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Photo by Hubert Bonnet Photo by Dan Bernitt Photo by Hubert Bonnet

Outdoor Adventure Fringe Festival The Sample Room
COMMUNITY DIALOGUE
12 A Word in Edgewise 35 Out in the Stands
Just How Fat Is Too Fat? Minnesota Twins vs. Cleveland Indians
14 Queer as Folks
Three Head to World Outgames in ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
VIVACITY Copenhagen • Shades of Yellow (SOY)
Organizes
36 Fringe Festival
Features Queer Bumper Crop
FLAIR Cover Feature

ON THE RUNWAY
38 On the Townsend
The Ballet Russes 100 Year Festival •
When a Man Loves a Diva • Is There a
Doctor in the House? • The Brave New
FASHION
16 Fashion Workshop Saves the Planet; or Yes We
Vivacity Flair Can, but Do We Have To?
20 Onward Style 40 On the Record
Shady Character Art Brut vs. Satan • Dirty King • Greatest
22 Isn’t Fashion Fun Hits • Songs for Sorrow
City Gentleman
Use Your Black “Bar” Tab To Find the
Feature BAR SCENE
24 Pride in Pictures, Part 3 42 Twin Cities Bar Guide/Map
Twin Cities Pride Parade • Rochester Find Your Way to Hot Spots
Pride 42 Regional Bar Guide
Out-of-Town Change of Pace
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE 44 Bartender Spotlight
28 All in a Summer Season Town House: Trover
Cornucopia of Outdoor Opportunities at
Minneapolis Park System 46 Leather Life
A Masseur Tells All

32 Inside Out
Outwoods and Hoigaard’s Offer Insights 48 Fabulous Renovation of Happy
Hour at Gay 90’s Complete
NEWS & POLITICS Oldest Part of Megabar Is Now the
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Volume 15, Issue 370 • July 31–August 13, 2009
Editorial
Managing Editor Ethan Boatner 612-436-4670
Associate Editor Russell Remmick 612-436-4671
Copy Editor George Holdgrafer 612-436-4672
Podmaster Bradley Traynor 612-436-4669
Contributors Kolina Cicero, Meryl Cohn, Carla Continenza,
Julie Dafydd, Chad Eldred, Heidi Fellner, Lawrence Ferber,
Terrance Griep, Ed Huyck, Steve Lenius, John Michael Lerma,
Charlene Lichtenstein, Jennifer Parello, Sara Rogers, Darin
Schwinkendorf, Vince Sgambati, Carisa Sibbet, Elizabeth
Stiras, John Townsend, Carla Waldemar
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Community Dialogue > A Word in Edgewise [ by E.B. Boatner ]
Just How Fat Is Too Fat?

“Is Surgeon General Ap- donned rubber gloves, and worked to clean for someone who will need to look at the
pointee Too Fat?” a recent up after Katrina. The rebuilt clinic was to big health picture in America.
Fox news segment asked. The have opened on January 2, 2006, but was After her nomination, Benjamin comment-
interviewee, sporting a T- gutted by fire on New Year’s Day. Benja- ed, “My hope is to be America’s doctor, Amer-
shirt emblazoned “No Chub- min, undaunted, started over again. ica’s family physician. I want to ensure that no
bies,” estimated that Dr. Re- Quoted as saying, “The patients keep one—no one—falls through the cracks, as we
gina Benjamin was “50 to 60 me going,” Benjamin makes house calls, improve our health care system.”
pounds” overweight, proving treats those who cannot pay, and helps buy Denise Stewart in The Root quotes Bayou
she is “lazy,” and makes “poor food choices.” the medicines she prescribes. La Batre Mayor Stan Wright as saying, “It
I first read about President Barack Obama’s A graduate of Xavier University, More- means we may be losing a good doctor, but
recent pick for the post of Surgeon General in house School of Medicine, and the Univer- it also means the whole United States will
the February 2006 Reader’s Digest. Benjamin, sity of Alabama School of Medicine, Ben- have a good doctor.”
then 49, of Bayou La Batre, Alabama, was fea- jamin was a 1998 Mandela Award Winner, In full disclosure, I was so moved by the
tured because of her heroic work for her town a former Kellogg National Fellow, and a Reader’s Digest article that I have sent donations
and her clinic, ravaged by Hurricane Katrina. 2008 recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship to Benjamin’s clinic, and would be happy to see
According to the Digest, Benjamin had (the so-called “genius” grant). In 1995, she her in the position of Surgeon General.
used her own money to start the clinic in became the first African-American woman But this column is written not as a push
1990 in the shrimping village of 2,300, one under 40 to be elected to the American for Benjamin—there are, no doubt, many
third of whose inhabitants were from Viet- Medical Association Board of Trustees. dedicated, qualified candidates for the
nam, Laos, and Cambodia. In 1998, she re- This “lazy” woman’s commitment to post in this country—but rather as a plea
built the clinic after Hurricane Georges. delivering primary care to rural and under- to judge candidates on their record, not on
In 2005, Benjamin and her nurse again served communities is a valuable resource their race, gender, or avoirdupois.
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Queer As Folks |
Three Head to World Outgames in Copenhagen

The second annual World Outgames is a little more local with three community members competing
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in this year’s event in Copenhagen, Denmark. Doug Caldwell ran the 5K on July 26; Dr. Paul Mittelstadt
will compete in the Olympic Distance Triathlon on August 1; and Terrell Brown is participating in five
separate swimming events plus a RainBow Random Relay over four days. World Outgames is an inter-
national event for the body, mind, and spirit, celebrating the talents and contributions of homosexual,
bisexual, and transgender men and women from every corner of the globe Though it is geared toward
the GLBT community, heterosexual men and women are equally welcomed to participate. The 2009
Outgames, July 25 through August 2, encompasses 38 different sports.
Photo by E.B. Boatner (From left) Dr. Paul Mittelstadt, Doug Caldwell, and Terrell Brown celebrated at a bon voyage party, as they
prepared to leave for the 2009 World Outgames in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Shades of Yellow (SOY) Organizes

Shades of Yellow is an organization that was formed based on the personal experiences of Phai
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Xiong and Xeng Lor, two gay men in the Hmong community. The duo felt that they, among other GLBT
individuals in the Hmong community, were invisible, marginalized, and in need of support. SOY has
taken on the role of confronting this isolation through services in education, cultural awareness, social
gatherings, and advocacy. Executive Director Kevin Xiong said, “I’ve received so many criticisms from
the community on the existence of SOY. This is the exact reason why I want to make SOY a strong and
effective organization.” For more information, visit <www.myspace.com/shadesofyellow_hmong>, or
call (651) 291-1811, ext. 201.
Photo by Sophia Hantzes Shades of Yellow Executive Director Kevin Xiong.

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Produced by Mike Hnida
Hair & Makeup by Adam Lang
Photography by Mike Hnida, Lavender Studios
Model: Darin
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On the Runway > Onward Style [ by Sara Rogers ]
Shady Character
Hot picks from MOA® Trend Specialist Sara Rogers
Whether you wear them to block the sun’s harmful rays, to hide yourself from the paparazzi or because you had one too many
martinis last night, there are a million reasons to own a great pair of sunglasses! Just like apparel and shoes, sunglasses follow
their own trend curve each season so check out the stylish pairs below to make sure your eyes are covered in style.
RIMLESS
SOLSTICE / LEVEL 1, WEST (W131) GOOD SPORT
If you’re tired of going incognito in over- OAKLEY / LEVEL 1, NORTH (N107)
sized sunglass styles, pick up a pair of chic, In addition to lookin’ good on the outside,
rimless shades. Gucci even agrees that it’s this pair of Jaw Bone LIVESTRONG™
time to show more of your beautiful face shades from Oakley are also about feelin’
to the world so they’ve brought back their good on the inside. Each pair purchased
classic rimless style with a few new twists. benefits the Lance Armstrong foundation
which supports the fight against cancer.
PLASTIC
SOLSTICE / LEVEL 1, WEST (W131)
If you spent your elementary school years
in glasses, this Oliver Peoples pair may look
eerily familiar. The plastic eye glass frame
style from back in the day has re-emerged
as a top trend for summer. Pocket protec-
tor not included.
PATTERN
PUMA / LEVEL 1, NORTH (N106)
Unique patterns and prints were all over
the runways for spring apparel – and now
it looks like the trend has migrated to the
AVIATORS world of sunglasses. This funky black &
BLOOMINGDALE’S white pair from Puma is the perfect way to

Once made famous by the classic Tom wear a trend without going overboard.
Cruise flick Top Gun, Aviators are back
with a vengeance for the hipster crowd.
With gold accents and brand name labels,
the new aviators are more about looking Onward Style is Lavender’s exclusive column written by Sara Rogers, MOA®
‘fly’ than taking flight. Trend Specialist. She has worked in the fashion industry for more than 20
years as a model, fashion specialist, wardrobe therapist, and television host.
As the Trend Specialist and Personal Shopper for Mall of America®, her
“office” spans 4.2 million square feet and more than 520 stores, providing
her with extensive resources to research what’s hot in retail trends.
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On the Runway > Isn't Fashion Fun [ by Tim Creagan ]
City Gentleman
T
he City Gentleman is a refined man
who has not lost his edge.
So too are his accessories, pol-
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The City Gentleman likes his music.
While Red Martini is the perfect choice for
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is the way to go. The sleek iPod case from
Dunhill is as cool as his choices in music.
When on a date, the City Gentleman is
quick to pick up the tab for the man of his
dreams. Cash and a card are held secure in
this mock alligator money clip.
For a guy who is a City Gentleman, be-
ing on time for a show or workout is essen-
tial. A watch from Android keeps time and
looks sexy on the wrist.
Details count! Whether the splash of
color, unexpected cufflink or dashing hat...
one or two are a must every day.
When it is time to unwind at the end of
the night the Dunhill Sidecar ball point pen
is a perfect writing companion when sitting
down to write the lyrics to a song or do a
journal entry for a future autobiography.
If you are the kind of guy who appreciates
the fine things in life, but still can navigate
downtown and the late night party... you too
are a City Gentleman.
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2009 PRIDE in Pictures
Twin Cities Pride Parade

June 28
Minneapolis
Part 3
Photos by Sophia Hantzes

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2009 PRIDE in Pictures
Rochester Pride
July 11
Rochester
Part 3
Photos by Sophia Hantzes

