Amanda J. Garcia-Aguinaga From: Gene EIder[ Sent: Saturday, September 26, 2009 1:47 PM Page I of I To: William McManus; Jose Banales; Council District 1; Council District 2; Council District 3; Council District 4; Council District 5; Council District 6; Council District 7; Council District 8; Council District 9; Council District 10; Joe Straus; Jeff Wentworth; Mayor Julian Castro; Gene Elder Cc: Sam Sanchez; Ted Switzer; Bill Goodman; Nancy Russell; Dan Graney; Olga Hernandez; Bill Sibley; Chris Forbrich; Jade Esteban-Estrada; chip@equalityforurn.com; Kip Dollar; Toby Johnson; Karen Littleton Subject: Police Sensitivity: Alan Turing: Gay History Month Chief McManus and Officer Banales: I request that this information about Alan Turing be sent to all members of the police department as the HAPPY Foundation's contribution to the police sensitivity training program for Gay History Month. (October) When it states here "gross indecency for consensual same-sex intimacy," it is refering to a very timid encounter gay affair. Alan's ability to break the German secret codes was one of the main things that helped win the war. (Not a small contribution to the free world.) Elder Gene San Antonio, Texas On Fri, 9/25/09, Equality Forum wrote: 4/10/2012 Paul Scott; Page 1 of 1 Amanda J. Garcia-Aguinaga From: Gene Elder Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 5:07 PM To: Celebration Circle; RoyalBean Cofieel-louse Cc: Council District 10 Subject: I have met Art and he is Kate Clinton I have met Art and he is Kate Clinton National Political Month July 2010 have met Art and he is humbled that there will be a month honoring his political work. He gets no respect from people who are where they are because of him, so this is a long overdue and richly deserved retrospective. I hope he can make it, but he was recently seen in Iran doing chalk drawings in front of Ahmadinejad's house, then nothing. --Kate Clinton, Comedian/activist PRESS RELEASE: I say Thank GOD that the Christian Fundamentalists, Republicans, or whoever these people are, are only throwing teabags. UNLIKE THE MUSLIM FUNDAIVIENTALISTS "He who fights that Islam should be superior fights in Allah's cause" Muhammad, prophet of Islam 2010.04.21 (Mogadishu, Somalia) - Five construction workers are kidnapped and beheaded by Islamic fundamentalists. 2010.04.21 (Pattani, Thailand) - An Islamic insurgent throws a grenade into a group 4/10/2012 Amanda J. Garcia-Aguinaga From: Gene Elder Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 7:36 PM To: membership@hrc.org; Gay ChamberofCommerce Cc: Wayne Christian Subject: Couch Interview by Sarah Fisch PAIVl:Chartreuse Couch Interview by Sarah Fisch PAM is a verb like USA Political Month.July 2010 View Of Reality From A Chartreuse Couch (My Own Private Alamo) by Gene Elde Interview with Gene Elder by Sarah Fisch Sarah Fisch got me on the Chartreuse and had me spill the beans about PAM. Forward to all 50 states 4/10/2012 Page 1 ot' 1 Page I or 1 Amanda J. Garcia-Aguinaga From: Gene Elder Sent: Monday, April 12, 2010 4:39 PM To: White!-louse Whitehouse; Council District 10 Subject: "Politics never needed art more than Ronald Guyer "Politics never needed art more than Ronald Guyer MR ELDER, NEVER NEEDED ART MORE THAN THE PEOPLE NEVER NEEDED MORE ART THAN NOW. HEALTH CARE IS PALE, THE ECONOMY IS IN THE RED AND OUR TWO WARS ARE AN ABYSMAL BLACKNESS. POLITICAL ART MONTH IS A -- Ronald P. Guyer, Texas lawyer, San Antonio Nationl Political Month July 2010: get ready!! The Yes Men Fix the World (2008) Andy Bichlbaum and Mike Bonanno are "The Yes Men" - - two guys who combine political activism, performance art, and the love ofa good prank in the name of demanding that the private sector take responsibility for the damage it has done to the world and its people. I.O.U.S.A. (2008) 4/10/2012 Page 1 ot 1 Amanda J. Garcia-Aguinaga From: Gene Elder Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2010 4:31 PM To: Mayor Julian Castro; Council District 4; Council District 2; Council District 1; Council District 10; Council District 3; Council District 5; Council District 6; Council District 7; Council District 8; Council District 9 Cc: Robert Rivard; William McManus; Bruce Davidson; Elaine Wolff; Sarah Fisch; Paula Owen Subject: PAM is a naomi shihab nye PAM is a must.. - naomi shihab nye ART: It's a religion. Genesislzl Between 1960 and 1962 the United States built over 60,000 nuclear bombs. It only takes 15,000 nuclear weapons to completely destroy the entire Earth. Nuclear bombs are good for 15,000 years. "The great artist of tomorrow will go underground." --Marcel Duchamp It's always the really sick people that try to take over the world. The rest of us are content to just give a couple of cocktail parties. --Gene Elder MUD underground Artists Taking Over The World (starting with your neighborhoods) Environmental Trends Political Trends The YES MEN have said "Yes" to Political Art Month and will help head up the movement between now and July, 2010 to alert all galleries, museums and art institutions across America to plan some form of Political Art presentation. Of course, writers and filmmakers and are welcome as well. "We are delighted to join 4/10/2012 Amanda J. Garcia-Aguinaga From: Gene Elder Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 4:50 PM To: Council District 10 Subject: Portland joins PAM: Paul Taylor Dance Company net/tn .jsp? Portland joins PAM: Paul Taylor Dance Company rags 1 U1 1 We are all very excited to hear that Portland Oregon will be giving considerable thought to how-Portland's creative community will be presenting its politics for PAM July 2010. Outfoxed: Rupert li/lurdoch's War on Journalism Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism trkid=204767> "Think outside the Lapping National Political Month July 2010: get ready!! Explore Careers ://artbistro. 5/3216/ab31fa15- 3.jpg> 4/10/2012 "An artist sees with an immigrant' Page 1 ot 1 Amanda J. Garcia-Aguinaga From: Gene Elder Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2010 12:56 PM To: common cause Subject: Fairies Fiasco: a ballet about revolt Fairies Fiasco: a ballet about revolt The World Premier of Fairies Fiasco collided with March 24, 25, 26 in 1974. The ballet was created as a protest to the repeated military raids on the San Antonio Country. The San Antonio Country was a popular gay disco started by Arthur \/eltman and Gene Elder in April 1973. The existence of such a place in San Antonio caused great concern to the military and the surveillance and harassment by the military MP5 climaxed during that Christmas with a planned raid. Arthur "Hap" Veltmanand Gene Elder with the help of lawyers Maury Maverick Jr. and Gerald Goldstein confronted the military and ended this military harassment ofthe gay community. (for a while, anyway.) Fairies Fiasco was the creative response to a year of harassment. It is to be performed on March 25. With March Contemporary Art Month, what better time to reflect. Fairies Fiasco a ballet by Gene Elder Fairies Fiasco World Premier March 24, 25, 26, 19 4/10/2012 Amanda J. Garcia-Aguinaga From: Gene Elder Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 11:48 AM rage i or 1 To: Gene Elder Cc: Mayor Julian Castro; Council District 4; Council District 2; Council District 10; Council District 3; Council District 6; District123l\/like Villarreal; Council District 1; Council District 9; Council District 8; Councii District 7 Subject: Thyroid Disease: Flouride a big cause Many of our contemporary health problems are from a thyroid problem. You may wa nt to check to see if you are not being given proper diagnosis. Dr. Starr was most enlightening. Gene Elder March 10, 2010 baseonline.com/front/a.asp? Streamlink Audio Thyroid Disease: On Tuesday's 4/10/2012 Amanda J. Garcia-Aguinaga From: Gene Elder 3 Sent: Monday, l\/larch 08, 2010 5:52 PM To: Council District 1; Council District 10; Byron Cook Subject: Academy Awards predict artfpolitics with films Academy Awards predict art/politics with films "Think outside the --Tim Lapping Nation Political Month July 2010: get ready!! Celebrating the World of Arts and politcs. Sandra Bullock Gets Emotional, Gay Inclusive By Advocate.com Editors searchterm=Advocate.corn Editors> rage 1 or 1 Sandra Bullock was named Best Actress in a Motion Picture for her work in The Blind Side at Sunday night's Academy Awards, and her acceptance speech walked the Same line of humor and drama that won her the Oscar. The actress predictably thanked her costars, producers, and husband, but then turned emotional when she dedicated the award to all of "the mothers who take care of the babies and the children no matter where they come from." She thanked on 4/10/2012 Amanda J. Garcia-Aguinaga rage 1 01 1 From: Gene Elder Sent: Saturday, |\/larch 06, 2010 3:09 PM To: Council District Council District Cc: Byron Cook Subiect: "July 2010: Political News: GET **July 2010: Political News: GET "Gene is always creative and I am glad he came up with the idea of National Political Art Month. Iam looking forward to July." -- Joan Grona Joan Grona Gallery San Antonio, Texas Alamo Cam Alamo Cam MUD underground spy camera. "Think the --Tim Lapping "Plot outside the Elder "Avatar is about a lot of things. It's primarily an action-adventure journey, a journey of self-discovery, much more universally themed. But it also does have a conscience. I think it's OK for a film to have a conscience, not to be just a ride. I guess it was Sam who said, 'If you want a message, call Western Union." But I don't think that's 4/10/2012 1 OI 1 Amanda J. Garcia-Aguinaga From: Gene Elder i Sent: Saturday, March 06, 2010 12:59 PM To: Council District 1; Cary Clack; Council District 10 Cc: Byron Cook; Judith Dale; Gene Elder Subject: PAM: Suicide in the military and Marie Osrnond's son Political Month July 2010a Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism trkicl=204767> "Think outside the --Tim Lapping Need a topic for July 20l0?: Take on the military Army turns 'floodlight' on suicide problem From Mike Mount, CNN Senior Pentagon Producer February 18, 2010 10:57 a.m. EST U.S. soldiers are on patrol this week near Tubak, Afghanistan. U.S. soldiers are on patrol this week near Tubak, Afghanistan. STORY HIGHLIGHTS Army suicide data shows that January saw 27 confirmed or potential suicides Twelve of these cases were 4/10/2012 Amanda J. Garcia-Aguinaga rage 1 or 1 From: Gene Elder Sent: Friday, February 26, 2010 11:36 AM To: William Nlcli/Ianus; Adam McManus; Jose Banales; Council District Council District 2; Council District 3; Council District 4; Council District 5; Council District 6; Council District 7; Council District 8; Council District 9; Council District 10 Cc: Robert Rivard; Bruce Davidson; Elaine Wolff Subject: City Council Gay Sensitivity (and police) and ourselves Contemporary Art Month I got it from Netflix, This is one of the best documentaries on our society's problem with masculinity. A documentary with rodeo cowboys, police, athletes and the entire spectrum of the gay male community on this business of masculinity. What is it that is so upseting?? The police department and the city council should all be required to see this. Especially the bigoted religious community. (Which of course they won't.) And so should you. Many of our city's problems would be solved if everyone was required to see this film. Gene Elder HAPPY Foundation Archives Director The Butch Factor The Butch Factor (2009) NR Director Christopher Hines CAM -ou-flageA gay design is a joy forever Contemporary Art Month in March by Gene Elder The HAPPY Foundation celebrates CAM: March with this article about the history of camouflage and honors the memory of William Pahlmann, an internationally-known interior designer. Pahlman was born December 12, 1900, grew up in San Antonio where he graduated from the old Main Avenue High School (now know as Fox Academic and Tech High School and then from the Parsons School of Design in New York City and Paris Pahlmann embarked on his professional career as an interior designer moving into the position of chief executive ofthe interior design department and buyer of antique objects for Lord Taylor. During the 19305 at Lord Si Taylor, he launched his concept of model rooms 4/10/2012 Amanda J. Garcia-Aguinaga rags: 1 ut 1 From: Gene Elder Sent: Saturday, January 23, 2010 2:02 PM To: Gene Elder; John Cornyn Cc: Judith Dale Subject: National Political Month; Rock Art Politics NEWS National Political Month: Rock Art Politics NEWS National Political Month: July 2010 Get your gallery ready. BOSTON SAN ANTONIO NEW YORK LONDON may not know politics but I know what I like! And anything that expresses political views through art, or any other thoughtfully and intelligently executed creative process, gets my juices going! Bring on the --Jack Hyman, New York actor 81 writer; and Native Texan IN THIS ISSUE "Art must be the handmaiden of sublimity and beauty and thus promote whatever is natural and If art does not do this then any money spent on it is squandered. ~~-Adolph Hitler September 11, 1935 THIS PLACE MATFERS Victory in the World's Longest Art Galler 4/10/2012 rage 1 OI 1 Amanda J. Garcia-Aguinaga From: Gene Elder Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 2:00 PM To: Pedagogy and Theatre of the Oppressed; Wayne Christian Subject: LOVE, ART and Honey! HAPPY New Year!! PAM: LOVE, ART and Honey! HAPPY New Year!! Like everyone else, I always enjoy seeing the new talented MFA artists showing off at the galleries every year. All of this is great fun, until the Titantic hits the iceberg, then all this creativity seems very frivolous and silly. And the artists that keep doing the same old stuff and only read Art in America for their information are not going to be the artists that the world needs. I wa nt San Antonio artists and the artists from all 50 states be the artists that the world needs. That is the inspiration behind National Political Month. LOVE, ART 81 MONEY HONEY HAPPY NEW Gene Elder Archives Director HAPPY Foundation Join the WEDDING CAKE LIBERATION FRONT: Put on your mascara girls. This means war. Never has battle tasted so good, or a wedding cake been so fierce, says Gene Elder, Archives Director for the HAPPY Foundation and the artist behind the Wedding Cake Liberati 4/10/2012 Amanda J. Garcia-Aguinaga From: Gene Elder Sent: Sunday, December 27, 2009 3:15 PM To: Gene Elder; Council District 10 Subject: PAM: Think Outside the FOX. --Tim Lapping few centuries ago, the Catholic Church declared comedy a sin in order to get female mimes off the streets. Obviously, the Catholic Church recognized that all art is political, as it can question, influence and change minds." Tyler PAM: litical Art Month: July 2010 "Think outside the Think Think outside the FOX outside the FOX --Tim Lapping San Antonio, Texas Besides we are our own enslavers as suggested by this cartoon. antrecords. netfdocs/ 2009-05-Amusing- Ourselves- to-Death. antrecords. net/docs/ 2009-05-Amusing- Ourselves- to~ Death. html> Other quotes: carolyn sortor c-cyte creamistress c-blog 4/10/2012 1 OIL rage 1 on Amanda J. Garcia-Aguinaga From: Gene Elder! Sent: Saturday, December 19, 2009 2:07 PM To: Council District 10 Subject: PAM: Democrat treasurer steals $202,000 PAM: Democrat treasurer steals $202,000 Again the Democrats prove themselves to be the biggest punch of dumb asses. All the more reason for you to support the arts, your artists and the galleries that represent them and forget about all this political fund raising. Gene Elder By Gilbert Garcia Express-News Calling it a "terrible day for Democrats," the outgoing chairwoman of the Bexar County Democratic Party said Wednesday that the party's treasurer siphoned $202,000 from one bank account and left another in th red. Carla Vela - who resigned as chairwoman Tuesday night because she intends to run for Bexar County clerk - said Treasurer Dwayne E. Adams, 54, took funds over the past several months from a Compass Bank account that the party uses exclusively for primary elections. She also said Adams dipped into the party's operating account, which now is overdrawn. Vela said the par 4/10/2012 rage 1 or 1 Amanda J. Garcia-Aguinaga From: Gene Elderl Sent: Saturday, December 19, 2009 1:47 PM To: Mayor Julian Castro; Council District 1; Gene Elder Cc: Council District 10 Subject: PAM: treasurer steals $202,000 Again the Democrats prove themselves to be the biggest punch of dumb asses. All the more reason for you to support the arts, your artists and the galleries that represent them and forget about all this political fund raising. Gene Elder By Gilbert Garcia - Express-News Calling it a "terrible day for Democrats," the outgoing chairwoman of the Bexar County Democratic Party said Wednesday that the party's treasurer siphoned $202,000 from one bank account and left another in the red. Carla Vela - who resigned as chairwoman Tuesday night because she intends to run for Bexar County clerk - said Treasurer Dwayne E. Adams, 54, took funds over the past several months from a Compass Bank account that the party uses exclusively for primary elections. She also said Adams dipped into the party's operating account, which now is overdrawn. Vela said the party pressed charges Wednesday against Adams 4/10/2012 Amanda J. Garcia-Aguinaga From: Gene Elder Sent: Friday, December 04, 2009 6:25 PM To: Council District 9; Council District 1; Council District 10; Info Cybersocket Cc: Frank Corte Subject: *Political Art: Chris Sauter Glenna Park *Political Art: Chris Sauter Glenna Park Political Art Month is coming: Ready or not! "Although I must disagree with your statement "Art is political for starters. Your art is your politics." ifI follow it to its logical conclusion, then all art is political. Any celebration of art is a celebration of political art. Seems a bit wishy washy to me. At first, I thought your idea of a political art month was interesting but the more I thought about it, the more I was afraid it was just a way of highlighting propaganda or extreme didacticism and, if you know my work at all, that is something I am trying to break apart. Virtually nothing is black or white. And art that takes these positions is uninteresting and often preaching to the converted. If, however, Political Art Month is about highlighting art with a complex and nuanced political focus, then I am all for that. Although I wonder if relegating political art to a particular month only helps to marginalize it and 4/10/2012 Page I ot 1 Page 1 ot 1 Amanda J. Garcia-Aguinaga From: Gene Elder Sent: Friday, December 04, 2009 1:35 PM To: Gene Elder; Council District 10 Subject: *Political Art: Alex Caragonne: vs. John Lennon *Political Art: Alex Caragonne: U.S. vs. John Lennon Gene, I-low about: "Can Art ever be divorced from Politics? I would think not. The history of "Art" and "Politics" from the dawn of time demonstrates that the two are irrevocably entwined. Whether through language, words, or images the presence of a peculiar human mode of expression is undeniable. Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Middle Eastern, and Asian and so-called 'Modern cu|ture" betrays a common sensibility linking the two apparently dissimilar forms of human expression. At least in my humble opinion." Alex Caragonne, architect PAM: Political Art Month: Required Viewing The U.S. vs. John Lennon Play Trailer and Clips Filmmakers David Leaf and John Scheinfeld 4/10/2012 Amanda J. Garcia-Aguinaga From: Gene Elder Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 12:58 PM To: Danny Geisler; John Cornyn Subject: *Political Art Month is coming!! Sibley and Elder Political Art Month is coming!! Sibley and Elder once asked the inimitable New York writer Grace Paley what makes a writer 'political' and she answered without hesitation, 'Tell the truth!' Words to live by." -- William Jack Sibley (novelist, playwright, screenwriter, journalist) This Modern World By Tom Tomorrow "It is always the really sick people that try to take over the world. The rest of us are content to just give a couple of cocktail parties." --Gene Elder rage 1 or 1 July 2010 has been declared a month for political art. This is a national event. Will you be ready to view the concerns of the artists of America? Join the MUD underground. Artists hell bent on taking over the world. The MUD underground originated in 1976 on the San Antonio River by a group of artists gathered in secret in the abandoned Borglurn Studio. (The 4/ 10/2012 rage 1 or 1 Amanda J. Garcia-Aguinaga From: Gene Elder Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 3:46 PM To: Council District 9; Wayne Christian; Council District 1; Council District 10 Cc: Cary Clack Subject: **Jacl< Hyman: Political Art, Del Shores at the Voo Doo Lounge **Jack Hyman: Political Art, Del Shores at the \/oo Doo Lounge may not know politics but I know what I like! And anything that expresses political views through art, or any other thoughtfully and intelligently executed creative process, gets my juices going! Bring on the PoliArtil!" --Jack Hyman, New York actor writer; and Native Texan July 2010 has been declared a month for political art. This is a national event. Will you be ready to view the concerns of the artists of America? Elder Gene San Antonio, Texas JULY 2010 Political Art Month: Gene: "During such an important time in our history, what a wonderful time to enlighten us all with Political Art Month." --Del Shores ONE NIGHT STAND WITH Del Shores transforms his nationally sold-out one-man show into a rip-roaring, balls- out, funnier, dirtier version. The drama is over, baby! Full of celebrity dish and dirt and for the first time, the naked truth about his "slut phase". This SORDI 4/10/2012 Amanda J. Garcia-Aguinaga From: Gene Elder' Sent: Monday, November 16, 2009 2:43 PM To: Celebration Circle Subject: Quotes; Political Art is Coming "Throughout history, many of the most outstanding artists have made work that Page 1 ot 1 expresses a socially relevant viewpoint, and this is very true of numerous artists who are currently working in the twenty-first century. Gene Elder's initiative to showcase art with a point of view promises to stimulate worthy dialog and will undoubtedly contribute greatly to our cultural life." David S. Rubin The Brown Foundation Curator of Contemporary Art San Antonio Museum of Art July 2010 has been declared a month for political art. This is a national event. Will you be ready to view the concerns ofthe artists of America? mysa na ms/AlamoCarn.html n1ysanantonio.com/visito rs__guide/webcams> Elder Gene San Antonio, Texas PAM: Political Art Month: When 4/10/2012 rage 1 OI 1 Amanda J. Garcia-Aguinaga From: Gene Elder Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 10:55 AM To: Celebration Circle Subject: FOOD, INC. 1 the movie. A must FOOD, INC. the movie. A must July 2010 has been declared a month for political art. This is a national event. Will you be ready to view the concerns of the artists of America? Everyone: You will want to view this new movie. Food, Inc. strackid=7bee7984ad 3d 222336> Food, Inc. (2008) PG Drawing on Eric Schlosser 's Fast Food Nation and Michael Pollan 's The Omnivore's Dilemma, director Robert Kenner 's documentary explores the food industry's de 4/10/2012 Amanda J. Garcia'-Aguinaga rage 1 or 1 From: Gene Elder Sent: Friday, February 19, 2010 11:12 All/l To: Jeff Wentworth; Council District 1; Council District 10 Subject: Feds and police would be pushing for warrantless searches of your cellphone. And they were -right! Attachments: Explore Careers 3.jpg> Explore Careers rtbistro.monstencom/nfs/a rtbistro/attachment_images/001 5/3216/ab31fa1 5- 3.jpg> Many of you will want to read this. us/Images/Philosophers/5.jpg Alamo Cam Alamo Cam MUD underground spy camera. - When Christian Taylor stopped by the Sprint store in Daly City, Calif., last November, he was planning to buy around 30 BlackBerry handhelds. But a Sprint employee on the lookout for fraud grew suspicious about the address and other details relating to Taylor's company, "Hype Univercity and called the police. Taylor was arrested on charges of felony identity fraud, his car was Attachments: irnage001.jQg lg IDIMK 4/10/2012 (3 Ka) Page I of] Amanda J. Garcia-Aguinaga From: Gene Elder Sent: Saturday, l\/larch 20, 2010 2:46 PM To: Council District 10; John Cornyn Subjct: Dear David Freeman and David Rubin Elder Gene San Antonio, Texas --Dear Freeman: I am glad you see what I see in the SAMA exhibit.- I think the show is political OUT THE ASS and I hope you will write about it with that point of view. I have spoken to David Rubin about political art month and SAMA is hesitant to do anything until other non-profits step up. Personally I don't care if Blue Star and SWCC or others step up or not. I want PAM to be as subversive as it should be. It will happen in the galleries, VOA the Current, and in the studios and in the streets. Not that I would discourage SAMA or others to join in, but it really doesn't matter. That is the whole point of PAM, to be on the cutting edge and you know how these Board of Directors are. Anyway, David Rubin's show is political and I think you should bring out every glowing political aspect of lt. David's show is 4/10/2012 Page 1 or 1 Amanda J. Garcia-Aguinaga From: Gene Elder! Sent: Friday, January 08, 2010 11:30 AM To: Amanda Knull; Council District Subject: JOhn: LOVE, ART and Honey! HAPPY New Year!! John: Thanks for your newsletter. I enjoy reading it. We need your support of National Political Month. Gene Elder PAM: LOVE, ART and Honey! HAPPY New Year!! Like everyone else, I always enjoy seeing the new talented MFA artists showing off at the galleries every year. All of this is great fun, until the Titantic hits the iceberg, then all this creativity seems very frivolous and silly. And the artists that keep doing the same old stuff and only read Art in America for their information are not going to be the artists that the world needs. I want San Antonio artists and the artists from all 50 states be the artists that the world needs. That is the inspiration behind National Political Month. Love, ART si MONEY HONEY HAPPY NEW ll Gene Elder Archives Director HAPPY Foundation Join the WEDDING CAKE LIBERATION FRONT: Put on your mascara girls. This means war. Never has battle tasted so good, or a wedding 4/10/2012 Amanda J. Garcia-Aguinaga From: Gene Elder Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 3:42 PM To: newsletters@email.usaacom; Council District 10 Cc: Wayne Christian Subject: Political Art: Nlaraja and RuPaul Art: Maraja and RuPau| PAM: Political Art Month: The definitions of "Reactionary" are 'opposed to Progress, revert to forrner state'. All are Reactionaries who merely wish or whine about political wars/debts/deceits. Actions can be Solutions of Political Problems with Artistic Creativity. Visual satire posters in World Wars Yippie humor demonstrations in 1960's were effective then. But now marches protests are gassed arrested. The Military Industrial Complex are as successful as Mickey Mouse, as ubiquitous as mice, 81 as iniquitous as bubonic rats. The M.I.C. control Media Museums; words paintings don't hurt them. Modern Millennium needs immediate ecological 81 economical corrections, not more powerless complaints. Political changes are made during extremes - the best or worst of times. Let this depression be a springboard - to Remodel corrupt systems 81 bad attitudes. Artists have focused on Personal Rights to retain 4/10/2012 Page 1 ot' 1 Amanda J. Garcia-Aguinaga From: Gene Elder' - Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 6:04 PM To: Nell Grover; Ana Fernandez Cc: Mayor Julian Castro Subject: Old flashlight Attachments: Explore Careers 3.jpg> Explore Careers 3.jpg> Ana; How do we get the city to provide more places to throw away flashlight batteries? Elder Gene San Antonio, Texas In case neighbors may be interested. Thanks. Ana L.Ramirez District 6 Adm. Asst. 7042 Alamo Downs Parkway (210) 679-6506 ana.ramirez@sanantonio.gov From: City Communications and Public Affairs Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 10:32 AM Subject: News Release: City-wide cleanup day 4/10/2012 Page I ot' 2 For Immediate Release March Attachments: (14 KB) Nfwfav/>>Wv>>+ is 4/10/2012 Page 2 of 2 mgah sam gm "mi ll U_|_m_Jm Q14 mz_0:_d__U_Z mg mZ Amanda J. Garcia-Aguinaga From: Gene Elder Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 12:11 PM To: Mayor Julian Castro; Council District 10 Subject: FINAL VOTE at MPO, be there or be PAM: Political Art Month: July 2 1 Page 1 ot`1 July 2010 has been declared a month for political art. This is a national event. Will you be ready to view the concerns ofthe artists of America? Alamo Cam Alamo Cam MUD underground spy camera. Elder Gene San Antonio, Texas On Sun, 10/25/09, SA Toll Party wrote: From: SA Toll Party Subject: FINAL VOTE at MPO, be there or be To: Date: Sunday, October 25, 2009, 2:45 PM 4/10/2012 Amanda J. Garcia-Aguinaga From: Gene Elder Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 3:01 PM To: Kerry Cole; Michael Cole; Fluent collaborative; Alberta Collage; Chicano Collection Cc: Council District 1; Council District 10; Byron Cook Subject: Dear Galleries and Artists: From San Antonio Dear Galleries and Artists: From San Antonio Dear Santa Fe Artists and Galleries: Can we count on you to join us in declaring July 2010 Political Art Month. Page 1 of 1 Our goal is to alert all galleries across America to devote some thought and time to either political, social or religious subject matter for July. What better month? Join us now and add your name to the national list and start planning what Santa Fe will be exhibiting. Thanks Gene Elder, phone 210 732-3238 Forward this message to any galleries and artists around the USA that want to join in. San Antonio Museum of Contemporary Art: Directors: Gene Elder and Glenna Park San Antonio Museum of Modern Art: Directors: Norman Avila and Don Evans Hi, Gene, LOVE this idea. We're already doing an exhibit with David Zamora Casas from mid-June for LGBT through mid-July. Will begin looking for an interesting con 4/10/2012 Amanda J. Garcia-Aguinaga From: Gene Elder Sent: Saturday, February 13, 2010 12:28 PM Page 1 ot' 1 To: William Nlcli/lanus; Jose Banales; Cristina Bazaldua; Mayor Julian Castro; Council District4; Council District 2; Council District 10; Council District 3; Council District 6; Council District 8; Council District 9 Cc: Dan Graney; Roberto J. Flores; Bill Goodman; Travis Cox; Randy Peyton; Curtis Johnson; Nancy Russell; Karen Littleton; Graciela Sanchez; Sam Sanchez; Toby Johnson; Elaine Wolff; Robert Rivard; Bill Sibley Subject: Chief Police sensitivity class documentary Dear Chief McManus and Officer Bananles: This a documentary thatl recommend to everyone in San Antonio and I think the police department would find this film about the people who knew Brandon and hovv the sheriff's department handled the investigation and other people and events that surrounded the murder would be educational and enlightening. I found it on Netflix. Concerned Citizen Gene Elder The Brandon Teena Story The Brandon Teena Story (1998) NR Brandon Teena -- a Nebraskan woman who was born Teena Brandon but identified and dressed as a man -- is the focus of this in-depth documentary. Brandon finds happiness with a girlfriend and makes a number of frie 4/10/2012 Page 1 of 1 Amanda J. Garcia-Aguinaga From: Gene Elder i Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 1:54 PM To: Gene Elder Subject: *Conspiracyz The Secret History: Mohamed Atta and the Venice Flying Circus *Conspiracy: The Secret History: Mohamed Atta and the Venice Flying Circus You can get this on Netflix. LEARN THE TRUTH MOST I Gene Conspiracy: The Secret History: Mohamed Atta and the Venice Flying Circus Mohamed Atta and the Venice Flying Circus ; Gene Elder Cc: Mary Alice Cisneros John Clamp Page I of I Bill FitzGibbons Charlie Gonzalez Sent: Tue, June 8, 2010 6:20:35 PM Subject: "legalized" Vincent Valdez mural destroyed by principal On Tue, 6/8/10, Carolyn Sortor wrote: Actually, it may not be "legalized" -- it may have violated the rights of the artist under US federal law. Last I checked, the state of that law was along the lines of the following (however, I am no expert in this area 4/10/2012 Amanda J. Garcia-Aguinaga From: Clarence Fey Sent: Tuesday, .June 08, 2010 6:56 PM To: Gene Elder; Elaine Wolff; Bruce Davidson Cc: Council District 1; Council District 10; Bill FitzGibbons; Charlie Gonzalez Subject: Re: "legalized" Vincent Valdez mural destroyed by principal Gene, Just another note do you think that the typical Mexican American (American) would identify his/her sterotype with his art. The typical American has become the middle class, tries to do a good job, and does not want to join a gang. Congratulations to Burbank in trying to give the South Side the correct image. Get real. Clarence A. Fey Tel. No. Emails From: Clarence Fey To: Gene Elder Elaine Wolff Bruce Davidson Cc: Mary Alice Cisneros John Clam_p__* Page 1 of 1 Bill FitzGibbons Charlie Gonzalez Sent: Tue, June 8, 2010 6:35:06 PM Subject: Re: "legalized" Vincent Valdez mural destroyed by principal I am glad you enjoyed his art. I thought it was close to inviting gang endorsemen 4/10/2012 Page 1 of Amanda J. Garcia-Aguinaga From: cisnerosl I Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 10:21 PM To: Gene Elder Cc: Council District 1; Council District 10; Bill FitzGibbons; Charlie Gonzalez Subject: "legalized" Vincent Valdez mural destroyed by principal This is accurate information from Carolyn Sortor and is the basis of why the destruction of the SOMOS Video Mural at El Museo Alameda will be a matter for the courts in the near future. The museum staff should have given me a 90-day advance of their plans and should not have cannibalized the technical elements of that video installation (projectors, switchers, cabhng, etc.)for other purposes during the contracted exhibition time. And they should not have informed the public that the removal of the video mural was because it did not work properly. The intellectual property issues around the destruction of the content are immense and serious. More to corne later, 210-316-6611 From: Gene Elder To: Elaine Wolff Bruce Davidson , Gene Elder Cc: Mary Alice Cisneros John Clamp >--Original Message--~ From: Gene Elder i> To: Infowarscom George Noory <1-r c2c c2c Llan Punnett Nightwatch CZC Art Cc: Philip Cortez Ivy Taylor Mary Alice Cisneros John Clamp Jennifer Ramos David Medina Justin Rodriguez 4/10/2012 Message Page 1 0f4 Amanda J. Garcia-Aguinaga From: Rivard, Robert Sent: Monday, March 28, 2011 6:30 PM To: Susan Frost Cc: msculIey@bexar.org; Council District 4; Council District 2; Council District 1; Council District 10; Council District 3; Council District 5; Council District 6; Council District 7; Council District 8; Council District 9; District123Mike Villarreal; Frances A. Gonzalez; Mayor Julian Castro; Justin Rodriguez; Charlie Gonzalez; Elaine Wolff; Greg Harman; Richter, Bob; Davidson, Bruce; Nell Grover Subject: RE: Dear Mike Sculley: Re: Sheryl Sculley crams her plan on us again. STOP Hildebrand drainage do biock his delusional nonsense and only see what he writes when someone responds, which I do not recommend. From: Susan Frost [mailto' Sent: Mon 3/28/2011 6:07 PM To: 'Gene Elder' Cc: mscuIley@bexar.org; 'Philip Cortez'; 'Ivy Taylor'; 'Mary Alice Cisneros'; 'John Clamp'; 'Jennifer Ramos'; 'David Medina'; 'Ray Lopez'; 'Justin Rodriguez; 'Reed Wil|iams'; 'Elisa Chan'; 'District123Mike Villarreal'; 'Frances A. Gonzalez'; 'Julian Castro'; 'Justin Rodriguez; 'Charlie GonzaIez'; 'Elaine Wolff; 'Greg Harman'; Rivard, Robert; Richter, Bob; Davidson, Bruce; 'Nell Grover' Subject: RE: Dear Mike Sculley: Re: Sheryl Sculley crams her plan on us again. STOP Hildebrand drainage Dear Gene, find your intentional spreading of misinformation most uncivil and your personal attacks on well- intentioned people most unkind. Although could simply block your emails or quickly delete them, ask instead that you please remove my email address from your mailing list. Thankyou, Susan Susan Toomey Frost 333 East Summit Ave. San Antonio, TX 78212-3028 (210) 324-8675 (iPhone only) From: Gene Elder [mailtor Sent: Monday, March 28, 2011 1:19 PM To: undisclosed recipients: Subject: Dear Mike Sculley: Re: Sheryl Sculley crams her plan on us again. STOP Hildebrand drainage Dear Mike;Thanks for your response. Need I remind you, that your wife is at the center of this city's business and pulls the strings to suit her plans, and this drainage plan that is not to evegoneis liking is affecting the flooding at the Witte, the Zoo, Breckenridge Park and our homes. Message Page 2 of 4 The San Antonio River, which is named after Saint Anthony, our patron saint, is not one big sewer for Alamo Heights., AND it is my understanding that this is not what we voted on in the bond. Correct me if I am wrong. Needless to say, you are not concerned about any of these issues or the people in San Antonio. Thanks for your help. Gene Elder, native Texan Gene Elder pagers, 1974~1984 Archives of American Art On Sun, 3/27/11, Sculley, Mike wrote: From: Sculley, Mike Subject: Re: Sheryl Scully crams her plan on us again. STOP Hildebrand drainage TO. |11 Date: Sunday, March 27, 2011, s;-41 PM Genie, Ifyou're going to bash my wife: 1. Take me off your email list 2. Spell the name correctly From: Gene Elder - To: Sheryl Sculley Sculley, Mike Cc: Philip Cortez Ivy Taylor Mary Alice Cisneros John Clamp Jennifer Ramos David - Medina Ray Lopez Justin Rodriguez Reed Williams Elisa Chan District123Mil Wrote: From: Sculley, Mike Subject: Re: Sheryl Scully crams her plan on us again. STOP Hildebrand drainage To' Daie: s1mday,MafEh`27,2o11, 8:41 PM Genie, If you're going to bash my wife: Take me off your email list 2. Spell the name correctly From: Gene Elder To: Sheryl Sculley Sculley, Mike Cc: Philip Cortez Ivy Taylor Mary Alice Cisneros John Clamp Jennifer Ramos David Medina Ray Lopez Justin Rodriguez Reed Williams Elisa Chan District123Mike Villarreal Frances A. Gonzalez Julian Castro Justin Rodriguez Charlie Gonzalez Elaine Wolff Greg Harman Robert Rivard Bob Richter Bruce Davidson Nell Grover Gene Elder Sent: Sat Mar 26 12:51:03 2011 Subject: Sheryl Scully crams her plan on us again. STOP Hildebrand drainage Dear San Antonio: Write your council person NOW (They are to vote on this on March 30). Sheryl Scully, who Wanted to sell La Villita and Market Square has again shoved