vith a Masters of Divinity degree. Roger's bhck o:.nfic .md white clerical collar mm heads wi11:rever he goes, and for now, he's everywhere. His mission is dear: Find a diverse group of people ~o form an Episcopal congregation with radical hospitality at its core. Joslin hopes :o offer a progressiv..: aiternative to other churches in the ilrca. HI think it 1.vill "vork here in t'Jorth\vest 1\rkansas/J he said of the radical hospjrality, which focuse5 on meeting p;:<ople':, physical and spiritual needs. <iit's a ·very friendly place.'' ~❖7hile h:1s been treated ,vell here~ he's not sure the reception \Vouid he as ~narn1 for a black, hon1oscxual or 12 the STA.R poor person. "Ours is the kind of church where everyone is welcome," he said. That focus must start from the beginning. Rather than creating a core group of white, middleclass people, then expanding the group, Joslin wants to start wirh a mixed core group from the beginning. That is exactly what he has done so far. One of the local group members says, "What makes this really special is that we arc defining what we feel our church needs to be about. We're all accepting, that's very important, that ali backgrounds arc welcome, all types of people, ro be very hospitable and community- oriented." Joslin's church-planting plans are moving quickly. The plan is to create small groups of roughly 12 adults until the total reaches about 300 people, which could take about a year, Joslin said. Currendv ·there are 4 groups of adults that meet weekly, a "Walk and Talk" group for exercising and meditating adulr.s, and a group of children who are exploring the "Godly Play" progran1. Roger stresses that a person need nor be an Episcopai ro parricipate in any of the groups. Study is designed for people of any faith. 'Ihere are people from all backgrnunds involved in the groups. These are truly diverse groups of people on a spirimai journey rogei:her. Roger is continuously seek;ng out Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendcred group and individuals in the area. hoping to welcome :hem into the fold. "Many have been raised in churches and have hj_d devout upbringings~ yet most churches have reiected themn, Jos_Hn said,-_ Gay's and Lcsb~a1:s arc an integral part ot our groups, anct tt1e soon to be church. l\1any are already attending the "\Ycekly meetings and becorning invoived t)!,~r?~:~~:~a~~~11~~~1:;;~:;:;;(~ Benwr; other Episcopal churches in rhe area there is a church in Henton ··~Lz. progressive Episcopaiian church interprets the Bible in terms of context and in light of the times, he said. He believes fundamentalists interpret the Bibic rno literally. The Episcopalian church has liturgical services like a Carhoiic Church, bu: Masses and Sunday Communion ser✓ices - Eucharists - arc in English, Joslin said. The Diocese of Arkansas has been rhinking about a church in Bentonville fOi about 15 years. Joslin seems rhe perfect fit. "I have a strong enrreprcneurial bent," he said. "I do like to create and start things. 'This is abour creation." After many years of being involved with the Church, Joslin was ordained as a Deacon in May 2006. He will be ordained as an Episcopal Priest on December 2, 2006 at St. Paul's Episcopal; Church in Fayetteviiic, Ar. Roger is aiso rhe author of Running the Spiritual Path: A Runner's Guide to Breathing, Meditating, and Exploring the Prayerful Dimension of the Sport. He wrote the book while a seminarian. He continues w run and write in Arkansas as a dimension of his spiritual practice. He is a ,'creran of several marathons and thousands of miles of solitary running on trails and back roads throughout the United States. Rev. Joslin's book emerged from a running journal he maintained over the course of the iast decade. Many years of meditation pr:1.ctice, punctuated wfth the nurturing rnlitude of periodic visits to numerous retreat cemcrs ~nd monasteries, led the author, quite naturally, to combine his love for running with his spiritual search. Roger is borh an experienced ,cacher and a:1 engaging speaker and is ;;!ways eager to tab, on the rask of avvakcning a wider audicnc,· ~o the value of spiriruai pracrict. For n1orc infonnation about the ,-,,,,,,,,u,_,.., c=o1n1nunity of Benton C:ounry, contacr the IZcv. R,ngcr Joslin at 4?9-1~26-1 ')() j or rogcrioslin@sbcg1obal.net . V'l\-VV·J_ozarksstar.corn The show went on and on and on .... and oh, how we loved it! ByD. Norman EUREKA SPRINGS_AR~On Saturday November 4, 2006 during FALL Diversity Weekend in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, ANT and Sabrina tvfatthews flew in from Los Angeles, California to headline Diversity Pride Events' first 'LOL Dive;:sity Comedy' Show and simply awed everyone at rhc Al.JD! Sabrina kjcked ofF the evening ddighting the very diverse crowd of Glbti, straigi~t fricncis and allies. Both men and women were laughing and nodding chcir heads in agreement at her hiiarious observations of our lives. Her humor was down to earth and true to life, covering everything from skim. p1.,rses, pets, job interviews and of course, love lives. By the time she left the stage, you feit like she v1as one of your pals. ANT hit stage in an incredible spar~ling Hight suit covered with rhinestones, setting the pace for a high energy non-stop ride to hysterical bughre~. His jokes had u:; roar;ng, and he was at his absolute bes: ribbing and n•·,.,..,, .. ,, .. ,, v,itb ,he audience. He pulled people up on stage gettiag thrn1 to say and do things that had us failing out of our seats and ('l:~tn ht~ ~cerncd an1azed at the quirky Siories he brought out of Eurckans and her 'Vishors. He told us he just had to use sorne of then1 ¥h:i-<~:•: Tl '>Vf" r"•~rtf~riranro •·n ,..h,::. "fon1oht 'hov.1 .i ,C_rs.,. {J"'-,. l•-•~. :h,.. .._._ '"' L, ,._., . •t,c" ...