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D.C.’s Gay Games contingent prepares 16 percent. The Gertrude Stein Democratic Club this week endorsed D.C. City
for trip to Germany. Page 29 Council member Phil Mendelson over his gay challenger, Clark Ray.
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Univ. of Md. gets new
LGBT Equity official
Nicholas Sakurai will be the University of Maryland’s new
associate director of the Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and
Transgender Equity.
According to a July 2
announcement from office
director Luke Jensen, Sakurai
has more than 10 years expe-
rience working on LGBT
issues in higher education,
including working as an assis-
tant in the LGBT Resource
Center at the University of
Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
Sakurai also was the direc-
tor of the LGBT Student
Empowerment Project of the
U.S. Student Association
Foundation, and organized the
Washington Blade photo by Michael Key
first LGBT Student of Color
National Summit. As member
Despite an argument that it’s time to change the ‘status quo’ on the D.C. City Council, Clark Ray did not secure an of the Executive Board of the
endorsement from the Gertrude Stein Democratic Club. The group instead backed Council member Phil Mendelson. Consortium of Higher
Education LGBT Resource
Professionals, he chaired an
initiative advancing greater
LOCALNEWS
Charges dropped against Choi, Pietrangelo Pietrangelo said. “We were pre- the U.S. Attorney’s office was pre-
White House says it pared to litigate the whole dirty pared to have them testify.
played no role in mess that ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ is.” Yandura said activists following
the court appearance asked the
Pietrangelo said he intends to
trial’s cancellation participate in further acts of civil prosecutor whether she was pre-
disobedience to keep drawing pared for the case and Chang
By CHRIS JOHNSON attention to “Don’t Ask, Don’t responded she was prepared but
cjohnson@washblade.com Tell,” but declined to offer any couldn’t provide further comment.
details about his plans. “Someone told her at the last
The trial for two gay Army offi- Litigation in the courts and legis- minute to drop all charges,” Yandura
cers arrested for chaining them- lation in Congress is pending that said. “It’s probably because it’s an
selves to the White House fence in could lead to repeal of “Don’t Ask, embarrassment that repeal’s not
protest over “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Don’t Tell.” The House and a Senate done. … They just decided to shut
was cancelled Wednesday after committee in May approved a this down before we had two trials
charges were dropped in the case. measure that would lead to the end talking about ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.’”
On the scheduled trial date, of the law, and sources expect the Yandura also noted that the stay-
prosecutor Christine Chang full Senate to take up the issue away order precluding Choi and
Washington Blade photo by Michael Key
announced before the D.C. within months. Pietrangelo from approaching the
Superior Court that the govern- Charges against U.S. Army Capt. Jim Pietrangelo II (left) Lt. Dan Choi Still, Choi said the administration White House has been lifted, mean-
ment was dropping the charges stemming from their ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ protests outside the White has been “more than incompetent” ing both men can engage in further
against Lt. Dan Choi and Capt. House were dropped Wednesday. and “unwilling” to follow through acts of civil disobedience there.
Jim Pietrangelo II for their acts of with President Obama’s promise to Goldstone said he had
civil disobedience. someone from the White House because they kill themselves” repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” planned to present at trial evi-
Choi and Pietrangelo had called the U.S. Attorney’s office under the current law. Choi said he plans to continue dence that included previous
faced penalties stemming from Wednesday to cancel the trial for At several points during his com- participating in acts of civil dis- public statements from Obama
chaining themselves to the White “purely political reasons.” ing out process, Choi said he want- obedience as long as “Don’t Ask, asking for continued pressure to
House gates March 18 and April “I think they’re embarrassed ed to “put a bullet” into his West Don’t Tell” remains in effect and repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.”
20. The Army officers were about defending ‘Don’t Ask, Point pistol and shoot himself. everyone needs to step up to “Obama needed proof of agita-
charged with two counts of a fail- Don’t Tell,” which is an abomina- “You know all of the conse- their responsibility. tions … for political cover,” Goldstone
ure to obey a lawful order and tion,” Goldstone said. quences of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Asked whether he would said. “Dan and Jim took his com-
could have been fined up to Shin Inouye, a White House Tell,’” Choi said. “You’re not just return to the White House, Choi mand as a direct command.”
$1,000 for their offense. spokesperson, told the Blade that getting fired from your job, it’s not replied, “Let me just say going to Activists affiliated with GetEqual
Following the court appear- the White House had no involve- just a national security issue, jail and being shackled up is had presented Obama with a sub-
ance, Chang told the Blade the ment in dropping the charges and it’s not just a matter of tax- nothing compared to allowing poena to testify on behalf of Choi
U.S. attorney’s office is “not pro- against Choi and Pietrangelo. payer money. It’s really about the ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ to exist on and Pietrangelo during the trial.
ceeding with the case at this time,” Following the trial, Choi said his enforced shame that it causes.” the books.” He declined to elabo- Neither the president nor any White
but declined to comment on why efforts to draw attention to “Don’t Pietrangelo said after his court rate further on his plans. House official was seen at court dur-
the charges were dropped. Ask, Don’t Tell” were not “just for a appearance he wasn’t surprised Paul Yandura, a gay D.C. activist ing the scheduled day for the trial.