her plan on an unsuspecting community. The original bond that was approved was to come down Broadway Where the drainage is needed. Sheryl has decided that disrupting Hildebrand is what we need instead. But this is not what We voted on. Read more to understand Why this is not a good idea. Gene Elder The Broadway-Hildebrand project is under way, but one part 4/ll/2012 Page 3 of 4 should never see daylight. The 2007 bonds approved for a street drainage project down Broadway have been mysteriously redirected to the street improvement/drainage project down Hildebrand Avenue. The change appears to be a breach of public trust, yet City Manager Sheryl Sculley expects council approval Thursday for construction of the Hildebrand Avenue outfall. The project consists of two 6-foot-by-9-foot underground culverts with a 70-foot concrete apron at the outfall in the San Antonio River below Hildebrand. This massive drainage plan has been largely obscured by the much-touted Hildebrand street improvements - no doubt because of the controversial nature of the plan. The storm sewer is only a quarter mile from the river's historic source at the Blue Hole. It outfalls in the San Antonio River in a historically sensitive spot between Miraflores Park and the Spanish colonial acequia system, an area where prehistoric deposits are likely to be found. It's dangerous to put huge drainage tunnels in a public park where children play. No grates for security lest they block up with trash and impede the flow of stormwater. It's risking the river's natural stream banks with up to half a million gallons a minute of high velocity stormwater full of trash, oil, grease, bacteria, chemicals. Not a single property will be removed from the 100-year flood plain. So what's the benefit? Temporary flooding of the Broadway- Hildebrand intersection is alleviated and other desirable street and overhead utility improvements are bundled together so they can be funded as a drainage project - using drainage bonds intended for elsewhere. An opposition coalition has formed, including the Incarnate Word Sisters, Headwaters Coalition, River Road, Brackenridge Park Conservancy and several local businessmen, Native Americans and others. The coalition believes the city has failed to consider alternatives. They've kept key stakeholders in the dark and then argued it's "too late" to turn back now. But it is never too late to do the right thing. Read more: Hildebrand drainage proposal has negative consequences 4/11/2012 Page 4 of 4 I der Gene 4/11/2012 Page 1 of 3 Amanda J. Garcia-Aguinaga From: on behalf of Steven DaLuz Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 8:41 AM To: Gene Elder Cc: Council District 9; Council District 1; Council District 10 Subject: Re: Dear Robert Rivard: You're Getting The Hang Of It Gene, I was compelled to respond with a few thoughts: While I appreciate that art can be used as a tool to inspire political action, make social commentary, reveal societal ills to the public, etc. _.to infer the claim that art is only political, is short sighted. You're right though, most contemporary art is NOT a pretty picture--quite the contrary. It is often banal, lifeless, empty, barren of any aesthetic but narrative or politics. With regard to this communication, it's a good idea for artists to participate in solving problems thru the language of their art..BUT, to scream IS NOT A PRETTY is heavy handed and narrow, in my opinion. Political art is just ONE aspect of the rich sea of ideas that make up art. As an artist, I believe art is a Wonderful thing that makes us uniquely human. W`hat other creature makes something for its pure aesthetic? It is difficult for me to separate art from life. It has the ability to pierce our souls. It answers no questions for me-rather, it asks questions. It is that avenue that allows me to communicate feelings and ideas that I am unable to adequately convey with Words. Through my own work, I hope to evoke feeling in others-to ignite their imagination. While some great 2111 is being produced in the World that provides narratives, political statements, or symbolism, I think art requires NONE of these things to be Wonderfully effective. As Magritte said, "People who look for symbolic meanings fail to grasp the inherent poetry and mystery of the image." For me, the pure "beauty" or personal aesthetic of art need not explain anything. Its sheer beauty and poetry alone can be enough to make my spirit soar. So, I disagree with Glenna Park. Political art has its (1 have made some for that purpose myself) but it is most certainly not the only art there is. Having said that, 1 am certain there will be artists who will enter the fray and tackle the parade litter problem with their creations. Although, people putting their trash in recpetacles for that purpose would be even more effective. Regards, Steve On Sun, Apr 17, 2011 at 1:42 PM, Gene Elder - Wrote: Dear Bob: I think you're getting it!! I enjoyed your April 17, 2011 column "Amid the litter of iesta, changing culture. Here you offer the idea: "Invite the city's many artists in a competitive (and paying) campaign to get out the massage. not use public art to communicate with the people in positive ways." and just in time for Political Month too! See Bob, that is the spirit. I knew you would come around to this radical idea of using art to help correct society's many problems and not keep viewing art as some big beauty contest. 4/ 1/2012 Page IS NOT A PRETTY I hope this inspiration to get artists to help correct this parade litter problem wjill find a supporter at the Express News. I know there is a supporter at Political Month July 2011 Me for one. Gene Elder King Anchovy 1984 Gene Elder a ers 19744984 - Archives of American Art Elder Gene National Political ARI l\/lontn: July 2011 "1 think that when art is not about politics, it is often the politics of indifference." -- Glenna Park, artist, Washington, D.C. 3 4/11/2012 2 Steve Steven DaLuz w'WW.stevendaluz.com 4/11/2012 Page 3 of 3 135% .L Amanda J. Garcia-Aguinaga From: Council District 10 Sent: Monday, September 12, 2011 4:03 PM To: Mario Hone; Elizabeth Resendis; Allison Cohen Subject: FW: Did Rick Ferry's praying for rain FYI Amismafiz J. Garcia,-Jitguinaga Senior Executive Secretary Councilman Carlton Soules District 10 210.207.7276 City Hall 210.824.7355 District 10 Field Office 210.207.8777 Sign UQ for our District Newsletter! From- [rnaitto: Ser." 'i0113:0B PM Tor Cc: Council District 4; Council District 10 Subject: Re: Did Rick Perry's praying for rain God's response to Governor prayers was, of course, the wild tires. 4 a Ted Switzer San Antonio, Texas In a message dated 911212011 3:00:25 P.M. Central Daylight Tirne, writes: Letter to Editor: I am wondering if all that praying Rick Perry and his band of Christians did for rain did any good? If you ask me God has sent Texas a Response. And that response is, "Since you Texas Christians are so hateful to your artists and gay and lesbian citizens this is my response to you." 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Wildfircs have torched more than 3.4 milli which supply 60 percent of its water supply, are dropping, squeezed by development pressure and lack of rainfall. Some ofthe brightest jewels in the river system - the Blanco, the Pedernales, have slowed to a trickle. The Sabine, in no The U.S. Drought Monitor map shows an angry red blotch covering almost all of Texas, denoting extreme to exceptional- the most severe - drought conditions degrees) beat the old 1954 record, by nearly two degrees. August temperatures, currently averaging over 89 degrees, are on target to set new record too, Tl the infamous 1950s drought, says Mark Rose, meteorologist for the Lower Colorado River Authority. When it began in 1949, one of every two Texans was still livi the yearning for a good, two-inch rain. There is no better depiction of that earlier time and place than Elmer Kelton's "The Time It Never Rained," the story of an old rancher's struggle against the unh on their own fathers. hoped the novel would give urban people a better understanding of hazards the rancher and farmer face in trying to feed and clothe them preaching to the choir. Kelton died in San Angelo in August, 2009, a few months before the last statewide drought ended. 4/10/2012 1 .- .Z fi iesF163 .David 21 hand at Rocking; Rami: in iliarfirzld, iwrq in fm czxhaustud cuw hc mired the hoiicraw ofa Iunk can Jniy 27. 20| i. 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Garcia-Aguinaga From: Amanda Knoll Sent: Friday, January 08, 2010 11:32 AM To: John G. Clamp Cc: Amy Putney; Mario Hune; Amanda J. Garcia-Aguinaga Subject: FW: JOhn: LOVE, ART and Honey! HAPPY New Year!! Newsletter comments 81 request for support of National Political Art Month. Amanda Knu?? Chief Advisor of Communications Councilman John Clamp District 10 210.207.7063 phone 210.207.8777 fax Sig; up for the District 10 email newsletter to receive information regarding City Council news, zoning issues, upcoming events, current road conditions and much more! Apply for a Library Card Here! Please consider the environment before printing this email. From: Gene Elder [mailto: Sent: Friday, January 08, 2010 11:30 AM To: Amanda Knull; Council District 10 Subject: JOhn: LOVE, ART and Honey! HAPPY New Year!! John: Thanks for your newsletter. enjoy reading it. We need your support of National Political Month. Gene Elder PAM: LOVE, ART and Honey! HAPPY New Year!! Like everyone else, I always enjoy seeing the new talented MFA artists showing off at the ga this is great fun, until the Titantic hits the iceberg, then all this creativity seems very frivolol artists that keep doing the same old stuff and only read Art in America for their informatioi artists that the world needs. I want San Antonio artists needs. That is the inspiration behind National Political Month. LOVE, NEI HONEY 4/10/2012 Page 2 of 3 PPYNEW YEA ll!! Gene Elder Archives Director HAPPY Foundation Jon the WEDDINQ, CAKE, LIBERATION Put on ineanssiiar. Never has battle tasted so good, or a wedding cake been so tierce, says Gene Elder, Archives Director forthe HAPPY Foundation and the artist behind the Wedding Cake Liberation Front. Start your own chapter of the Wedding Cake Liberation Front in your town and bake it into a fundraiser to support marriage equality in America. '~.The Wedding Cake Liberation Front N.H. May Vote To Repeal Marriage MUD Underground and EA TH Day JOIN the underground. Artists hell bent on taking over the world. The MUD underground originated in 1976 on the San Antonio River by a group of artists gathered in secret in the abandoned Borglum Studio. (The historic studio of for 13 years and where Gutzon created the model for The MUD Underground is now a nofioiidl rriovement. And in 2010 I suggest you join the MUD Underground Too The MUD Underground: Where the demarcation lines between politics, religion, espionage, high finance, nudity, and ART begin to dissolve. National Secur Strategy for the underground "It is the policy ofthe MUD underground to seek and support art and institutions in every nation and culture, with the ultimate goal of ending tyranny in the art today, the fundamental character of aesthetics matters as much as the distribution of power. The goal ofthe MUD underground is to create a world of democratic, well-governed art states that can inspire the hearts of their citizens and show that artists can conduct their ajfairs responsibly within the international system. click here for the rest ofthe photos. Click on photo to enlarge ://ansenseale.com/mtgart F5 Page 3 of3 -fl011#ta Make ART, Not War by Ansen Seale, Robert Rehm, Gene Elder and many others "Art, like the Alamo has to draw the line somewhere." 4/10/2012 Gene Elder Amanda J. Garcia-Aguinaga From: Council District 10 Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 8:37 AM To: |\/lario Hune Subject: City Council: How to spot fake Aids organizations FYI Andrea Sotello (Arzde) Sr. Execarzw ecrararfy Dxsmict-I 0 210-207- 7276 Sig; up for the District 10 email newsletter to receive information regarding City Council news, zoning issues, upcoming events, current road conditions and much more! Apply for a Library Card Here! From: Gene Elder [mailto' Sent: Sunday, July 19; 2009 4:13 PM To: Mayor Julian Castro; Council District 10; Council District 8; Council District 4; Council District 1; Council District 7; Council District 9; Council District 6; District123l\/like Villarreal; Council District 3; Council District 2; Gene Elder Cc: Graciela Sanchez; Elaine Wolff; Robert Rivard; Channel 4 News; news KensCh5 Subject: City Council: How to spot fake Aids organizations Dear City Counncil: It has been a long time since there has been an evaluation of the AIDS organizations that are collecting money. I think it is time We come to a current understanding if these monies are being Well spent. Cound you put this on your list of things to do. We as a community need to know that all is well here. Gene Elder How to spot fake Aids organizations hm; 697 The Wedding Cake Liberation Front 4/10/2012 San Antonio, Texas 4/10/2012 Amanda J. Garcia-Aguinaga From: Amanda Knull Sent: Monday, July 06, 2009 9:10 AM To: Mario Hune; Amy Putney Subject: FW: Monday's CPS Nuclear Power Presentation Amanda Knew Chief Advisor of Communications Councilman John Clamp District 10 210.207.7063 phone 210.207.8777 fax Sign up for tl1e District 10 email newsletter to receive information regarding City Page of 3 Council news, zoning issues, upcoming events, current road conditions and much more! Apply for a Library Card Here! From: Gene Elder [mailto Sent: Friday, July 03, 2009 11:44 AM To: Eric Lane Cc: Amanda Knull Subject: Re: Monday's CPS Nuclear Power Presentation Eric; Thank you for sending this. I will forward it to my friends who should want to know about this very disturbing situation. San Antonio, Texas On Thu, 7/2/09, Eric Lane Legendary filmmaker Mohsen Makhmalbaf says he believes in the future of Iran. Photo by Fabien Dany, courtesy NEW YORK- Iranian director Mohsen Makhmalbaf is a legend of international filmmaking, having created 18 challenging, unflinching art-house films that explore humanity in Iocati (36 KB) (36 KB) 4/10/2012 MA Mimdiwwla _arc Hip S6 . - - -gy; g:non_"Ibn 1, gr" La i r. A fskg* _,xzi_4 ,tg.bil " Amanda J. Garcia-Aguinaga From: Senh To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Gene Elderl Thursday, October 29, 2009 11:12 AM Mayor Julian Castro; Mayor Hardberger; Council District 4; Council District 1; Council District 2 Council District 3; Council District 5; Council District 7; Council District 10 Bill Sibley; news KensCh5; KLRN Trey Martinez-Fischer STOP the Zoo cruelty to Lucky The Elephant PAM: Political Art Month: July 2 1 July 2010 has been declared a month for political art. This is a national event. Will you be ready to view the concerns of the artists of America? Alamo Cam Alamo Cam MUD underground spy camera. Elder Gene San Antonio, Texas on Thu, 10/29/09, wrote: 4/10/2012 1. Amanda J. Garcia-Aguinaga From: Gene Elder Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 3:42 PM To: Elaine Wolff; Sarah Fisch; Nell Grover Cc: Council District 4; Council District 1; Council District 2; Council District 3; Council District 5; Council District 6; Council District 7; Council District 8; Council District 9; Council District 10; Eugene Simor Larry Clark; John Convery Subject: Blue Star; EPA and the river cleanup Political Art Month: July 2010 July 2010 has been declared a month for political art.This is a national event. Will you be ready to view the concerns of the artists of American? pg Elder Gene San Antonio, Texas mysanantonio.corn/visito rs_guide/webcams/> bluestarlogo a=1102773962441> Dear Blue Star Supporter: Please join us tomorrow evening, Tuesday, October 20th from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. for the EPA community meeting in regards to the Big Tex development at Brakenriclge High School i 4/10/2012 Amanda J. Garcia-Aguinaga From: Gene Elder Sent: Saturday, October 17, 2009 3:28 PM To: Carrizalesg Robin Cembalest Cc: Council District 9; Council District 10 Subject: Couch with Ansen Seale, w/ pictures Couch with Ansen Seale, w/ pictures The shed in question. Photo by Ansen Seale View Of Reality From A Chartreuse Couch (My Own Private Alamo) by Gene Elde Interview with Ansen Seale na To see pictures: =69969 Gene: Ansen! How nice to have you here today. You have just opened an exhibit at the Land Heritage Institute. This requires some explanation. Describe this to us. Ansen: My 4/ 10/2012 Amanda J. Garcia-Aguinaga From: Gene EIder[ Sent: Monday, October 05, 2009 1:20 PM To: Jaime Castillo; Joaquin Castro; Mayor Julian Castro Cc: Wayne Christian; Council District 1; Council District 10 Subject: The Times of Harvey Milk: Rob Epstein documentary If you have not seen this great documentary about Harvey Milk, do so during October Gay History Month. Especially important for the San Antonio community as Harvey sends us a message at the end of the film. At Netflix and at the library Elder Gene San Antonio, Texas Harvey Fierstein narrates this documentary by Rob Epstein about San Francisco's most colorful -- and unfortunately, tragic 4/10/2012 Amanda J. Garcia-Aguinaga From: Gene Elder Sent: Monday, October 05, 2009 1:05 PM To: Gene Elder Cc: Jennifer Braden; Council District 10; Robert Duncan Subject: The Times of Harvey Milk: Rob Epstein documentary If you have not seen this great documentary about Harvey Milk, do so during October Gay History Month. Especially important for the San Antonio community as Harvey sends us a message at the end of the film. At Netflix and at the library Elder Gene San Antonio, Texas Harvey Fierstein narrates this documentary by Rob Epstein about San Francisco's most colorful -- and unfortunately, tragic 4/ 10/2012 Page Theresa (Tracy) Rees From: Gene Eiderl Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2006 2:45 PM To: Mayor Hardberger; Victoria Salazar; Deborah Hosey; Council District 1; Barbara Trevino; Rosann Sanchez; Patti Puente; Ana Gaiindo; Joan Duckworth Subject: HAPPY Foundation supports WORLD AIDS DAY World AIDS Day: December 1 Every Year World AIDS Day is observed on December l. Take Action Today Around forty million people are living with HIV throughout the World - and that number increases in every region every day. In the alone, more than 60,000 people are living with HIV and more than 7,000 more are diagnosed every year. Ignorance and prejudice are fueling the spread of a preventable disease. World AIDS Day, 1 December is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the iight against HIV and AIDS. This year, it's up to you, me and us to stop the spread of HIV and end prejudice. This starts by taking action. You: Wear a red ribbon Me: Talk to people Us: Get involved in events Dear San Antonio: if Right-click hereto download pictures. To help protect your privacy, Outlook prevented automatic download of this picture from the internet As most of you know, the HAPPY Foundation is named after Arthur P. Veltman who died of AIDS in 1988. So we here at the Foundation want to encourage everyone to join in this day of awareness. 