__, ,. ,vith Jay Leno us he and rhanked us for i\nt i1rvited Sabrina to and the audience- can1c w,l,fr-•l'i.ozarksstar.com tne cen1ctery to end. He toid h fun toe, stop. con-1plin1ented stand-up. their ap~ It ''--Vas Conservative Christian Group Boycott almart. By Staff Reporter Donald E. \Vildmon, Fotmder and Chairman of American Family Association, a Tupeio, MS conserntive Christian organization ordered a mass-emailing to about 3 million recipients, on November 9, 2006. The petition was circulated because of Walmart's support of GLBT organizations and GLBT equality in the workplace. W'almart recently donated SS000 to N\'1/l\ GLBT Community Center in Bentonville, AR. Below is the communication sem to \'1/almart byWildmon. Dear President Scott, This will let you know that I will not be shopping at Wal-Mart or Sam's Club on the Friday or Saturday following Thanksgiving. Your decision to financially support groups promoting homosexual marriage is very unfortunate. You could have remained neutral but decided to join the battle on the side of homosexuai activist organizations. With great disappointment, I will help spread the word to my friends and family about your decision. * t GoldC8stle "At Century 21 Gold Castie our •. BEST properties are our PEOPLE'' 4301 NW 63rd, Suite 100 pklahoma City, OK 73116 405.840.2106 the STAR 13 Summary: Past Out is a rerrospective of key moments, personalities, and subjects in LGBT history. Each instailment brings the past to life by exploring the diversity of the gay past and its impact on the queer present. Photo: Madon Brando in The W'ild One (1953) November 1954 (52 years ago last month): The Saytrs motorcycle club is founded in Los Angeles. What is the historv of gay motorcvde clubs? · ,i Motorcvcle dubs, a ~ainsrav <,f gav culture since rh~ 19'i0s, ushered in ; ne; brand of queer masculinity and gave rise to today', leather.1SM co:wnunity. Motorcyck culture 1:merged in the ·united States in the l 920~ and i 930.,, ofteE revolving around racing, ,viih enthusiasts "'Nho forn1ed ciubs and vvore distinctive unifonns and "colors.:,~ The popularity of n1otorcycles grev; <luring \~1orld War JI - as n1otorcyclists \vere regarded as son1ething of a n1odern-day cavalry ~ and cheap n1ilitary surplus becamt: available after the 1.var. lJpon leaving n1i1itary si:rvicc in the late 1940s, n1any gay 1ncn in port cities 14 the STAR ra,her than returning to their hometowns. Just as the Hell's Angels were purpon:ediy started by furmer bomber pilots and pararroopers unwilling to settle into mainstream life, gay men aiso sought an alternative. "Only in the swashbuckling motorcycle culture,'' argues author Guy Baldwin, were they abie to retain the ''easy camaraderie. the stress and thrill of real risk raking, and the 111ascu!ine sexuality that they had kno1.vn during their n1ilitary da:rs." (;ay and straight n1cn alike einbraced the irnage of the outLnv biker as a frcc~spirired rebel, as r.:xen1piified by the Marlon Brande, fi!n1 The Wild ()ne inspired by an infirnous riot at a n1ororcycie con1lcntion in Hollister, in 1947, The first gay motorcycle dub in the United States was the Satyrs, founded in Los Angeles in 1954; the second, Oedipus, was an offshoot started in 1958. The eariiest Norrhern California club was the \Y/ariocks, founded in 1960, fo!!owed by the California Motorcycle Club (CMC). By the mid-1960s, San Francisco's Somh of Market district had become a hotbed of the gay motorcycle scene, home to clubs such as the Constantines and the Barbary Coasters. While California - with irs climate conducive to year-round riding - continued to host the greatest concentration of gay motorcycle clubs, similar groups cropped up around the country, including, in 1963, the Second City Motorcyde Club in Chicago, an early hub of rhe gay ieather scene. 1he Empire City Motorcycle Club of New York City, founded rhe following year, claims to be the oldest ongoing GLBT organization east of the Rockies. Gav motorcycle culture also crossed over to Eu~ope, starting with London's 69 Club. As motorcycle clubs grew more numerous, they formed imerdub organizations such as rhe Atlantic Motorcycle Coordinating Council. , Gay motorcycle clubs provided an outlet for socialization · and often for sex. The earlv biker scene was closely allied with the <;m;rging "Old Guard" lea;her/SM culture, and the clubs watering holes became some of the first leather bars. Stylized biker gear became a son of uniform for a segment of rhe gay community, feamring engineer boors, crotchless black ieather chaps (designed by D.L. Sterling in 1960), and military- style caps. The look - which caught on even among men wbo had never sat astride a motorcycle - was embodied by e:av artis, fom of Finland s characters. Pere; Berlin in the movie _Nighrs in Black Le:nher (1973), ana' ("1l enn J1'u ~g.h es o f t he d.i. sco group t he VilL,ge Peopie. ~vfotorcycle club outings. known as runs, typically involved n1anly activities such as can1ping trips. But \vhilc bikers esche·.,vcd ;:~~ era. their ever~;:,·~~'.:!~:::::;~:•;~~~~ pageantry and can1p of a different sort) including drag shov.-'s. Events such as the annual (]v!(~ (~arnival becainc popular even arnong nonbikers, and n1any n1en organized their social H·ves around annu;-11 runs such as vvw~lv. ozarkssta r. corn Photo: lhe new community center coming soon. Community Celebrations ]he end of a year brings things we all usualiy like par.:ies, gathering wirh friends and family, once-;,-year food and drink - celebrations of all kinds. This year is no differem. Special events, holiday dinners, and concem fili foe momh of December on the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexuai, Ti:ansgender (GLBT) and allied Community Calendar. A month full of acrivities begins in Tulsa on Friday, December 1, 2006. 'w'ith the theme, "Stop AIDS: Keep Ihe Promise," the annual Wori<l AIDS Day Interfaith Service remembers those losr r; HIV/ AIDS while renewing o~ir cornmiunent to stop HIV/AIDS. The candlclighr service, scheduied for 7:00 P?vf ar All Souls Unitarian Church, 2952 S Peoria, v.1iU f(~ature rhe n1usic of Council C>ak Iv1cn's Chorale ((~(}fv1C) and guest speakers Dr. 1v1clanie Spector and Iarnara LcBak~ l\ssistant lviinister of/\H Souls lJni-· tarian Church. !'~ext up on the 'fulsa (~01nn1uniry C:alendar is the [)inner on Monday; l)eccn1ber 11th. ]he annual din~ ner features the presentation of the S..,·J?/t!"~J .:~wards an.d the rnusic of the \Y/or:nen of (:ouncil ()ale A. 6:30 PJv{ reception kicks c:fF the at feilcnvship (:ongregationai 2~100 S I-1t1rYard. ~111e ~u 7:00 Pivt fr:atnn.:~ holiday entree~: and harn1 drinks and r:~srive table~ ~V\.vvv.ozarksstar.corn side, or dessert. You'll wam to arrive early as over 200 individuals, coupies and families are expected for this annuai event co-sponsored by Tulsa PFLAG and TOHR. Music of A Snowv Starlit Nie-ht. the annual COMC Holiday Cone~(, will thriE you with seasonal fa;orites, as well as new ~unes to warm your heart. SRO crowds are expected for the performances on December 12th, 15(h & 16th, 8:00 P1v1 each night at All Souls Unitarian Church, 2952 S Peoria in Tulsa. The Tulsa GLBT Community Center will celebrate the end of the leased space era with the 41st Finale on Sunday, December 17, 2006. The evening, featuring a free concert, free food and drinks, and door prizes will be the last event held in the current Center at 5545 E 41st Streei:. Ihe 41st Finale features the music of recording-artist Amy 5(einberg of Orlando, Florida. With irreverent humor and crafty intelligence, Amy uses her original music to promote tolerance, openness and diversity. Combining a sassy sensibility and loquacious socio-political and spiritual awareness, Amy brings forth a fresh and solid energy. The winner of several honors, including Songwriter of the Year from the Songwrirer Showcases of the Year and Best Individual Performer bv the Orlando lvlusic Awards, Amv tours ;u over the countrv. Notable sho~s include performances ~ith Ani Defranco, Alix Oison, Lisa Loeb, Melissa Ferrick, Meredith Brooks and Vonda Shepard, as well as many others. Classically trained on the piano since age 4, with a degree in rheaue (from studies at Boston Conservatory, American Musical and Dramatic Academy and ?