Mark Goldstone, a local attor- sound bite” or “to get famous.” that the U.S. Attorney office’s dis- and organizer with GetEqual, Goldstone said he didn’t plan
ney representing Choi and Had the trial proceeded, Choi missed the charges because he’s which helped organize the to present any other witnesses at
Pietrangelo in court, said he was said he would have talked about “absolutely confident that we had protests, noted the officers who the trial because he said Choi
“shocked” the U.S. Attorney’s office how “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” justice on our side.” arrested Choi and Pietrangelo and Pietrangelo are the “best
decided to dismiss the charges. affects LGBT service members “We won even before we went came to the court on the sched- possible spokespersons” on
Goldstone said he suspected and how “people are dying into the courtroom is how I felt,” uled date of the trial, suggesting “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.”
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Court strikes down DOMA in historic ruling DOMA and provide case law in for the U.S. Justice Department,
Anti-gay activist which to have broader challenges, said last week the Obama adminis-
accuses Obama of it’s just sort of an initial chipping tration was still “reviewing the deci-
away at Section 3,” he said. sion.” Many observers expect the
‘sabotaging’ case Nan Hunter, a lesbian law pro- rulings to be appealed.
fessor at Georgetown University, Gary Buseck, legal director for
By CHRIS JOHNSON said her understanding of the Gill GLAD, said he believed the
cjohnson@washblade.com lawsuit is that it “only deals with Justice Department would have
the particular programs that these to appeal the decisions.
A federal court in Mass- plaintiffs were challenging.” “Everyone tells us — and it
achusetts has issued two deci- “However, if they sustain this vic- seems to be true — that the exec-
sions finding that part of the tory on appeal, there won’t be any- utive branch has a responsibility to
Defense of Marriage Act is uncon- thing left of Section 3 of DOMA,” defend acts of Congress and it
stitutional in response to legal chal- she said. “It won’t make sense for a would be very difficult for them not
lenges against the statute. court to uphold it as to any other to take an appeal of this,” he said.
Judge Joseph Tauro of the U.S. provisions of federal law.” “I suppose anything is technically
District Court of Massachusetts NeJaime said the Gill opinion possible, but I think it would be
ruled July 8 in the case of Gill v. could set precedent that would unusual for them — highly unusu-
U.S. Office of Personnel influence marriage lawsuits else- al — for them not to appeal this
Management that DOMA violates where. In particular, NeJaime decision from the judge.”
the Equal Protection Clause of the noted a passage in which Tauro NeJaime said he also believed
U.S. Constitution. discusses the relationship between the Justice Department would
In his decision, Tauro writes procreation and marriage. appeal the decisions, although he
that “only sexual orientation” dif- “This court can readily dispose didn’t believe the administration is
ferentiates married couples that of the notion that denying federal required to do so.
can receive federal benefits and recognition to same-sex marriages “It’s certainly conventional to see
those who cannot. might encourage responsible pro- a case like this [go] up the appeals
“As irrational prejudice plainly creation, because the government chain, but there’s instances in which
never constitutes a legitimate concedes that this objective bears the government loses at the district
government interest, this court no rational relationship to the oper- court level and then there’s a policy
must hold that Section 3 of ation of DOMA,” Tauro writes. change, so there’s nothing that fore-
DOMA as applied to Plaintiffs The judge adds “a consensus” closes that,” he said.
violates the equal protection has emerged among the medical Still, Buseck said having a win
principles embodied in the Fifth and psychological communities at a lower court is helpful going into
Amendment to the United States that children raised by LGBT appeal and that Tauro wrote a
Constitution,” he writes. people “are just as likely to be “strong opinion” that will be helpful
In a separate decision in the well-adjusted as those raised by if the case goes to a higher court.
case of Commonwealth of heterosexual parents.” “We’ve got a platform, which
Photo courtesy of GLAD
Massachusetts v. Department of NeJaime said Tauro’s decision is about the best possible plat-
Health & Human Services, Tauro Nancy Gill (left) and Marcelle Letourneau are plaintiffs in the case Gill et al. to make this point as part of his form we can have going to the
concludes that regulating marriage v. Office of Personnel Management et al. ruling is “very relevant to broader First Circuit,” Buseck said.
is a state’s right under the U.S. analysis of the right to marry for NeJaime said the plaintiffs
Constitution’s 10th Amendment. He taken the extraordinary step of “We believe that today is a victo- same-sex couples.” would have an added edge upon
says that DOMA violates this right overturning a law passed by ry for civil rights in Massachusetts “I think he’s going down that appeal with the Gill case because
for Massachusetts. huge bipartisan majorities and and I hope progress toward the path in a way that other courts Tauro didn’t apply heightened
“The federal government, by signed into law by President understanding of all as to why might look to it,” he said. scrutiny or consider LGBT people
enacting and enforcing DOMA, Clinton in 1996,” Brown said. “A marriage equality is a civil rights NeJaime said this reasoning a suspect class in his opinion.