4/ 1 1/2012 lof2 Page 2 of 2 There are many ways you can show your support. The one the HAPPY Foundation encourages is tying a red ribbon to your ear for December 1 and leave in there. Tie it to the license plate, the antenna or wrap it around the bumper. Show that small gesture of support to the World AIDS Day. Thank you Gene Elder, Archives Director And pass this notice around (A HISTORY ARCHIVES) 411 THE AN'ronro,TExAs'7B205 210 227-6451 Sponsored $420,000 Mortgage for $1,399/month - Think You Pay Too Much For Your Mortgage? Find Out! 4/ll/2012 Page 1 of 4 Theresa (Tracy) Rees From: Gene Elderi Sent: Tusday, September 19, 2006 4:49 PM To: Council Aide District 1; Lisa Juarez; Christina Foley; Ana Galindo; Patti Puente; Council District 1; District123I\/like Villarreal; Sandra Garza; Rosann Sanchez; Victoria Salazar; Deborah Hosey; Barbara Trevino; Mayor Hardberger Cc: Robert Rivard; Ken Allard; Thomas Stephenson; John lvlartin; Susan Pape; Sergio Salinas Subject: On International Peace Day, On International Peace Day, Take a Stand for Peace. On Thursday, Sept. 21, 4:00-5:00 p.m. Commemorate FIVE years of Weekly Peace Vigils Downtown, Corner of Main Plaza and Commerce Please join us. For information, call Val Liveoak 532-8762. The International Day of Peace is part of a worldwide demonstration initiated by the United Nations. In 2001, the United Nations General Assembly unanimously passed a resolution setting September 21 of every year as International Peace Day. Peace vigils throughout the world draw participants in the hundreds of thousands. Gene Elder Wrote: Praying For Those That Persecnte You, ,As Art: Anita Bryant Prayer: Ttltilfl-' ilifh 978 I am sending this art protest piece out after all these years with the hope that it will inspire others to write their own Declaration of Independence. I originally wrote this in quill and ink and handed copies out at the auditorium where Anita Bryant came to speak in San Antonio on February 18, 1978. (I was escorted out by security who saw my passing the flyers down the rows as disruptive. I guess "praying for those that persecute you" must be unchristian at religious rallies.) Even though it may sound dated now, remember that was and people were not coming out in 1978 the way we are used to now. I felt this was a very brave act on my part, being 28 at that time, acting alone, and I chose to protest Anita's march across America in this fashion. I not only passed this out on that occasion, and it was well received by many people in San Antonio who are serious about the history of our city, but also around the downtown Alamo area. It was because of this protest I met the Director of Religious Communities for the Arts, Architecture, and Environment from New York City, who then decided that their next international convention would be held in San Antonio that May. Many copies were also taken to Florida shortly after by a gay man who I met while passing these out at The San Antonio Country, a gay disco that I helped start in 1973. I made a point to send a copy to Dan Rather and other news people as well as Pope John Paul I. I feel that this caused Pope John Paul II to create February 18 as Fra Angelico's Feast Day, making him the patron saint of artists. Of course I can not prove this. 4/1 1/2012 Page 2 of 4 I am also under the impression that a copy was mailed to John Wayne during that time. This is my own Declaration of Independence. Gene Elder, born July 4th 1949: Anita Bryant Prayer I admire you courage to stand up for your religious beliefs, ond you will find that Son AnTonio's great post hos instilled thot courage in us. "Remember the Alamo" is not only our call to arms, but a constant reminder that our forefathers fought for freedom from opposite sides of the church walls. The blood runs deep into our soil on both sides and we are slowly learning how to live in peace, and to love each other once again. Forgive us for not taking up your sword against our gay brothers and sisters. We can not afford to once again tear our city into pieces. Sunday is the day We gather at the river to rest our souls, and let the Waters wash away our worries from the week's toil into the endless Ocean of Time; and where visitors from around the World come to relax in our arms of culture and charm. We are all children ofthe same Heavenly Parents, and While you are in the city of Saint Anthony's no harm will come to you. We hope that your stay will give you time to rest, time to pray, and time to walk with us and Gene Elde businessman, Texan, American, Defender of the Faith and Homoiousian. February 18, 1978 ill; wyil Foaadat_i_on A A--Z Archives 411 the Alamo San Antonio, Texas 78205 4/11/2012 Page 3 of 4 Gushingly Yours Archives Director March 9, 1731: San Fernando Cathedral in the heart of San Antonio is considered the oldest cathedral sanctuary in the United States, Texas' oldest parish church and its oldest public building. Wvwv.sfcathedra1.org Anita Bryant history (A GAYBLT HISTORY ARCHIVES) TION I5 Debra/1 TED T0 AND OF HAPPINESS, THE PRESER HON OF 6/1 TORK ENCOURA er/ve CONTEMPORARY AR AND PROMO TI/ve on/vcr/ve. - - Right-ciick hereto download pictures. To help protect your privacy, Outlook prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. A I the Underground. Artists hell bent on taking over the world. The MUD underground originated in 1976 on the San Antonio River by a group of artists gathered in secret in the abandoned Borglum Studio. (The historic studio of Gutzon Borglum for 13 years and where Gutzon created the model for Mount Rushmore.) The MUD Underground is now a national movement. And with George Bush as President I suggest you join the MUD Underground too Hera Hydranf, /4 Persuaderf The MUD Underground: Where the demarcation /:nes between religion, #nance and ART b?glifi to dissolve. 4/11/2012 Page 4 of 4 D0l1't trust any government or religion that doesn't support more art than submission Gene Elder ill ann means Want to be your own boss? Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business. l/2012 Page of 3 Theresa (Tracy) Rees From: Sent To: Cc: Subject: Gene Elderl 1 Sunday, August 27, 2006 1:45 PM ouncil Aide District 1; Council District 1; Lisa Juarez; District12 i arreal; Sandra Garza; ictoria Salazar; Barbara Trevino; Patti Puente; Channel 4 News; news KensCh5; SAC Ranger; Mary Denny; Trinitonian Trinitonian; Mayor Hardberger; Sam Sanchez Robert Rivard; Elaine Wolff; Kell Dailey; Bruce Davidson; Thomas Stephenson; lNdepedentAlliances; Susan Yerkes Dear Roger Flores. So how come you aren't protectidng our children: Texas Haunted House lovers READ THIS Nightmare on Grayson Dear Roger Flores. I am in support of Nightmare. It is an institution at this point and deserves your support. I am very much opposed to undermining this activity. You will he preventing a safe place for children from having city support. I do not want this Halloween night to be removed or undermined. I understand that you may deny permits for Nightmare on Grayson Street. I would like a response from you on this topic. My email is 01- you can call me at 732-3238 I am very much opposed to you even thinking about denying permits for Nightmare on Grayson street. These people were there tirst when this area was a deserted mess and have continued to create a safe place for children to enjoy this special holiday event. It is just as important as Night in Old San Antonio or any other occasion Were the city blocks the streets. The rich kids across the street will just have to get used to it. I urge all to email your support comments to Roger Flores at districtl gagsanantoniogov . They have the right to continue with this San Antonio custom of Nightmare. The streets need to be made safe. If someone gets hurt from not having the streets safe, I certainly hope all involved with making that decision, removing the street blocks and denying permits., are taken to court for creating an unsafe situation. What the bleep bleep do you think Y'a1l are doing KEPP THE STREETS CLOSED KEEP IT SAFE Gene Elder lal_productfons wrote: A-UEUST 2006 Visit Your Gros Do you wait eagerly for Halloween Are you in San Antonio to get scared SPONEORED rr in i Well hang onto your kleenexs this year the most beloved Halloween and I rece; KIDSAF 4/ll/2012 halloween attraction may not get the go ahead from the city Apperantly Are pushing City Councilman Roger Flores of District 1 to close down Nightmare on Grayson. I guess the almighty BIG dollar business wins out against wholesome family fun.as the parent to 3 children we have yearly strolled the streets with scary monsters waited in lines in heat and cold for the chance to encounter our favorite monsters. Its unsafe anymore for our children to safely trick or treaT neighborhoods as in days gone by. So as parents we seek alternative avenues for the children and young adults to enjoy in the holiday season. And now it looks as though that childhood enjoyment too will be taken away. They want to keep the streets open and not allow the permit to close it but with passing cars won't that endanger the children waiting in line to get in without the street secured and blocked in with security aren't we asking for problems I/Vhats wrong with this picture They are still having the haunted house just not allowing the house the permits needed to have the street closed off, this eliminates FEST-EVIL this takes the protection away from the children waiting in line for the attraction This removes 1 2 of the enjoyment derived from this independant holiday attraction. What does the city think the crowds will be less Do they think young drivers will safely thread thru waiting lines at a crawl mindful of young kids surrounding the streets? Do they think not having secured fences and security at both ends will make it a safe event The Haunted house attracts HUGE crowds and while I don't know the numbers I do know that with the streets blocked off its been a safe attraction for the kids there's the GHost hunters funnel cakes, fairies reading cards Oh and lets not forget the movies those beautiful horror movies ll! pictures with monsters the haunted maze all providing hours of entertainment. I've seen buses of school kids go thru the house I've seen special interest groups attend I've seen advertisements and special considerations for college students . What alternative can the city provide thats safe and affordable for the kids Sea world is great But I can't afford it same goes for Fiesta Texas. San Antonio zoo is great but its not the same thing as a photo with Freddy Krueger for older kids and young teens. What about the benefits the small business's reap from the heavy crowds Many a time Me and mine have eaten at Pig Stand or Sams Burger Joint. Visited small business's in the area while on that side of town that otherwise wouldn't have recieved our attentions otherwise . 4/ll/2012 Page 2 of3 San antonio texas apartment I San antonio texas real estate Apartment in san antonio texas New home san antonio texas Yahoo! Photos Upload St Print Same-day pickup at Target Yahoo! 360? Start Sharing Your place online Blog Si photos Yahoo! Groups Start a group in 3 easy steps. Connect with others. If you feel as indignant and angry as I do as a Parent or as a Fest-evil Goer phone Roger O. Flores at (210) 207-7279 or email district1?ri2sanantoniogov and ask them What the bleep bleep do you think Y'a11 are doing KEPP THE STREETS CLOSED KEEP IT SAFE Messages in this togio (1) Regiy [via web post) i Start a new topic Messages I Files Photos Links I Database Polls Members A film is - or should be - more like music than like fiction. It should be a progression of moods and feelings. The theme, what's behind the emotion, the meaning, all that comes later. - Stanley Kubrick Making a film is essentially about two things: belief and momentum. - Terry Gilliam Don't make a film if it can't be the film you wanna make. It's a joke - and a sick joke - and it'll kill ya'. - David onoups You are receiving Individual Emails Change Delivery Settings Vigit Your Qroug Yahoo! Grougs Terms of Use Unsubscribe here to downlo DIETIJFBS I nigm-ci Madness takes its toll. Please have exact change. The all-new Yahoo! Mail shows you when there are new messages. 4/11/2012 Page 3 of 3 Why keep checking for Mail? Page of Theresa (Tracy) Rees From: Gene Elderl i] Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2006 4:59 PM To: Council Aide District Lisa Juarez; Christina Foley; Ana Galindo; Patti Puente; Council District 1 District123l\/like Villarreal; Sandra Garza; Rosann Sanchez; Victoria Salazar; Deborah Hosey; Barbara Trevino; Trey Jacobson; Mayor Hardberger; Robert Rivard; Elaine Wolff; Keli Dailey; Ken Allard; Bob Richter; Parker; Sig Christenson; John Martin; Susan Pape; Robert Seltzer Cc: William ll/lcI\/lanus; Larry Birney; 48Hours 48Hours; 6Ominutes 60minutes Subject: About Elena Guajardo, George Dickerson and Allen Ellebracht Dear City Hall; I have just read Jaime Castillo's column, August l6, 2006, and I want to respond to his Search for the ghost letter that Allen Ellebracht is looking for using the word "lesbian," "gay," homo," "homosexual" and/or "queer." I am not aware of any letter but it was certainly discussed by everyone at the time that Mr. Ellebracht was behaving in a way that suggested that he had a great dislike for anyone in the gay community and held a hate fixation on Elena Guajardo for this reason. At the time of the Dickerson suicide discussion, about who did what to cause it, I wrote a letter that stated, think George Dickerson killed himself because he could not come to terms with his own gayness." Of course, my was dismissed, but since We are still obsessing on the subject here with Allen, I Want it back in the record. I think George Dickerson killed himself because he was not able to come to terms with his own closeted gay nature. It is a common problem and cause of depression and it is very acute and only made Worse when knowing that your family and friends would not understand. There is no point in bringing the matter to their attention. It would only make everything Worse for everyone. With the tiring the injustice Was obviulsy too much. Mr Ellebracht needs to come to terms with this possibility. Gene Elder Right-cl Madness takes its toll. Please have exact change. here to downloz Wa pictures to be your own boss? Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business. 4/ 1 1/2012 Theresa (Tracy) Rees From: Gene Elder Sent: Saturday, August 12, 2006 1:55 PM To: Council District 1 Subject: Abu America al-Esperanza; photo fraud Abu America al-Esperanza; photo fraud Page 1 of 3 Dunderground "The great artist of tomorrow will go underground. Duchamp - zit I feel certain that you will want to see this bit of Torn~foo1e1'y. Photo-journalists have now joined lawyers in bringing you the truth. Be sure to see the movie Wag The Dog to help you through this war. um 51-hai* 512 *fl* i was mai movies JP 4/11/2012 Demand that students pray for more art in public Elder Right-click here to download pictures. To Abu America al-Esperanza National Security Strategy forthe Page 2 of 3 underground "It is the policy ofthe MUD un ergroun . institutions in every nation and culture, with the ultimate goal of ending tyranny in the art ld toda the fundamental character of aesthetics matters as much as the world. Int wor y, distribution of power. The goal of the MUD underground is to create a World of democratic, ll overned art states that can inspire the hearts of their citizens and show that artists can we -g conduct their affairs responsibly within the international system. to seek and support art movements and Get your Maverick MFA Degree. lde 5: #fn - Apply today. No money necessary. Art, like the Alamo, has to draw the line somewhereDo you Yahool? Next-gen email? Have it all with the all-new Yahoo! Mail Beta. 4/11/2012 Page 3 of 3 Page 1 of 9 Theresa (Tracy) Rees From: Gene Elder! i] Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2006 4:46 PM To: Jeff Wentworth; Mayor Hardberger; Lisa Juarez; Christina Foley; Council District 1; Gene Elder CAM Senator. Kip Averitt Cc: sunday Business; Bill-Conroy BusinessJourna|; Michael Abranowitz Subject: A Survey of Some of San Antonio's Museums and Art Centers H1 ALL: IN CASE You DID NOT SEE Tl-ns. GENE ELDER A SURVEY OF SOME OF SAN ANTONIOIS MUSEUMS AND ART CENTERS winter2005.asp San Antonio, Texas by Steve Rockwell never got to ride on the carousel, aerial tram, nor on any horses for that matter, in Brackenridge Park, while I was in San Antonio. It would have been nice to go through the Japanese Tea Gardens with its winding walkways, stone bridges, and pools in what was once a rock quarry. No complaints. I had a brief glimpse of the SBC Center, the home venue for the San Antonio Spurs of the NBA after a bit of Sax in the CitySouth at the Red Berry Mansion. The program notes tell me that it might have been Sharp Jazz Band or Planet Soul that was playing at the that the South San Antonio Chamber of Commerce had put together, that included some art and a cooking competition. The Mansion was an extraordinary slice of prohibition era godfather-kitsch Texas style. Downtown San Antonio itself is halved by the lazy sashay of the San Antonio River. Looping at its center is a bit of man-made canal work with its famous River Walk. You descend to the river from the pavement on stone steps and ascend again at the next street, continuing in this fashion from block to block. The Walk is a quaint canyon oasis perhaps 20 feet down or so, shaded by trees, bridges, and buildings that press against its edges. The sun likes to dapple the river water into glints of milky jade. a cool stroll. A first-time visitor might lose his sense of direction (like I did repeatedly), even with a map. On the other hand, it was a great way 4/11/2012 Page 2 of 9 to the ghosts of the city. With your index finger you can trace out street names like Alamo, Houston, Travis, Crockett, and Bowie. The musket smoke, of course, has cleared long ago, as have the military musical chairs between Mexico, Spain, the Lone Star State, and the Union. San Antonio is now the eighth largest city in the United States, pushing a population of two million. Its art and culture, however, continues to seep through the cracks of history?iEUR"if not exactly seeping, art has been stitched and crafted into what were once private estates, breweries, convents, warehouses, tire stores, and automobile showrooms, places that are enjoying second incarnations as vibrant and dynamic art facilities. I will now take you through some of the museums, art centers, and schools of San Antonio in the order that I experienced them. The McNay Art Museum Driving into the twenty-three acre McNay estate from North New Braunfels is a bit like stopping in to visit a friend. You are coming to see Marion Koogler McNay, and as long as the museum that bears her name is open, you are guaranteed a warm reception. Of course, Mrs. McNay passed away more than 50 years ago, but she left so much of herseif behind, that it is impossible not to think of her at every turn. Admittedly, it is not readily apparent which works make up the original endowment, yet, walking past a Gauguin, Manet, or CA(C)zanne acquaints us with Mrs. McNay as if she was there in person. Jesse H. Oppenheimer who celebrated his 