\.farvmount Manhattan) and sclf-t;ught on the guitar, Amys shows display ,.viid!y inaovative musicality combined with extraordinary perfonnance skills to create an arousing ;~nviron1nent like none other. 'Ihen1cs ~f her 1nusic include sexuality, ,von1an po~,ver, ~-·.: 1 j~·h•.~.".!~~~.-. , ~~:~b~~.~1s~!~,o~1 1 .. ~d love. ·nie audience . ~-: .. :~ ~;_:;:; ;::-.:. t -· _, ~.. sings along, an(1 laughs untH they cry. a soul-shifting and original n,.r,nnn nt,t "..V,dlt tu rniss this FR .. EE concert 1.vith 1be 41st Finale marks the last day the Tulsa GLBT Community Center will be open before we pack-up, move-our and re-open in the new location in downtown Tulsa! The Tulsa GLBT Communitv Center will close on December 18, 2006. and remain closed through the end of the year. During this time, we'll be packing up the last items, loading up the moving trucks and heading to the permanent location of the Tulsa GLBT Community Center at 621 E 4th Street. We'll then re-open in January, celebrating the Oklahoma-Centennial year of 2007 - in a new, permanent home for the Tulsa GLBT & allied community. 1itlsa Okiahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) 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 Cmter. Creating Community for People living vvith HIV/AIDS Our House, Too offers a variety of activities for people who are HP✓+ 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 lh:ing ,,,;Ith AJDS \•Vho cannot afford to purchase these items for themsei\.res. \/Ve invite anyone \,vho vvould Hke to \1olunteer or provide fi-nanciai assistance to please contact us by phone 918-585-9552 or e-•rnaH harrismrnjr@y·ahoo.corn. \,•. . ._ _________________ / the STAR 15 BOOK: i<A FACE IN THE CROWD" Mart Fore Introduction 132 pages (150+ images) · 12" x 12" ISBN:. Price: $24.95 ~\. ngle "What Matand a personal mesISBN 0-9719618- Can be purchased at any major bookstore, Prospect Publishing: www.prospectpublishing. com or www.matthewshepard.org 1 6 the STAR Give a subscription rn the STAR. 12 issue $29.95. 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Bourbon -mix pecans, choco1ate chips and bourbon and let soak for 1 /2 hour. stirring occasional1y. -blend meited outter into sugar unti: fully irtegrated. -add beaten eggs and biend. -add corn syrup and sait and blend ful 1y -fold in pecan/chip mixtJre. -pour into pie shei! with edges crimped (we nake an old fashioned Crisco pie crust for '.his recipe. but you can use ...vhatever ;::ie :.:rust you 11refer to rna~e \ -bake at 350 for approximately 45 minutes unti center o: pie rises and c0acks. -let coo!. best se~ved slightly v,a:n: with eith0r f,esi· whipped cream or vaniiia :ce crean: enjcy1 ~TRAVEL by Donald Piie and Ray Williams "SAVANNAH, GA" Savannah, Georgia (better known as Savannah GA) is one of the most historical cities in che country dating back to it's founding by General James E, Ogiethorpe in 1733, It has a wealth of history and archircccure that few American cities can match. Savannah has managed to prcscrvc it', Southern Colonial grace and charm. The ciry's many rich, green parks are blooming legacies of che brilliance of it's founder. \¼'hat was already a remarkable city was re-invenc,d when our friend John Berendr, che author wrote his fabulous book, MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEi\! OF GOOD AND EVIL about iifr in Savannah a frw years ago. John Berendt's book takes the reader through all che very colorfi.d characters in the town, in particular with the late Jim \Villiams, the gay amiqt!Cs dealer who was said to have shot and killed · his lrnsder/lover. He owned the house that fonnerlv wa:, owned by the song writer Johnny Mercer. Clint Eastwood later made the book into a wonderfol moYic by the same name .. SaYannah sito on the Atlantic Ocean and has a population of about 140,000. "fouri,t, Hock to the city to cake adYantagc of all the historical and architectural highlight,. Savannah i, known :1, the QUEE:-,.,.: CITY of rhc Snuth, \vhcr~ you enter ,ome<me's home, d1l' FIRST thing t!\l'\' ask i, "\\'hat cio vou w:mt w drink?'' Everyone there is t·xtrcn1cl:· h<lspi1ablc. [\,...: I Iisi<ni-.. i'>i:-itrict of \;1_•:annah i~ buzzing \Vith crcatiYiry) ~HI \~',:~:.~;/:::j :\\~;lJ~:;~l.'\tl:~~j~,:::~)t:\\~~:'/;~;\''.\'.~:;· ::;~l:~:::i~!;\;:l\;'._,,_, \Vith .).h':ii1il:ih ~~nLt tilO\'C there to li":t' in or!C or rh\.· oldc:-it ... :iti..:s in , \111cr1c1 :1 site oi' !11:1nv L1n1lHt> H~z:~·ohllin11~HT &· ( ~ivli \\1ar B~lt., ' . Uc:-. }-lund_rcd~ o( int;,.Tl'.,tirq; ~it,_·s :_(1 sec includ;:-., tnon: :h;~c t\'.'cIH~n1onu1n'-'! lI-'. p~nkl,, l ]i.stnri;,.· 1-•lornc,'l) ( 'hurchc:-i & i:(;rt;, :<~nion.;~ 1-li;-;tc:·ic l :tr~liin;,1rk l )i~tr(c! in 1hc t "\,;\. n1ixcd Cr<)\\·d and Blaine·~ Backd, )1 B,!r, l :i l :, p,_ ,,:,, St. 1~ rn< }re , )f _: Cf0\V(1. ,\il th~ h: an: extrt:1nch· fun and fricndh'. Tk:; LOVL their tour ists in Sav,tnnah, ~rhcrc arc 22 original p:lrk:::. in do\,·nto\\·n ~J;·.u; · g1ganuc n1t ,~:---. draped u:,ks ,.nd surrounded i)\" statch· hornc:-- :1:·1t.i husinc;,:~(·~< '['his 1s :; great .. ,\·aJking" lU\\'O \•.:hen: c\·cry, )thcr hlnck~ ukc~ you into :u1othcr ir11ercsting and hi~torical aspect o( the cny. Ye 1u '.\·ill :iced td ~pend three or r-our day--: to ukt: tn c·-.;cryihing:. ~fht: hnn1c tqur"- :,n: r:.:.dl~- cxccptic;naL Special pbcc:-, t1 i ,:isit slv)~;ld include the i\1erccr ! louse whcrc the \ruic.JUC~ l)c,1lcr, Jirn \\-iili:l!H'.', ii\-cd, t !le ( h\·cn-T~1Pin,l~ hou~c. ! c::1uh I ).1\-cnp{ 1n l iou~;: Jnd t!h: (;n.:l'.n.