plainly encroaches upon the firmly single federal judge in Boston issue,” she said. could be applied in the case of “If you went down the path of
entrenched province of the state, has no moral right to decide the Janson Wu, staff attorney for Perry v. Schwarzenegger, a legal there’s a fundamental right
and, in doing so, offends the Tenth definition of marriage for the GLAD, said, “it’s almost certain” challenge against the ban on because of the family relationship
Amendment,” Tauro writes. “For that people of the United States.” that both decisions will be stayed same-sex marriage in California or sexual orientation as a suspect
reason, the statute is invalid.” Brown attributed the rulings to upon appeal to a higher court that is pending before Judge class, it would provide a sort of
In a statement, Freedom to the failure of U.S. Solicitor General and that access to federal bene- Vaughn Walker in district court. threshold question for both the
Marry Executive Director Evan Elena Kagan to defend DOMA fits for married same-sex cou- Although social conservative Court of Appeals and the Supreme
Wolfson praised the court for its adequately. Her nomination to ples right now is “almost some- groups defending the ban in this Court to really say, ‘Oh, he got it
decision in the Gill case. become an associate justice for what an irrelevant point.” case have used the argument wrong,’ and then the rest of the
“Today’s ruling affirms what we the U.S. Supreme Court is pend- “I think it’s safe to say that it’s like- that marriage is for procreation, analysis then sort of goes out the
have long known: federal discrimi- ing before the U.S. Senate. ly that the judgment for both cases NeJaime said the Gill decision window,” NeJaime said.
nation enacted under DOMA is “Under the guidance of Elena will not go into effect while the case can provide a reference to count- Hunter said she believed hav-
unconstitutional,” he said. “The Kagan’s brief that she filed when is being appealed,” Wu said. er that rationale. ing the case be appealed and
decision will be appealed and liti- she was solicitor general, Obama’s Both lawsuits in which the “I think Judge Walker can look to succeed at a higher court would
gation will continue. But what we Justice Department deliberately court reached decisions were not only the federal government’s be beneficial in the effort to over-
witnessed in the courtroom cannot sabotaged this case,” Brown said. aimed at Section 3 of DOMA, rejection of those rationales in the turn DOMA.
be erased: federal marriage dis- The rulings came in response to which prohibits the federal gov- DOMA cases, but this judge’s rea- “To have DOMA struck down
crimination harms committed separate legal challenges filed last ernment from recognizing same- soning about why that’s not a good by just one judge’s opinion — it’s
same-sex couples and their fami- year by Massachusetts Attorney sex marriages. interest anyway,” NeJaime said. not a very strong basis for get-
lies for no good reason.” General Martha Coakley and Gay But Doug NeJaime, a gay law ting rid of the statute,” she said.
Brian Brown, president of the & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders. professor at Loyola Law School, said Appeals likely for lawsuits “So personally — and this is
National Organization for Marriage, During a conference call the result of the Gill case doesn’t According to GLAD, the next probably a reflection that I’m
which opposes marriage rights for Thursday, Coakley said the court necessarily mean an end to Section step in the Gill case is for the feder- pretty optimistic about the over-
LGBT couples, criticized the deci- rulings were “a landmark deci- 3 of DOMA, but only the programs to al government to decide whether it come of repeal — I think we may
sions and Tauro’s willingness to sion” and a “very important step which the plaintiff couples in the will appeal to the U.S. First Circuit better off, frankly, if they do
overturn DOMA. toward achieving equality for all case were denied access. Court of Appeals. That decision is appeal it and it goes to the U.S.
“With only Obama to defend married couples, particularly “This decision itself, while it puts expected within the next 60 days. Court of Appeals and wins in the
DOMA, this federal judge has here in Massachusetts.” pressure on Congress to repeal Tracy Schamler, a spokesperson Court of Appeals.”
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VIEWPOINT
Ain’t I an American?
Religion shouldn’t country and seek to do us harm, What is socially stable about
but remain deafeningly silent denying American citizens the
be used to keep when those attacks come from basic human right to marry?
within. You know who they are. Champions of “traditional mar-
certain people down In one breath, they demand reli- riage,” as it were, are often on
gious freedom from the govern- their second and third marriages
By ROBERT TURNER ment, while seconds later, insist on themselves. But I guess they are
their religion being the status quo. a different type of American.
More than 230 years ago, 56 of Groups like the Concerned Martin Luther King famously
our forefathers signed their names Women for America, who on the wrote in his “Letter From a
to a document that stated “We hold one hand say they support the Birmingham Jail,” “An unjust law
these truths to be self-evident, that rights of individuals to pray, wor- is one that a majority group com-
all men are created equal, that they ship and express their beliefs pels a minority group to obey but
are endowed by their Creator with without fear of discrimination or does not make binding on itself.” Photo by vicm/iStockphoto.com
certain unalienable Rights, that persecution, while the other hand Liberty is supposed to be the
among these are Life, Liberty and is trying to keep us in our place. positive enjoyment of social, backbone of this great nation, us dictate the terms of the debate.
the pursuit of Happiness.” I’m a Christian, but I am not a political and economic rights and then every American citizen And to this point, I specifically
Today, there are millions of religious man. Many will declare privileges; the power of choice. must be treated equally and speak to members within my own
Americans who are denied these that that to be a contradiction in Liberty is supposed to represent afforded the same rights. If not, Republican Party. We must show
self-evident truths daily. Today, terms. But I would offer them the America and her ideals. Well, then we must lay claim to the fact that our “homosexual agenda” is
there is talk of liberty, freedom fact that they used the crutch of ain’t I an American? that we indeed live in an oli- not one of special rights, but of
and patriots. But there is only lib- religion to prolong slavery. They If we are to let the mantle of free- garchic controlled society. equal rights – equal pro-
erty and justice for some. To be used religion to deny equal rights dom ring from every mountainside, And I refuse to accept that we tection under the law.
