Coming Out Support Newsweekly: 11/15/10

Coming Out Support (COS) Newsweekly
Volume 13 No. 45 November 15, 2010
Newsletter Editor: M. G. Auerbach Email: COSNewsweekly@gmail.com

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The Gay Agenda: Datebook: November 15-21, 2010

thru THU: 12/02: Nationwide: David Sedaris does a book tour with his new book: Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Beastiary http://www.barclayagency.com/speakers/appearances/sedaris.html

thru WED: 11/24/: New York, NY: So You Think You Can Drag. Fabulous queens compete for celebrity judges and audience approval. www.timeoutnylounge.com/soyouthinkyoucandrag

thru SAT: 11/21: Massachusetts: Transgender Awareness Week, sponsored by MTPC, MA Transgender Political Coalition. Activities and educational programs designed to create awareness of the Baystate’s TG citizens and their challenges. www.masstpc.org.

Just Added: THU: 11/11: Los Angeles, CA: It Gets Better: The Concert. Frenchie Davis, Taylor Dayne, and Jennifer Leigh Warren headline the benefit for The Trevor Project. www.uprightcabaret.com

MON: 11/15: Seattle, WA: Justin Spring does a reading/booksigning of his new book, “Secret Historian: The Life and Times of Samuel Steward, Professor, Tattoo Artist, and Sexual Renegade”. 6PM. Elliott Bay Bookstore. http://www.secrethistorian.com/events.htm

MON: 11/15: San Francisco, CA: Jai Rodriguez and cast members from “West Side Story” perform a benefit for the Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation. http://www.richmondermet.org/reaf10.1/index.htm

MON: 11/15: New York, NY: Callen-Lorde Community Health Awards. Billy Porter hosts. Honoring Tony Kushner, The LGBT Caucus of the New York City Council and the Rainbow Heights Club. http://callen.convio.net/site/Calendar?view=Detail&id=100261&autologin=true

WED: 11/17: New York, NY: Revel 2010 at the Highline Ballroom. A Stonewall Community Foundation Benefit. http://www.stonewallfoundation.org/

WED: 11/17: Northampton, MA: Free Screening: Stonewall Uprising. Sponsored by WGBY. 7PM Academy of Music.

TUE: 11/16: Nashville, TN: Fannie Flagg, out author of “Fried Green Tomatos” signs copies of “I Still Dream About You”. 7PM. Davis-Kidd Booksellers, Green Hills Village Drive. Also: THU: 11/18: Huntsville, AL: Books-A-Million

THU: 11/18/: Sacramento, CA: Armistead Maupin does a booksigning for his newest book of “Tales of The City”, “Mary Ann in Autumn”. Sacramento Bee Book Club. http://www.armisteadmaupin.com/Events.html

THU-SAT: 11/18-11/20: Washington, DC: Out For Business. 2010 NGLCC National Business and Leadership Conference. National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce. http://www.nglcc.org/node/11330

SAT: 11/20: Miami, FL: Michael Cunningham does a reading and booksigning of his new novel “By Nightfall”.Miami Book Fair International. http://www.michaelcunninghamwriter.com/tour/

SUN: 11/21: New York, NY: OUT Auction NYC..http://www.glaad.org/events

SUN: 11/21: New York, NY: The Race to Deliver. 4 mile walk/run to benefit God’s Love We Deliver. https://www.glwd.org/events/signature.jsp%3bjsessionid=C916FEC494B01B8EFB954F4E297F42FB?c=race&n=race

Newsworthy:

Washington, DC: The George Washington University women’s basketball has a transgender player. EDGE reports: http://www.edgeonthenet.com/index.php?ch=news&sc&sc2&sc3&id=112379

DADT Repeal:
***The Democrats plan to turn away from overturning the law. The Huffington Post reports: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/11/08/dems-to-cave-on-dadt-repe_n_780371.html
***Strong objections amongst Republicans and the military. The New York Times reports: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/09/us/politics/09military.html?hp

Gay Couples Begin Attack on DOMA, the Federal Defense of Marriage Act. GLAD, the Boston-based Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders and the ACLU are filing lawsuits. The New York Times reports: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/09/us/09marriage.html?_r=1