\ L-iurii:1 I h)us1~-. The {:It'. ccn1ctcnc-~ ;~re "TRAVELING IN OUR FABULOUS WORLD" "Carlos Fernandez on Bravo TV's TOP CHEF" By Donald Pile and Ray Williams In our travels all over the country we are so fortunate in that we meet so many wonderful and exciting people. A few years ago in Florida we met Carios Fernandez and Chuck Smith who are life partners and co-owners of the Hi-LIFE CAFE which is a very upscale restaurant in Ft. Lauderdale. It is located at 3000 North Federal Highway. Chuck Smith who is the excellent host of the restaurant and his partner Carlos Fernandez, the extremely talented Chef opened the restaurant 11 years ago and they have developed a very strong following of devoted follmvers over the years. \Vhen we were there last time they were celebrati~g their 10th Anniversary of the Hi-Lit~ Cafe. rlheir hours are Tuesday-'Thursday 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM, Friday & Saturday, 5:30 PM - 11 PM and Sunday, 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM. Their website is: www.hilifecafe. com. After laying in rhe sun all day at the beach and before heading off for the night to party, be sure and dine there. You won't be sorr1. It is a must-do for almost all the gay tourists that goes to Ft. Lauderdale. www.ozarksstar.com Carlos is a fantastic Che£ Actually he is now on the top rated Bravo TV sho\v; TOP CHEF! Filmed in Los Angeles he is one of 15 chefs from ail over the country that was chosen to be on the shmv. It airs on \'v'ednesdav nights on Bravo. Stay tuned to see just how far he gees on the show One Chef is eliminated each ,veek. The TOP CHEF a.: the end receives $100,000.00l It's ahv,l\'s g-- reat to see a .g..,,.,. av_, coup- le own a business together. \'fc (,_ wiil be down in Ft. Lauderdale at the season's finale and what a grand pany it will be if he gets the top prize: He will alwavs be our Number 1 Top Chef in Florida! l ,ast January ,vhen ,ve were 111 Ft. Lauderdale we presented Chuck and Carlos with a special crystal plate engr:r.. cd with gold to help them ceiebrate their 10th c\nni,:ersar:, of the Hi-Life. the ST/\R 19 Fringing the ocean, Starwood Hotels' glimorous and gay-friendly Adantic resort has been a key feature of Fort Lauderdale's stunning redevelopment. (Photo ~y Andrew Collim) December 2006 by Andrew Collins Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdaie, which has transformed itself into Florida's leading gay vacation destination over rhe past decade, continues to turn heads with the spectacular redevelopment of its stunning beachfrom. 1his neighborhood with a number of gay resorts has seen - or will soon see - the opening of several upscale, gay-friendly hotels, include the Adamic, the St. Regis, the W Hotel, and the Trump International. New bars, restaurants, and attractions also continue to open throughout the city and in the neighboring community of Wilton Manors, helping to make the region a vibrant and exciting gay destination year-round. In deciding where to stay in Fort Lauderdale, consider whether you'd prefer a gay, dor.~ing-optional resort or a ia:ger mainstream provertv. Among the latrer is the charming Riverside HoteL set ;lo~g f;shionable Las Olas Boulevard. Ih; natty 1936 property recendy complered a stunning, multimillion-dollar makeover. ~nw first of Starwood Hotels' snazzy new beac:1front properties to open here, rhe dashing Atlantic offers ucobHructed ocean views from the majority of its spacious, airy rooms, aII of them with Bose CD-stereos, lovely patios, and small kitchens. Starwood's St. Regis, with a mid-December 2006 opening, is even more sumprnous: Jviost roon1s overlook the ocean or Intracoastal \XlarerwayJ and they con1c "'Nith such deluxe perks as burler service~ a f3.buious spa, and leather furniture. Starwood·s next big project, th..: W Hord Fort Ltudcrdale, is expected to open in [)ecember 2007. LL..:: ~ay resorts, the upscale pro1=1erty that I .... :1uderdale's gro\vth into a iT1ajor and it continues hotels. Perks hen.: ]ndudt' 20 the STAR and beer, CD players and VCRs in many units, glass-brick showers with high-end bath amenities, and dedicated top-notch service. Guests can relax all day around the stunning pool with a waterfall and fiber-optic lighting. There are several other fine upscale resorts of comparable repute, including Pineapple Point, a handsome l 930s spread that has the grace and st:yie of a Caribbean plantation. and the Flamingo Resor;:, opened by the former direcwr of Paris' famous Ritz hotel; it resembles a luxury boudque hotei on an exclusive British West Indies isle, with its hand-carved dark-wood furniture and sumptuous linens. Relatively new owners have continued ro upgrade the reson: with improved furnishings and amenides. The more reasonably priced Eiysium Resort, just 200 yards from the beach, has p::rfectly comfortable rooms. Here you'll always find friendly guys lounging on the expansive sundeck, with its hot tub, hammock, and tropical bar - there are nvo heated pools. Even the simplest rooms at nearby Villa Venice are warm and attractive, with refrigerarnrs and microwaves. With its friendly staff and an extensive pool area where breakfast is served, the resort draws an energetic fun-in-the-sun bunch. The similarly priced Worthington Guest House ranks among the cruisier resorts in town, wi,h a playful vibe and attractive grounds for sunning and swimming au naturale. 1he same owners opened the neighboring Alcazar Resort in 2006, also featuring a frisky ambience and lovely rooms. Mode:ateiy priced Coconut Cove, just a short walk from the beach, is another reliable choice in the neighborhood. The gav-resort scene in Fort Lauderdale is constantly evolving, with rrend/new properties opening seemingly every few months, and oider ones receiving massive makeovers. A great example of the latter is the elegam Nev, Zealand House, which was vin:ually rebuilt in 2003; now its sleek rooms have flat-screen TVs, DVD/CD piayers, cordless phones, and Wi-Fi. Orhcr highly recommended properties include the Grand Resort, whose urbane decorative scheme contrasts markedly with the tropical beachy ambience of Fon Lauderdale beach; it's one of the few gay iodgings with a gym. With about 30 rooms, the Schubert Resort, fashioned out of a rerro-cool l 950s hotel compound, affords a similar level of opuience and alluring facilities, including a cafc with a full bar. Although it's set a shon drive inland from the beach, the Coral Reef Guest House is a worthwhile option thanks to its attractive g.1rdens, massage offerings, and eight cheerfdly furnis'."!cci, reasonably priced rooms. One of the dosest resorts to the mar:y gay bar, and restaurants in Wiiton ~Aanors, Cabanas Guest House appeab w social butterflies, with its l 0-man Jacuzzi and eight-man aroma,herapy steam room. The posh rooms h~tvc goose-dov~rn con1fcH·ters~ Wi-I:i, and (=I)ifviP3 players. Fort Lauderdaic is les~ about sightseeing than ~v1iami or ()rlando - people come hnc ro relax in rhe sun :-u•~"''""-· and shop. This latter activity you can enjoy at the fiuncd Sawgrass J\.-iills J\r1a1L whosr more than .300 designer outlets include l)onna Karan) Saks, Ann 'riy1or; and ()r stroll along Las_ 1 _;:~];:;_"_,,:, •• J-\ 1~.'-,bich •~.~.. ~~_;:,:~r: 1 •~_:, 1 :: \",'ith fashion boutiques and __ .