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> Outdoor Adventure
ALL IN A
SUMMER SEASON
CORNUCOPIA OF OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITIES
AT MINNEAPOLIS PARK SYSTEM
[ by Chad Eldred ]
S
o, the biggest Twin Cities event of the
summer for many inside and outside the
GLBT community, Pride, has come and
gone. As well, two summer months al-
ready have faded into the past.
Despite the presence of noticeably cooler winds
drifting in with greater and greater force, not all is
lost. Just ask Dawn Sommers, Public Information
and Marketing Manager for the Minneapolis Park
and Recreation Board (MPRB).
Sommers says, “Minneapolis Park and Recreation
Board’s regional parks attract 18 million visits a year,
and offer a host of outdoor opportunities year-round
for a diverse population. Minneapolis has the coun-
try’s only urban scenic byway,
the Grand Rounds, a 53-mile
parkway complemented by bike
and pedestrian trails, historical
SUMMER FUN! sites, and scenic landscapes. The
Minneapolis park system is an
urban nirvana, so people do not
need to travel beyond Minneap-
olis to experience the outdoors. Sailing on Lake Harriet. Photos by Hubert Bonnet
Depending on the park location and the activity, the
parks are hip and trendy; peaceful and refreshing; orchestral and jazz ensembles to community cho-
and energizing and invigorating. The parks are a rales and original solo artists. Bring a picnic, come
great place to visit for a few hours or all day.” early, or stay late to explore the parks.”
But the summer possibilities don’t stop at the
parks—or paths, for that matter. From biking to hik- 2 MOVIES IN THE PARK
ing to movies and more, Minneapolis has a variety of Many neighborhood parks host a variety of free
outdoor venues everyone should take advantage of movie nights loaded with films from every genre, in-
before fall comes a-knocking. cluding classics, comedy, drama, and newer releases.
For example, Loring Park partners with Walker Art
1 CONCERTS Center for Movies and Music, spotlighting Paul New-
Running through early September, free concerts man flicks. For pet enthusiasts, Canines for Clean Wa-
take place at a multitude of locations, including Lake ter presents dog-oriented movies, with dog-focused
Harriet, Minnehaha Falls, Father Hennepin Bluffs, activities and environmental education.
and Bryant Square Park. The concerts feature some-
thing for every musical taste: jazz, Latin, folk, rock, 3 CANOEING, KAYAKING, AND SAILBOATING
and bluegrass. Minnesota isn’t known as the Land of 10,000
Sommers notes, “Performances range from full Lakes for nothing, so get out there and enjoy the
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OBVIOUSLY, THEY USE HOTELS THAT ARE PET-FRIENDLY. OTHER
CAST THEIR PETS. THE SHOW ITSELF EMPLOYS TWO CHIHUAHUAS
AND TWO BULLDOGS WHO STAY WITH THEIR HANDLERS. GULSVIG
SHARES THAT BONDING.
natural resources this state has to offer be- flower Garden in Wirth Park. This 15-acre
fore they freeze over. Sailing lessons are garden is home to more than 500 plant spe-
available at Lake Harriet. Or, Sommers cies and 140 bird species. It has spectacular
recommends canoeing the lakes with a nat- seasonal displays of native wildflowers in
uralist to learn about a lake, its history, and woodland, wetland, and prairie areas. The
its wildlife. Why not try your luck at catch- trail has 49 interpretive stations for guided
ing the big one while you’re at it? and self-guided tours.
The most popular paved walking and
4 TRAIL TRAVELING biking trails are the ones that wind around
Explore the Mississippi River by trail, the Chain of Lakes. Lake Calhoun never is
starting at St. Anthony Falls, and rolling or at a lack for visitors. For those looking to
strolling down West River Parkway six miles walk, or take a look at walkers, the beaches
to Minnehaha Park. Then, reward yourself are a great way to spend an afternoon.
with lunch and drinks at Sea Salt. View the

historic falls and the Mississippi River from 5 GOLF
a variety of breathtaking overlooks. Providing five 18-hole and two 9-hole
Sommers suggests Eloise Butler Wild- courses, Minneapolis courses are an Kayaking on Lake Calhoun.
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Biking on Midtown Greenway.
House, the oldest surviving frame home in

the Twin Cities, in Chute Square, across
the Mississippi from Downtown. In Min-
nehaha Park are Stevens House, the first
wood frame dwelling west of the Missis-
sippi, and Longfellow House, a replica of
the Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s home
in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
9 MINNEAPOLIS BIKE TOUR

Cap the summer with the Minneapolis
Bike Tour on September 20. The 14-mile
route around the Chain of Lakes is perfect
for families, kids, and biking novices. The
37-mile route on the Grand Rounds may take
some training, but it’s still a doable family out-
ing. Closed to all motorized traffic, the routes
Jazz Festival in Downtown Minneapolis. offer refreshments and bike mechanics.
... [Outdoor Adventure]
inexpensive yet challenging way to enjoy a rience, Wirth Park has the just-completed While Minnesota may be known better
round of golf. Luce Line Trail and an off-road cycling for its harsh winters and mountainous bliz-
Sommers says, “Several are award-win- trail. Get off the bike for a nature walk zards, Sommers knows better, and hopes
ning, have hosted national tournaments, through Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden, thousands of others will, too.
and have Audubon designation.” or along the Quaking Bog Sommers shares, “A re-
Never golfed before? Get a feel for the boardwalk. If you want cent survey by the Minneap-
sport at the new miniature golf course at a trip with an urban feel, olis Parks Foundation found
Northeast Park. try out the newly repaved overwhelming public per-
St. Anthony Parkway
SUMMER FUN! ception that the Minneapolis
6 GARDEN GAZING from Stinson Avenue to Park System is the ‘jewel in
Walk among elegant roses at Lyndale the Camden Bridge, with the crown’ of the city’s qual-
Park Rose Garden, or amid rocks, conifers, its challenging climb up ity of life. Ninety-nine per-
and sculptures at Peace Garden. Check Deming Heights, the highest point in the cent see the parks and lakes as a unique and
out the blooms at Longfellow Garden, Twin Cities. valuable asset for the city, and 96 percent
which went organic this year. Minneapolis favorably rate the quality, overall appear-
Sculpture Garden displays works of art by 8 HISTORY LESSONS ance, and maintenance of the Minneapolis
leading American and international artists Take a step back in time to when lum- Park System.”
among plazas, walkways, and plantings. ber mills and flour mills dominated Minne- For more information, or for even more
apolis commerce at Mill Ruins Park, where ideas about how to spend the remainder of
7 BIKING mills, canals, and tailraces have been exca- your summer, check out the MPRB Web
For those who want a woodland expe- vated. Historic homes include Ard Godfrey site at <www.minneapolisparks.org>.
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> Outdoor Adventure
INSIDE OUT
OUTWOODS AND HOIGAARD’S OFFER INSIGHTS
[ by Terrance Griep ]
T
he very best way to put it is this: What you do outside is • To encourage safety and responsi-
an expression of who you are inside. That’s not Doctor bility in the outdoors.
• To serve as an education and infor-
Phil talking, but rather a practical reality. mational resource concerning all the or-
Just ask Dan Vega, ardent member of Outwoods. ganization’s values.
He’s a biking enthusiast and an amateur photographer. Each outdoor adventure employs
these principles to some degree.
Recalling some recent Outwoods- GLBT community. There is something
Any member is allowed to propose a
hosted outdoor adventures, Vega says, for anyone who wants to join.”
trip, and when it comes to be, he or she
“We went out in the woods, and took Outwoods is observing its 20th anni-
serves as that journey’s alpha, leading the
pictures at camp sites. We’ve also done versary this year. The group’s longevity is
other members through the twists and
some cycling.” no accident. It’s the direct result of a la-
turns of the adventure.
According to its Web site, Outwoods serlike focus brought to brightest gleam
Recent events included two different ur-
“is a vehicle for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, by virtue of the core values:
ban camera safaris. Gayly enough, each was
and transgendered (GLBT) community • To bring members of this commu-

themed: One was “Word on the Street,” and
and their friends in Minnesota and adjacent nity together in a sharing, supportive, re-
the other was “Yellow.” Evening paddles and
states to publicize quality, enjoyable, non- spectful, and cooperative atmosphere.
strolls have appeared in the recent sched-
competitve, outdoor recreational activities.” • To foster a spirit of enjoyment and
ule…happily, not at the same time.
Vega adds, “Outwoods is a way to appreciation for the natural environment,
Sometimes, the expression of who you
connect with other members of the and its conservation and protection.
Photo by Hubert Bonnet
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are can manifest differently where open-air ways—in the form of attitudes. cross country—are avid cyclists. Others en-
adventuring is concerned, according to Ryan As Anderson explains, “I think people joy canoeing and kayaking, or camping. I
Anderson, Advertising Manager for outdoor often think of people who enjoy the out- think our common ideal is to get outside,
equipment and clothing retailer Hoigaard’s. doors as hippies and health nuts. Is that and have fun, regardless of weather—with-
Anderson muses, “‘Outdoor Adventure’ good or bad? I’m not really sure. I’ve never in reason, of course!”
definitely means a lot of different things to thought of myself as either, and while gra- Vega corroborates Anderson’s observa-
different people. For me, I tend to think nola isn’t part of my vernacular, it might be tions: “Definitely, in wintertime, there’s less
about things like riding my bike along the fitting, at least in a comical sense, for some to do in the outdoors, because, you know,
trails in both the Twin Cities and Northern outdoor enthusiasts.” it’s frigid cold. We in Outwoods do go out,
Minnesota, and stopping for lunch and a lo- Vega, who also has brushed up against the though. There are picture-taking events.
cal beer along the way.” prejudiced expectations of the more urban- Some of us go out for cross-country skiing
And if Anderson is without wheels? No centric, relates, “They don’t picture gay men and snowboarding—stuff like that.”
problem. and women—or anyone else in the GLBT That said, its fleeting nature makes sum-
Other forms of adventuring include, in community—doing outdoor stuff. When mer seem like Minnesota’s most precious
Anderson’s words, “biking and camping in they find out about Outwoods, they’re kind season—the time when self-expression is
Minnesota’s great state parks and forests, and of taken aback. They don’t think it’s real.” its most profound.
snowboarding both on the hills in the Mid- And the dependable tilting of the Earth has Anderson offers this simple sugges-
west and in the mountains outside of Minne- no effect on these outdoor stalwarts…unless tion: “Play outside. Summer is short. En-
sota. I love that I don’t have to travel in order it’s to steel the resolve of true adventurers. joy it!”
to do these things, yet the option still exists.” Commenting on seasonal shifts and how
Anderson, whose passion is as obvious as they affect aspirant adventurers, Anderson OUTWOODS
his expertise, shares, “I’m certainly no Griz- observes, “It definitely varies from person to PO BOX 8855
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too much. I work at Hoigaard’s, so I’d say boarding after skateboarding for years.” HOIGAARD’S
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[ Written & Compiled by Bradley Traynor ]
NATIONAL NEWS
KISS-IN AT MORMON TEMPLE

LEADS TO CONFRONTATION
In early July, a mass kiss-in near a Mor-
mon temple in Utah made headlines after
two gay men were removed from the prem-
ises and cited for trespassing after security
guards observed them kissing. About 100
people attended the protest. Demonstra-
tors were greeted by a group of counter-
protesters carrying large signs denouncing
homosexuality. A shouting match erupted
between the groups, but no one was ar-
rested or cited besides the two men.
FORT WORTH MAYOR

APOLOGIZES FOR RAID ON
GAY BAR
Fort Worth Mayor Mike Moncrief
has apologized for a raid on one of the
city’s gay bars in June that left one victim
hospitalized. The mayor and city officials
briefly discussed the incident at City Hall.
After someone called out for an apology,
Moncrief said, “If you want an apology
from the Mayor of Fort Worth—I am sor-
ry about what happened in Fort Worth.”
The Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission
and Fort Worth Police Department are
investigating the raid, which was conduct-
ed jointly by their agencies.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH OKS

OPENLY GAY CLERGY
The Episcopal Church, the US branch

of the worldwide Anglican Communion,
approved a measure to allow the ordina-
tion of openly gay and lesbian clergy. It
passed by wide margins in both decision-
making bodies of the church. The reso-
lution affirmed: “God has called and may

call such individuals [gay or lesbians] to
any ordained ministry in The Episcopal
Church.” Adoption of the measure comes
as divisions between liberals and conser-
vatives have threatened a schism within
the worldwide church.
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Preview |
Out in the Stands

Lavender’s Summer
of Pride Continues
2008 Out in the Stands. Photo by Sophia Hantzes
C
rowd-pleasing Out in the Stands
makes its third annual appearance
on August 15, Noon-2:30 PM.
Festivities kick off at Noon with the
Miller Lite Pregame Picnic, catered by Park
Tavern, at the Aloft Hotel courtyard, 900
Washington Avenue South, Minneapolis.
Next, a Pregame Celebration takes
place at the Metrodome, 34 Kirby Puckett
Place, Minneapolis.
Finally, at 2:50 PM, fans will watch our
Minnesota Twins versus the Cleveland In-
dians at the Metrodome.
Whether you’re an athlete or an ath-
letic supporter, this fun day at the Twins
game is a community favorite. It’s a great
way to bring all different parts of the com-
munity together.
Event tickets, $25 each, include the
pregame picnic, a complimentary gift bag,
and great seats at the Twins versus Cleve-
land game.
In addition to watching an exciting
sporting event, your ticket sale will benefit
a number of local groups: All God’s Chil-
dren Metropolitan Community Church,
Arena Dance, Brothers Circle/Pillsbury
House, Furballers Softball Team, Guthrie
Theater, Minneapolis Movie Bears, Min-
nesota GLBTA Campus Alliance, North
Country Bears, PFLAG, South Central
Minnesota Pride, and Strange Capers.
Tickets can be purchased at <laven-

dermagazine.com/summerofpride>, or by
contacting any of the foregoing organiza-
tions.
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> Arts & Entertainment
FRINGE FESTIVAL Featurers Queer Bumper Crop