50th anniversary on the McNay board this year, remembers as a child, riding his horse in the brush beyond his home. Neighbor, Mrs. McNay had peacocks, guineas, and other exotic birds, and he recalls hearing the screaming of the peacocks. The first modern art museum in Texas, Marion Koogler McNay left her art collection, her Spanish Colonial Revival-style residence, and an endowment a?jmfor the advancement and enjoyment of modern While the original collection consisted of some 700 works, the museum has now grown to over 16,000 objects. Based on her recollections of Seville, Spain, Mrs. McNay had personally supervised details of the construction of the building and grounds, including the placement of massive Texas red granite boulders and the sequence of fountains and waterways. The estate includes fountains and a`Japanese-inspired garden and fishpond. The recent acquisition of the 1970 Alexander Lieberman sculpture, Ascent, monumental and vivid red, dazzles the against the lush green of the lawn and foiiage. Public and Media Relations Manager, Margaret Anne Lara, and recently appointed, Curator of Art after 1945, Rene Paul Barilleaux, gave me a splendid tour of the museum. From the start, at the buiidingaEUR""s entrance hall, a warmth and hominess pervades, enhanced by details such as the stencilling of an intricate pattern into the wooden beams of the ceiling, and the overall wall color, touches that restore the McNay to a sense of its origin as a residence. From here, the visitor is invited to aEURoestep into a masterpiece,aEURD a most apt slogan for the McNay Art Museum. Very quickly, you may find yourself absorbed in a Sisley, Monet, Mamet, Cassat, Pissarro, van Gogh, Gauguin, or CA(C)zanne, while passing from one room to the next. Moving from the 19th century to the 20th, your may be captivated by a Picasso, Matisse, OaEUR""Keefe, Dove, or Hopper, to name just a few. Contempora|'y art and modern sculpture are growing which number over 14,000 objects. Sculptures include Rodin, Renoir, Rickey, Smith, and Hepworth. The museumams collection of prints and drawings is one of the finest in the Southwest. Prints by noteworthy artists are represented in considerable depth, including Mary Cassatt, Henri de Lautrec, Pablo Picasso, Diego Rivera, Jose Clemente Orozco, Louise Nevelson, and Jasper Johns. Drawings and watercolors inciude masterpieces by artists that range from Winslow Homer to Cy Twombly. The museum features a 30,000 volume research library, the 300- seat Leeper Auditorium, and a Museum Store. The core of the McNay collection of Art after 1945 has been assembled primarily by gifts from private San Antonio collectors. Louisiana native Rene Paul Barilleaux was recently appointed the new Curator of Art after 1945, after serving as Deputy Director for Programs at the Mississippi Museum of Art, Jackson. The current director of the McNay, William J. Chiego, makes the case that modern art begins with the establishment of public art museums, naming the Louvre in Paris and the National Gallery in London as influences to artists. At the end of the 18th and the beginning of the 19th century, artists obtained extraordinary access to these institutions, touching off an explosion of new movements, through the rediscovery of past masters. This view is consistent with the museumaEUR""s philosophy to embrace historical works as well as contemporary art. A noteworthy exhibition, currently on view at the McNay until the end of this year is Waking Dreams: The Art of the Pre-Raphaelites from the Delaware Art Museum. Regarded as the most significant collection of its kind outside the United Kingdom, Waking Dreams showcases 130 works of art that include oil paintings, watercolors, and drawings, as well as ceramics, jewelry, and furniture. It is difficult perhaps for us to regard the Pre-Raphaelites as rebels today, in view of the 20th century and its artistic upheavals, but in the mid 19th century in London, they were a group of young disaffected British artists and writers preparing to strike out in a new direction. The band, Dante Gabriei Rossetti, William Holman Hunt, and John Everett Millais, sought to paint directly from nature, drawing inspiration from art before the time of Renaissance artist Raphael. Modes typical of early Italian art such as bright color and close attention to detail, are prominent features of their work. It was a delight to view Henri Matisse?iEUR""s Jazz, on view at the McNay for the first time in over 10 years. It is a complete portfolio of 20 pochoir, or stencil prints. Completed in 1944 for Venfe, an artistic and literary review which was pubiished in French and English. Its predominant themes are the circus and the theater, with allusions to experiences from the artistaEUR""s past. The text of Jazz is a take on his view of life and the world. Llnabie to find a printeraEUR""s font that pleased him, Matisse handwrote the words in his signature calligraphic style. 4/ 1 1/2012 Page 3 of 9 The Mclilay Print Suite Series highlighted four artists who influenced the 1960s art movement, Pop Art. Described as aEURoetransient (short-term solution), expendable (easily forgotten), low-cost, mass produced, young (aimed at youth), witty, sexy, gimmicky, glamorous, big the Pop Art movement was inspired by consumer goods, comic books, movies, television, and advertising. The most appropriately ironic inclusion, I felt, was Roy Cathedrals series, matching Monet stroke for stroke with his own mechanical Ben Day dot. Andy WarholaEUR""s Camouflage suite presented more irony. Camouflage camouflage anything when itaEUR""s hung on a museum wall, particularly when screenprinted in bright, fluorescent hues. Jasper Johns was featured in one of his best known suites, the Black and White Numerals. Claes OldenburgaEUR""s Notes lithographs were taken from his Sketchbook of ideas for his monumental Sculptures, combining drawings, found images, and scribbled remarks. On loan from Southern Methodist UniversityaEUR""'s Meadows Museum, was Francisco Goya?iEUR""s Students of the Pestaiozzian Academy (fragment), 1806-07. It was a response to the loan of Pablo Woman with a Plumed Hat, 1901, to the MeadowaEUR""s exhibition The Rebirth of Spanish Art: Cosmopolitan Painting from Fortuny to Early Picasso. The Tobin Collection of Theatre Arts is a unique part of the McNay Museum, comprising a spectacular 10,000 objects that grew from Robert L.B. Tobin?iEUR""s passion for the theatre. Southwest School of Art and Craft In 1851 seven Catholic nuns arrived in San Antonio to start San first school for from the Mother Convent in New Orleans and three from the convent in Gaiveston, Texas. The Galveston sisters stepped out of a stagecoach accompanied by Father Claude Dubuis, pastor of San San Fernando parish. Classes in the beginning were taught in four English, Spanish, and German?EUR"reflecting San particular ethnic makeup. Located on the edge of downtown San Antonio and skirted by the meandering River Walk, the Ursuline Campus of the Southwest School of Art Craft is on the National Register of Historic Places, and now one of the countryaEUR""'s largest community-based art schools, offering classes to established artists as well as to beginning and intermediate students of all ages. FranA?ois Giraud, an American architect and engineer of French descent enlisted the services of a French mason to construct the First Academy Building. Much of the warmth and rustic charm of the buildingaEUR"'"s structure can be attributed to its plsA(C) de terre construction, a layering of local clays, rocks, straw, and plaster. Here, the pervasive sense of tranquility and sanctuary derives, no doubt in part from the lush moat that the bending San Antonio River provides. Plants native to Texas such as oak, pecan, anaqua, and Texas mountain laurel do their part to muffle and shield the campus from the cityaEUR""s more abrasive aspects. Not surprisingly, the Ursuline Campus is a popular choice for events and celebrations, and consequently the schooI?EUR""s primary fundraiser. From time to time, residents on the opposite bank of the river are treated to the joyous cacophony of music, song, and laughter. SouthwestaEUR""s Novarro Campus was completed in 1998. Triangulated by the colorful San Antonio Library, it provides a rugged contrast to the old Ursuline Campus. Spacious modern studios, exhibition spaces, workshops, and classrooms beiie their earlier incarnation as a tire remarkably seamless architectural transformation. What the Novarro Campus lacks in charm and intimacy, it makes up for in suited to ceramics, printmaking, bookmaking, glass art, drawing, painting, weaving, fibre, metalsmithing, jewelry, and moreaEUR"adding a total of 33,000 square feet of studio and exhibition space. When Paula Owen, the current president of Southwest School of Art Craft first visited the center, she recalled that the school had everything that she cared about: aEURoeCommunity programs, programs for children, programs for low-income and students with special needs, a high-quality adult curriculum, a strong exhibitions program.a=EURu She had been hired to oversee the Novarro Campus expansion in 1996, seeing it through its fund-raising, strategic planning, and expanding enrollment. Currently, 2,400 adults and 1,600 children and teens study here, as well as an estimated 20,000 children citywide in off-campus outreach. OwenaEUR""s efforts have not gone unnoticed. In 2005 she received San Ford Salute to Education in the Arts Award. To quote Ricardo Hernandez, executive director of the Texas Commission on the Arts in American Craft, October/ November 2005, aEURoeThe school is stellar in its operations, and really has been a boon. PaulaaEUR""'s leadership has taken it to a place none of us imagined. The kind of transformation that the Southwest Center went through to some degree makes up for that loss. significant when talking a state of this size and artist population.aEURB More growth lies ahead. With the acquisition of additional property nearby, there are plans to add woodworking, large metals and hot glassaEUR"essentiaIIy towards the building of a comprehensive visual arts school. Together with M. Anna Fariello, Paula Owen authored Objects and Meaning: New Perspectives on Art and Craft. In OwenaEUR""s essay Labels, Lingo, and Legacy: Crafts at a Crossroads,she opened with a critique on the current word usage of aEURoecraftaEURCi and the troublesome ambiguities that the word has accrued over the years, to the extent that the word has become practically meaningless. Most people canaEUR""t separate aEURoecraftaEURB from its connotation with hobby-level kitsch, something to which the craft establishment has been willing conspirators. The consequence is a field without a critical and theoretical base, basically lacking ideological rigor. On the other hand, Owen observes that the aewcrarracn object has already crossed over into a new context via conceptual art, feminism, and multiculturalism. With the aEURoedematerializationaEUR0 of art has come the chalienge to aEURoerematerialize?EURE concepts and ideas. Studios are replete with aEURoemadeaEURB things. The tactile impulse is very much alive today. Blue Star Contemporary Art Center Bill FitzGibbons, the executive director of Blue Star, managed to arrange for me to see The Last Great Places of Texas exhibition before it closed at Blue Star, thankfully. It was a show that FitzGibbons himself had curated, as a complement to In Response to Place, a national exhibit of photographs that the former New York Times critic Andy Grundberg curated initially for the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington in 2001. The exhibit was included in HoustonaEURT'"s FotoFest in 2002 and most recently at the Boston Public Library before coming to Blue Star. In Response to Place, is the work of twelve visual artists who were each asked to visit one of The Nature ConservancyaEUR""s Last Great Places and to respond to what they experienced there. 4/11/2012 Page 4 of 9 Grundberg observed that the traces of human activity in the pictures read less as a critical commentary than a recognition of the cheek~to- jowl coexistence of the realms of nature and humans in todayaEUR""s world, and that even conservationists encourage ecologically compatible human uses of lands and waters as part of their protection. Celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz chose the Shawangunk Mountains in upstate New York better understand my Hope Sandrow traveled to Komodo National Park in Indonesia to satisfy her fascination with the movement and flow of water. With the lens of the camera halfway under water she could record marine and terrestrial landscapes at the same time. Canine antics were supplied by William Weimaraner in Cobscook Bay in Maine. His Andromeda photo might have been a sly reference to the Andromeda of Greek mythology, a beautiful Ethiopian princess who was fastened to a rock to be ravaged by a sea monster. In any case, the seaweed wig on the puppy was fetching. The Last Great Places of Texas exhibition served to underscore the importance of preserving our natural world, but turned out to be a fascinating document in its own right, of places less traveled and places less observed. I liked Dan R. GoddardrE`1EUR"`"s quote by San Antonio photographer Bob Maxham in the San Antonio Express -News, love West Texas, but everybody out there has a cracked windshield because the roads are extremely rough. I know from my painting experience that you put a sharp line across a picture to give it a sense of depth. You have to look past the crack in the glass to see into the landscape. This is how a lot of people see the Davis Mountains.aEURD Michael Nye of San Antonio saw plenty of alligators at the Clive Runnels Family Mad Island Marsh preserve in Placios. Mainly marsh and prairie, this 7,000 acre preserve is home to nearly 250 species of birds. Nye spent two days, snapping the marsh grass, water channels, and low-flying clouds. Neil image of a water glass filled with rocks and set into the middle of Barton Creek in Austin grabbed me a small, simple intervention, that had come out of the understanding that the creek had been part of a real estate deal, and dwarfed by development as a result. I spoke with UTSA teacher Larry Leissner about his employment of a special scientific scanner that is able to greatly magnify the subject, in this case seaweed and shrimp egg casings from the Francine Cohn Preserve in Corpus Christi. From a sample much smaller than the palm of his hand, he observed in the final color print, that the twisting DNA structure of the shrimp casing is visible to the naked eye. Ramin exhibition Fragments of Memories: A Personal Glimpse into Modern Day Iran was featured in Blue Star?EUR""s project space. As an Iranian immigrant to the U.S. with the newly acquired freedom to to return to Tehran, Samandari?EUR""s intent was to, not only reconnect with his own personal history, but to allay some of the prevalent political distrust with his human narrative. With IranaEURT'"s many changes, after an absence of 27 years, he felt as both an insider and an outsider. His work is an attempt to reconcile the two halves of his 4/l 1/7.012 Page 5 of 9 existence, and also to portray ordinary Iranians enjoying a peaceful life, something that he finds disturbingly absent in the western media. Clearly, Samandari has kept overt politicizing out of his work. Initially, the element of judicious digital ?`iEURoetamperingaEURD had the effect of distracting somewhat from his subjects. By slicing and cloning sections of the photo, and further highlighting these interruptions with color, from the generally black and white images, Samandari seemed to want the observer to pay particular attention to certain details. By personalizing the image with a he voided a photo- journalistic association, perhaps. This device worked quite well in the picture of the man blowing on the hookah coals. By complicating and patterning the hookah, Samandari teased playfulness, even humor, from his subject. Blue Star Contemporary Art Center, now in its 20th year, is a non-profit, non- collecting contemporary art center that focuses on the curating and exhibition of contemporary art. Through a variety of programs, Blue Star is lends active support to the development of the visual arts on a regional, national and international level. Each year, emerging or internationally renowned artists are featured in at least twenty exhibitions within four distinct gallery spaces. Blue events and programs have played an instrumental part in the social and economic revitalization in the surrounding neighborhoods of the King William Historic District and SouthTown Mainstreet Alliance, as well as the Lavaca Historic District. The result has been an estimated $2.6 million in investment and re- development over the last few years. In May 2004 Blue Star and the Instituto de MA(C)xico collaborated in the exhibition of the largest ever collection of Mexican contemporary art in San Antonio. The work of 58 artists, Mexican Report consisted of more than a 100 pieces of art, in the main recent work by young artists. Graciela Iturbide, one of best-known photographers exhibited in September 2004. In Ojos Para Volar or Eyes to Fly, a commission by Blue Star, she photographed the landscape of South Texas. San Antonio Painting 2005 was shown in two parts between January and March to accommodate the volume of work, painterly efforts that might conceivably be described as high realism, low realism, and no realism, that is non-objective abstraction. Curated by Bill FitzGibbons, the show reflected the demographic, a sampling and cross-section of current San Antonio painting. Made by Hand: Straight to Video was an exhibition at Blue Star this past winter that was inspired by Artpace studio director and sculptor, Riley residency in Norway, where he encountered newest wave of video artists. He selected five for the Blue Star show: Natalie Djurberg of Norway, Juha von Ingen of Helsinki, Finland, former San Antonio resident, Chris Musgrave, who is studying in Antwerp, Belgium, Ola Pehrson from Stockholm, and Macedonian- born Robert Gligorov from Milan, Italy. A recent show that resonated with San Antonians, was Granite Sculpture, large- scale pieces by Moroles. Over 45 tons of stone were installed in the largest show of his work to date in San Antonio. MUD underground 4/1 l/2012 Page 6 of 9 One of the most fun ideas I came across, is the MUD underground. Inspired by the San Antonio River, the MUD underground is a group of "Artists Hell Bent On Taking Over The World." Lets hope they succeed. The MUD underground originated in 1976 by a secret gathering of artists in the historic Gutzon Borglum Studio. For those in Canada, this is where Mount Rushmore was conceived. Hera Hydrant, ART Persuader, describes the MUD underground: "Where the demarcation lines between politics, religion, espionage, high finance and ART begin to dissolve." Sounds like NAFTA doesn't have anything on high art with this group. The underground does not have a specific location but it is definitely in the air of this creative city named after the Saint of Lost and Found Objects. Artpace Getting to Chalk It Up street event Saturday from Hotel Valencia was no more difficult than falling out of bed in the morning. Sometime after nine, cardboard boxes with art supplies, mainly chalk I suspected, popped up on Houston Street. A peek between the dark wood slats of the hotel room blinds signalled a sunny day. The damp from drizzle was already evaporating?EUR"much to the relief of Libby Tilley and other the Chalk It Up organizers. Chalk and water mix only too happy discovery to some of the artists when they realized that the chalk could be painted on, to smooth effect. James CobbaEURT'"s giant flatfish was one its liquid benefactors. It took long time nevertheless, and the final touches applied until the end of the afternoon. Similarly, it took most of the day for Lloyd Walsh to tame the coiled tentacles of his mammoth squid. Hills Snyder arrived in undertaker black to set up his Misery Repair Shoppe, comprised of a chair and a desk with a meat grinder with which to pulverize his chalk one stick at a time. He set up shop on the Houston bridge above the banks of the San Antonio River, in itself a bit chalky from limestone, I suppose. Grinding chalk is a dry, dusty job, as is purging despair. Snyder was making a connection with the white cliffs of Dover, specifically Shakespeare Cliff, where the Earl of Gloucester, blinded for his loyalty to King Lear, took his imaginary fall, demonstrating to the ages the cathartic power of tragedy. San Antonio artist Cruz Ortiz set himself a singular task, to block out in black and white the number 26,457, in figures tall enough to fill the width of the sidewalk. I suspected that the number had a tether and hook to an issue of some dimension. As a population, the figure is modest. When applied to human loss of life, the number accrues gravity. Pointedly, 26,457 was the total of civilian deaths in the Iraqi war up to the day of his chalking, a number deemed not as newsworthy as as the more politically sensitive tally of military casualties. The Chalk It Up event and the Artpace building itself were only separated by a block or so. It took executive director, Kanjo and I no more than brief walk along the edge and an intersection-crossing to get to 445 N. Main Street. We stepped past the plate glass window that had been deliberately pounded into cracked submission with a sledge hammer by Scottish-born San Antonio artist Rae 4/il/2012 Page 7 of 9 Culbert. A mystified window installer had watched the proceedings, ready with its replacement, finding it curious that the smashed window and its shards should remain. San Antonians remember the Artpace building as a Hudson automobile dealership and body shop built in Pleasing and functional, the renovation by the award-winning firm Lake/Flato Architects, is a seamless transition into the 21st century. Artpace owes a debt to a favorite San Antonio picante sauce, the salsa not ?