~ ..,__ --" c__ -~ ~ --- and around 1-vatcr, and then: are sightseeing cruises, and :-;ailing rnany <)f the local :Jccornrnodations ,vork closely outfitters, But if you do have a hanker-- of }\rt Fort I..,auderdaic vvt.lvvv.ozark.sstar.corn is also a great place to while away the occasional rainy afternoon. It's known for its first-rate collection of works by leading American impressionist painter Wiliiam Giackens. The city's dining scene continues ro evolve. For creative contemporary cuisine, it's hard to beat stylish Mark's Las Olas, which has a chic decor and A-list clientele. Perhaps the hottest venue in town is Johnny V, helmed by celeb chef Johnny Vinczencz - at this hip Las Olas restaurant you might try ancho-cinnamon-grilled pork t~nderioin or corn-dusted yellowtail snapper with smoked-pepper relish. At the Atlantic hotel, Trina has become a favorite for its signature Trinatini cocktails (with vodka, lavender syrup, and pomegranate and lemon juices), such tempting Mediterranean-inspired fare as Moroccan chicken pizza and tagine-baked grouper with almond couscous, and the awesome ocean views. Or consider one of Fort Lauderdale's several gay faves, such as HiLife, a homey bistro with delicious, sensibly priced pastas, salads, and seafood and poultry grills - try the grilled bacon-wrapped jalapenos stuffed with shrimp and cheese. Kitchenetta Tratroria serves some of the best Italian food in rhe region, including knockout ricotra cheesecake for dessert. A favorite piano cabaret in Wilton Manors, Tropics offers above-average Continental fare, such as a prosciutto-pocket starrer - a pastry stuffed with prosciutro, apples, walnuts, and mozzarella. \v'ilton Manors is also home to Rosie's, a former Hamburger Mary's restaurant that's still a convivial spot for casual pub fare and socializing, and Galanga, known for its outstanding sushi and weil-prepared Thai food. For dessert, coffee, and wine, or delicious sandwiches during the day, be sure to stop by breezy and hip Stork's Bakery. There's also a Stork's on Las Olas Boulevard, from which you can book a romantic gondola tour along rhe Himmarshee Canal. A great, relatively new addition to Wilton Manors is the Naked Grape, a handsome iittle wine bar with light food and live music most nights as well as a nice selection of microbrew beers to go along with the vino. Fort Lauderdale pulses with gay bars. If you're in the mood to cut loose at a big-time warehouse disco, head to rhe Coliseum, a glitzy megaclub with a variety of parties and theme nights. The elegant China White nightclub has a number oflively parties throughout the week, and has become quite famous for its giant elephant sculpture and distinctive leopard-prim carpets and lavish Buddha ~tatuary. Learher bars like the hard-edged Sr.eel lounge and dance dub and the dungeoncsque Ramrod, with its Tom of Finland artwork, always dra1.,v big crcn,vds. BHfs Fiiling Station is a quintessential neighbor~ hood hangout and home t0 one of the city's top happy hours, especially an1ong the 35~and-older cro-\vd. \Xfilton Manors, a l 5-111inute drive fro!n the beach resorts, has several appealing nightspots, . ' •. ~ l 1 ., ~~ 1nclu~1ng a te\~l n:at_cate: ne.a:11r to r'ort .T.. _,au•~ erd' a. .1. _ e•-s CO!lS•H ' .1era• bI. e over-)0 gay populatton. ln th1s latter group, (_,hardees, a restaurant and lounge: is queen of the hill; its nightly piano cabaret is always hie Sidelines Sports Bar dra"'.,v-s a great 1nix of folks to shoot and vilatch sports on T\1~ and the lesbian-popular i-...Jev1 J\.,1oon~ a neighborhood joint -.~vith great on Vr'eekends, (:lub \AJV\.n.v~ozarksstar.com Boom, Elements, and Georgie's Alibi are slick, happening video bars nearby, ali three of them good places to meet locals and converse with friends. There's something for everybody in this constantly growing gay resort community. 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) the STAR 21 DECEMBER 2006 "CHRISTMAS IN NOVEMBER" Jolie Justus, newly elected member of the Missouri state Sena,e I'm still a lirrle dazed - I was up pretty late on election night - but I'm cerrainiy not confused. And neither is rhe country. No longer content to be sv.-ayed by the politics ~f fear and hare, 1 middle Americans came our in record numbers lasr Tuesday ana shoured from the rooftops - "We want change!" And change is what they got. President Bush and the Republican Party have been put on notice. The Democrats have raken control of the U.S. House of RepresentatiYes, a change that was 12 years in the making. And the improbable is no-w reality - both Montana and Virginia have turned blue, giving the U.S. Senate to the Democrats as we!L "I11e election is welcome news certainly for us tried-and-true Dems, but also for rhe lesbian and gay commc:nity. i'fothing was more satisf1ing than to see Rick "man on dog" Sar,torum, one of Pennsylvania's two Republican U.S. senators, become history. Santorum is one of the most disgustingly homophobic elected officials of ail time. He's been a wp Bush apologist, who carried the radical Christian right's warer, and he w:11 now be replaced by Bob Casey, the son of a forn1er Pennsylvania governor. lust as sweet as Santorum\ exit from office is the fact that his chief ~f staff and coinn1unications director, Robert T'raynham, an openly gay Af'rican-i\meric:m man, wiH soon b~ om of,,. jo~. L for one, don't kno,v hovv 'Tfaynham can get up in the morning knov✓1ng he helped elect and put ·\vords in the ffiouth of one of this counrry:s biggest gay~haters. '•X'hen you look at the cndors~:rricnts 1nade the l-!11n1an :Rights C:an1pajgnt '\VC did pretty ·w·elL ()f !-1R..C:'s 231 endorsecs, 208 22 the STAR won, while only 16 losr. (At press time, seven races were still undecided.'