Some See “Agenda” in School’s Efforts to End Bullying. While nearly all states require schools to have rules against harassment, only 10 require them to explicitly outlaw bullying related to sexual orientation. The New York Times reports: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/07/us/07bully.html?_r=1&hp

Re-Surfaced. A censored 1953 play by British playwright John Osborne, which dealt with a gay teen, has been rediscovered. The NewYork Times reports: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/08/theater/08osborne.html

Campaign 2010 Recap

Election Returns: The Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund today announced that more openly LGBT candidates won election to public office in the U.S. in 2010 than in any year in America’s history. Gay Politics reports: http://www.gaypolitics.com/2010/11/03/record-number-of-lgbt-candidates-elected-to-office/

California: Alameda County voters elect country's first transgender judge. The Bay Area Reporter reports: http://www.ebar.com/news/article.php?sec=news&article=5205

Kentucky: Jim Gray, an out man, has been elected mayor of Lexington, KY. The Lexington Herald Leader reports: http://www.kentucky.com/2010/11/03/1506693/jim-gray-elected-mayor-of-lexington.html

Rhode Island: Democrat David Cicilline won the congressional seat being vacated by retiring Rep. Patrick Kennedy, becoming the fourth openly gay member of Congress. The Boston Globe reports: http://www.boston.com/news/local/rhode_island/articles/2010/11/03/dem_cicilline_wins_kennedys_ri_congressional_seat/

***Towleroad: http://www.towleroad.com/2010/11/2010-election-wrap-gop-seizes-control-of-house-dems-keep-senate.html
***Huffington Post: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/11/03/election-2010-winners-losers_n_778079.html
***The Victory Fund: http://www.victoryfund.org/home
***Gay Politics: http://www.gaypolitics.com/
***America Blog Gay: http://gay.AMERICAblog.com/

The Buzz (People Making News)

Coming Out: Chris Bruce, the body builder, has transitioned to a female fitness guru. The Dallas Voice reports: http://www.dallasvoice.com/trans-fit-1050053.html

Bishop V. Gene Robinson,whose consecration as the first openly gay bishop in the Episcopal Church set off a historic rift in the global Anglican Communion, announced to his New Hampshire diocese that he intended to step down. He plans to retire in January 2013. The New York Times reports: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/07/us/07bishop.html?hp

Awards and Honors:

Constance McMillen, the high school senior barred from taking her girlfriend to the prom, is named Glamour Magazine’s “Woman of The Tear”. The Advocate reports: http://www.advocate.com/News/Daily_News/2010/11/05/Glamour_Names_Constance_Woman_of_the_Year/

Nominees: People’s Choice Awards: Glee, Neil Patrick Harris, Jane Lynch, Ellen DeGeneres, Kathy Griffin, Betty White, Lady Gaga, www.PeoplesChoice.com

Photo Shoots and Video

Video: It Gets Better: Matthew (“Glee”) Morrison speaks. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VaykR_GaFk

Features

Songs for Gay Survival: From Lady Gaga to Ke$ha to Katy Perry, gay rights and empowerment through music. The New York Times reports: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/07/fashion/07ANTHEM.html?hpw

For Gay Teens: It still needs to get better. The Boston Globe reports: http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/articles/2010/11/06/for_gay_teens_it_still_needs_to_get_better/?s_campaign=8315

The Resource Center:

LGBT Resources for National Adoption Month (November): Bay Windows reports: http://www.baywindows.com/index.php?ch=columnists&sc=mombian&id=112682

Gay & Lesbian Manners. LGBT Advice for dating, sex, coming out, marriage etc. Managed by Steven Petrow, best-seller author of “The Essential Book of Gay Manners and Etiquette.FB: Steven Petrow’s Gay Manners. http://www.gaymanners.com/

In Print:

10 LGBT Books for teens that tackle suicide and bullying. Lambda Literary reports: http://www.lambdaliterary.org/features/10/28/10-lgbt-books-for-teens-that-tackle-suicide-bullying/

For Frying Out Loud: Rehoboth Beach Diaries by Fay Jacobs. A&M Books. The third book of hilarious essays by the Rehoboth Beach humorist. www.fayjacobs.com

Finishing The Hat. Collected Lyrics (1954-1981) by Stephen Sondheim. Alfred Publishers.

