History of Gay and Lesbian Life in Milwaukee, Wisconsin - Print Media - InStep Magazine

Instep Magazine- Issue Excerpts
 
Volume 6, Number 13 -- July 6-19, 1989
Cover image
 

 

 

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New cover artist Addi
 

(Page 3)
First Milwaukee Pride parade in years stepped off, commemorating 20 years since the Stonewall riots. Estimates of participants ranger from 1,000 to 2,000, and Congressman Jim Moody was on hand as well.
 

(Pages 4+5)
Pride Parade and Rally at Cathedral Square: speakers, awards, etc., including Sue Cook and Don Clabots of MLGPC; former Police Chief Robert Ziarnik, historians Dr. Terry Boughner and Jamakaya, AIDS activist Dan Trzebiatowski, and others.
 

(Page 6)
 

beginning of article Gay Pride to Gay Bashing, examination of gay name-calling in Milwaukee;
+ photo of Community Speakout during Pride Week
(Page 7)
 
Continuation of article Gay Pride to Gay Bashing, examination of gay name-calling in Milwaukee
(Pages 8+9)
 
State passes AIDS bill; +
Oshkosh police make arrests in Rainbow Park
(Page 12)
 
Ad: Brady East STD Clinic conducts anonymous HIV testing at Foundation Community Center
(Page 13)
 
FBI seeking fugitive in Wisconsin; and Two arrested in Florida for murder of Gregory L. Peebles, a 33 year old gay man in Milwaukee on June 23rd (cont. pg. 50)
(Page 16)
 
Ad: La Cage show "Bonnie Bitch and the Victims of Desire"
(Page 17)
 
Group Notes: MAP Fest 89 to be held; CCF gives grants
(Page 18)
 
Group Notes cont: Commitment 89; STD Clinic reopens at 833 E. Locust St.
(Page 19)
 
Letter: Pride parade
(Page 20)
 
Ad: C'est La Vie summer action
(Page 21)
 
Ad: Rods and New Bar thank you for 10 years, and announcing MAGIC Picnic
(Pages 22+23)
 
Festival of Gala Choruses II held
(Page 26)
 
Photos: Fest City Singers during their 'Catch a Rising Star' production
(Page 27)
 
Steppin' Out:
+ Ad: R-Bar
(Page 28)
 
Steppin Out cont: Rod's in Madison holds Mr. Daddy contest
+ Photo: Chicago's South Side Sisters perform at Ball Game
(Page 29)
 
Steppin Out cont: Pivot Club entertainment; R-Bar in Wausau holds Mr/Miss/ Ms contest; Ballgame softball team benefit
(Page 30)
 
Steppin Out cont: Your Place held its goodbye party under Uncle Al on June 28; Jeanie's in Beloit closed after 6 months; Melange Cafe mentioned in Rolling Stone magazine
(Page 31)
 
Juicy Bits
(Page 40)
 
Ad: Wreck Room Saloon/ W.R. Saloon
(Page 41)
 
Photos: La Crosse 3rd annual Lesbian and Gay Pride Picnic
(Page 42)
 
Ad: The New Leaf, Janesville, Christmas in July party
(Page 43)
 
Photos: Jet's Place 3rd anniversary
(Page 44)
 
Ad: Cheri's Back East: pajama party, MAGIC picnic party, Wet jockey shorts, Wet t-shirt, Miss Gay Capitol City pageant
(Page 45)
 
Article Inklings: Reasons to stay with Mr. Wrong
(Page 46)
 
In Memorium: Bob Damron
+ Gerald L. Loy (Gerry), partner of Randy Elliot
(Page 47)
 
Two arrested in Florida for murder of Gregory L. Peebles, a 33 year old gay man in Milwaukee on June 23rd (cont. from pg. 16)
+ Photo: Candi Straton, winner of Miss 19 title
(Page 50)
 
Photo: bartenders Jim and Mickey of Wreck Room
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