! \Y/hen vou break down the numbers, rhere were 18 senators, 179 ~embers ~f r:he House, and 11 governors elected ,vho purportedly support our issues. Of the 51 key Congressional and Gubernatorial races tha.: HRC identified, 15 candidares ,von in the House, and nine were successfui in the Senate. HRC's president, Joe Soimonese, told me the day after the election that his group's top priorii:ies were thre<:' Senate races - Casey in Pennsylvania, Sherrod Brown in Ohio, and Amy Klobuchar in Minnesota. All three won. But HRC's strategy went beyond those top races. "The greatest hope for our community resred in our ability to be a powerful polirical force in key races and do ir in a way ,ha;: people felt our oresence," said Solmonese. "We iooked within those states, and as a 'national organization, considered what else we could do in each of them to effect change for our community.'' In Minnesota, HRC pm: considerable resources into the state bod1 raising and spending money to organize the community and impact the race. Klobuchar beat her Republican challenger, Mark Ken:1edy, in an open race with 58 percent of rhe vote. Tim \Y/a!z, a Democ,r_at endorsed by HRC, defeated an incumbent U.S. Congressma;:i, Gil Gutknecht; and furthermore, according to HRC's website, thar state's legislature will have a "fair-minded majority in 2007 .'' ]be Servicemembers Legal Defense Network (SLDNJ did a bit of its own election analvsis and concluded that all the co-sponsors of the bill to repeal "Do;1't Ask, Don't Tell" who sought re-~lection were successful except for one outstanding race in Connecticut. SLDN also said that no one was thrown out of office for supporting the repeal, and that, according to a recent Gailup poll, nearly four in f.ve Americans support gays and lesbian serving openly in the milh:ary. Perhaps with the new Congression;,J leadership and rhe polii:ically expedient exit of Secretary of Dei:ense Donald Rumsfeld, we'll actually see some movement on rhis issue. The military is already hardpressed to Eli its quotas, so not letting us serve is just plai1: sn:pid. Unfortunately, all but one of the same-sex marriage bans passed. i\rizona turned away from hatred and dcfca!ed its anti-gay-marriage baliot measure, and Sourh Dako,a's vote was surprisingiy verv dose - 52 percent for, 48 percent against. Virginia passed its measare, but not after a long, hard fight and the organizing of a terrific coalirion that \Vill hopefnlly continue ro battle for our rights. ,.;v~hile n1uch attention has been placed on the national scene. 1..ve can\ forget that politics is aiso local, and that 1.ve did pretty ~~vell on that levei, too. v,.11,v,N, ozark.sstar. corn performed charitable work, sponsorino holiday toy drives for children and fi.u~draisers that originally assisred injured riders and iater helped people ·with AIDS. While early gay motorcycle clubs were men-only, some lesbian~ also embraced the lifestyle, forming women's clubs such as the Moving Violations in Boston (19851 and the Sirens in New York Citv 0986): The m_ost well-known queer wo.men motorcyclJSts are the Dykes on Bikes. 1he original group, which rode in the 1976 San F~ancisco Pride parade, became a nonprofit offici~lly known as the Women's Mororcycle Contmgent. After the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office twice rejected the oroup's application - claiming the word "dyk~" w;s derogatory and vulgar it finally registered the name 'Dykes on Bikes" in 2005. Over the years, the nature of queer motorcycle culture has changed. With the advent of gay liberation in the iate 1960s, m.my men no longer felt the need for secretive fraternal organizations, and liberal activisrs rejected the hierarchy anci militarism of the early clubs. In the 1980s, rhe AIDS epidemic devastated the gay male motorcycle com~unity. With the emergence of groups specifically devoted rn leather/SM, motorcycle riding and fetish sexuality diverged as, accor~ing to Bald"".in. ~ome .serious riders were embarrassed by the irotic visibiliry of the kinky crowd." · w'hile motorcycle dubs no longer plav as prominent a role in rhe gav world, the cuiture continues to thrive, 2~1d new dubs emerge, such as the Stonewall Kniohts in -Ft. L aua' erd a l' e and t I1 e '1--,:"va•l iers o~°- New Orleans, both founded '11 2002. Mirroring trends in the larger GLBT comnumitY, many of today's motorcycic dubs wclcon;e members of all genders and scxuai orientations. In the words of ,he organizc:s of the annual Queer Biker Invasior; of Dead~ Valley~ being queer is "a state of n1ind~ and vou know if it fits you." ' For further information: Baidwin, Guy. 1993. ~~fies ~!hat (Daedaius). Bloom, Scott, 2005. Satyrs iv10torcycie (]ub _ Guggenheirn iv1usetu11. 1998. fvianhi: 'The Biker Book _ . w-NW.ozarksstar.corn All in all. HRC flexed its political muscle in unprecedented ways. We invested more than $5 million in these elections and mobilized our more than 650,000 members and supporters to participate in campaigns and to rnte. We placed 84 staffers in 30 races in more than 18 states and we sent 22 HRC Youth College campaign workers all over the country. We also dramatically expanded our field operations this election cycle, playing key roles in coordinated progressive efforts and helping fair-minded leaders take back the New Hampshire state House and Senate, the Iowa House and Senate, the Indiana House, the Minnesota House, the Oregon House and the Michigan House. \'i/e were literally on the front lines in dozens of states. (For a more extensive analysis on what HRC accomplished, check our HRC ":ice President David Smith's insider postelection analysis memo here:http:/ /www.hrc. org/election2006/) With a new fair-minded leadership in both the United Srates House and Senate, the Federal Marriage Amendment is dead! And we look forward to working strategically · with our allies on the Hill to build momentum and support for passing the Employment Non-Discrimination Act and making hate crimes protections the law of the land. A truly exciting new chapter of GLBT history is beginning. I ~vant to offer a very special thanks to all ot you. Your ongoing belief in rhe work we ?o made these historic vicrories possible. Your contributions, the time vou rnok to volunteer and your participation in HRC evems and HRC-endorsed campaigns are the reasons we were able to secure a more pro-equality 11 Orh Congress and Senate. I feel very iucky to work with such a talented team at HRC ar;d, as I rravei around rhe cmmtrv, I am inspired bv vour commirm~nr to our ·rn.arch t<Y,,;ard full ;quaiitv. i·h~pe ~· · vou will rake some time to ~deb~atc o~r ~.,vins. because it trulv is a ne½~ dav for the (;LR1. con1n1unity ;nd for our c~untry. * ((3 OZ)GREY GOOSE voott\ (1 OZ) CHAMBORD (1/2 OZ) PINEAPPLE JUICE.:___. ~~ 1. Chill a martini glasses with ice and water. 