considered a patriot, one has to to women. And now, in this latest we must remove the shackles and are willing to continue to accept a Because after all, we
subscribe to a narrow scope of dark chapter of our America, restraints of the religious culture wars fate where every few years, we go are all Americans.
ideas and beliefs. And religion. they are trying to use religion to hell bent on exerting their views on knocking on the doors of Congress
It is sad that the mantle of reli- deny equal protection under the others. Freedom should be readily and the White House, asking piece-
gion continues to be used to law to gays and lesbians. available to all of this country’s citizens. meal for a few loaves of bread. We Robert Turner is president
of the D.C. chapter of
keep certain groups of people My response to them and to It is a logical antecedent that if must all now stand up and demand Log Cabin Republicans.
down. We condemn the radical anyone who will attempt to deny the Declaration of Independence our equal rights. We should no Reach him at robert.turn-
er@dclogcabin.org.
Islamic Muslims who attack our me is simple: Ain’t I an American? and the Constitution are the longer let those who would oppress
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Rennae Stubbs answers 20 questions.
arts & entertainment
Queery, PAGE 28
SPORTIN’INDC
Countdown to Gay Games VIII in Cologne
Shenandoah, near Harper’s Ferry. Beach Bowl – Saturday, Aug. 14
D.C.’s contingent Nearly 100 people joined in last year, Registration Deadline – Sunday,
heads to Germany dcicebreakers.com. Aug. 22
Draft – Tuesday, Aug. 24
later this month DC Volleyball Pre-Season Party (To receive team
Tuesday Night Social Volleyball placement) – Thursday, Aug. 26
By KEVIN MAJOROS League held at the Old Mackin Season Starts on Sunday,
Gym at 2200 California St., N.W. Sept. 12. Contact dcgayflagfoot-
More than 100 athletes from Warm-ups are from 7-7:30 and ball@gmail.com
Team DC are in the final prepa- play is from 7:30-9:45. Teams are
rations to depart for Gay Games divided based on skill levels. Hang-Time with the
VIII Cologne 2010, which is Contact Mike at dcvb@usa.com Washington Mystics
Photo courtesy of Kevin Majoros
being held in Cologne, Germany Aug. 20 at 7 p.m., come join
from July 31 to Aug. 8, 2010. Members of D.C.’s contingent at the last Gay Games. This year’s event Rainbow Spinnakers the LGBT community as we cel-
There will be competitions in kicks off in Germany later this month. Sailing Club ebrate women in sports and
more than 30 sports at the Games Sailing season is underway on cheer on the Washington Mystics
with the Team DC contingent vying Games, which are “Participation, League), golf (Lambda Links), the weekends and on some week- at their last home game of the
for medals in 11 sports, including Inclusion and Personal Best.” rugby (Washington Renegades for days. The Rainbow Spinnakers regular season against the New
soccer, basketball, running, golf, This would be a good time to men and DC Furies for women), would love for you to join them for York Liberty. Tickets are $20, in
cycling, tennis, track and field, mention where the Team DC ath- even cheerleading (Cheer DC). an afternoon on the Potomac or section 104, rows G through P.
bowling, swimming, triathlon and letes are training. While there are the Chesapeake Bay. Launches Contact Wanda Wright at
bodybuilding. Results will be post- several individual athletes, there are SPORTS CALENDAR are from the Belle Haven Marina in wwwright803@comcast.net for
ed at www.games-cologne.de/ also many team/clubs under the DC Icebreakers Alexandria, Va., and the Downtown ticket information.
Through the Federation of Gay Team DC umbrella. Some are com- July 21, Open Skate from Sailing Center in Baltimore, rain-
Games scholarship program, petitive teams and others are non- 7:45 to 8:45 with a social from 9 bowspinnakers.org. Night Out at the DC United
Team DC has donated registration competitive clubs. All are welcom- p.m. Kettler Capitals Iceplex in Sept. 25, check out some MLS
fees and housing at the Games to ing new members. You can link to Ballston/Arlington, Va. Skating is DC Gay Flag Football League action as the DC United take on the
athletes from the United States, the teams through www.teamdc.org $8, plus $3 for skate rental. The DCGFFL is forming its fall Houston Dynamo at RFK Stadium.
Jamaica and the Philippines and is There are too many to list here, Aug. 28, 3rd Annual Lazy River league, which is scheduled to Tickets are $20 with group dis-
also hosting a welcome reception but teams include a wide array of Tubing Event with co-hosts NOVA GL begin on Sept. 12. counts available. Contact Jim at
in Cologne for the teams of the sports: basketball (DC Sentinels), Professionals, The Straight Eights Here are the fall guidelines: coachensor@gmail.com or visit
world. Team DC actively promotes cycling (DC Velo), racquetball Car Club and DCthirtysomething. Skills Training – Sunday, July www.federaltriangles.org. Tickets
the founding principles of the Gay (Capital Splats Racquetball Tubing takes place on the 18 & Wednesday, Aug. 18 are also available at Nellies.
30 washingtonblade.com • july 16, 2010
SOCIALAGENDA
Friday, July 16 Monday, July 19
GAY DISTRICT, a weekly, non-church The GLB Youth Support Group will meet
affiliated discussion and social group for at the GW Center Clinic, 1922 F St., N.W.,
GBTQ men between 18 and 35, meets Suite 103, at 4:30 p.m.
tonight from 8:30-10:30 p.m. at St.