[ by John Townsend ]
The Actor's Nightmare. Photo by Michelle Schwantes
W
e rightly applaud estab-
lished theaters for stag-
ing queer plays, but it’s
crucial that more experi-
mental, grassroots queer
work gets nurtured. That’s why the Minneso-
ta Fringe Festival is so vital for tracking cur-
rents cutting the edge of the queer zeitgeist.
Fringe Festival Communications Di-
rector Matthew Foster calls it a “proving
ground for new talent and new voices, es-
pecially for people who for whatever reason
don’t have the résumé or wherewithal to ac-
cess a big established theater.” The Gayer Show. Photo by Dan Bernitt
Hence, Fringe always features numer-
ous queer shows running about an hour A black straight woman gets impreg- periences. What happens when competing
each at various Minneapolis venues plus St. nated by her white gay friend in Oops, with identities and issues within a single person
Paul’s Gremlin Theatre. Colin Waitt—who wrote the script—and affect one’s well-being? Being disabled, be-
Same-sex marriage gets warm laughs Jasmine Rush. Waitt says, “As a gay man, ing trans, and being poor present their own
in Joanie Loves Chachi. Playwright Robert an unplanned pregnancy seems like nothing specific, separate problems.
Thompson centers on two brothers. One I’d ever have to worry about. So, I thought When playwright Rachel Nelson work-
is gay and getting married, while the other, it would be great fodder for comedy to cre- shopped her pansexual Mammal Stories, she
in Thompson’s words, is “very not gay, and ate characters like me and my friends, and realized that “the process of coming out as
very not on board with the proceedings. see how they have to deal with it.” yourself can be terrifying for anybody—
For these two, it’s kind of like Richard Sim- Trans actors perform Lane McKiernan’s straight, bisexual, or deeply queer. In the
mons colliding with Dick Cheney.” Food Shelf Follies, drawn from real-life ex- privacy of our own homes, we all have atyp-
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ical identities, and we all
have atypical sexualities.”
Asked if his solo show
Moby Dick Tonight! honors
the intrinsic homoeroticism
within Herman Melville’s
milestone novel, adaptor
Loren Niemi answers, “Yes.
I am not shying away from
it. I treat the homoerotic
relationship of Ishmael and
Queequeg as a given.” Oops. Photo by Cody Baldwin GRRL. Photo by Salvatore Salerno
Kentucky’s Dan Ber-
nitt and LA’s Les Kurkendaal give us
The Gayer Show. Bernitt shares, “Les Kushner Celebration star Jim Lichtscheidl
cracks me up. He sent me his portion of the directs the all-female cast.
performance, and I wrote my monologues Iconic performer Heidi Arneson’s GRRL!
around the ideas he explored. What’s so in- lets loose on the breakdown of language
teresting to me about the piece is that though and the proliferation of plastic. She tells us, Concord, Virginia. Photo Courtesy of Minnesota Fringe Festival
Les and I are 20 years apart, our experiences “From S&M games with neighbor boys to
are surprisingly alike.” lesbian costume parties to making love with
Bernitt also reprises Phi Alpha Gamma, partners made of plastic, GRRL! gets her playwright Christopher Durang, whose clas-
his chilling solo piece on frat boy homopho- groove on in any way she possibly can. Not sic The Actor’s Nightmare spins characters de-
bia, which was a finalist for the Lambda to be cubbyholed, not to be downsized, not scribed by director Carney Gray as “‘hyper-
Literary Award in Drama. to be made extinct, this raging female ex- sexual.’ He does this in an effort to unhinge
Peter Neofotis takes on frats, too, in his emplifies the pratfalls and poignancy of a social attitudes toward sexual behavior.”
solo piece Concord, Virginia. He explains human heart trying to connect, in the face Gray also plays the role of George as gay.
that protagonist “Simon Donald is put on of past shame, present consumerism, and In similar spirit, Professor Damon Rud-
trial after a few fraternity brothers walk in future disaster—all while donning a series man, creator of The Problem of the Body, re-
on him performing oral sex on his lover, of fabulous outfits.” marks, “We are mired in conventional out-
who, embarrassed, feigns that he was passed Fringe Encore Winner Allegra Lingo looks. My mission is to flush them away with
out, and panics. Mr. Donald is also the updates Greek myth in Crescendo. Accord- a torrent of provocative evidence from soci-
town’s prized rose gardener. The friends ing to her, it’s “interwoven with small eties that were much more open about bodi-
he gained through his gardening, including glimpses of my life with my fiancée, Amy, ly urges. I touch on the advent of modern
some grand Southern matriarchs, banish and our dog, James, as we continue to carve gay identity in early 1700s and lesbian ‘Bos-
old prejudices, and defend him in court.” our own place in the world, and plan our ton Marriages’ in the late 1800s. Through-
Brian Columbus and Nancy Ruyle wrote life together in the face of a society which out history, the ideal of resisting or ‘rising
The William Williams Effect, based on the doesn’t quite understand or accept us for above’ bodily appetites has been repeatedly
1905 transcript, letters, and news articles either our sexuality or our commitment to employed to differentiate. Projection of re-
about the last man executed in Minnesota. our arts: me, the writer; she the knitter.” pressed desires onto ‘others’ has time and
Columbus notes, “The precise relation- Crescendo incorporates gay composer Aaron again abetted all manners of bigotry. It has
ship between Williams and teenager John- Copland’s transcendent music. also been divisive within individuals, compel-
nie Keller remains ambiguous to this day, Iconoclastic Mic Weinblatt points out ling many to compartmentalize, to construct
likely a result of family dynamics, as well that his new play triptych Needs, Wants, public masks behind which they struggle to
as taboos around homosexuality at the turn Desires “was conceived with the notion that hide their shameful private ‘failings’ from
of the last century. Despite what appears to gay people seem to be looking for similar others and often from themselves.”
be some acceptance early on of Williams’s things: a flawless body, an object of de- Two stellar young directors are worth
presence in Johnnie’s life, we know that his sire, and the perfect partner. Latana [Re- checking out. Paul Von Stoetzel stages The
parents tried to separate him from Williams nee Karen Werbowski] in Needs discovers Underachiever’s Manifesto, which reflects on
on numerous occasions.” a repairman in the doctor’s office, and in a the suicide of Freddie Mac’s David Keller-
Top-notch gay satirist Dennis LeFeb- desperate attempt for image validation, al- man. Amanda Sterling tackles sexual revo-
vre, of the zany Marvel Ann troupe, waxes lows him to thoroughly examine her body. lutionary August Strindberg’s Dream Play.
lesbianic with The Bee-Lievers, a dark com- When the real doctor appears, she decides Face it: You have to catch a classic play at
edy about Julie Fast (Kelly Gilpatrick), a to stay with the Dunwoody graduate, be- Fringe, and this is one I’d bet on.
closeted teenage girl who joins a les-bee-an cause he’s more familiar with her body. In
bee-worshipping cult in the early ’70s. He Wants, when a strange object is delivered to
observes that it addresses “obsession with June and Ward’s new home, it brings out
MINNESOTA FRINGE FESTIVAL

‘the second coming,’ and how everything the latent bisexual tendencies in both of THROUGH AUG. 9
can be interpreted as ‘a sign.’ I wanted to them, as they deliberate where to ‘put’ the VARIOUS VENUES IN MINNEAPOLIS AND ST. PAUL
object for maximum satisfaction.” (866) 811-4111
explore the Christian notion of an afterlife, <WWW.FRINGEFESTIVAL.ORG>
and how fears about it can be exploited.” Weinblatt lovers will like outrageous gay
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Arts & Entertainment > On the Townsend [ by John Townsend ]
THE BALLET RUSSES 100 YEAR FESTIVAL / AUG.

7-8 / O’SHAUGHNESSY AUDITORIUM, COLLEGE OF
ST. CATHERINE, 2004 RANDOLPH AVE., ST. PAUL /
(612) 673-0404 / <WWW.METROBALLET.ORG>
Nina Novak. Photo Courtesy of The Ballet Russes 100 Year Festival When a Man Loves a Diva. Photo by Stephen Voegeli
Renowned Prima Ballerina Nina Novak

hosts Metropolitan Ballet and Kenwood count!’ She is making something of herself
Symphony’s centenary tribute to penul- WHEN A MAN LOVES A DIVA / THROUGH AUG. 16 in the arena of power. Watching a woman
/ LAB THEATER, 700 N. 1ST ST., MPLS. / (612)
timate gay dance figure Sergei Diaghilev, 333-7977 / <WWW.THELABTHEATER.ORG> empower herself in performance is liberat-
founder of The Ballets Russes. In less than ing to the audience as well.”
three years, Metro Ballet already has be- Men singing songs composed for women
come a treasure for revitalizing dance work may sound like grist for the gay stereotype IS THERE A DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE? / THROUGH
reflecting such gay composers as Aaron Co- mill, but when done as vulnerably, wittily, AUG. 29 / MINNESOTA CENTENNIAL SHOWBOAT,
HARRIET ISLAND, ST. PAUL / (651) 227-1100 /
pland and Tchaikovsky from a sumptuously and effervescently as in this show, it be- <WWW.SHOWBOAT.UMN.EDU>
classical perspective. And Kenwood’s musi- comes truly universal, whatever your sexual
cians are first-rate. orientation. The always-hip Sanford Moore
Metro Ballet Founding Artistic Director directs the music of the newly remounted
Erik Sanborn says, “Diaghhilev’s passion revue you can take your queer buddies to,
for the art of dance blurred with his passion as well as your grandparents.
for Nijinski himself. The two men were Beloved singer/actor Dane Stauffer
lovers for many years, and what was born of shares, “There are certainly men who sing
their tumultuous relationship changed the about vulnerable emotions like Smokey
course of performing art history forever. I Robinson, but there’s a certain range of
am particularly enthralled with what went songs that seem to be the woman’s domain,
on in those early years of The Ballets Russ- from ‘I’m Nothing Without You’ to ‘I Will
es, as I have personally been the catalyst Survive.’ She is triumphing over those
for a new organization combining talents emotions that invite us to despair. I think Is There a Doctor in the House? Photo by Cody Baldwin
of local and international artisans. I feel as that’s why Divas is so popular with GLBT
though in some small way that I am con- folks. Gays, lesbians, and women in general The gleefully glorious Is There a Doctor in
necting with these great genius minds of share the status of being ‘outside the main- the House? is the freshest and funniest sum-
the era that moved a society forward. Every stream’ in so many ways that when a ‘diva’ mer Showboat offering in years. Kenneth
patron and artist interested in dance and gets up on a stage, and sings the shit out of Noel Mitchell’s inspired, free-wheeling ad-
music for dance needs to see works such as some pop anthem, she is triumphing over aptation of The Imaginary Invalid may not
these to appreciate the heritage our current the pain of separation. She is standing up to jive with original playwright Molière’s sav-
world of movement art is based upon.” the ‘powers that be,’ and saying, ‘I matter! I age take on religious hypocrisy, but it cer-
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tainly thrusts lots of juicy digs on neocon-
led resistance to public option health care.
Mitchell, who is also the director, rel-
ishes a flourishingly excessive style that
brazenly overdoes French accents, and
sends up sexual rebelliousness in spades—
like Anna Hickey’s sinister dominatrix
Nurse Fannay, costumed naughtily by Ja-
son Lee Resler.
Two extraordinary young comic tal-
ents to watch out for: Skyler Nowinski’s
deliriously hypochondriacal Argan, as well
as Noah Putterman’s Cleante and Emcee,
seem to spring from the mystical vapors
where the spirits of Buster Keaton and
Charlie Chaplin frolic. Along with Hickey
and Elizabeth Griffin’s magnificently savvy
Toinette, I swear, this show dazzles with
some of the most luminous young talent
to tread local boards in years.
Denise Prosek’s music direction
bounces with Moulin Rouge vitality, though
some vocals could be fuller and broader.
Sari Ketter’s movement consulting also
breathes buoyant zest into this outra-
geously wonderful production.
THE BRAVE NEW WORKSHOP SAVES THE PLAN-