My Passion for Design: A Private Tour by Barbra Streisand. Viking Press. The actress, singer, and diva shares her philosopy of architecture and design.

In Performance: Onstage:Theatre/Music/Dance

New York City (and Broadway)

***Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes. Tony Kushner’s award-winning epic. thru 2/20/11. www.signaturetheatre.org.
***La Cage Aux Folles, a revival of the 1983 Jerry Herman/Harvey Fierstein musical, based on a French film, which inspired the film "Birdcage". Kelsey Grammer stars. Harvey Fierstein stars as Albin beginning 2/15/11.www.LaCage.com
***The Last Castrato. the story of Alessandro Moreschi, the last of that unique, almost forgotten group --the castrati-- who were damaged at a young age by forces beyond their control. www.lastcastrato.com.
***The Pee-wee Herman Show. Paul Reubens’ stage version of his TV hit. 10/26/10-1/02/11.
***Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown. A new musical based on out filmmaker Pedro Almodovar’s film. Patti LuPone, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Sherie Renee Scott star. www.lct.org.

Elsewhere...

***Adam and Anthony Live. Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp showcase their 15 year friendship (as “Rent” co-stars) in their new concert tour. 11/21/10. San Francisco, CA. www.bayareacabaret.org.
***The Boys in the Band, Mart Crowley’s groundbreaking 1968 play about pre-Stonewall gay life. to 12/12/10, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. www.risingactiontheatre.com.
***Priscilla Queen of the Desert, the musical based on the 1994 Australian film. . Toronto, ON. to 11/28/10. www.priscillathemusical.com.
***Santaland Diaries. The David Sedaris holiday story about a department store elf. Todd Waite stars. 11/21/10-12/31/10, Houston, TX..www.alleytheatre.org
***Take Me Out. A baseball player comes out. to 12/19/10. Hollywood, CA. www.celebrationtheatre.com
***[title of show], the four-person Broadway musical that chronicles the creation of that musical. Seth Rudetsky stars. to 12/12/10. New Brunswick, NJ.www.GSPonline.org

On Screen (and Video & DVD)

Out on Screen...

***A Marine Story. Alexandra, a married Marine, is a casualty of DADT. After discharge, she rebuilds her life. The trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ixk192SX9es
***Beyond Gay: The Politics of Pride. Bob Christie’s documentary shows that Pride is more than a parade, it’s a giant step on the road to global human rights.
***HOWL, the docu-feature about Allen Ginsberg (James Franco) by Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman.
***Stonewall Uprising, a new documentary covering the 3-day Stonewall riots in 1969. http://firstrunfeatures.com/stonewalluprising_playdates.html
***Wild Target. Out actor Rupert Everett stars in the story of a con artist pursued by a top assassin after scamming a gangster.

Out On Video & DVD

***The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story, the film documentary about songwriting brothers Robert Sherman and Richard Sherman, (Mary Poppins,' 'The Jungle Book,' 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' and more). They were tempestuous in life and great work collaborators. Release date: 11/30/10.

***Cher: The Film Collection. A set of her greatest films including “Moonstruck”, “Silkwood” and “Tea With Mussolini”.
***Eyes Wide Open, two ultra-orthodox Chasidic Jews who fall in love in Israel. Aaron is a married, respected butcher; Ezri is a yeshiva student, who becomes Aaron’s apprentice who becomes something more.
***Mädchen in Uniform, the 1958 lesbian classic.
***Out in the Silence. A small town confronts a firestorm of controversy ignited by a same-sex wedding announcement in the local newspaper. Available for viewing online. http://www.hulu.com/watch/157306/out-in-the-silence
***Sex and The City 2. Carrie and the girls and a gay wedding with Liza.
***Sondheim: The Birthday Concert. Davd Hyde Pierce hosts.