`1EURoemade in New York Founded in 1995 by Linda Pace, heir to the Pace Picante fortune, Artpace has developed into an internationally renowned foundation and gallery. Invited by a guest curator, three artists take part in the Artists-in-Residence program (AIR), four times a year, one international artist, one national, and one from Texas. Upon arrival they complete a two-month residency, followed by a one- month exhibit of work produced during the artistaEURT""s stay. Rob Storr, the Senior Curator at the Museum of Modern Art in New York at the time, was inaugural guest curator. He chose three artists: Jesse Amadao from San Antonio, Felix Gonzalez-Torres from New York, and Annette Messager from Paris. Since then, to name a few places, artists have come from Estonia, Australia, New York, California, and throughout Texas. Past guest curators include Okwui Enwezor, Susanne Ghez, Sun Jung Kim, CuauhtA(C)moc Medina, and Carolyn Bakargiev. Current resident artists are Harrell Fletcher from Portland, Oregon, Katrina Moorhead from Houston, and Parisian-based Melik Ohanian. FletcheraEUR""s art is personal and human, exploring social connectedness. Through sets of assignments, other artists and collaborators, convert the most mundane and trivial aspects of our lives into an artistic testament of sorts. For example, he asks you to make a poster of your shadows, draw a constellation from someoneaEURTMs freckles, and photograph a scar and write about it. That there is an underlying, homespun tenderness to the project may be evinced from the naming of his website: A graduate of the Core Program at Glassell School Houston, Katrina Moorhead was one of the artists representing Northern Ireland at the Venice Biennale 2005. There her monumental sculptures of DeLorean car doors were on view in the exhibition The Nature of Things, a group show of work by Northern Irish artists curated by Hugh Mulholland. When I toured the Artpace studios, she was in the midst of constructing a ceiling upon the studio floor, with its fixtures rising upward. Melik Ohanian likes to view the cosmos, not in a detached, rationalistic sense, but as an eventful, changing interface. Using film and photography, he explores scientific, social, and cultural communities. From striking workers in Liverpool, the filming of a snowstorm and the birth of new land near Iceland, to the switching off of the lights in a neighborhood, artist and viewer connect into a joint constellation. The current exhibition was curated by Berta Sichel, Director of the Department of Audiovisuals, and Film and Video Curator, Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, Spain. 4/11/2012 Page 8 of 9 In its tenth anniversary year and in recognition of San many artists of Latin descent, Artpace devoted the entire year to guest curators whose philosophy and interests reflect Latin American art. San Antonio Museum of Art A few clues that the Lone Star Brewing Company in San Antonio has not been brewing beer for awhile, are some minimalist impositions to the original complex of historic buildings. A covered walkway links the two towers well above the entrance building, and a curiously- screened, elongated box structure superimposes one of the buildingaEURT"s wings. The latter is the recently-opened Lenora and Walter F. Brown Asian Art Wing of the San Antonio Museum of Art, allowing for almost 1,400 square meters of exhibition spaceaEUR"twelve galleries plus a changing exhibition space. Actually, the ten-acre brewery site has undergone more than a few transformations in its 120 year life. Purchased in 1892 and opened only in 1904 after extensive renovation and expansion by the renowned St. Louis brewer, Adolphus A. Busch, the Lone Star Brewery had a healthy life until the Prohibition. After bottling a non- alcoholic drink called Tango and a short stint as a cotton mill, the buildings suffered neglect and decay for almost half a century. Then in 1970 the Museum new director, Jack McGregor, struck museum gold, when he rediscovered the old dilapidated buildings. On July 13, 1977, with the breaking of a bottle of beer, Mayor Lila Cockrell christened the new San Antonio Museum of Art. It took until the spring of 1981, but on March 1 of that year nearly 13,000 visitors toasted in San new art facility. An innovative renovation design to complement historic aspects of the buildings was produced by Cambridge Seven Architects, assisted by associated architects Chumney, Jones, and Kell. The results were praised in Progressive Architecture magazine, the New York Times, and Museum News. Besides the new Asian Wing, the Nelson A. Rockefeller Center for Latin American Art was opened in 1998, housing a collection that spans 4,000 years of Latin American history. The extensive preaEUR" Columbian, folk art, Spanish Colonial, and Republican collections are bracketed by modernnand contemporary masters of Latin American art, such as Diego Rivera, JoaquAn Torres-GarcAa, and Rufino Tamayo. The museumaEUR"*"s 20th-century collection is devoted to post-World War II American painting and sculpture with works by Hans Hoffman, Helen Frankenthaler, Philip Guston, Richard Diebenkorn, and Wayne Theibaud. More recent acquisitions are works by Andy Warhol, Alex Katz, Manuel Neri, Mark di Suvero to name a few. Near Eastern and Islamic collections include calligraphic works, ceramics, metal work, and jewelry. A recently completed Oceanic gallery displays Aboriginal bark paintings, carved wood sculptures, war clubs, bowls, ceremonial masks, and more, from Australia, Hawaii, New Guinea, Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia, a collection distinguished as one of the primary places in the region to view Oceanic art. The museumaEURT""s collection of antiquities is one of the largest and most 4/11/2012 Page 9 of 9 comprehensive in the Southern United States, including Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and particularly ancient glass, and Graeco- Roman sculpture. Special exhibits have included Magritte: A Eye, that included 20 lithographs, etchings and unique double-sided drawing. Since 2000, the museum has focused on enlarging its Asian collections. David Douglas Duncan, renowned for his photographs of Pablo Picasso, has contributed a remarkable group of Japanese and Southeast material. Living in Tokyo during the Korean War photographing for Life magazine, Duncan was introduced to the art of Japan by Haru Matsukata, who later married the U.S. Ambassador to Japan, Edwin O. Reischauer. An outstanding example of his contribution is a pair of Japanese screens that illustrate the story of the Great Woven Cap (Taishokan). Fujiwara Kamatari, founder of the Fujiwara clan in the seventh century established a dynasty that ruled Japan during the Heian period. A gang of bandits working on behalf of the Dragon King, as the legends goes, stole a precious jewel, that was later recovered by second wife, a pearl diver. In a dramatic ocean- climax to the story, she sacrificed herself in order to deliver the jewel to Kamatari. The Indian collection has also grown significantly since 2000. A noted acquisition in the early 90s was a 10th century stele of yogini from the Uttar Pradesh and northern Madhya Pradesh regions. On loan for many years to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, it was exhibited in 1977 in their traveling exhibition, The Sensuous Immortals, and was also featured in the inaugural exhibition for Casa Asia in Barcelona, Spain. Martha Blackwelder, the Maddux-Cowden Curator of Asian Art at the San Antonio Museum of Art, was kind enough to take me into a cavernous space that warehoused Egyptian, Byzantine, and GraecoeRoman treasures. This was a highlight for me, in some way, of my tour of the San Antonio Museum of Art, since visitors, I wager, would rarely get to see priceless artifacts, stacked casually on industrial shelving. Weaving between statues, mosaics, busts, and crates, it reminded me somewhat, of what the enormous, dimly-lit prop department, of a film studio might be like. It might also have been a glimpse into the restless potential of a dynamic museum, pausing to stretch its wings." http:[ DART INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE Mr. Steve Rockwell 750A St. Clair Avenue West Toronto, ON. M6C 1B5 phone/fax 416.651.5778 Talk is cheap. Use Yahoo! Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at IQ/min. 4/11/2012 Page 1 of2 Theresa (Tracy) Rees From: Gene Elder' 1 Sent: Tuesday, July 11,2006 2:19 PM To: Gene Elder; Paul Gigot; Council District 1; John GayAdvocacy; GayLinl< GayLinl CC: Bill Goodman Mike Mcgowan um Harry Haines wr Martha Oestreich Elena: I am spearheading a need to speak with the police chief. Bill Goodman suggested that we do this through you. It is my understanding that you are Wanting to align yourself with something the gay community (and it's many facets) could do of service and of help. Meeting with the new police chief would certainly be one of those projects. Please contact me about this. I am sure there are many in our talented and concerned community that would want to join this committee. Gene Elder 732-3238 Elde Art, like the Alamo, has to draw the line somewhere. New Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Call regular phones from your and save big. 4/11/2012 Page 1 of 1 Page 1 of 1 Theresa (Tracy) Rees From: Gene Elderi Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2006 8:58 PM To: Bob Richter; Bruce Davidson; editor@express-newsnet Cc: Mayor Hardberger; Council Aide District 1; Lisa Juarez; Christina Foley; Ana Galindo; Patti Puente; Council District District123l\/like Villarreal; Sandra Garza; Rosann Sanchez; Victoria Salazar; Deborah Hosey; Barbara Trevino; judith Zaffirini; Jeff Wentworth Subject: Trash Trash Everywhere Dear Express-News Editor: First I would like to say that the new look at Brackenridge Park is very nice, but I noticed after the Easter picnics left there was a great deal of trash left behind. It was comparable to the Fiesta Parade's flotsam. I have always wondered why people who bring all this can't take it back with them when they leave. However, I am wanting the Parks people and the city to provide recepticles for recycling. There was no place to but all the plastic, glass and aluminum containers except in the few over stuffed trash cans and the surrounding area in piles for some poor worked to clean up. I find this to be a obvious problem that should have been addressed long ago. Because all this gets blown and Washed into the San Antonio River. And I hope in writing this letter I can encourage more and more people to not leave their trash unattended. Thanks Gene Elder 732-3238 Right-Click hereto download pictures. To help _i protect your privacy, Outiook prevented automatic 1 download of this picture from the internet. Gospel Preaching Ahead ljlElde Art, like the Alamo, has to draw the line somewhere. Love cheap thrills? Enjoy PC-to-Phone calls to 30+ countries for just 2?/min with Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. 4/11/2012 Page 1 of 1 Theresa (Tracy) Rees From: Gene Elder Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2006 8:58 PM To: Bob Richter; Bruce Davidson; editor@express-newsnet Cc: Mayor Hardberger; Council Aide District 1; Lisa Juarez; Christina Foley; Ana Galindo; Patti Puente; Council District 1; Villarreal; Sandra Garza; Rosann Sanchez; Victoria Salazar; Deborah Hosey; Barbara Trevino; judith Zaffirini; Jeff Wentworth Subject: Trash Trash Everywhere Dear Express-News Editor: First I would like to say that th new look at Brackenridge Park is very nice, but I noticed after the Easter picnics left there was a great deal of trash left behind. It was comparable to the Fiesta Parade's flotsam. I have always wondered why people who bring all this can't take it back with them when they leave. However, I am wanting the Parks people and the city to provide recepticles for recycling. There was no place to but all the plastic, glass and aluminum containers except in the few over stuffed trash cans and the surrounding area in piles for some poor worked to clean up. I find this to be a obvious problem that should have been addressed long ago. Because all this gets blown and washed into the San Antonio River. And I hope in writing this letter I can encourage more and more people to not leave their trash unattended. Thanks Gene Elder 732-3238 Right-Click here to download pictures. To help protect your privacy, Outlook prevented automatic download of this picture from the internet. Gospel Preaching Ahead i i Dame Art, like the Alamo, has to draw the line somewhere. Blab-away for as little as l?/min. Make PC-to-Phone Calls using Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. 4/1 1/2012 Theresa (Tracy) Rees Page 1 of 2 From: Gene Elder Sent: Sunday, March 26, 2006 3:19 PM To: Council Aide District 1; Lisa Juarez; Christina Foley; Ana Galindo; Villarreal; Sandra Garza; Rosann Sanchez; Council District 1; Even/thing Anything; newsdesk woai; Sen.Royce West Cc: Lisa Sorg; Elaine Wolff; Robert Rivard; Bruce Davidson Subject: voting machines and slot machines Attachments: pat189887956 4/11/2012 Page 2 of 2 - 3 4' -'larloo-1-a at how 1, Las Vegas slots and - electronic voting machines compare: - LAS VEGAS ELECTRMIHI VOUNG MAGHMES State of Nevada has access to all s-oiiwarc. Software is a trade secret. Suiimre SWF Ag Sackgmund EP 'Scrutiny 1 llartificatlors 3 Handling Disputes lilegctio usesofiwarc that is not on- lilo. State -gaming Inspectors show up unm1nm.l1ced at casinos to compare computer wiih thosccn file. if there is a ?scmcancy. the madmine is Shut down and investigated. Manufacturers whjocterl to background checks. Employees ave Bwestiganed records. By a public agency a1:arm's length from manufacturers. Public questions invited. Casino must contact Earning Control Bowl, which has Investigaicrs -on cal! :cmd the clock. They can open up machines to inspect -internal mechaniwns and roconds of recent gambling outcomes. No mob be Wm. Elcciioo have no chip to compare with the one in the machine. Citizens have no way of knowing. for examnie, whether programmers have been convicted of fraud. By for-protit companies. chosen and paid by the-manufacturcrs. No public information on how the testing is done. In most cases, a vomfs only recourse is to call a- number at the hoard' of oiections that may-or may not work to lodge a complaint that may or may mi be 1m>>esfigcred_ Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. PC-to-Phone calls for ridiculously low rates. 4/11/2012 Page _:cyl . . iff* . Alun!