ET; OR YES WE CAN, BUT DO WE HAVE TO? /
THROUGH OCT. 31 / BRAVE NEW WORKSHOP,
2605 HENNEPIN AVE., MPLS. / (612) 332-6620 /
<WWW.BRAVENEWWORKSHOP.COM>
This vibrantly performed collabora-

tion illuminates how current geopolitical
madness wears and tears on average folks.
An Old MacDonald’s Farm kiddie sing-
along is thwarted by fears of swine and bird
flu. Global terror is spoofed, as slick Kim
Jong-Il (Josh Eakright) constantly mispro-
nounces the name of his harried partner in
crime, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (Joe Bozic).
A weirdly hilarious segment involves
heteroeroticim, homoeroticism, and bes-
tialeroticism, with Eakright looking hot in
body tights as an oil-drenched seal. Also
oddly sexy is Ellie Hino as Megan Fox
with a Barbie-filled uterus.
Poor Bobby Gardner is left holding
the bag with three grotesque stereotypes:
Asian tyrant, gay femme, and homely mid-
dle-aged virgin. The fab Lauren Anderson
fares better as a gal who sees Jews as the
center of all ills.
The problem with not putting such
figures in a bigger context is that they
flirt with the Michael Savage school of
psychocomedy. That said, with a smart

cowriter or dramaturg—like, say, Kenneth
Noel Mitchell or Ben McGovern—direc-
tor Caleb McEwen could explore and flesh
these figures out more adventurously.
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Arts & Entertainment > On the Record [ by Ed Huyck ]
Art Brut vs. Satan Dirty King Greatest Hits Songs for Sorrow
ART BRUT THE CLIKS FRITZ HELDER AND THE PHANTOMS MIKA
Sometimes, it’s worth waiting While this band may get Cheeky title aside, this Mika follows up Life in
before forming an opinion. attention for postop trans- Canadian combo does a Cartoon Motion with this
While this album has been sexual leader Lucas Silveira fine job in bringing the delightful confection of an
lurking on my hard drive for (pictured shirtless on the goods. The quartet obvi- EP. The minialbum seemed
a couple of months, I really cover—if you look closely, ously loves to party and to have been a lost art, but
didn’t give it a listen until you can see the scars), rock make people dance (e.g., the ascendancy of digital
a couple of the tracks bore music fans should give it a “Making a Scene” and “All distribution gives artists a
their way into my brain via whirl for The Cliks’s tough Over the Place”). Later on, reason to put out a handful
repeated airings on the radio. and impassioned playing. things settle down to the of tracks at a time. This not
The band’s ragged postpunk Silveira—who sounds an aw- nitty-gritty, such as the cold only keeps them in the pub-
sound has been done by many ful lot like Gwen Stefani— techno of “Sex Robot” and lic eye, but also takes some
groups in recent years, but reaches into the rock play- the driving punk of “Punch pressure off having to craft
it’s Eddie Argos’s lyrics that book for a collection of tunes Me in the Neck.” It has a dozen or more new songs
really seal the deal. He’s a wry about betrayal and lost love. plenty of camp—one of the at a time. Per the title, Songs
commentator on everyday From the opening “Haunt- players is holding a keytar, for Sorrow is a slightly darker
life—a more shouty end of a ed,” it’s clear that the trio has for heaven’s sake—but also set than Cartoon Motion, but
long-standing British tradi- a tough ride in store for the a lot of deep love for the the singer’s skills are still in
tion. Art Brut also celebrates listener, as the singer leaves varied musical styles, from full effect. In fact, he moves
some distinctly geeky joys. behind a faithful love for the straight-up disco to electro- a bit out of the Freddie
As someone who has haunted unknown. Silveira makes it funk to more obscure Mercury shadow this time
used music stores for decades, all clear on “Not Your Boy”: sounds. Some hitches creep around, and begins to forge
I absolutely understand the “The only thing inside I can in along the way. The album a more distinct identity.
pleasures detailed in “The see/Is in the lie that tells has far too many interludes Sure, it the jolly “Toy Boy”
Replacements,” where the me I’ve been dreaming.” that do little more than is there, but that’s just a
singer is amazed finally to Ouch. And it doesn’t get any just interrupt the fun, and counterpoint to the rest of
hear the signature Minneapo- easier on the back half of the it ends with a couple of the set, especially “Lady
lis band after finding a disc in record, where the band runs remixes that do little more Jane,” which moves Mika
a secondhand shop. And “DC through “Career Suicide”; than pad out the album more into Rufus Wain-
Comics and Chocolate Milk” “We Are the Wolverines”; length. In between all that, wright territory. No matter
could have been drawn from and the closer, “Animal however, is a core of tunes the influence, it’s worth a
my own youth, as I always Farm.” Dirty King leaves you that will do plenty to pack listen—and you can hear
preferred the second-place spent, exhausted, and ready any stylish dance floor. three/fourths of it at <www.
superheroes. to listen again. mikasounds.com>.
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Bar Scene > Bartender Spotlight [ by George Holdgrafer ]
WHO
Trover
WHAT
Recipe: Raspberry Truffle Martini
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TROVER WHEN
Sun. • 7 PM-Midnight
WHERE
Town House
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WHY
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Bar Scene > Leather Life [ by Steve Lenius ]
A Masseur Tells All

Massage and bodywork can be—pardon will be interesting to anyone who either does If you are a massage therapist or body-
the pun—touchy subjects. Considering the massage/bodywork professionally or who worker, you will enjoy reading a compatriot’s
hang-ups, expectations, and fantasies many enjoys the services of someone who does. thoughts. If you are considering becoming a
people in our society have about touch and This is a fun, breezy confection of a massage therapist or bodyworker, this book
nudity, communication between massage book. Cain covers many facets of massage offers pointers on what to do, as well as some
therapist and client (or prospective client) can and bodywork, starting, as all good writers warnings about pitfalls along the way.
be fraught with mixed messages, subliminal do, with a definition of terms. He then de- If, on the other hand, you are a client look-
contexts, and speaking in code that may or scribes how he got into the business, and ing for a massage or bodywork professional,
may not be understood by the other party. how he developed his practice over the this book will tell you what (and what not) to
Over the years, I have read many books years. He delineates the many different do, along with what questions to ask (and not
on massage, but until now, I never encoun- schools of massage and bodywork (accord- ask). Working with a massage professional is
tered one that approaches the topic from the ing to him, more 80 at last count). like any other professional relationship: You’ll
angle taken by author R.D. Cain in Do You Cain shares advice and philosophy on get better results if you act appropriately.
Work in the Nude? Confessions of a Masseur & advertising and running a massage busi- If you already have a favorite massage
Bodyworker. He discusses his profession in a ness. As a way of illustrating massage and professional, buy him or her a copy. It will
charming, disarmingly honest, and straight- bodywork etiquette, he describes his favor- make his or her day.
forward manner that tries to cut through un- ite (and least favorite) client types.
easiness, embarrassment, and taboos. The book ends with a few quotes from DO YOU WORK IN THE NUDE? CONFESSIONS
Cain has been a massage and bodywork notable people on the subject of massage. OF A MASSEUR & BODYWORKER
therapist since 1991. With that many years Adding to the fun are witty, and sometimes R.D. CAIN
of experience, he has built up a supply of snarky, illustrations by Revo Yanson and THIRD MILLENNIUM PUBLISHING, TEMPE, AZ
<WWW.3MPUB.COM>
entertaining stories and practical advice that Ethan Young.
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> Bar Scene [ by George Holdgrafer ]
FABULOUS RENOVATION OF
HAPPY HOUR AT GAY 90’S
IS COMPLETE
Oldest Part of Megabar Is Now the Newest
1960 Frescoes by
Marvin Anderson.
Photos Courtesy of Gay 90's
Before. Photo Courtesy of Gay 90's After. Photo by George Holdgrafer
T
he Happy Hour bar, which debuted is custom-designed carpeting. A spectacular who died in 1989, he took particular pride
in 1957, is the oldest part of the Gay video/satellite and sound system, with 10 in his restoration of the ceiling at the Swed-
90’s megabar. Now, with the comple- large HD display screens, provides endless ish-American Institute in Minneapolis,
tion of a fabulous renovation of the 52-year-old entertainment to customers. Cushioned swiv- among a bevy of other local achievements.
establishment, it’s really the newest space—the el bar stools are the ultimate in comfort. At the renovated Happy Hour, patrons
first phase of a complete remodeling of the en- In a nod to the past, the two stained have a marvelous spot to meet friends and
tire Hennepin Avenue landmark. glass windows at the Hennepin Avenue en- enjoy delicious beverages served by friend-
Gone is the former drab look, and a chic trance remain in the redesign, but they’ve ly bartenders. It’s open the longest hours
new ambience prevails at the Happy Hour. been cleansed of a half-century of grime. of any Twin Cities GLBT bar: Monday
Attractive stone work and cherrywood pan- The construction process, from mid- through Saturday, 8 AM-2 AM, and Sun-
eling line the walls. The unsightly clutter May to early July, took on the dimension day, 11 AM-2 AM.
of yesteryear has given way to a rustic cop- of an archeological excavation. It uncov- Watch for the start of the next phase of
per high ceiling that makes the room much ered the quaint frescoes created by Marvin the Gay 90’s remodeling—on the second
more capacious. State-of-the-art LED light- Anderson in 1960, just three years after the floor.
ing lends a warm glow. Enhancing the decor Happy Hour opened. A renowned artist
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> Bar Scene [ by George Holdgrafer ]
Imperial Court of Minnesota Coronation XVIII

Organization Heads in New Direction
Although it’s primarily a fund-raising or- But fund-raising for local groups will take 411 MINNESOTA ST., ST. PAUL
ganization bringing in thousands of dollars place as usual. SAT., AUG. 15
annually for local charities, the Imperial Court CORONATION XVIII
of Minnesota (ICOM), founded in 1992, does CORONATION XVIII CALENDAR DOORS OPEN AT 6 PM
so by hosting fun events, mainly drag shows STARTS AT 7 PM
SAT., AUG. 8 HILTON GARDEN INN
with plenty of crowns and gowns. AWARDS & IN TOWN SHOW 411 MINNESOTA ST., ST. PAUL
On August 15, ICOM is mounting its 9 PM-MIDNIGHT
grandest spectacle of the year, Coronation SUN., AUG. 16
INNUENDO
213 E. 4TH ST., ST. PAUL VICTORY GATHERING
XVIII, with the theme “A Wild Journey 10 PM-1 AM
under the Egyptian Sky: Exploring the THU., AUG. 13 HILTON GARDEN INN
Temples of Celestial Beings.” That night, FAMILY SHOW 411 MINNESOTA ST., ST. PAUL
Empress XVII, Billie La Tease Austin, and 9 PM-MIDNIGHT
INNUENDO
Regent Emperor XVII, Darin Hatch, will 213 E. 4TH ST., ST. PAUL
step down after a very successful reign.
For the first time in ICOM history, no FRI., AUG. 14
OUT OF TOWN SHOW
monarchs actually will be crowned at Cor- 6-9 PM
onation XVIII. Rather, the organization is HILTON GARDEN INN
planning to spend the next year revitalizing 411 MINNESOTA ST., ST. PAUL
itself. Instead of new monarchs taking the
BUS TOUR
lead, as in the past, the entire membership, BOARDS 9:30 PM
especially past monarchs, will guide ICOM. Emperor XVII, Darin Hatch (left), and Empress XVII,
HILTON GARDEN INN Billie La Tease Austin. Photo by Paul Nixdorf
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Bar Scene > Bar Calendar
For club addresses, phone numbers, and Web

sites, see “Twin Cities Lavender Bar Advertiser
Guide” and “Regional Bar Guide” on page 42.
For other events, see <LavenderMagazine.
com/calendar>.
FRIDAY, JULY 31
Hips ’N Lips Drag Show
9 PM. Rumours.
Circus Party: Cast & Crew of
Cirque du Soleil’s KOOZA
11 PM. Rumours.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1
Ball Busters Softball Team Fund-raiser
6 PM. Saloon.
Carlita Santiago’s
All Out Birthday Party Show
7 PM. Innuendo.
Lip Service
9 PM. Town House.
Underwear Party
Bolt Underground
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6
Bingo-Palooza
Benefits The Aliveness Project
8 PM. Bolt.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8
Minnesota Storm Patrol Night
5 PM. Minneapolis Eagle.
Imperial Court of Minnesota