On TV Of Note: All times listed are ET. Check local listings for times in your area.

Resource:TV Gayed, GLAAD's Weekly Guide to What's LGBT on TV: Updated frequently. www.glaad.org/tvgayed

***November: In the Life. LGBT news magazine. PBS. Check local listings. http://www.itl.tv/inthelife/episodes/
***Weekdays: The Nate Berkus Show. Oprah’s out protege goes hourly in syndication. Check local listings.
***Weekdays The Talk. Out “Roseanne” alum Sara Gilmore produces a new version of “The View” with Marissa Jaret Winokur, Julie Chen, and Sharon Osbourne. CBS Weekdays. Check local listings.
***SUN: 11/21: Lance Bass hosts the American Music Awards. Among the nominees: Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Eminem. ABC.

Conferences, Seminars, Benefits, and Special Events

11/22/10: New York, NY: Stephen Sondheim and Frank Rich headline “Times Talks”. Rich interviews Sondheim about his collection of lyrics, “Finishing The Hat”. http://nytimes.whsites.net/timestalks/

11/22/10: New York, NY: You Are Not Alone. Betty Buckley headlines a benefit for The Trevor Project. http://www.youarenotalonebenefit.com/

11/29/10: New York, NY: A Very Mary Holiday. A benefit honoring activist Laura Benanti as a benefit for the Ali Forney Center. Onboard: Brian Charles Rooney, Sandra Bernhard, Anthony Rapp, Kate Shindle, and more. (www.aliforneycenter.org). http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/broadwayspeaksout/co-produce-broadway-stars-at-benefit-honoring-judi

Last Week’s Trivia Quiz: November Sweeps

1. Question: Name this news anchor/reporter, still part of a network news magazine team. On March 7, 1967, he hosted "CBS Reports: The Homosexual", the first major network news special about homosexuality. Answer: Mike Wallace of "60 Minutes".

2. Question: Name this American radio personality, television host and political commentator, the first out anchor to be hired to host a prime time news program in the USA. The journalist was the first out American to be named a Rhodes scholar. Answer: Rachel Maddow. She holds a PhD from Oxford. Her thesis: “HIV/AIDS and Health Care Reform in British and American Prisons.”

3. Question: Name this award-winning TV talk show host who came out to Diane Sawyer in 2002 on a program about gay parenting. She once joked with Ellen deGeneres about being “lebanese”. Answer: Rosie O’Donnell.

4. Question: Who was the first out competitor on "Dancing With The Stars", the consistent ABC ratings winner. Answer: Lance Bass, featured in the 2008 competition.

5. Question: Name this veteran television news anchor, the first openly gay news anchor on local TV news in the country. He was let go from his post last year, after an award-winning 12-year tenure on the air. Answer: Randy Price of WHDH-TV (Channel 7) in Boston. Price was an advocate for animal rights and gay issues. He headlined local events such as the annual Men’s Event fund-raiser for Fenway Community Health Center.

11/15: This Week’s Trivia Quiz: Kander & Ebb

This year Broadway celebrated out composer Stephen Sondheim on his 80th; out Broadway composer Jerry Herman will be feted at The Kennedy Center. Out composers/lyricists John Kander and Fred Ebb have a new Broadway hit (despite the fact that Ebb died several years ago).

1. Question: Name this actor. Kander & Ebb wrote the scote to her Broadway debut musical, her biggest movie hit, her signature songs, and a wealth of other material.

2. Question: Name this Kander & Ebb musical, based on a series of diaries written by an early 20th century gay writer. The musical included an androgynous lead; the film adaptation featured a bisexual threesome.

3. Question: Name this Kander & Ebb musical, a success when it first opened on Broadway, but overshadowed by another musical about dancers. In revival, it’s one of Broadway’s biggest hits. It features a cross-dressing gossip columnist.

4. Question: Name this Kander & Ebb musical, in which a gay man in prison visualizes a film princess of “B movies”.

5. Question: Name this Kander & Ebb musical, set in backstage Boston. Its leading man came out before winning the Tony. Its leading lady played “Mom” to a young resident who came out after a fight on the set.

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