Margaret’s Episcopal Church, 1820 Tuesday, July 20
Connecticut Ave., N.W. For more informa- VANS WARPED TOUR at Merriweather
tion, e-mail gd@gaydistrict.org. Post Pavilion starting at 11 a.m. featuring
QUEER PULP FOR THE GIRLS AND Reel Big Fish, Face to Face, Pennywise,
BOIS at Black Squirrel, 2427 18th St., Alkaline Trio, Andrew W.K, We the Kings,
N.W., is tonight at 9. No cover charge, 21 and many more. Vans Warped Tour is a
and over to enter. “punk rock summer camp” on wheels
KYLIE MINOGUE CD RELEASE PARTY where music, athletes and lifestyles co-min-
tonight at Ultrabar, 911 F St., N.W. at 9 gle and thrive in an atmosphere dedicated
p.m. Minogue returns with her highly to music fans of punk, alternative, hip-hop,
anticipated new album. There will be give- ska, pop punk, electronica, alternative rock,
aways including CDs, posters, vouchers emo, hardcore and more. Tickets are $32.75
and more. 18 and over to enter. Visit pop- until the day of the show when they go up to
nightlife.com for more information. $40. Visit merriweathermusic.com for more
DC Cowboys present “BRODEO” tonight information and to purchase tickets.
at Remington’s, 639 Pennsylvania Ave., Join BURGUNDY CRESCENT VOLUNTEERS
S.E., from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. There will be to help pack safer sex kits tonight from 7-
country/western and disco/club music, live 9 p.m. at EFN Lounge, on 9th Street
performances, giveaways, Jell-O shots, an between O and N streets.
Photo courtesy of kylie.com
auction and lots of sexy Cowboys.
Celebrate the release of KYLIE MINOGUE’S new album with a party Friday at Ultrabar. Wednesday, July 21
Saturday, July 17 YAPPY HOUR: HAPPY HOUR FOR
CHARITY CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT at SURA’S 2010 WHITE ATTIRE AFFAIR, p.m. A drag show starts at 10:30 p.m. DOGS at Larry’s Lounge, 1836 18th St.,
Nellie’s Sports Bar, 900 U St., N.W., at 1 “THE GARDEN OF ENVY” at There will be music and videos down- N.W., is today from 4 to 8 p.m. featuring
p.m. 75 percent of the proceeds will benefit Longview Gallery, 1234 9th St., N.W., stairs by Wess. $8 cover before 11 p.m. drink specials and giveaways.
the “Remembering Nikki Yoder” scholarship from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. VIP tickets are and $12 after. 21 and over to enter. DC GURLY SHOW at Phase 1, 525 8th
at Montrose High School in Montrose, Pa. $125 and include a VIP reception with St., S.E., at 10 p.m. Drink specials will
You can pre-register by e-mailing charity- an open bar, live entertainment by Sunday, July 18 include $3 PBR and $4 Jager shots. There
cornhole@gmail.com and include team Tamika Jones, and entrance to the offi- LADIES KICKBALL ON THE MALL at 3 is a $5 cover.
name, participant names, and contact cial after-party. General admission is p.m. between the National Museum of
phone. Registration is $25 for a team or $15 $75 and includes an open bar, live History and Smithsonian Castle. Join Thursday, July 22
for individuals. There will be cash prizes, entertainment by Bry’NT, and discount- Zoom as they play kickball on the mall. Atlas Performing Arts Center presents
door prizes and drink specials. ed entrance to the official after party. Even if you don’t play you’re welcome to SUMMER FILM SERIES: GAY 101 show-
Join BURGUNDY CRESCENTVOLUNTEERSas DJ HECTOR FONSECA spins at Town, come and watch the fun from the side- ing 1967’s “Valley of the Dolls” starring
they prune the sucker branches of the National 2009 8th St., N.W. Fonseca holds resi- lines; look for the purple balloons to locate Barbara Parkins and Patty Duke at the
Cherry Trees around the Tidal Basin from 9 to dencies at some of the most popular ven- the group. In case of inclement weather Paul Sprenger Theatre, 1333 H St., N.E.,
11 a.m. Volunteers will meet at the Tidal Basin ues worldwide, and recently released two the event will be rescheduled for the fol- at 8 p.m. Buy tickets at atlasarts.org or at
parking lot. For the fifth year in a row, BCV has new music compilations. Doors open at 10 lowing Sunday at the same time. the box office one hour prior to the movie.
been asked by the National Park Service to
return to the Jefferson Memorial Tidal Basin for
the annual Cherry Tree Pruning activity. Fifteen
volunteers are needed for each shift.
STAR WARS: IN CONCERT, the unique
multi-media event featuring music from all
six of John Williams’ epic Star Wars
Cornhole for charity at Nellie’s
Nellie’s Sports Bar will host a charity The event was originally planned as
scores, plays at the Verizon Center at 2 cornhole tournament at 1 p.m. Saturday. just a fun night out with friends.
p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $35, $55 and The event, organized by Michael “The owners of Nellie’s suggested I
$75 and can be purchased at ticketmas- Graham, will benefit a scholarship fund open it to the public,” Graham said. And
ter.com. With live narration by Anthony created in memory of his cousin, Nikki so he did.