Awards & In Town Show
9 PM-Midnight. Innuendo.
TNT Show
9 PM. Town House.
Leather Dress Code Night
Bolt Underground
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MONDAY, AUGUST 10
Harder Monday:
Fetish Night
Saloon
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13
Family Show
9 PM-Midnight. Innuendo.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14
Minneapolis Movie Bears
Bar Night
7 PM. Rumours.
Total DiscTraction
9 PM. Town House
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15
Golf Tourney
Saloon
Booby Trap
Bolt Underground
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16
Singles Pool Tournament
4 PM. 19 Bar.
ONGOING
MONDAYS
Biz-R-Bingo
9 PM. Innuendo.
Karaoke with Dana
9 PM. Town House.
Men’s Night: Male Dancers
9:30 PM. Town House.
Karaoke with Killer B’s
10 PM. Gay 90’s.
Hard Monday
Saloon
TUESDAYS
Mega Bingo
Benefits MS Society
6:30 PM. Gay 90’s.
Team Trivia
7:30 PM. Innuendo.
Idol Karaoke
9 PM. Bolt.
Karaoke with Killer B’s
9 PM. Saloon.
Karaoke with John
9 PM. Town House.
Diamond Diva Drag Show
10 PM. Gay 90’s.
Fiesta Latina
10 PM. Saloon.
WEDNESDAYS
Bango with Mother Pearl
5:30 PM. Saloon.
Debbie Duncan
8 PM. Camp.
Encounter: Male Dancers
9 PM. Innuendo.
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Drag Show
9:30 PM. La Femme Show Lounge. Gay 90’s.
Hump Night
Saloon
THURSDAYS
Trivia with Carl
Saloon
Mega Bingo
Benefits MS Society
6:30 PM. Gay 90’s.
Progressive Bingo
8 PM. Bolt.
Chamber
9 PM. Bolt Underground.
The Girls (1st Thu.) or Lori Dokken & Guest
9 PM. Town House.
Drag Show
Pumps and Pearls Drag Revue
10 PM. Town House.
Karaoke with John
9 PM. Innuendo.
Boys Night Out
Saloon
FRIDAYS
Erin Schwab
6 PM. Camp.
Red Carpet
with Candi Stratton
Male Dancers
10 PM. Gay 90’s.
Mineshaft
Bolt Underground
Wet! Male Dancers
Saloon
SATURDAYS
Drag Show
Male Dancers
10 PM. Innuendo/Rumours
Male Dancers
10 PM. Gay 90’s.
SUNDAYS
Showtunes
5 PM. Bolt.
Karaoke with John & Trover
7 PM. Lounge. Town House.
Mia Dorr
8 PM. Camp.
Karaoke with Jamie & Jeremy
9 PM. Innuendo.
Pumps and Pearls Drag Revue
9 PM. Town House.

Drag Show
Amateur Shower Contest
11 PM. Saloon.
Check out our online “Bar Advertiser Guide” Web

links at <www.lavendermagazine.com>.
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Regional Pride Preview |
[ by George Holdgrafer ]
Chippewa
Valley Pride
Eau Claire Is Closest
Gay Getaway from
Twin Cities
This year, the LGBT Community
Center of the Chippewa Valley, in con-
junction with Scooter’s bar, is hosting
Chippewa Valley Pride on August 14-16
in Eau Claire, Wisconsin—75 miles from
the Twin Cities, an easy hour-and-a-half
drive on I-94.
FRI., AUG. 14
Open House
7-10 PM
LGBT Community Center
of the Chippewa Valley
510 Farwell St., Eau Claire, WI
Adonis Midwest Male Dancers

10:30 PM
Scooter’s
411 Galloway St., Eau Claire, WI
SAT., AUG. 15
Chippewa Valley Pride Picnic
11 AM-5 PM
Riverview Island, Eau Claire, WI
Movie Marathon
6:30 PM
LGBT Community Center
510 Farwell St., Eau Claire, WI
Pride Drag Show

10:30 PM
Scooter’s
SUN., AUG. 16
Ice Cream Social &
Pontoon Boat Ride
Benefits LGBT Community Center
Chippewa River, Eau Claire, WI

Call (715) 552-GLBT (4528) for
Details & Reservations
Pride Karaoke with Sarge

9 PM
Scooter’s
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Cuisine > Off the Eaten Path
The Sample Room[ by Heidi Fellner ]

had heard good things about The Sample Room, but quite frankly, the re- but I couldn’t resist ordering Sazerac ($8.50).
action I got when I told my friends it was next on my list surprised me. Yes, Perhaps the world’s oldest cocktail, its recipe has
changed little since the 1840s.
the restaurant’s concept is almost too easy—a quirky combination of high- I found it an especially fitting choice, consider-
and low-brow cuisine, alongside a Lutheran’s version of tapas. And, yes, ing The Sample Room’s first incarnation. Built in the
that’s just the kind of thing that makes a Minneapolitan feel right at home. 1800s, it housed a tavern where one could sample kegs.
However, my last few forays into epicurean territory have been…well, no This history—and not current market trend—is what
actually inspired the restaurant’s small plate concept.
small potatoes. So, when announcement of this column elicited howls of jealousy However, the establishment’s ’60s-style graph-
I
from otherwise mature adults, it made me all the more eager to go.
My dining partner and I sampled a few cocktails
to start our evening—they are featured first, after
all, in The Sample Room’s own tagline. I was treat-
ed to sips of my friend’s festive French 75 ($8.50),
ics and signage did not prepare me for its elegant
Victorian interior, complete with fully restored tin
ceiling and handsome wood paneling. Anywhere
(Clockwise from upper left) Housemade Bratwurst, seared and deglazed in beer, served with hot kraut, caramelized onions, and country mustard; Butternut Squash Gnocchi with snow peas, mushrooms, and eggplant, tossed in a light
eggplant-tomato sauce; Roasted Asparagus with balsamic drizzle; Seared Rare Tuna with a miso glaze and daikon radish sprouts; Baked Stickney Hill Goat Cheese with oven-dried roma tomatoes and basil oil. Photos by Hubert Bonnet
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IT’S A FROM-SCRATCH PLACE,
AND THE SHEER VARIETY OF
THE SMALL PLATE LIST IS
DIZZYING. THE THOUGHT OF THE
INCREDIBLE AMOUNT OF PREP
WORK IS OVERWHELMING.
else, that inconsistency might be off-put-

ting, but The Sample Room seems to work
very hard at being unpredictable.
A brief scan over the menu makes me
feel for the kitchen staff. It’s a from-scratch
place, and the sheer variety of the small plate
list is dizzying. The thought of the incred-
ible amount of prep work is overwhelming.
But I’m hungry, darn it, so after a few sec-
onds, I quickly put everyone to work.
Baked Stickney Hill Goat Cheese
($6.50) arrived in a luscious bath of basil oil
and oven-dried Roma tomatoes. After the
cheese had—ahem—disappeared, restaura-
teur Darren Ennis caught me poking a fin-
ger directly into the oil, and made a good
show of not judging me.
One probably needs at least three small
plates per person at The Sample Room to
make a meal of it. Though I know I always
leave an “Off the Eaten Path” restaurant
stuffed to the gills, I selfishly wanted more.
If you have more than two people in your
party, it may be wise to double-order on the
most popular item.
Next was PreTenderloin ($6.50), a re-
sponse to shrinking consumer budgets
that grants diners the red-meat experience
without a hefty price tag. The savings is
partly because of the cut of meat—hence
the name. It arrives perfectly medium rare,
served with horseradish-mustard pepper-
corn sauce atop mashed potatoes. The re-
sult is right on target—a good way to satisfy
a craving without the sticker shock.
It was nice to see Wisconsin “Sun
Fish”—petite bluegill—on the menu. This ABOVE Butternut Squash. BELOW (from left) Bar area; Bratwurst, tuna, asparagus, tomatoes, and goat cheese.
dish is accompanied by butternut squash
cake and tarragon aioli that easily can over-
power the fish, so diners should alternate At this point, no way could I could finish crust, and can-I-eat-the-whole-thing. I am
forkfuls to enjoy both properly. both brats, and the accompanying mashed similarly rigid—I like mine firm but creamy,
If you’re going the way of the small potatoes and roasted vegetables. So, it be- and only lightly sweet. Nevertheless, the
plate, The Sample Room offers its equiva- came my take-home peace offering to those cheesecake boldly was fetched for me, and I
lent in intoxicants: Liquor and wine flights who could not be there in person. was grateful, because it was all those things.
are both approachable and affordable. Would that token appease their jealousy? Parking is plentiful, even if your vehicle
of choice is a boat. Just dock at the back,
It defies wine theory, I know, but our full Perhaps...if I didn’t tell them about des-
glass of Calesa Fair Trade Semillon ($7.50/30) sert, the Toffee Caramel Vanilla Cheesecake and come on in.
goes with just about everything on the menu— ($5.50). It takes special chutzpah to serve me
even our hearty entrée, housemade Bratwursts cheesecake, and I was up-front about this THE SAMPLE ROOM
($15.95). Sautéed in bacon, deglazed in beer, with the server. My mother is an admitted 2124 MARSHALL ST. NE, MPLS.
and served with a cheerful helping of onions cheesecake zealot who judges them on her (612) 789-0333
<WWW.THE-SAMPLE-ROOM.COM>
and sauerkraut, it is a smash hit. version of the four C’s: consistency, color,
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Cuisine > Nutrition [ by Darin Schwinkendorf ]
FAT
Friend or Foe?
Healthy fats? What is that all about?
Fats are the demons in food—or wait,
was it carbohydrates that are the doom-
sayers? Hmm. Most of us have heard the
term “fad diets,” and most of us also have
succumbed to the failures of these dietary
recommendations. That is, these diets are risks of just about every chronic disease, CONJUGATED LINOLEIC ACID
only short-term solutions to more complex such as heart disease and cancer. Foods Two Thumbs Up
underlying problems with dietary habits. high in saturated fats include full-fat dairy Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) is ac-
Dietary fat often is given the cold shoulder products (milk, cheese, butter, etc.); many tually a trans fat. However, its effects on
in these fad diets, and many people have fatty meats (beef, pork); chocolate; and health are very different from other trans
been led to believe that fats are the culprit certain tropical plant oils, like coconut and fats. CLA is still under active research,
for most of the world’s health problems. palm kernel oils. Trans fats tend to be abun- but it appears to reduce visceral adiposity
Well, let me introduce you to a little se- dant in fried and baked goods, as well as (the bad stuff surrounding your abdominal
cret: Fat, in and of itself, is not so bad, and anything containing partially hydrogenated organs), and promote lean tissue growth,
the type of fat consumed can result in dras- vegetable oils in the ingredients list. such as muscle. In addition, it has been as-
tically different health effects within the sociated with potent antioxidant properties,
body. Let this be the last time I ever hear UNSATURATED FATS and may help ward off cancer. CLA can be
anyone talk about how a new fat-free diet is Thumbs Up found mainly in grass-fed animal products
working wonders for his or her health. In general, unsaturated fats, including like meat, eggs, and dairy.
First of all, fat is an essential compo- both monounsaturated and polyunsatu-
nent of the human body. Adipose (i.e., rated varieties, are healthier than saturated Several years of education led me to the
fat) tissue provides insulation, and acts as and trans fats. In fact, many unsaturated fats conclusion of everything in moderation—
the protector of all organs by maintaining have been associated with improved blood for the most part, you never can go wrong
body temperature and absorbing shock. lipid and cholesterol levels, effectively re- with that. I am convinced that broccoli
It serves as a storage area for fat-soluble ducing the risk of heart disease and other would give you cancer if you ate enough of
toxins, effectively removing them from chronic diseases. Foods rich in unsaturated it. Just because a fat is deemed unhealthy
the bloodstream to prevent acute negative fats include many types of plant oils, nuts/ does not mean it should be removed com-
health effects. Last but not least, adipose seeds, and avocados. pletely from the diet, nor just because a fat
tissue synthesizes and releases many adi- is considered a dietary savior should it be
pokines (i.e., hormones and hormone-like OMEGA-3 FATS eaten in excess. Moderation is key.
compounds) that are important for normal Three Thumbs Up A balanced diet with a variety of healthy
body functioning. Omega-3 fats, specific types of polyun- fat sources (grass-fed animal products, fish,
Although adipose tissue plays these im- saturated fats, are nutritional powerhouses. nuts/seeds, nut/seed butters, avocados,
portant roles, most of us have plenty (with They aid in reducing inflammation (asso- olive oil) and limited saturated/trans fat
extra) of it to serve these functions. We just ciated with many chronic diseases). They sources (non-grass-fed animal products,
need to change its composition a bit to ob- are thought to help reduce the risk of many fried foods, baked goods, chocolate) is per-
tain most of the beneficial effects, and avoid types of health complications, such as heart fect regardless of your weight and/or health
the negatives. Different types of dietary fat disease, cancer, diabetes, and arthritis. goals. Don’t forget that dietary fat is need-
affect you differently. Omega-3 fats also aid in brain and immune ed to absorb those all-important fat-soluble
functioning. They are rich in fatty fish vitamins (vitamins D, E, K, and A).
SATURATED/TRANS FATS (salmon, tuna, etc.) and fish oils, flax seeds, Your body needs dietary fat to function
Thumbs Down walnuts, and meats/animal products from effectively. You certainly would be bet-
Saturated fats and trans fats are mostly grass-fed animals. Shoot for more omega-3 ter off if you selected more beneficial fats,
responsible for fat’s bad reputation over the fats in your diet on a daily (preferably) or which the body is able to put to good use—
years. Both are associated with increased weekly basis. improving your health.
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Dining Guide Listing |
AVERAGE PRICE OF A TYPICAL ENTREE
$ LESS THAN $15, $$ $15-$25, $$$ MORE THAN $25
Our Guide to the Metro Eateries Featured in This