2. Add aii ingredients with ice in shaker 3. Shake well. 4. Strain into the chilied martini glasses. HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU ! TheSTAR 23 Salutations Kittens and welcome to Uncle's corner of the world once again. Like a friend with benefits, Uncle shall continue to provide enjoyment to all that seek. Uncle Mikey finds a Twink that wants to be fabulous, while a queen ponders the afteriife. Never a dull moment in Uncle's corner, Kittens. Dear Uncle Mikey, Wby does everyone think that just because you are deeper than a basket of hair products. you are a drag? I am so sick of this plastic existence, where the most important matter of discussion is where the next piece of ass is coming from. Can't we just pretend there is more to life than just a selfserving int~rest? Seeking Depth Dearest SD, Kitten, it takes all kinds to keep this world turning. I agree with your plight of mind-candy. It was just this morning kittens that Uncle, while sitting on the balcony. was pondering real life issues affecting us ail. Ifl wear my blonde wig to the winter carnival, will the queens forgive me? Yes, Kitten as you can see, Uncle Mikey is a twin soul; one seeking fun while the other is seeking wisdom. Maybe I should call Ru! Smooches, Uncle Mikey Dear Uncle, I am beginning to wo,,der what comes in the afterlife. I am dating a man of the church, who is in const211t deniai. He lies to himself, his wife, and his church. I sit there, 01;. the sidelines in love, with a man who cannot even walk with me in the light of day. I am wondering if there really is anything after this !if-:. I mean, every day we hear from those in the church who are noth:ng more thar, :mpostors living a life oflies. What is to come? Seeing the jaded gates '\ Dearest Jade. Kitten, I understmd t:hc bbrn::d iine between iife's happiness and moments fillt:d wit!1 a fairhfoi search. I myself recall my first love, which happened to be a priest, at« locai parish. He was the man who taught me passion, romance, and commitment. A romance that gave uncie Mikey the first taste oflo,·e and pass1on i,1 the southern skyway. It was the toughest break up of my life. 'That vear was such a time of change for Uncle, the break up wi.:h Father Flanagan and starting rniddlc schooi ail in one year. It was rough but taught 1ne to be strong to say the lease Smooches, Uncle [)ear lJnde fvfikcy, 1-io~~l do you tell someone you just want a booty call so they do not uy to get aU hon1cn1akcr on your ass? Booty-Boy 26 theSTAR You could say something like, ·'Booty; parry of one!" Keep it simple young player. Uncle Uncle Mikey, I am surviving a breakup after ren years ofioving th:: s;ime and onl, man. Now I find mvsdf in a world that has chane.ed in that de;::ade of bliss. 1he men are so m{believably outrageous about tl1eir ways and desires. I fear time has passed me ieaving me to remai!1 alone. I just do not know how to be "so'' out there as it seems co be the protocol. Am I just destined to be alone? Party of One Dearest One, Poor love, iife is on a fast tr2ck rhac ;::an oe a bit unnerving at first. Uncle has watched the times change, ar!d fads co;ne ;;nd go. \veicome to the drive through of the booty age. wl1ere or.ce we had to seek out iove in midnight hidden embraces, we now can't walk a park mile without rripping over someone's throbbing desire. 111at reminds me of a walk Uncle took the ocher dav, Kittens. This man was absolutclv Matthew fine! Well he approached ·me with his! Oh sorry One! Uncle.got lost in the moment. Back to rhe issue at hand! Kitten, buy a new ,vardrobe, and don a new look. Tnen hit the town. Just think of the wonders tbat wait. Kitten, this too shall pass, pd! up a ~cat to Twink :If]. and enjoy the new found,freedom! Smooches Uncle Uncle Mikey, Do you think it iS, wro~f ro ask a_ coapi~ to have a th,eesome, when you're related ro one of tnem, tb(:y an: JUSt so not. Looking for family .:ime Kitten, I swear I am hearing banjos again. Let us step out of the trailer court when looking for a hook up - shall we Darling? Remember there are branches on the Famiiv Tree for a reason. Smooches Mikey · Uncie Mikey, ' What do you tell a friend who is really getting to be: mer weight and chinking they are still hot? I do not icnow what he sees when he looks in the mirror, but people are talking. He jt!st seems no; :o care anymore. He never works out anymore, and he eats anything ar;d evcryrh;ng. l am almost embarrassed of him. What c,m I do; Friend of chubby A fdl-iength mirror v,ith overhead lighting should do the cick. " Smooches r,1ikey •Disclaimer - Looking at: oneself in a full-length rnirrnr \vich overhead lighting may be hazardous to :{ou heahh. l}nck rccornnH:nds having a good stifF one before doing this. \Ou do not ,varn to go into shock. Be afraid be very afraid. (~onsult a queen near Unde discovered an overhead mirror JS you has been there ev,:r since! look best v.ri,Hc looking J.t yoursdf fron1 ( 1!: ,r( ?fr ;),cn ... k, 1'.Jccdkss to say lJnde tJnde is out of sight once nHHe, Until rnake of itJ so and. -i Hlct!es too. v-rvi\N.ozarksstar,corn FRIDAY December 1 THE ROCKIES: Beer Bust 1-6.6-12 THE COPA: Male Dancers 9pm PEC'S: .\faie Dan~m, 9pm SATURDAY December 2 THE ROCKIES: OGRA Benefit Shew 8:30gm TH~ COPA: Maie D:rncers 9pm GUSHERS: Late Night Breakfas: Buffet 1 arn.~.3:30am THE ROCKIES: Beer Bust 1-6,6-12 PEC'S: Male Dancers, 9pm SUNDAY December 3 BAMBOO LOUNGE: Fr~e Brunch 2pm, Danc~rs 4pm CLUB ROX: Whitney Paige Show 8:30pm. CLUB MAJESTIC: Caria Lee Love Show 10pm THE CO!'A: Raci,ac! Erikks Show 10:30pm THE ROCKIES: Beer Bust 1-6,6-12 MONDAY December4 BAMBOO LOUNGE: Karaoke 9om THE ROCKIES: Beer Bust 4pm-7pm TUESDAY December 5 PEC'S: Well cirinks 2.50 from 7-9pm ,vcar lc•thcr. THE COPA: Stip-Off Contest 12am THE ROCKIES: Beer Bust 4pm-7pm WEDNESDAY December 6 BAMBOO LOUNGE: K:uaoke 9pm. PEC'S: Well drinks 2.50 from 7-9om wear lcad:er. • TNT'S: Karaoke 9pm THE COPA: Variety Show 10:30pm FINISHLINE: Dart Tournament l 0pm THE ROCKlES: Beer Bust 4pm-7pm THURSDAY December 7 CLUB MAJESTIC: Talent Show ,viRachad Erikks :!,;at=;i:t;:;~ drink~ 2.50 from 7•9pm THE COP~-'\.: ()pen Taienr ~NiShcrnoanc ~I~;~~;i~};/~f~:~ fotm,amcn, lGp:li LEDO: Kari-,Okic host. Pancho 9orr: THE ROCKJE..5: Beer Bust 'lpm~7pm FRIDAY December 8 TBJ::. COPA: t .. {a!c l)ancers 9prn THE ROCKIES: Beer Busr 1-6.6-12 CLUB ROX: Alison Scott. 9:30pm PEC'S: ~\1Jlc l)~u1ccrs, 9pm wNw.ozarksstar.com SATURDAY December 9 THE COPA: Male Dancers 9pm PEC'S: Maie Dar!cers, 9pm GUSHERS: Lare Niehr Breakfast Buffe, lam-3:30am ,. THE ROCKIES: Beer Bust 1-6,6-12 SUNDAY December 10 BAMBOO LOUNGE: Free Brunch 2pm, Dancers 4pm CLUB ROX: Whitney Paige Show 8:30pm. CLUB MAjESTiC: Catia Lee Love Show 10pm THE COPA: R;,;.chad Erikks Show i0:30om THE 'ROCKIES: Beer Bu!t 1-6,6-12 MONDAY December 11 BAMBOO LOUNGE: Karaoke 9pm THE ROCKIES: Beer Bust 4pm-7pm TUESDAY. December Ii PEC'S: Wdl drinks 2.50 from 7-9pm wear leather. THE COPA: Seip-Off Contest 12am THE ROCKIES: Beer Bust 4pm-7pm WEDNESDAY December 13 BAMBOO LOUNGE: Karaoke 9pm PEC'S: Wei! cl.inks 2.50 from 7-9pm wear leather. TNT'S: Karaoke 9om. THE COPA· Variety Show i0:30pm FiNISHLINE: Dart Tourn;smem 10pm THE ROCKIES: Beer Bun 4pm-7pm THURSDAY December 14 CLUB MAJESTIC: Talent Show w/Rachael Erikks PEC'S: Wdl dri:-.ks 2.50 from 7-9om wear leather. · THE COPA: Open Talem w/Shcmoanc Somemore ! 