Daniels (C-3PO), the production features Yoder, an elementary school teacher But why cornhole and what is it?
a full symphony orchestra and choir, who died nine years ago from cancer. According to the American Cornhole
accompanied by specially edited footage Yoder graduated from Montrose Area Association, cornhole, sometimes called
from the films displayed on a three-story- High School in Pennsylvania. The schol- beanbag toss, is similar to horseshoes
tall, high-definition LED super-screen. arship is awarded to a student from her except players use wooden boxes called
Experience SILVER STARR ART STUDIOS alma mater who is pursuing a career in cornhole platforms and corn-filled bags
LLC’S NINTH ANNUAL EXHIBITION featur- education, has a need for financial aid, instead of metal stakes and horseshoes.
ing Fred Budin’s Flag Series and Jay and demonstrates the same “personal Graham chose cornhole because it is
Hayden’s live R&B melodies at L’Eclat de qualities and commitment to making a easy to set up.
Verre, 3336 M St., N.W. at 7 p.m. There is a difference” that Yoder displayed. “It’s a fun game,” he said. “Pretty
suggested donation of $5, benefiting WVSA According to the letter that goes along much anybody can play and I thought it
Arts Connection. with the scholarship application, Yoder would be cool to play on the rooftop.”
Photo courtesy of Graham
Wolf Trap presents AN EVENING WITH was “committed to making a difference in Cornhole is played and scored a lot
IDINA MENZEL AND MARVIN HAMLISCH each student’s life and helping each stu- like horseshoes. It can be played as dou- MICHAEL GRAHAM
at the Filene Center at 8:15 p.m. Menzel— dent reach their highest potential.” bles or singles. In doubles play, one
the Tony Award-winning “Elphaba” from Yoder worked to make a difference by member of each team pitches from one score of 21. A corn bag in the hole
Wicked—joins award-winning composer “applying her own personal qualities of cornhole platform and the other mem- scores 3 points, while one on the plat-
Marvin Hamlisch for a one-night-only special generosity, unselfishness, a positive atti- bers pitch from the other platform. In sin- form, or in-the-count, scores 1 point.
engagement with the National Symphony tude, and love of children.” gles play, both contestants pitch from To pre-register, e-mail Graham at char-
Orchestra. Repertoire will include songs Graham, a gay D.C. resident, hosts the same cornhole platform. itycornhole@gmail.com and make sure to
from Rent, Wicked, and Idina Menzel’s new an annual golf tournament benefit at his Contestants take turns pitching their include a team name, individual players’
album I Stand. Tickets range from $20 to $52 parents’ home but this year decided he corn bags at the platform until a contest- names and a contact phone number.
and can be purchased at wolftrap.org. wanted to do something different. ant or a two-person team reaches a JULIETTE M. EBNER
REMIX & A2Z Events present AL
july 16, 2010 • washingtonblade.com 31
THEATERAGENDA
A familiar song and dance with Mary Poppins
ning Sherman brothers including
The crowd-pleaser that ‘Mary Poppins’ “Chim Chim Cher-ee,” “A Spoonful
sometimes falls flat Through Aug. 22 of Sugar,” “Let’s Go Fly a Kite,” and
Kennedy Center Opera House “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.”
By PATRICK FOLLIARD $35-$135 George Stiles and Anthony Drewe
202-467-4600 have added additional lyrics and
The national touring production www.kennedy-center.org music to the originals, and also
of the Broadway hit “Mary Poppins” contributed seven compatible and
has come to the Kennedy Center. executed antics, she is overshad- fairly memorable new tunes of their
Based on the Disney film that vault- owed by her employer’s sad story own to the show.
ed Julie Andrews to Hollywood (adapted for today’s audiences by Among the new songs are
stardom in the title role and the Julian Fellowes): Mrs. Banks “Practically Perfect,” a zippy
classic children stories by P.L. (Blythe Wilson) is a former actress paean to Mary Poppins’ many
Travers, the musical possesses rather unsuccessfully adjusting to superior qualities, and “Brimstone
moments of sheer delight — full of life as her husband’s wife. Social and Treacle,” a bombastic ode to
familiar songs and energetic climbing Mr. Banks (Laird the harsher methods of child rear-
dance, but at times can be lumber- Mackintosh), we learn, is unable to ing sung by Miss Andrew (Ellen
Photo courtesy of The Kennedy Center
ing and feel a bit flat. relate to his young children as a Harvey), the scary nanny from
Played by Caroline Sheen, result of his own loveless child- The national touring production of ‘MARY POPPINS’ offers stunning Mr. Banks’ youth.