Issue Lavender Magazine’s Dining Guide is your
resource to GLBT-friendly restaurants. We rec-
ommend calling restaurants before visiting to
confirm information.
All bars, restaurants and private clubs have been
smoke-free since Minnesota became the 20th
state to pass a statewide smoke-free law on Oc-
tober 1, 2007. However, many restaurants may
have a designated outdoor area for smoking.
Lavender’s cuisine section and updated dining
guide appears each issue. Please direct ques-
tions about the directory and cuisine advertising
to dining@lavendermagazine.com.
BAD WAITRESS DINER & COFFEESHOP $

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

Mexican
Family owned restaurant, made from scratch, lovely
murals on the wall; authentic.
Lunch, Dinner
11 Cesar Chavez St., St. Paul
Sun – Thurs: 11 AM – 10 PM • Fri – Sat: 11 AM – 11 PM
DANCING GANESHA $$
Contemporary Indian
We would like you to come & enjoy our novel Indian
cuisines in an extraordinary ambiance.
Lunch, Dinner
1100 Harmon Pl., Minneapolis (612) 388-1877
Mon – Sat: 11 AM – 2 PM, 4 PM – 10:30 PM • Sun: 11
AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
ELSIE’S $
American
New banquet room and cozy bar for private parties.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
729 Marshall St. NE, Minneapolis (612) 378-9701
Mon – Thurs: 6 AM – 11 PM • Fri: 6 AM – 12 AM
• Sat: 8 AM – 12 AM • Sun: 8 AM – 11 PM
IT’S GREEK TO ME $
Greek
Family-owned & run for over 25 years, we’ve treated
generations of diners to our authentic menu & warm
Greek hospitality.
Dinner only weekdays, Lunch & Dinner on weekends
626 W. Lake St., Minneapolis (612) 825-9922
Tues – Fri: 4:30 PM – 11 PM • Sat: 11 AM – 11 PM
• Sun: 11 AM – 10 PM
KINDEE THAI $
Thai
This isn’t your traditional everyday Thai restaurant.
Lunch, Dinner
719 S. 2nd St., Minneapolis (612) 465-8303
Mon: Closed • Tues – Thurs: 11:30 AM – 9 PM • Fri:
11:30 AM – 10:30 PM • Sat: 11 AM – 10:30 PM • Sun:
11 AM – 9 PM
MIDORI’S FLOATING WORLD CAFÉ $

Sushi, Tempuru
Sushi, tempura, noodles, traditional, contemporary,
home-styled specials, beer, wine, sake.
Lunch, Dinner
3011 27th Ave. S., Minneapolis (612) 721-3011
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Mon: Closed • Tues – Wed: 11:30 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM

– 9 PM • Thurs – Fri: 11:30 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
• Sat: 12 noon – 2 PM, 5 – 10 PM • Sun: 4 PM – 8 PM
PARK TAVERN BOWLING & ENTERTAIN-

MENT CENTER $
American
50 years of dining & entertainment – award winning
food, groups up to 300.
Weekend Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Daily
3401 Louisiana Ave., St. Louis Park (952) 929-6810
Mon – Fri: 10:30 AM – 12:30 AM • Sat – Sun: 9 AM
– 12:30 AM
RESTAURANT MAX $$
Lifestyle cuisine
Have the experience you are looking for – food, por-
tions and cocktails that support your lifestyle.
Lunch, Dinner
215 4th St. S., Minneapolis (612) 340-0303
Sun – Sat: 11 AM – 2 AM
SEA CHANGE $$
Seafood
Under the masterful eye of chef Tim McKee, the core
menu focuses on sustainable seafood. Sea Change
uses only the freshest fish & shellfish from sustainable
fisheries & environmentally responsible farms.
Lunch, Dinner
Guthrie Theater, 818 S. 2nd St., Minneapolis (612) 225-6499
Lunch: Tues – Sun. 11:30 AM – 2 PM • Dinner: Mon –
Thurs: 5 – 10 PM, Fri – Sat: 5 – 11 PM, Sun 5 – 9 PM
SPYHOUSE COFFEE SHOP $

Coffee, espresso, pastries
2451 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis (612) 871-3177
2404 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis
Mon – Fri: 6:30 AM – Midnight • Sat – Sun: 8 AM -- Midnight
SUSHI TANGO $$
Japanese
Exciting and eccentric mix of Japanese cuisine and
Uptown attitude.
Lunch, Dinner
Calhoun Square, (612) 822-7787
Mon – Wed: 5 PM – 1 AM • Thurs – Sun: Noon – 1 AM
TIGER SUSHI $
Asian Fusion
A bold fusion of flavors and cultures take you beyond
traditional sushi. A hip vibe & exceptional chefs.
MOA location: Lunch & Dinner 11 AM – 9:30 Daily
(952) 876-9410
Lyn-Lake location: Daily Dinner, Weekend Lunch
2833 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis (612) 8774-1800
Mon – Fri: 5 – 10:30 PM • Sat: Noon – 10:30 PM • Sun:
Noon – 9:00 PM
TOAST WINE BAR AND CAFÉ $

Wine bar with Italian influence
Neighborhood wine bar serving pizzas, cured meats
and small plates.
Dinner
415 N. 1st St., Minneapolis, MN (612) 333-4305
Tues – Thurs: 5 PM – 11 PM • Fri – Sat: 5 PM – 12 AM
• Sun: 5 PM – 11 PM
WILDE ROAST CAFÉ $

American
Homemade, comfort food, outstanding desserts,
beer, wine, espresso drinks.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
518 E. Hennepin Ave. Minneapolis (612) 331-4544

Mon – Sat: 7 AM – 11 PM • Sun: 7 AM – 9 PM
ZEN FUSION RESTAURANT $

Asian Contemporary
Authentic pan-Asian food with a contemporary
French twist.
Lunch, Dinner
3016 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis (612) 822-8896
Sun – Thurs: 11 AM – 9 PM • Fri – Sat: 11 AM – 10 PM
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The Network
Out in the Stars |
Accounting_________ Attorneys__________ [ by Charlene Lichtenstein ]
Horoscope for July 31-Aug. 13 Welcome the dog

days of August, as our personal planets move
into new signs and new energies. We pant at the
expectation, and sit up and take notice of oppor-
tunity. How long will it take us to manifest our
cosmic destinies? Ah, therein lies the tale.
Automotive_________
Addiction Info______
Barbers___________
ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 20)
Astrology__________ Everything starts out all fun and gaymes this period, but
soon enough, your party plans may get out of hand.
Proud Rams are in the middle of all the festivities. But
will you take on too much at once? Stop grabbing for
glories before you find yourself stalled, dissipated, or
just plain overwhelmed. Better find a few able hands to
help out. Lower. Lower.
TAURUS (APRIL 21-MAY 21)

It is a good time to attend to home-based chores and
issues. But if you allow relatives to demand too much
of your time and attention, you will jeopardize your ca-
reer opportunities. Draw a line in the sand, and parse
out your energies carefully. Queer Bulls should do what
Attorneys__________ they can when they can, and no more. Try to defer all
important family decisions until the fall.
GEMINI (MAY 22-JUNE 21)

Business Services____ Pink Twins with a yearning to gossip should wait un-
til the end of August before they leak their headlines.
The fates will conspire to blow anything you say out of
proportion, and deliver you certain unpleasant conse-
quences. All eyes are upon you. Why take the risk with
any indiscretions? Tittle-tattle lost the battle. Try more
for the former and less of the latter.
CANCER (JUNE 22-JULY 23)

Lavish spending may make you very popular in certain
circles and among some very sexy company. Life looks
exciting through most of the period. See how long you
can keep your pricey popularity index rising. In the
long run, however, you will find that those who love you
for yourself and not for your bank balance are worth
more than gold. But not now.
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LEO (JULY 24-AUGUST 23)

Chiropractors_______ Financial Services___
Proud Lions need to command center stage. But your
demanding personal presence may begin to grate on
those close to you. Try to share the spotlight (or at least
the credit) with partners. You will not be able to per-
form at your peak unless you have their support. For
Leos on the prowl, talk less about yourself and more
about the other person. Difficult to do, I know.
VIRGO (AUGUST 24-SEPTEMBER 23)

Things going on behind the scene might cause you ex-
tra stress. The best thing to do is to open up your closet,
and air it out. Unleash all secrets, and let things shrink
in the light of day. Nothing is so burdensome that you
can’t lighten the load. Also, deferring any unpleasant
job task will not make it go away. But delegating it will.
Computer Services___
LIBRA (SEPTEMBER 24-OCTOBER 23)
Your presence is demanded at every top-tier event.
How can you disappoint your admirers by staying at
home? You can’t, proud Libra. Resolve to dance at as
many social events as possible without getting tossed
out for bad behavior. You will have plenty of time in
the autumn to warm yourself by the fire with some hot
toddy. Search for your hot toddy now.
SCORPIO (OCTOBER 24-NOVEMBER 22)