0:30pm FiNISHLINE: 6an ·fouroamcm 10L>m LEDO: Kari-Okie host, Pancho 9p::; THE ROCKIES: Beer Bust 4pm-7pm FRIDAY December 15 CLUB MAJESTIC: Majestic Kings Show 10pm. ·· Tl-iE COPA; J-..1:ak Dancers 9prn THE ROCKIES: Beer Bust 1-6,6-12 PEC'S: Male l)ancers, 9prn SATURDAY December 16 -rNT's: fundraiscr for Susln c; Komen BreEr Cm1e<::r Foundation, l0;)m Tl-IE COPA: ~1:.tlt l)311e.:-rs 9i,m GCSHERS: 1..1,a larn-J:30am Brcakf1st Buffer PECtS: fvfa.k D.1n-..:cc . c;t,,,·,. THE RC)CKIES: Beer Bust l-6;6 .. 12 SUNDAY December 17 BAMBOO LOUNGE: Free Brunch 2pm, Dancers 4pm Kris Kohl Show 8pm CLUB ROX: Whitney Paige Show 8:30pm. CLUB MAJESTIC: Catia Lee Love Show 10pm THE COPA: Rachael Erikks Show 10:30pm THE ROCKIES: Beer Bust 1-6,6-12 MONDAY December 18 BAMBOO LOUNGE: Karaoke 9pm THE ROCKIES: Beer Bust 4pm-7pm TUESDAY December 19 PEC'S: Well drinks 2.50 from 7 - 9pm wear leather. THE COPA: Sc;p-Off Comest Midnight. THE ROCKIES: Beer Bust 4pm-7pm WEDNESDAY December 20 BA..\fBOO LOUNGE: Karaoke 9pm PEC'S: Well drinks 2.50 from 7- 9pm wear leather. JNT'S: Karaoke 9pm. THE COPA: Variety Show I 0:30pm FINISHLINE: DanTournament 10pm THE ROCKIES: Beer Bust 4pm-7pm THURSDAY December 21 CLUB MAJESTIC: Taienc Show w/Rachad Erikks PECS: Wdl drinks 2.50 fcOJ:: 7-90::, wear leathe,. · THE COPA: Open 'Ialmr wiShemo;;.nc Somemore i 0:30pm FJNISHUNE: Darr ·1ournamcnc l (1pm LEDO: Kari-Okk host Pancho 9om THE ROCKIES: Beer Bust 4pm~7pm FRIDAY D«.ember 22 THE COPA: Maie Dancers 9pm PEC'S: lvfoJe I)ancers, 9pm THE ROCKiES: Beer Bust 1-6,6-12 CLUB ROX: Alison Scott Show9:30pm SATURDAY ~mber 23 TNT?s: Chrisrn1as P.anv. Raffle Benefit for Childrcns f·iospitaL· 1-HE COPA: t.. ..i alc I)anccrs 9pm GUSHERS: Luc l"J.ighr Bre:1kfasr Bufl{:1 J aJ11-3:30am PEC'S; :v1ak Dancers, 9prr: THE ROCKIES: Beer Bmt i--6.6-12 SUNDAY December 24 BAMBOO LOUNGE: Free Brunch 2pm. Dancers 4om CLUB ROX: Whitney Paige Sh°'" 8:30pm. CLUB MAJESTIC: Caria Lee Love Show 10pm THE COPA: Rachael Erikks Show 10:30pm THE ROCKIES: Beer Bust 1-6,6-12 MONDAY December 25 CHRISTMAS DAY BAMBOO LOUNGE: Christmas Din: icr Se:-vcd 3pm. Karaoke 9pm. THE ROCKIES: Beer Buse 4pm-7pm TUESDAY December 26 PEC'S: Well drinks 2.50 from 7- 9pm wc;;.r leather. THE COPA: Seip-Off Comest Midnight. THE ROCKIES: Beer Bust ,ipm-7pm WEDNESDAY December 27 BAMBOO LOUNGE: Karaoke 9pm PEC'S: Wdl drinks 2.50 from 7-9pm ·wear leather. TNT'S: Karaoke 9pm. THE COPA: VarietJ Show 10:30pm FINISHLINE: Dare Toarnament l 0pm THE ROCKIES: Beer Bust 4pm-7pm THURSDAY December 28 CLUB MAJESTIC: Talent Show wi Rachael Erikks PEC':".: Weil drinks 2.50 from 7-9pm v;car buher. THE COPA: Open Taicn, w/Shemoane Somcmorc 10:300::1 FINISHLINE: Darr Tournamcn~ I 0pm LEDO; Kari-Okie host. Pancho 9pm THE ROCKIES: Beer Bust 4pm-7pm FRIDAY December 29 THE COPA: ?,fale Dancer,; 9pm PEC'S: Male Dancers, 9pm THE ROCKIES: Beer Bust 1-6,6-12 SATURDAY December 30 Buffer Lan-3:30am PEC'S: \faie l);u1et:rs, tJpm THE ROCKIES: Beer Bust i-6,6-12 SUNDAY December 31 t'1£~1YEARS E'✓-E E'IERY()l~E P1\R1-IES!'. }i()i~LYWOO[: HOTEL: Ddarnore, f\1a!c Dan.:e Revm.:. aHy i{ncnvn Surprise SiJ)gr.:r. the STi\R 27 "Welcome criticism, Gemini!"" Venus aligns with Pluto (yes, to astrologers he's still a planet!) drawing us to erotic confrontation and artistic or financial challenges. Both planets trine Saturn in Leo, grounding us to more secure personalities or others without a need to prove themselves. ARIES (March 20 -April 19): Embrace new adventures like your life depends on it. The quality of your life depends on a catalytic change; familiar pleasures aren't cutting it. Don't be afraid of a challenge. There's more to fear if you don't go for a big one! TAURUS (April 20 - May 20): Review your mortgage or debts to see if you can get a better deal. New erotic opportunities will push your boundaries and rouse parental or cuitural voices - all the better to face them down and be free. GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): If you want perfection, it's best to work on yourself, not your partner! Even efforts at self-improvement may come off as annoying to others. Perhaps that's a clue to how you realiy need to adapt. Welcome supportive criticism. CANCER (June 21 - July 22): Be careful of your health, especially when it comes to erotic and culinary indulgences that could affect your liver. Hard work sustains you - up to a point. Overwork is very dangerous. Know your limits and err on the side of caution. LEO (July 23 - August 22): You need some recreation to steel yourself against life's challenges. Some light, fluffy _divertissements_ will not do the trick, but a powerful creative or athletic challenge is needed to provide the required release and reinforcement. VIRGO (August 23 - September 22): Famiiy or roommates will drive you mad if given half a chance. Take time out and away from them to be centered and clear on your own priorities. Then you can stand your ground with unwavering assurance. LIBRA (September 23 - October 22): Your nOimally famous diplomacy seems to be on vacation. Despite your best efforts, you tend to come across as forceful and locked onto an immutabie goal. That can be good in the right time and place, but use your forcefulness wisely! SCORPIO (October 23 w November 21 ): Having a crisis of values is just a process of maturing. How you face and resoive it is more important than the crisis itself. Your approach to the problem will be on view and couid affect your career. 28 the STAR SAGITTARIUS (November 22 ® December 20): You could seduce almost anyone you want now. The trick may be keeping away those you don't want. !f you really want to turn the seduction up, a mature, slightly exotic look will work for you. CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 19): Erotic dreams (nightmares?) are suddenly very vivid. They may shake up familiar patterns, but isn't that a!i for the better? Embrace the challenges and someone, perhaps with more experience, who can share them with you. AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): You love a good debate, now more than ever. You are especially sure of yourself, but learning is bettei than conquest. The greater victory would be in keeping an open mind and respecting whatever authority your opponent may have. PISCES (February 19 - March 19): Hard work now can have transformative effects on your career. 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CLUB CLOSED MONDAY SIZZLIN' SUNDAYS With Whitney Paige ALISON SCOTT SHOW December 8th & December 22nd 9:30pm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2006] The Star Magazine, December 1, 2006; Volume 3, Issue 12 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource December 01, 2006 Subject The topic of the resource Politics, education, and social conversation over LGBTQ+ topics Description An account of the resource 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. 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