Mary Poppins is part white witch, hood inhabited by distant parents visuals, but is long at nearly three hours. When Mary Poppins finally
part family therapist. With a fixed and a monstrous nanny. The chil- makes her exit, open umbrella in
smile and a slightly smug, can- dren — Jane and Michael (played Unlike her cheerful chimney “Jolly Holiday” features well-built hand, rising rather spectacularly
do attitude, she rather magically marvelously on press night by sweep pal Bert (a rubber-legged statues stepping down from their from the stage, above the orches-
appears on the scene at the Bailey Grey and Carter Thomas, Gavin Lee) her accent isn’t the pedestals and frolicking in the park tra seating, and up through the air
Banks’ unhappy London home respectively) aren’t brats — they’re least Cockney. She comes and with Mary Poppins, Bert and the to the cavernous theater’s mezza-
(charmingly rendered in somber simply acting out. The new nanny goes from jobs as she pleases, kids. In the big dance sequence nine, you’re not too sorry to see
tones by Bob Crowley), assum- will make things right. and isn’t terribly concerned about “Step in Time,” Bert literally taps up, her go. After all, the show runs
ing the role of minder to the fam- A servant in charge isn’t terribly money. She defers to no one. across, and down the Opera nearly three hours; and equally
ily’s two unruly children. Edwardian England, but neither is Produced by Disney and House’s proscenium arch. important, you understand that
Mary Poppins floats up stair- Mary Poppins. While she doesn’t Cameron Mackintosh and staged Certainly, almost everyone can just like TV’s “Super Nanny,” Mary
cases and occasionally camps it strive to overturn Britain’s rigid by Richard Eyre, “Mary Poppins” appreciate the show’s instantly rec- Poppins’ aim is to fix families, stay-
up aping the moves of a femme caste system, the nanny doesn’t boasts a big diverse cast and even ognizable songs from the movie ing “until the wind changes” and
fatale; but despite her precisely particularly subscribe to it herself. bigger splashy musical numbers. score by the Academy Award-win- then it’s off to the next gig.
32 washingtonblade.com • july 16, 2010
SOCIALAGENDA
DC Kings find community on stage
After 10 years, king who had some drag experi-
ence before joining DC Kings.
stage performance.
Performing in drag has helped
local drag troupe “I was kind of forced upon it,” some kings in their everyday life
said Obscura on why she first start- and members say the DC Kings
flourishes at Phase ed drag. “I was the only person with offer a sense of community.
a low enough voice to play the wolf “I’m a photography student,”
By JULIETTE M. EBNER from ‘Into the Woods.’” said Obscura. “I started a book
She played other male roles on gender performance two
The DC Kings are a diverse including Tybalt from “Romeo years ago. I noticed that it started
group of entertainers and gender and Juliet” and the Tin Man from to get a little tilted. I was feeling it
variant performers that do more “The Wizard of Oz.” was very one dimensional.”
than just male impersonation Rachael Harris, also known Performing in drag seemed like
and lip-syncing. as Bona Fyde, didn’t know about the most reasonable solution.
Started as a drag king troupe drag kings before being intro- “The only way that I could actu-
in 2000 by Ken Vegas, the Kings duced to the DC Kings. ally bring an extra dimension is if I
have expanded the scope of “One of my friends was join a drag show and performed
their performances, bringing in obsessed with Ken Vegas,” said regularly so I could bring my
other styles that are considered Harris. “She kept talking about him insight as a regular drag performer
empowering, including live and we went to a show and I was into my book,” said Obscura.
singing and burlesque. like, ‘that could really be something The experiences have brought
“I liked the fact that they were I would be interested in.’” about some more personal
more than just a drag king troupe,” Drag kings haven’t yet had the changes as well.
said Aaliyah Tensley, a drag king, mainstream media exposure of “It helped me build a sense of
also known as Enigma (formally drag queens. confidence,” said Raney.
Vicious) and Ruben Esque Foxx, “Drag queens are more publi- Harris has observed new mem-
who has been performing with the cized,” said Tensley. “It’s a form of bers who come into DC Kings
Kings since about 2007. “I liked the entertainment. It’s an art that we quiet and shy, but after performing,
fact that they had diversity.” put our hearts into and a lot of they start becoming more comfort-
The Kings performed monthly creativity into, just as much as able with themselves.
at Club Chaos until it closed in drag queens.” Obscura became more confi-
2007. That monthly performance “I think queer media can do a dent about her sexuality and
led to another monthly show at better job,” said Raney. “I don’t gender identity.
Apex as well as Phase 1 where honestly trust mainstream ‘het- “I’ve always [ridden] a line,” said
they perform on the second ero’ media to treat us in a Obscura. “I was the most femme of
Sunday of every month. respectful way at this point.” my butch friends and the most
“I started in earnest with the “It’s unfortunate that not a lot butch of my femme friends.”
Kings here. I did drag once in of people are really as aware of When developing their drag
Washington Blade photo by Michael Key
college,” said Jill Raney, also drag kings as they are drag persona, the kings say they look
known as Shawn McPenis, who queens. I think [drag kings] have to celebrities and other promi- The DC KINGS have been around for 10 years and perform monthly at Apex.
celebrated her two-year anniver- been jilted,” said Obscura. nent males in their lives.
sary with the Kings at Sunday’s Raney said one contributing “For my character, I try to Lil Wayne, but I don’t have the Obscura, whose character is one
show at Phase 1. “It wasn’t quite factor to this problem is the small model him after Frank Sinatra guts to actually perform as him.” half Oscar Wilde and one half
the right fit for me at the time.” number of lesbian bars and and Clark Gable, and surprising- “Drag kings should be able to Danny Elfman. “I’m definitely into
Cameron Obscura is another clubs that can accommodate a ly Lil Wayne.” said Harris. “I love be as fabulous as queens,” said the showmanship of Oscar Wilde.”