You finally gain some traction in your career path, only
to be sideswiped by a family issue. Balance, diplomacy,
and patience will mean everything to you now. Find
Funeral Services____
ways of making people do what you want them to do
without their realizing it. Queer Scorps will learn how to
develop a keen sense of perspective…but, from what
height and angle?
SAGITTARIUS (NOVEMBER 23-DECEMBER 22)

Travel is highlighted, so don’t sit at home, and wait for
inspiration. Find it far afield. Gay Archers with a sense
of adventure will find it in the most unlikely places.
Bring a camera, and keep a diary. If you decide to try
the local tongue, practice and carefully monitor your
communication. Things could get lost or misunder- Financial Services___ Home Services______
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CAPRICORN (DECEMBER 23-JANUARY 20)

You have a certain animal magnetism now. Will you share
your sizzle with some well-done sides of beef? Or will you
be content to share your sugar with an array of sweet
cakes? Whatever your tasting menu has to offer, make
good use of time. Before you know it, palates and prefer-
ences will change. Don’t become an after-dinner mint.
AQUARIUS (JANUARY 21-FEBRUARY 19)

Reach out and make important connections all through
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standing. Important folks gravitate to you, so don’t let
your best ideas lie fallow. Push your agenda; start new
things; and enlist help and advice. Everything blooms
in the winter, as you will see.
PISCES (FEBRUARY 20-MARCH 20)

Your work environment becomes a place of harmony
and mellowness. At least, it will seem that way. Go with
the collegial flow, making new friends and alliances.
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D’AMICO KITCHEN OPENING

AT CHAMBERS HOTEL
D
’Amico and Partners (DAP) is
opening its new restaurant, ca-
tering, and foodservice opera-
tions at the Chambers, the award-winning
art hotel in Downtown Minneapolis.
DAP President Richard D’Amico says,
“This is a rare opportunity to create a lo-
cally based, iconic restaurant that comple-
ments [Chambers owner] Ralph [Burnet]’s
incredible art collection. Given the track
record of both organizations, I’m confi-
dent D’Amico and Chambers will have a
lasting and successful partnership. Cham-
bers is a unique and inspiring venue.”
With a casual, contemporary Italian
concept, D’Amico Kitchen will feature
dozens of items, including 24-plus anti-
pasti “small plates” priced from $8 to $12,
as well as pizzas; an assortment of entrées;
and a well-heeled, global wine list.
D’Amico adds, “We want to create a
fun, exciting place for locals, as well as a
warm, welcoming destination for our out-
of-town guests.”
Chef John Occhiato, longtime
D’Amico Cucina alum who will run the
kitchen, is known to create dishes around
hand-selected organic ingredients from
his Southern Minnesota farm.
D’Amico Kitchen will serve breakfast,
lunch, and dinner in a 110-seat dining
room and lounge, which will move from
the hotel’s lower level to the main floor.
Burnet remarks, “The D’Amico Broth-
ers have long been at the forefront of trans-
forming the Twin Cities into a nationally
recognized food town. Many of our cities’
best chefs and restaurants earned their
stripes at D’Amico establishments. To have
them creating their new flagship restaurant
here is very exciting, and we’re proud to
welcome them to Chambers.”
Chambers Kitchen closed July 19.
D’Amico Kitchen has begun renovations,
planning its opening for late August.
While renovations are under way,
D’Amico will serve a very limited, con-
tinental/American interim menu in the
hotel’s courtyard, and provide 24-hour-a-

day in-room dining to hotel guests.
CHAMBERS HOTEL
901 HENNEPIN AVE., MPLS.
(612) 767-6900
<WWW.CHAMBERSMINNEAPOLIS.COM>
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FRIDAY, JULY 31
Crow Wing River Canoe & Camp. Camp and canoe
on the Crow Wing River State Canoe Trail with Out-
woods. The Crow Wing River, known for its clear water
and sand bottom, is easy going for first-time canoe-
ists. Adventurers will camp at the Huntersville State
Forest campground. July 31-Aug. 2. Contact Dean
Hamilton (952) 933-9593 or <deanh@visi.com> for
more information.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 2
Paws on Grand. If the dog days of summer aren’t all
that fun for you or your four-legged friend, then bring
it down to Grand Avenue for the fourth annual Paws
on Grand celebration. Stroll down Grand Avenue, and
take part in all the fun activities, for both pets and pet
owners with participating businesses. Noon-4 PM.
Grand Ave., St. Paul. <www.grandave.com>.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7
The Kimono Show. Kicking off a two-month event,
the Artist Mercantile will be giving the public a chance
to view a rare and exclusive collection of vintage ki-
monos from Japan. The kimonos not only will stay on
display, but also paper cranes and Asian art will be
included. Mon.-Fri., 10 AM-5 PM. Sat., 11 AM-5 PM.
Through Sept. 5. Artist Mercantile, 24 W. 7th Pl., St.
Paul. (651) 222-0053. <www.artistmerc.com>.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13
Cassandra Shore and Jawaahir Dance Company.
With dazzling movement and brilliantly colorful cos-
tumes, Jawaahir (“jewels” in Arabic) lives up to its
namesake. It’s just one of three companies in the
nation committed to Middle Eastern dance forms.
Jawaahir’s internationally known production is a rare
jewel for the Midwest that should not be missed.
Wed-Sun. Through Aug 23. The Southern Theater,
1420 Washington Ave. S., Mpls. (612) 340-1725. <www.
southerntheater.org>.
Beer, Bears, & Music: Brew at the Zoo. Join the
Minnesota Zoo for a night of beer, music, and bears,
of course. The night features complimentary appetiz-
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ers, a souvenir tasting glass, beer sampling, and live
music by G.B. Leighton. Guests must be 21 to attend.
7-10 PM. Minnesota Zoo, 13000 Zoo Blvd., Apple Val-
ley. (952) 431-9217. <www.mnzoo.org>.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14
Lights Camera Action. Sponsored by Phillips Com-
munity Television, a group of five young teens created
a documentary film about gay teen relationships. It
focuses on the story of a young girl who is dealing
with her identity as a lesbian. The five behind the
project hope people walk away with more knowledge
and understanding of GLBT teens. 3:30 PM. Minne-
apolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Mpls. (612)
821-3938.
ONGOING
Ongoing
15 Years of Fun: Studio Kids Faculty Exhibition.

Teresa Cox, Barbara Gilhooly, and Anne Sugnet have
brought the pleasure and power of self-expression
through art to thousands of children as leaders of Min-
neapolis College of Art and Design’s Studio Kids sum-
mer program. In honor of the program’s 15th year, the
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exhibition showcases the works of these three profes-
sional artists. Through Aug. 9. Minneapolis College of
Art and Design, Gallery 215, 2501 Stevens Ave., Mpls.
(612) 874-3700. <www.mcad.edu>.
Africa! Join the Minnesota Zoo, as it continues to

carry guests away in the endless sea of grass that is
the Africa exhibit. Catch a glimpse of majestic gi-
raffes browsing succulent treetops, as well as herds
of gemsbok and zebras, as they graze on the sweet
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new shoots. Through Sept. 7. Minnesota Zoo, 13000

Zoo Blvd., Apple Valley. (952) 431-9217. <www.mn-
zoo.org>.
Photo Courtesy of The Minnesota Zoo
The Brave New Workshop Saves the Planet; or

Yes We Can, but Do We Have To? The titles may
be getting longer as the years go on, but the com-
edy only gets better. Watch as Brave New Workshop
takes on the issues of the world, and saves you from
the mundane that is your life. Through Oct. 31. Brave
Pet Services________ New Workshop, 2605 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls. (612)
332-6620. <www.bravenewworkshop.com>.
The Brave New Workshop Saves the Planet; or Yes We Can,

but Do We Have To? Photo Courtesy of Brave New Workshop
KOOZA. The circus has come to town, wowing audi-

ences with the Wheel of Death. Cirque du Soleil has
brought its 25th show to St. Paul, and set up tent—
yes, tent. With the action happening only feet from

the audience, don’t miss the chance to see this show
in a way that you won’t get to in Vegas or anywhere
else. Through Aug. 2. Broadway/Kellogg Lot in Down-
town St. Paul. <www.cirquedusoeil.com>.
Room Service. This classic 1937 Marx Brothers screw-
ball comedy provides snappy banter, throwaway lines,
and sight gags, together with a fast-moving parade of
characters that infests a Times Square hotel room—
sure to have everyone laughing from start to finish.
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Through Aug. 2. Theatre in the Round, 245 Cedar Ave.,

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Mpls. (612) 333-2919. <www.theatreintheround.org>.
Sin and Salvation: William Holman Hunt and the
Pre-Raphaelite Vision. Minneapolis Institute of Arts
offers visitors a rare glimpse into the life and work of
19th-Century painter William Holman Hunt, with an
exhibition of more than 60 iconic works by the artist
who is considered to be the founder of the Pre-Rapha-
elite Brotherhood, and has been deemed by some to
be the Damien Hirst of his day. Through Sept. 16. Min-
neapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 3rd Ave. S., Mpls. (612)
870-3046. <www.artsmia.org>.
When We Are Married Photo by T. Charles Erickson
When We Are Married. Set in 1908, J.B. Priestley’s

farcical comedy starts off as a celebration of the silver
wedding anniversary for three different couples, but
soon turns hilarious, as a secret spreads, and the cou-
ples’ relationships are tested to the limits. Through
Aug. 30. Guthrie Theater, 818 S. 2nd St., Mpls. (612)
377-2224. <www.guthrietheater.org>.
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Circus Juventas. Photo Courtesy of Corey Gordon and Lori Ulm
Yulong: The Jade Dragon. For the past 15 years, Cir-

cus Juventas has wowed the Twin Cities with its feats of
athleticism and gravity-defying moves, all performed
by children 8 to 22. This year, the circus has added an
Asian flair to its magnificent show. Be amazed, as the

performers tell the story inspired by the ancient Chi-
nese legend of Mulan. Be quick, though, as tickets will
sell out. Through Aug. 16. Circus Juventas Big Top,
1270 Montreal Ave., St. Paul. (651) 209-6799. <www.
uptowntix.com>.
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330 21st Ave. S. (612) 339-4944 www.illusiontheater.org
Minneapolis, MN
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park_house_home Minneapolis, MN 55455
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in an intimate setting in the Lynlake
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participate in research studies.
420 Delaware Street SE
Museums (612) 822-7063 www.JungleTheater.com
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Boasts a 100-year history of a hands- Minneapolis Musical Theatre
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Performing Arts Pets Religious & Spiritual Social Organizations
The Minnesota Opera Animal Humane Society Mount Olive Lutheran Church Imperial Court of Minnesota
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Now Has a New GLBTA Group “Out at the Coon Rapids: (763) 862-4030 liturgy and opportunities to serve the Minneapolis, MN
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620 N. First St. St. Paul: (651) 645-7387 3045 Chicago Ave. Minneapolis, MN
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Minnesota Orchestra Plymouth Congregational Church,

Led by Music Director Osmo Vänskä, the Minneapolis
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732 Holly Ave. Ste. Q Saint Paul, MN P.O. Box 50608 Minneapolis, MN God’s Warehouse...Something Is
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Saint Paul City Ballet 3121 Groveland School Rd.
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in outreach, and extraordinary in
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528 Hennepin Ave., Suite 307
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Ms. Behavior® |
[ by Meryl Cohn ]
Former Fatty
Dear Ms. Behavior:
I’m a 41-year-old gay man who used to
weigh nearly 400 pounds—not an easy way
to live in gay male culture. I now weigh 198.
I lost it naturally (without gastric bypass),
but after the huge weight loss, I was left with
extra hanging skin. I had to have several cos-
metic surgeries, including a tummy tuck, and
procedures to remove extra skin from my
arms, my thighs, and even my face.
After years of solitary misery, I finally
am interested in having a relationship.
However, I’m scared, and need advice.
If I’m out on a date, and it’s going well,
should I warn him about my scars (across
my middle, under my nipples, on my arms
and thighs, and behind my ears) before tak-
ing my shirt off? How about my pants?
My friends say I should, but won’t that
just put the guy off?
—Former Fatty
Dear Former Fatty:

No need to waste your date’s perfectly
good boner by issuing a warning about
your scars.
And if you’re thinking you should pre-
empt the action with a confession even
earlier, think again. If you mention your
surgery over dinner, you’re risking your
impending frottage by frightening your
date into envisioning something far more
dramatic than what you actually have.
Granted, if you had something com-
municable, you’d need to share the infor-
mation before getting naked. Your scars,
however, are your own. Your date may no-
tice them, but he’s unlikely either to catch
them or to freak out.
Your case may be more extreme than
most, but most people your age have begun
to experience their share of bruises, breaks,
illnesses, surgeries, and general physical
distress—if not warts and herpes—or the
effects of emotional battle scars, like having
endured numerous breakups and deaths.
Ms. Behavior doesn’t mean to sound

all Mary Poppins about it, but the truth is
that someone will love you for your scars
and for your former-flabby essence.
You used your immense strength of
character to lose all that weight, and change
your life. That says something really im-
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portant about who you really are. Now, it’s
just a matter of skimming through the fat
(in the dating world) to find that person.
Dear Ms. Behavior:

Six months ago, my friend, Sally, was
dumped by her partner of 20 years, Joy.
Sally has been a total sloppy mess, crying in
my living room every day. The worst part
is that Joy left Sally for another friend of
ours, Monica, who left her girlfriend, too.
However, 20 years is a long time. Now,
Joy is coming back around to try to patch
things up with Sally, who is willing to take
her back. It’s good to see Sally smile, but
it’s sad that she so easily is won back by
Joy the Cheater.
Sally has made only one demand of
Joy, which is that she stop seeing Monica
immediately. All seemed OK until yester-
day, when I got a phone call from Monica,
who is distraught that Joy is going back to
Sally. In a moment of panic and sorrow,
Monica told me that she and Joy still see
each other once a week, and have sex.
I don’t know what to do with the infor-
mation. Monica probably wants me to tell
Sally, so that Sally will end her reunion
with Joy, and come back to Monica.
Should I tell Sally? Should I keep it to
myself?
Help!
—Confused
Dear Confused:
You and your gaggle of friends don’t
do much to contradict the notion of Les-
bian Drama, do you?
Ms. Behavior normally advises her
readers to stay far away from these do-
mestic disputes, and, at all costs, to avoid
being a snitch.
However, your allegiance in this in-
stance is so clearly to Sally that it seems
you really must inform her, regardless of
the consequences.
Not telling your very close friend this
news would be a far bigger betrayal (and
risk to your friendship) than telling her.
She may, of course, be upset with you—
they don’t call it “killing the messenger”
for nothing—but let’s hope she ultimately
will view your gesture as protective.
More advice: See if you can find a sta-
ble friend or two who doesn’t engage in
the high art of dyke drama.
© 2009 Meryl Cohn. Address questions and correspon-
dence to <msbehavior@aol.com>. She is the author of

Do What I Say: Ms. Behavior’s Guide to Gay and Lesbian
Etiquette (Houghton Mifflin). Signed copies are available
directly from the author.
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Adult Computer & Internet Gabberts Design Studio & Fine Furnishings Human Rights Campaign ............. 55
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Déjà Vu .......................................... 80 Meefers.com ................................. 11 Home Services Pet Products & Services
Dream Girls ................................... 78 Bauer Floor Covering ................... 69 Animal Humane Society ............. 7
Hennepin Avenue Adult Boutique78
Interactive Male ............................ 76, 79
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Metropolitan State University ...... 21 Bluestem Construction .................. 67 Cat Nap Inn .................................. 70
Megaphone .................................. 79 Current Affairs Electric.................. 68 Larpenteur Animal Hospital ......... 5
Squirt-PressNet .............................. 79 Elegant Expressions ...................... 68 Pampered Pooch Playground ...... 70
Events EM Contracting............................. 69
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Real Estate & Rentals
Lavender First Thursday................ 50 Good Stuff Moving ...................... 69
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Minnesota Zoo ............................. 4, 75 Grout Professionals ....................... 68
MN AIDS Project Bar AIDS ......... 9 Bowman, Jennifer.......................... 71
Halet Remodeling & Renovations 68
Arts & Entertainment Summer of Pride............................ 57 Handi-Helpers ............................... 69
Farinella, Marilyn ......................... 71
Tori Amos....................................... 65 Launert, Malinda .......................... 15
Handyman-Herb ........................... 67
Halloween Haunt at ValleySCARE15 Leviton, Ann ................................... 71
Financial Home Valu Interiors ...................... 27
Sue McLean & Associates ........... 41 Marquette Place and One Ten
Boyer, Daniel................................. 67 Hopkins Carpet One .................... 4
Univ. of Minn. Theatre Arts & Grant ........................................ 14
Essential Financial Planning ......... 67 Larry R. Opelt Architecture &
Dance ....................................... 41 McGee, Michael .......................... 39
Moltaji, Roya ................................. 5 Design ..................................... 68
Uptown Art Fair ............................ 39 Minneapolis Grand Apartments . 65
Palm, Karen ................................... 11 MAGIC Painting Company ........ 68
New Home Store Realty .............. 34
ROR Tax Professionals.................. 66 Matt’s Tree Service ....................... 69
North Shore Land & Cabins ........ 71
Automotive The Gay CPA-Shockly Consulting66 Personal Pride Construction ......... 68
Richardson, Beth ........................... 5
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Rossom, Lynn ................................. 71
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Ruzick, Amy & Johnson, Kay ....... 31, 71
Morrie’s Mazda ........................... 27 Soderlin Plumbing, Heating & Air
Floral & Garden Stevenson, Scott ............................ 11
Conditioning ............................ 68
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Bars & Clubs SOS Homecare ............................ 68 Restaurants
Twin Cities Bar Advertiser Guide 42 Stoneman Masonry ...................... 56 The Bad Waitress .......................... 4
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Funeral Services
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Gay 90’s ...................................... 43, 44, Universal Windows Direct ........... 56 Dancing Ganesha ........................ 64
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Gladius .......................................... 51 Eyes of Horus ................................ 66 It’s Greek To Me ........................... 61
Rumours/Innuendo ....................... 46 Fantasy Gifts ................................. 80 Insurance
KinDee Thai Restaurant ................ 63
LUSH Food Bar ............................. 54 Max’s ............................................. 23 American Family Insurance.......... 13
Midori’s Floating World Café ..... 63
Minneapolis Eagle/Bolt ............... 49 Baldwin, Davina ........................... 70
Park Tavern Bowling &
Saloon ........................................... 47 Herr, Cindy .................................... 69
Health, Wellness & Entertainment Center .............. 63
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Recovery Restaurant Max............................. 61
Town House ................................. 49 Services, Inc............................. 69
3 Bears Chiropractic .................... 67 Sea Change .................................. 65
Whitesong, Therese ...................... 69
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Wolfson, Steve .............................. 70
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M Studio Massage ....................... 71 Full Potential Personal Training .... 67 Cloutier & Brandl .......................... 41
Dean, Jeff ...................................... 5
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Dunlap Law Office ....................... 13
Sports & Recreation
Heteroflexible Therapy................. 70 Elsie’s ............................................. 61
Beverages Heltzer & Burg .............................. 2
HIM Program ................................ 7 Minnesota Lynx ............................. 35
Budweiser ...................................... 53 Hoffner Law Firm .......................... 7
Klausen, Paul DDS ....................... 10
Miller Lite ....................................... 84 Moshier, Becky ............................. 11
Mayfield Chiropractic .................. 31
O’Hara, Paul ................................. 70 Pierce Richards Law Office .......... 66 Travel & Accommodations
Business Services Pride Institute ................................. 66 Terry, Slane, Ruohonen ............... 7 aloft Minneapolis.......................... 2
Rapid Refill Print Solution Frederick, Ron ............................... 70 Gardenwood Resort and Motel .. 31
The Hotel Minneapolis ................. 61
Superstore ................................ 66 Stoltz, James Stolz ........................ 70 Mortgage
Twin Cities Shiatsu ........................ 71 Visit Duluth ..................................... 31
Gleason, Pat .................................. 14
University of Minnesota, Lozinski, David .............................. 31
Coffee & Tea Infectious Diseases .................. 3
Spyhouse Coffeeshop .................. 4
Vader, Kathy.................................. 70
Optical
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Air America Minnesota ................ 80
Accessories
Radio K .......................................... 64
DirectBuy of Minneapolis ............ 34
Organizations
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Backtalk > Consider the Source [ by Julie Dafydd ]
Grilling the Men

S
everal people have keeping the hot-line staffed, as several op-
recently gone out of erators a day sustain serious injuries laugh-
their way to inform ing hysterically, and falling off their chairs.
me that they don’t Other subjects popular with callers are
appreciate what they per- how do you:
ceive to be disparaging com- • Cook with charcoal?
ments I’ve made about men. • Cook poultry? Beef? Fish?
Duane, a reader in East • Cook with gas?
Bethel, went so far as to say, “I get the dis- • Test for doneness?
tinct impression that you would not spit • Marinate?
on a man if he was on fire.” He, of course, Operators have been thrilled with the
could not be more wrong. In fact, on several tremendous interest consumers have ex-
occasions, I have spit on men who weren’t pressed in outdoor grilling, and have been
even on fire. particularly impressed that so many men
Obviously, I’m kidding. I truly appre- are actually able to dial a phone unassisted.
ciate Duane’s taking the time to write me, Weber also reports that “many Ameri-
and, more importantly, for clearly printing cans claim they use a ‘special trick’ when
his home address. grilling to help make their meal taste better
Let me set the record straight: I have than their next-door neighbor’s!”
always contended that men do many things Insisting that guests not eat for a full
better than women. week prior to coming over is among the
For example, there’s no question that most popular techniques.
men are inherently superior when it comes Barbecuing, of course, can be dangerous.
to turning perfectly good beef, fish, and As Dear Abby warned readers in one of
poultry into something from which one her columns, “Please do not move barbecue
could probably fashion a durable boot. Or, grills from the fire escape into your apart-
the dog’s last meal. ment. It is extremely dangerous to use any
According to experts, men are appar- barbecue grill inside an enclosed area.”
ently genetically compelled to barbecue. Well, duh, Abby! What an amazing
Dr. John Gray, author of the best-selling into neighboring states during the barbecu- grasp of the obvious.
book Men Are From Mars, Women Are From ing process, and asking them, “Are the tiles So, in addition to not setting a flaming
Venus, says, “Men have traditional ancient on our roof flame-retardant?” grill down on your living room couch, what
roots as hunters. We cooked for ourselves The (800) GRILL-OUT hotline, which are the keys to successful barbecuing?
on the open range. Barbecuing is the same fielded 50,000 calls last year, reports that I recommend that you:
thing. You’re protecting your wife from the the largest number of inquires came from • Don’t ask anyone how they want their
flames and providing food.” California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, meat cooked; such a question would unfair-
Men who are in touch with this primal in- New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylva- ly imply that you care and/or have any con-
stinct also report, “Fire looks really cool after nia, Texas, and Wisconsin. trol over the final form your guest’s meal
you’ve downed seven or eight brewskis.” Only one call was received from Ely, will take.
The Weber Grill-Line, a toll-free barbe- Minnesota. A man there wanted to know • Practice saying, “It’s fine. Just scrape
cuing hot-line for consumers, offers further how other barbecue enthusiasts deal with that part off.”
proof that guys were born to grill. Based on that pesky my-family-is-frozen-to-the-pic- • Find out if the Saloon’s Fire Bar &
caller statistics, men are responsible for bar- nic-table-again problem. Restaurant delivers.
becuing in 55 percent of US households. The Number One 1 question posed Well, hey, guys, consider the source.
The women in these same households, to Weber’s hot-line operators was—and I The Fire Bar pork chops—yum!
I understand, are responsible for tracking quote—“How do I light the fire?” Bye for now.
down said men, who frequently wander off Weber reportedly has had difficulty Kiss, kiss.
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