Mondays
• Buzztime Trivia contest and
50 Cents Off Bottles and Drafts
• Games on the Big Screen
Tuesdays
• Happy Hour All Night
Wednesdays
• Free Pool, 50 Cents Off Bottles and Drafts
Thursdays
• Karaoke in the Show Lounge
We Offer Fridays
• Alternating Weeks, 1st and 3rd DJ,
a Full Menu 2nd and 4th Drag Show
Saturdays
A short drive from DC, Baltimore and Annapolis. • Karaoke
Come see what you’ve been missing! • Drag Bingo 3rd Sat. of Every Month
CAGLCCBUSINESSCONNECTIONS
Surviving childhood sex trafficking
Hathaway) as her professional life ensure that physical, emotional,
Virginia woman began to soar and her personal intellectual, social and spiritual
helping others at life suffered. Andrea was chasing needs are all taken care of, and
that elusive balance of success in that requires your attention.”
Courtney’s House the office and at home.
“It is difficult,” says Megan CAGLCC MEMBER NEWS
By J. MAX BARGER & Wallace of Wallace Law, LLC. “I A great chance to take a look
ERNESTO M. SANTALLA serve on three boards, run a law at what your future holds, the all
office, meet with clients, and day workshop, “Discovering the
CAGLCC member Tina Frundt, then take care of our two daugh- Man I AM,” is returning in July.
36, mother of two, is a survivor of ters and my partner. By the end Contact Marc Gravellese at
childhood sex trafficking. At the age of the day, sometimes I am just marc@focus1coaching.com.
of 14, Tina was forced into prostitu- exhausted, but I love what I do.” Ernesto Santalla’s work is on
tion for six years. In 2000, she Balancing Work and the rest of view at Long View Gallery, display-
became a national advocate com- Life was the topic at a recent ing an architectural vignette that
mitted to helping children and Triangle Business Advisory explores the role of art in interior
women living through experiences Council (TBAC) meeting. design. The show runs through
similar to her own. Tina has testified Photo courtesy of Frundt CAGLCC President Kenneth Aug. 1. For gallery hours go to
before Congress about the need for CAGLCC member Tina Frundt, pictured here with her daughters, is a White, agrees. His recent move longviewgallerydc.com.
greater protection and services for survivor of childhood sex trade. to New Business Development at Dr. Howard Brooks, M.D.
those forced into sex trafficking. In Signal Financial Credit Union and SKIN Cosmetic Dermatology
addition, she has appeared on the es for domestic trafficked youth. are doing good.” Learn more about requires so much energy and host “A Vanity Affair” on July 21,
Oprah Winfrey and Montel Williams Services and programs available Tina Frundt’s story and Courtney’s time that often there is limited starting at 5:30 pm. Be one of the
shows, CNN and in Redbook maga- through Courtney’s House include House on courtneyshouse.org. time for family. first 100 attendees and receive a
zine. Most recently, she received the a group home in Virginia for girls “If you love what you do both at complimentary one-month sup-
Frederick Douglass Award from from 12-18 years. Non-resident CAGLCC PROGRAMS work and during non-work hours, ply of Latisse! RSVP is required;
Free The Slaves, which recognizes services are also available for girls, AND EVENTS then balancing is not as stressful, ” call 202-298-7546.
survivors of sex trafficking. She is the boys, and transgender individuals. “Let me know when your added Eileen Kessler, president CAGLCC’s next Networking
first U.S. citizen to receive the award. Tina is confident when she says, whole life goes up in smoke. of OmniStudio. Thursday is Aug. 12 at 6:30 p.m.
In 2008, after a lifetime of sur- “Starting Courtney’s House is the Means it’s time for a promotion.” Licensed Counselor, Doug on the rooftop of Signal
vival in the face of adversity, Frundt best decision I ever made,” but also Stanley Tucci’s character, Nelson, added, “People have to Financial Federal Credit Union,
founded Courtney’s House, a non- realistic when she cautions, Nigel, in “The Devil Wears Prada” decide for themselves what healthy 1401 Eye Street, N.W. CAGLCC
profit organization providing servic- “There’s opposition even when you comforted Andrea (Anne balance looks like. You have to means business. caglcc.org
delivered
to you?
Contact
Lynne Brown at
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Mondays
• Buzztime Trivia contest and
50 Cents Off Bottles and Drafts
• Games on the Big Screen
Tuesdays
• Happy Hour All Night
Wednesdays
• Free Pool, 50 Cents Off Bottles and Drafts
Thursdays
• Karaoke in the Show Lounge
We Offer Fridays
• Alternating Weeks, 1st and 3rd DJ,
a Full Menu 2nd and 4th Drag Show
Saturdays
A short drive from DC, Baltimore and Annapolis. • Karaoke
Come see what you’ve been missing! • Drag Bingo 3rd Sat. of Every Month
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blowoff.us nights. Check web site for details. Another of Baltimore’s friendly neighbor- and offers billiards.
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Richard Morel, Blowoff is an occasional DANCEBOUTIQUE billiards, jukebox and welcoming service. SAPPHOS
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COBALT Longtime friendly Dupont Circle area and women, features regular drag per- Longtime bar and restaurant popular Sappho’s attracts a lesbian crowd
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blocks north of Gallery Place Metro. web site for 2010 schedule of events. Buzzard’s Point warehouse district. and straight patrons. for its superb burgers.
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