-c athow Las VEQBS s|0=tS and electronic voting machines compare: Tim State -off Nevada has amass tn ail softvvare. Software is -a tradie secret. gugwm tllagak to use software that is mi an Sie. In at N?mhecks af# Eiectinfi ofticialls 5P??t' casinos to mmpam computer witbthuse nn Ere. have nu chip to compare with the -:me 5126509 if there is a cisnrrepancy, the rnadine is shut down fmand in the machine. and investigated. Mamfacturers subjected to background checks. llitizens have nu way of knawing, for Employees are investigaheri fur criminal rewards. exampie, whether - been convicted ofhaud. #56 1 By a public agency at arm's hangth from By fur-prolit enrnpanies chosen and paid filimmekf manufacturers. Public questions invited. Cer%c-Biiun on how the testing Is done. 3~ Casinumust Gaming Contrn1Bnard,which onlyreoourse is to 3305509 has Imrestigatnrs an ca!! rnund the clock. They cm na!! a number at thevboard nf decdons that BIWIIEBS upan up machines to inspeurt intefnai mechanims may ar may not work tn Irsdge a oumpiaint and FECUPHS ufrenent garnhling uutculnes. that may urmay hottie investigated. and Settings\t.r03409\Local Settings\Temporary Internet 4/11/2012 Theresa (Tracy) Rees From: Gene Elder) Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2006 5:00 PM Page 1 of 2 To: Everything Anything; Council Aide District 1; Lisa Juarez; Christina Foley; Ana Galindo; Patti Puente; Council District 1; District123I\/like Villarreal; Sandra Garza; Rosann Sanchez; Victoria Salazar; Deborah Hosey; Barbara Trevino Cc: NBC News Dateline Dateline; Texas Observer; 48Hours 48|-lours; 6On'\inutes 60minutes Subject: Fro Gene: pulls 281 contract: but it ain't over! Hello all you friends who hate getting too many emails. I wanted to pass this around for the Stop the Toll Road people. This is very important that we support this and ask uestions of the cit council. Aren't you tired of having everything given away and then handed a bill for the expense. I am Gene Elder terri@satoiiparty.c0m wrote: GOOD NEWS, A RED Read the biog for fuil anaiysis While there's much to celebrate in canceling the contract from Zachry to begin construction of a toll road, it's essentially an extension of the victory from January when the Federal Highway Administration pulled the clearance for the 281 project. In press release yesterday, they state CLEARLY that they intend to re-bid it out at a later date. SO IT Why would cancel the contract 3 months after they knew there would be a delay for at least a year? Aside from having to pay Zachry "stand-by fees," it's really to lead the public to believe the toll road plans are off the table when in fact, nothing could be further from the truth! and the Alamo RMA are currently in negotiations with (2) foreign bidders for the 47 mile toil starter system on 281 and Loop 1604 and they could sign it at ANY It's done in secret (See Express-News article here), the public is completely shut out, and once they ink the deal, we're stuck with it for the next 50 And once they sign it, has demonstrated they plan to sue our own Attorney General with YOUR tax dollars to KEEP IT SECRET (See details on the first such CDA deal on the project here). new strategy is to say "nothing has been decided yet" to diffuse the firestorm, while negotiating a secret backroom deal. They've spent $1.2 of YOUR TAXPAYER money just to spend a year negotiating this secret contract, does anyone honestly believe they won't sign it? Here's what some Collin County officials say up in the Dallas area about `l'xDOT's push to use these CDAS (see toii giossary here): "They _are so sold on this CDA process. I don't think they are going to let anybody do a 'coli road on their own," County Commissioner Jack Hatcneii "It's a no local control, plus they're going to make a sizeable all done in secret." - County Judge Ron Harris "When the state sells out to the highest bidder, that automatically translates into the highest tolls for our citizens. I think that the Legislature needs to change the focus of - County Commissioner Jerry Hoagiuno' 4/ll/2012 Page 2 of 2 If this isn't taxation without representation and a total violation of open and transparent government, I don't know what is! STILL MUST ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS MARCH 29 or 30! It's essential to have a HUGE turn out at these meetings. It's only necessary to attend ONE, Ask for the ORIGINAL plan to be implemented and other less expensive, less invasive non-toll options. The tollway version is nearly DOUBLE the cost and adds 6 lanes to the ORIGINAL plan. Tolling is THE MOST EXPENSIVE OPTION, yet that's all they're looking it. Read press release on the blog note how they say the options are toll it or no build! It's unacceptable and we MUST go on record with other options in order to FORCE them to implement it later (in court if necessary). Wednesday, March 29 - Public Meeting 6:30pm at Ronald Reagan High School Auditorium 19000 Ronald Reagan Drive (Off Sonterra between Stone Oak Pkwy. and US 281) Thursday, March 30 - Public Meeting 6:30pm at Barbara Bush Middle School Auditorium 1500 Evans Road (Between Stone Oak Pkwy. and US 281) We need some volunteers to hand out fliers at the doors to send folks to our web site to sign the petition. Please contact me as soon as possible terrifiisatoilpartytom. Terri Hall Questions? Contact me here: . "Like the Boston Tea Party" "We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office." -- Aesop If you do not want to receive any more newsletters, this iink To update your preferences or to unsubscribe visit this link Yahoo? Messenger with Voice. PC-to-Phone calls for ridiculously low rates. 4/11/2012 Page 1 of 3 Theresa (Tracy) Rees From: Gene Elderi Sent: Monday, February 06, 2006 6:12 PIVI To: Mayor Hardberger; Council Aide District 1; Lisa Juarez; Christina Foley; Ana Galindo; Patti Puente; Council District 1; Sandra Garza; Joel Williams; Victoria Salazar; Deborah Hosey; Barbara Trevino Cc: Jerry Falwell Subject: Praying For Those That Persecute You, ,As Art: Anita Bryant Prayer: February 18th 1978 Praying That iwisccirtc You. . rl: Anita liryzant I am sending this art protest piece out after all these years with the hope that it will inspire others to write their own Declaration of Independence. I originally wrote this in quill and ink and handed copies out at the auditorium where Anita Bryant came to speak in San Antonio on February 18, 1978. (I was escorted out by security who saw my passing the flyers down the rows as disruptive. I guess "praying for those that persecute you" must be unchristian at religious rallies.) Even though it may sound dated now, remember that was and people were not coming out in 1978 the way we are used to now. I felt this was a very brave act on my part, being 28 at that time, acting alone, and I chose to protest Anita's march across America in this fashion. I not only passed this out on that occasion, and it was well received by many people in San Antonio who are serious about the history of our city, but also around the downtown Alamo area. It was because of this protest I met the Director of Religious Communities for the Arts, Architecture, and Environment from New York City who then decided that their next international convention would be held in San Antonio that May. Many copies were also taken to Florida shortly after by a gay man who I met while -passing these out at The San Antonio Country, a gay disco that I helped start in 1973. I made a point to send a copy to Dan Rather and other news people as well as Pope John Paul I. I feel that this caused Pope John Paul II to create February 18 as Fra Angelico's Feast Day, making him the patron saint of artists. Of course I can not prove this. This is my own Declaration of Independence. Gene Elder, born July 4th 1949: Anita Bryant Prayer I odmire you courage to stand up for your religious beliefs, ond you will find thot Son AnTonio's great post hos instilled thot courage in us. "Remember the AIamo" is not only our call to arms, but a constant reminder that our forefathers fought for freedom from opposite sides of the church walls. The blood runs deep into our soil on both sides and we are slowly learning how to live in peace, and to love each other once again. Forgive us for not taking up your sword against our gay brothers and sisters. We can not afford to once again tear our city into pieces. 4/ll/2012 Page gather at the river to rest our souls, and let the waters wash away our worries from the weel<'s toil into the endless Ocean of Time; and where visitors from around the World come to relax in our arms of culture and charm. We are all children ofthe same Heavenly Parents, and while you are in the city of Saint Anthony's no harm will come to you. We hope that your stay will give you time to rest, time to pray, and time to walk with us and Gene Elde businessman, Texan, American, Defender of the Faith and Homoiousian. February 18, 1978 Tl A A--Z Archives 411 the Alamo San Antonio, Texas 78205 Gushingly Yours Archives Director March 9, 1731: San Fernando Cathedral in the heart of San Antonio is considered the oldest cathedral sanctuary in the United States, Texas' oldest parish church and its oldest public building. Anita Bryant history Elilde Art, like the Almo, has to draw the line somewhere. click on the Alamo E: . ev I ka?ienfPagc s.'D.iI 0 . llilm 4/ll/2012 Bring words and photos together (easily) with PhotoMai1 - it's free and Works with your Yahoo! Mail. 4/11/2012 Page 3 of 3 Colin Hoffman From: Gene Elder Sent: Sunday, April 25, 2010 1:50 PM To: Gene Elder Subject: PAM: New Orleans Police Harass Creative Community PAM is a verb like USA Political Month:July 2010 Video interview with Gene Elder View Of Reality From A Chartreuse Couch (My Own Private Alamo) by Gene Elde Byqgiew pnqi?l3r?3ene Elder sacurrent. com/bio Sarah Fisch got me on the Chartreuse and had me spill the beans about PAM. Forward to all 50 states San Antonio, Texas On Sun, 4/25/ 10, Lee Mentley Wrote: From: Lee Mentley FYI HRH Lee Mentley From: Scott Bidstrup New Orleans Has A Sodomy Law - And ls Enforcing lt! Saturday, April 24, 2010, 1:21 PM All, 4/19/2012 Page 1 of 2 If you thought that the Supreme Court decision in Lawrence vs. Texas had overturned sodomy laws in the United States once and for all, think again. New Orleans has one, in all but name, and it is enforcing it. Vigorously. A world away from its anything-goes image, New Orleans is probably one of the least-safe places in the U.S. to be gay or transgendered in the presence of a policeman. Scott Transgender Community in New Orleans Claims Police Harassment Saturday 24 April 2010 http: org/ Members of the city's larger gay community complain about unwarranted arrests and a criminalization of sexuality, with police specifically targeting bars in the gay community. a gay man wants consensual sex, the undercover officer lies and said money was offered," said John Rawls, a gay civil rights attorney who has spent decades in New Orleans fighting on these issues. Advocates and community members also said that once gay men and transgender women are arrested for offering sex, they are more likely than others arrested in similar circumstances to be charged with a "crime against nature," a felony charge. The law, which dates back to 1805, makes it a crime against nature to engage in "unnatural copulation" - a term New Orleans police and the district attorney's office have interpreted to mean soliciting for anal or oral sex. Those who are convicted under this law are issued longer jail sentences and forced to register as sex offenders. They must also carry a driver's license with the label "sex offender" printed on it. The women`s health care organization Women With A Vision has recently formed a coalition with several advocacy and legal organizations to attempt to fight this use of the sex offender law. 4/19/2012 Page 2 of 2 Colin Hoffman From: Gene Elderl Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 4:08 PM To: Jose Menendez Subject: I have met Art and he is Kate Clinton I have met Art and he is Kate Clinton National Political Month July 2010 have mer Arr and he rls' humbled fha? there w/W be cr month hononrhg work. He ge rs no respecf from people who are where rhey are because of hhn, so this rs a long overdue and mth/y deserved I hope he can make ff, buf he was rece/11'/y seen hr Iron dofhg cha/k hz from* of Ahmadh1ejod's house, fhen --Kate Clinton, Comedian/ activist PRESS RELEASE: I I say Thank GOD that the Christian Fundamentalists, Republicans, or whoever these people are, are only throwing teabags. UNLIKE THE MUSLIM FUNDAMENTALISTS I "He who fights that islam should be superior fights in AHah's cause Muhammad, prophet of Islam 2010.04.21 (i\/iogadishu, Somalia) - Five construction workers are kidnapped and beheaded by Islamic fundamentalists. 2010.04.21 (Pattani, Thailand) - An Islamic insurgent throws a grenade into a group of policemen. 2010.04.20 (Tarmiyah, Iraq) - Three young children are beheaded along with two women in a home by suspected al-Qaeda. 2010.04.20 (I-iangu, Pakistan) - Four locals are blown to bits by Sunni bombers. 2010.04.20 (Hit, iraq) - Three Iraqis are murdered by a roadside bomb. 2010.04.19 (Kandahar, Afghanistan) - A popular politician is assassinated by I hardliners at a mosque. I 4/19/2012 Page 1 of 2 What is Political Month? Like everyone else, always enjoy seeing the new talented MFA artists showing off at the galleries every year. All of this is great fun, I until the Titanic hits the iceberg; then all this creativity seems very frivolous and silly. And the artists that keep doing the same old stuff 1 and only read Art in America for their information are not going to be the artists that the world needs. I want San Antonio artists and the artists from all 50 states to be the artists that the world needs. I 1 I Gene Elder Archives Director HAPPY Foundation JUHI 2010: get readyH -4/19/2012 To list your event go here. Be the first on your block to get political! Page 2 of 2 Colin Hoffman From: Gene Elder Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2010 'l:21 PM To: Trey Martinez-Fischer Subject: Ancient Aliens: History Channel: April 20 Right-click hereto download pictures. To help protect your privacy, Outlook prevented automatic download of this piciurel internet. Ls.'sT0night: April 20 on the History Channel. D0n't Miss it Ancient Aliens - The Series The NEW Ancient Aliens episode on the Hi; rerun of the "original" Ancient Aliens, which has been retitled "Charic Elder San Antonio, Texas 011 Tue, 4/20110, From: Nightwatch@CoasttoCoastam.com Subject: CoastZonc - Consnimnim rj,m,1_, ,gy UFOS To: "Gene" Date: Tuesday, Aprtl AU, 2010, 3:36 AM - 1 r' NEWSLE April 20, 2010 wvvw.coasttocoastam.com Streamlink Audio Conspiracies, Shadow Govt., UFOs: On Monday's show, investigative journalist Jim Ma discussed a variety of topics and conspiracies, including sequestered UFO technology used by the Nazis during WWII. Some of their saucer technology may have been turned over to American and British forces after the war, he said. Ithink we're dealing with both humans and aliens and "this could explain the extreme secrecy [ofthe US don't want anyone to know about any truly secret advanced technology that we're working on; they certainly don't want anyone to know there's a potential enemy out there that has technology that supersedes our own," he commented. There's a growing CONSENSUS that some type of energy manipulation like "vortex gravitics" could be used for UFO propulsion systems, he said, noting how in some UFO encounters cars completeiy shut down, which suggests that time has stopped while under the craft's energy field, Many types of free energy systems have been suppressed over the years, said Marrs, citing the "radiant energy" work of Thomas Hengg Moray, Marrs addressed the idea ofa "shadow government," and described how the same families or financial powers, centered in Wall St. or London, "created communism in Russiamnational socialism in Germany, and now they are pushing us into Marxist socialism in this country," in their conspiracy to control the world. He also previewed his forthcoming book, The Tri/iron Dollar Consgiracy, which looks at how the New World Order, man-made disases, and "zombie banks" are destroying America. Ancient Aliens: Last hour guest, publisher Giorgio Tsoukalos talked about his new History Channel TV show, Ancient Aliens. The 10-pa rt series, which features George Noory as one of the interview subjects, explores different theories relating to extraterrestrials visiting Earth in ancient times. The first episode (premiering tonight, April 20th} takes a look at evidence for ancient flying machines including Egypt's Saggara _l?_irQ, and India's vimanas. 4/19/2012 Page 1 of 2 ?50 Green ii Highlighted Site: The Week is tracking some ofthe weirder aspects ofthe eruption of Ice|and's volcano and its effects upon the world, including Norway being governed via an iPad, John Cleese taking a $5,000 cab ride, and how the radar image ofthe volcanic crater resembles Edvard Munch's painting The Scream. Today in Strangeness: On this date in 1841, America's master of the macabre, Edgar Allan Poe, published The Murders in the Rue Morgue in Graham's Magazine. His story has been credited with launching the detective genre or the 'whodunit' into popular culture. Tonighfs Show Streamlink Chat, Tuesday, April' 20th: Streamlink members are invited to a Live Chat with Ian Punnett, tonight at Som PTf11pm ET. Join us in the Chat Room for a lively 81 A with C2C's inimitable Saturday night host, Then, on Coast to Coast#-M, a leading expert in the world of secret intelligence, Gordon Thomas will discuss the history of the British Intelligence Services as well as Israel's Mossad and the techniques they use to create the worId's most feared and respected spies. You are receiving this mailing because you signed up for the Coastlone Newsletter. Premiere Radio Networks, Inc. 15260 Ventura Blvd. Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 If you wish to unsubscribe, please To edit your profile, follow Khis link 4/19/2012 Page 2 of 2 Colin Hoffman Page 1 of 1 From: Gene Elder' Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 8:34 PM To: Gene Elder Subject: PAM:Chartreuse Couch Interview by Sarah Fisch* Couch Interview by Sarah Fisch PAM:Chartreus Couch Interview by Sarah Fisch PAM is a verb like USA Political M0nth:July 2010 View Of Reality From A Chartreuse Couch (Nly Own Private Alamo) by Gene Elde Biiqyjieiw }m;i?l3rGene Elder Sarah Fisch got me on the Chartreuse and had me spill the beans about PAM. Forward to all 50 states Page 1 of 2 Colin Hoffman From: Gene Elder Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2010 4:31 PM To: Mayor Julian Castro; Council District 4; Council District 2; Council District 1; Council District 10; Council District 3; Council District 5; Council District 6; Council District 7; Council District 8; Council District 9 Cc: Robert Rivard; William McManus; Bruce Davidson; Elaine Woiff; Sarah Fiscli; Paula Owen Subject: PAM is a naomi shihab nye PAM is a must - naomi shihab nye ART: It's a religion. Genesis1:1 Between 1960 and 1962 the United States built over 60,000 nuclear bombs. It only tal 15,000 nuclear weapons to completely destroy the entire Earth. Nuclear bombs are gc for 15,000 years. "The great artist of tomorrow will go --Marcel Duchamp It's always the really sick people that try to take over the world. The rest of us content to just give a couple of cocktail parties. --Gene Elder underground Artists Taking Over The World The YES MEN have said "Yes" to Political Art Month and will help head up the movement between now and July, 2010 to alert all galleries, museums and art institutions across America to plan some form of Political Art presentation. Of cot writers and filmmakers and are welcome as well. "We are delighted to join the San Antonio art community and Gene Elder in takini course of action," stated the YES MEN. "We are always glad to help other artists i want to change the worId." Gene Elder, the Texas artist who announced July as National Political Art Month said, "See, all it is a good idea and others will always respond to it. I look forward to working with the YES MEN i helping artists take over the world. I mean, What would Jesus do? He was an artist! And he want take over the world. So hey, Art happens." is a must. I mean seriously - look at the 4/19/2012 Page 2 of 2 Art ultunately renders a po1't1?a1t of c1v1l1zat1on how can that not be po11t1cal'? Ron Feldman Feldman Galley New York C1ty cge com/Po11t1ca1 Month/ Just what are poI|t|caI artists lik Th|nk teabaggers with an art degree Gene Elder Pam Calendar fellowpages orglpaml National Political Month: July 2010 e? Our friends at Corporate Accountability have helped make a short film about how savvy marketing has gotten Americans to buy half a billion bottles of water each week when they can get it free from the tap. A hilarious April Fool's joke on consumers? Get the whole stupid story at The Stor of Bott/ed Water. el/? San Antonio, Texas 4/19/2012 Strong From: Strong Sent: Friday, March 02, 2012 1:00 PM To: Subject: EMAIL Mr. Elder, Page 1 of I I wanted to follow up and Iet you know that I have asked our Departments System Specialist if he could refer me to someone in the City's IT department regarding your email being biocked. I will update you when I receive a response or kr "w more about what might be causing the issue. I wilt also follow up with staff ne .1 week regarding a tree planting program with River R0ad_ per our conversation, we will contact La, ry Clark to coordinate. Thank you, Strong Parks and Recreation Departmerit City of San Antonio 207-7321 4/5f2012 stal Stron From: Strong Sent: Friday, March 23, 2012 1:25 PM To: Subject: Test .Email Mr. Elder, This is a test email, per vour voice message Thank you, Strong Parks Sf Recreation Departxont 207-7321 Colin Hoffman From: San Antonio Public Library Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2012 10:55 AM To: Colin Hoffman Subject: News from the San Antonio Public Library Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Red Sn l. wu45a|J|.or1? Imagination. IdeasGreetings! As you know, April is a busy month in San Antonio - with both Easter and Fiesta providing ample opportunities for family, fun and celebration. For us at the San Antonio Public Library, the month is even busier! National Library Week is taking place from April 8 - 14, and this year's theme across the U.S. is You Belong at Your Library. The importance of National Library Week cannot be understated. With so many systems across the country cutting back on programs and/or services to stay ahead of budgetary issues, I am pleased that we at the San Antonio Public Library are looking for new and innovative Ways to better serve our community. By providing opportunities to reserve books, music and movies, dovvload eBooks, audio books or even free music - all online, to providing children and teens with services that enhance their educational experiences - we are constantly building on tradition with new and creative ways of connecting directly with the citizens of this great city. Patrons can search for a job or get assistance as they build a small 4/11/2012 Page 1 of 7 Page 2 of 7 business, learn English, join a book club, get free tutorials about how to use their eReaders, and in some cases, even get fit at their local branches! So as we enjoy our time with friends and family at all of the various festivities taking place across San Antonio, I hope you will take some time to visit the San Antonio Public Library during National Library Week and see what we have to offer. I would also like to thank everyone throughout the system who works dilligently every day, seven days a week, to provide the community with excellent service, experience and knowledge in order to make your visit to a branch or online to our web site as enjoyable as possible so that you always know that you belong at your library. - Ramiro S. Salazar Librar Direct -- I. or ilfii* tt TEEN SERVICES RECOGNIZED FOR rj 2 ITS COIVIIVIUNITY EFFORTS We Congratulations to`CentraI Library's Teen Services for being recognized as the San Antonio Food Bank's Nutrition Partner of the Year! All of our Teen Services departments do so much with fy and for the young people in the San Antonio community and it's nice to see them get a little recognition for the work they do. A Teen Services Coordinator Jennifer \/elasquez and her team were honored for the work they do in providing free snacks and meals to teens during the school year, and especially during the Summer months. Jennifer would like to extend a special thanks to Kathleen Fordyce and Regina Aimanza (both pictured) for their hard work and support. Learn more about what teens can do at the CENTRAL LIBRARY On March 22 the Central Library Auditorium was the - setting for an interesting discussion about teens and technology. Parents and teens had an opportunity to share opinions and ask questions of the author of The Dumbest Generation. Sharing personal insights J. AUTHOR MARK BAUERLEIN SPEAKS TO PARENTS AND TEENS AT 4/11/2012 Page 3 0t'7 and opinion, Dr. Bauerlein discussed how his own experience with young people every day in his work as a college professor has made him more inclined to believe that in some ways, modern technology is damaging young minds. Based on the view of nodding heads of many ofthe adults in the room, it seems that some parents agreed with the idea and were looking for ways to circumvent what they see to be a problem within their households. While there was no consensus on how to change the connectivity to technology, the general notion that creating balance with other types of activities could help create an opportunity for dialogue within a home. l\/lark Bauerlein was interviewed by KROV 91.7, KTSA 550, and 1200 prior to his appearance at Central Library. Dr. Mark Baueriein is a professor at Emory University, in Atlanta. JOIN US IN APRIL FIESTA POSTER RETRO RETURNS TO CENTRAL LIBRARY IN APRIL lt's back by popular demand - the Central Library is hosting more than 30 official posters celebrating the excitement, color and energy of Fiesta San Antonio. Visit the Central Library Gallery at 600 Soledad from April 5 through 29 to view this amazing retrospective. THE JASON PROJECT PREMIERE -IUIN U5 .Join us on April 7 at 2:00 p.m. in the Teen Services FUR HN department of Central Library as we host the official UEEHNIC unveiling of The JASON Project to the community FIUVENTURE and media. THE 4955" Pnouacr PREMIERE Interested in learning more about the program and how it will take teens on an adventure on which they may not otherwise get to go? Visit JASON PROJECT for information. 4/11/2012 4/11/2012 PARIVIAN BRANCH LIBRARY RECEIVES LEED CERTIFICATION The San Antonio Public Library is pleased that Parman Branch Library has been recognized nationaily by the US Green Building Council (USGBC) and has been awarded the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification. LEED certification provides independent, third-party verification that a building, home or communityvvas designed and built using strategies aimed at achieving high performance in key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, Water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality. QLIILD USGBU Join us on Saturday, April 14, at 10 am as we fittingly unveil the LEED Gold award at the Parman Branch Library during its Earth Day celebration! YOU BELUNG YUUH LIBRARY ..- I 'fn interested in learning more about all the activities that take place at your local branch? Each month we issue an events calendar - that includes every branch and all of their activities for folks from if toddlers to seniors and everyone in between. I . You can also look for activities and events taking place at your . local branch library in commemoration of National Library Week in your April BOOKMARKS. MORE THAN BOOKS Page 4 of7 Page 5 ot`7 STR - - .- A 'Gemnlilig -live_hon1enurIrhaIl| dailyiio Allyw - - A - A I .- IlLearn START Younloe SEARCH AT THE LIBRARY At the .JSBC job-seekers will find dedicated computer workstations with word processing and spreadsheet software, and printer access; programs and workshops to help with your search, referral information for local employment organizations, and expert staff to help you negotiate your way through all of these resources. Learn ALAMO AREA DISABILITY ALLIANCE CAREER FAIR AMD A it The Alamo Area Disability Alliance will host its Spring Career Fair A f' at Central Library on Thursday, April '19 from 2:30 to 4:00 pm. 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When I say "the right house" I mean that it was the house that was identified by an informant and the information was substantiated by Detective Arcuri and reviewed by a magistrate who found enough probable cause to issue the warrant. I understand that Carolyn has not had a good experience with the police and therefore would like to talk to her to assist in addressing her concerns. Jose B. Sent from by blackberry From: Gene Elder To: Jose Banales Cc: William McManus; Districtl Sent: Tue May 05 19:13:23 2009 Subject: Office Banalesz "the right house?" Dear Officer Banales: I am not sure what you mean when you say they had "the right house." According to "who" was this the right house? Because of what was this the right house? Who is Randy?? and how long had the house been watched? They did not find a speed lab, that I believe they were looking for. I think we nee 4/20/2012 5 Jose Banales From: Jose Eianales Sent: Saturday, May 02, 2009 2:22 PM To: Subject: Re: attorneys 1 police harassment Gene, Page I 0151 may ask, after you speak to Carolyn, please call me and provide me with details, officer's name, badge car where is the harassment taking pIace,..etc. Any information she may have to help in identifying the officer will help. I will take care of it. You may want to mention it to Chief McManus, but I would like to have it resolved as quickly as possible. Thanks, Jose B. Sent from by blackberry From: Gene Elder To: julie clark Cc: Gene Elder Sent: Sat May 02 12:05:12 2009 Subject: Re: attorneys police harassment Julie: Did you get my first email. I will be happy to speak with your daughter about this. I am friends with the police chief and will want to bring this matter to his attention. But I should speak with Carolyn first. I do know lawyers. I called your daughter at the number yougave and asked her to call me. Home 210 732-3238 I would want to know the name of the officer that harassed. If yo 4/20/2012 Jose Banales From: Gene Elder Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 7:24 PM To: Jaime Austria Cc: Senator.Kip Averitt; Rob Barja Subject: Couch interview by Sarah Fiseh Couch Interview by Sarah Fisch PAM is a verb like USA Political Month.JuIy 2010 View Of Reality From A Chartreuse Couch (My Own Private Alamo) by Gene Elde m/visitors__guide/webcams/> Page 1 or 1 Interview with Gene Elder by Sarah Fisch Sarah Fisch get me on the Chartreuse and had me spill the beans about PAM. 4/20/2012 Page 1 oft ?5 Jose Banales From: Gene Elder Sent: |\/londay, April 12, 2010 4133 To: info@velvetrevolution,us; Gene Elder; Art Bistro Subject: "Politics never needed an more than Ronald Guyer "Politics never needed art more than Ronald Guyer MR ELDER, NEVER NEEDED ART MORE THAN THE PEOPLE NEVER NEEDED MORE ART THAN NOW. HEALTH CARE IS PALE, THE ECONOMY IS IN THE RED AND OUR TWO WARS ARE AN ABYSMAL BLACKNESS. POLITICAL ART MONTH IS A -- Ronald P. Guyer, Texas lawyer, San Antonio Nationl Political Month July 2010: get ready!! The Yes Men Fix the World (2008) Andy Bichlbaum and Mike Bonanno are "The Yes Men" -- two guys who combine political activism, performance art, and the love of a good prank in the name of demanding that the private sector take responsibility for the damage it has done to the world and its people. I.O.U.S.A. (2008) 4/20/2012 Page 1 of 1 Jose Banales From: Gene Elder Sent: Saturday, April 03, 2010 12:58 PM To: Gene Elder Subject: Rembrandts J'Accuse; Night Watch; PAM Him Rembrandt's J'Accuse: Night Watch; PAM film Judy I am glad you liked my response. It would be a good thing if we could get some creative minds together and come up with a musical protest. I will relay some advice that Molly Ivins spoke to all gathered at a ACLU fundraiser. She said, "In battle, never loose your sense of humor, because if you do, they Win." She said that Maury Maverick Jr. had taught her that. A musical comedy is the only way we are going to beat Fred Phelps and really have the final laugh. Alamo Cam Alamo Cam MUD underground spy camera. 4/20/2012 From: William McManus nv- To: "ligne Cc: _Billy if Subject: RE: Chief McManus: Date: Friday, July 11, 2008 11:42:42 AM Gene: I've Cc'ed my Executive Officer, Lt. Billy Biesenbach. Lt. will assist you with the phone number and with the ticket code interpretation. William P. McManus Chief of Police San Antonio,TX Office: 210 207-7392 From: Gene Elder [mailto Sent: Friday, July 11, 2008 11:03 AM To: Mayor Hardberger; William McManus Cc: Ronald Guyer; Bruce Davidson; Elaine Wolff; Texas Observer; Gene Elder Subject: Chief McManus: Dear Chief McManus: Thanks for your concern. Fm sure Mary Alice and Phil could care less about this matter since they had 15 million to ruin Main Plaza With. It was not a "spot" that Wasn't meant for parking. Yes, you can be of help. I would like a phone number Where there is a person on the other end at the ticket department. I would also like to know what the violation was. I believe it was 0024. What is that? Thank you Gene Elder I San Antonio, Texas On Thu, 7/10/08, William McManus wrote: Dear Gene sorry you received a ticket. It sounds like you parked in a "spot" that wasn't meant for parking. If it was clearly marked to prohibit prohibit parking, you'li have a difficult time arguing why it was unfair. If it wasn't marked, you'd have a good argument. Please let me know if there's any other way we can help From: Gene Elder [mailto Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 5:37 PM To: Districtl; William McManus; Mayor Hardberger Cc: Ronald Guyer; Bruce Davidson; Elaine Wolff; Gene Elder; Texas Observer Subject: Dear Mary Alice Cisneros, Chief McManus Phil Hardberger Dear Chief McManus, Mary Alice Cisneros Phil: July 10, 2008 I was given an unfair parking ticket today on Auditorium Circle. As you know that is a difficult place to find parking. Near the Radius Restaurant, where we were going, is a section of street that only has one meter. The small car in front of me pulled up to the meter and my Volkswagen parked behind them. They put money in the meter and I did as well. When I returned I had a ticket. This was an extremely unfair situation. There was enough parking for two small cars and the there was not a meter for me. A drive marked the other boundary and I was not blocking the driveway. Now I realize this is a small matter when you weigh it with other world injustices, but I am not the only one who has experienced this downtown harassment. I also spoke to my friend, Ronald Guyer, a lawyer, that same day and he spoke ofthe same kind of parking harassment done to him on the street near the downtown YMCA. It involved an unused driveway. I did call 311 to see if there was anyone to speak with. They directed me to a number at the Municipal Court. A recording about how to pay the fine. I have noticed this kind of hit and rim stupidity ever since I had an art gallery on Presa Street in 1976. It is very annoying. . Now I do not mind paying meters nor do I object to contributing $25 dollars to our fair city. But I harbor anger about being victimized and then knowing if I should show up for a court date that it would be of no use to protest. I have only one recourse and that is to let you know when I am asked to give money to any project you will be raising money for, my response will be, gave at the Municipal." Court. (And as you can guess, I make great use of the convenience of email) Gene Elder RSVP to Karen Evans. or 229-2127 Comestible It's the Tomato Tomato omatoaomato? mato tomatotomato Join Us at the CAM estible Festival RSVP to Karen Evans or 229-2127 Chamber of Commerce Art Gallery Opening Janis Porter Jerry Cabrera, Armon "Butch" Brown July 23, 2008 5:30 t0 7:30 . . ns, B3 ??t?f!l39; wi" be Gazpacho Aspic: contains scallions, cucumber, celery, red bells, red onions, fresh jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, red wine vinegar, spices, cream cheese 81 served with bib lettuce. Emmentaler and Gruyer Fondue: served with new potatoes, crusty French bread, pear and apple slices. IS BUSINESS IS - Karen Evans "Art is great, business never tasted so good!" -Gene Elder #ff-WAR Gene Elder San Antonio, Texas mg To: Geilejtcig Ccmandy Rig; Q33 Subject: Re: Chief McManus: Dallas Police and TAAGS Date: Sunday, September 06, 2009 8:23:13 AM Jose-let's follow up Tue. Thx. WP McManus Chief of Police San Antonio, TX On Sep 5, 2009, at 13:21, "Gene Elder" wrote: Chief: I know you will want to be aware of this TAAGS business and maybe it is something we should have in San Antonio. This would be very good for studying the problem, that so graphically came to our attention lately. Obviously the police are at great risk here as well. Maybe a study committee could be created out of the police department and the gay community to study this problem together. This would be a fitting way for the gay community and the police department to remember Nik' Hunter- ul 0 Eu ARE, Ale!-nhl IKI 0 Alamo Cam MUD underground spy camera. San Antonio, Texas On Fri, 9/ 4/ 09, Kris Martin wrote: Top Stories' i I 3 i Gould lvlergin? v\;ith TCAIN and mo September 4, 2009 MQ i . i - District 5 representative ont appear I Eparade because 'some cldnesnt . ess A 4 5 Texas News? By John IS Qak Lawn mme [De next step in the evolution Everyone knows the area in and around Dallas' gay entertainment district can be a dangerous place - especiatly at night. But a new crime analysis tool being used by the Dallas Police Department- called Target Area Action Grids, or - appears to be shedding new light on just how bad the problem rs. The Cedar Springs Wycliff Target Area Action Grid, a roughly 1-square mile sector that encompasses the strip -- recorded the third- highest number of violent offenses of any of the city's worst crime hotspots in the first eight months of this year, according to a report compiled by DPD's Crime Analysis Unit. From Jan. 1 through Aug. 30, there were 134 violent crimes - which includes murders, rapes, robberies and aggravated assaults -in the Cedar Springs Wyctiff TAAG, the report shows. This put the Cedar Springs Wycliff TAAG at No. 3 on a list of 26 vioient crime hotspots citywide, behind only the Northwest HighwayfHarry Hines TAAG and the Five Points TAAG, which recorded 180 and 151 offenses, respectively. Moreover, while violent crime was down 23 percent overall across the city's 26 TAAGs from 2008 to 2009, according to the report, the number of offenses in the Cedar Springs Wycliff TAAG had increased 21 percent. City Councilwoman Angela Hunt, whose district includes portions of the Cedar Springs Wycliff TAAG, called the numbers "frightening" "lt's very disheartening," Hunt said. think it's very clear that we're going to have to increase police presence along Cedar Springs." Councilwoman Pauline It/ledrano, whose district includes the remainder of the Cedar Springs Wycliff TAAG, stressed the importance of taking basic precautions, such as always being aware of your surroundings, parking in well-lit areas even if you have to pay, and traveling in groups. think we've got to focus on educating our visitors," lvledrano said. "Sometimes we get so comfortable in what we do that we're not thinking twice about safety." Hunt noted that despite the city's current budget shortfall, council members intend to move fonfvard with a plan to add roughly 200 police ofhcers this year. But she added that it will ultimately be up to police officials to determine where those new officers are assigned. Police Chief David Kunkle contim'|ed this week that the TAAG statistics have been and will continue to be a major factor in how the department allocates resources. "The goal is to drive all the numbers down in all those 26 areas," he said. QQLIIHIQQ gf Voice Publisher Robert Moore introduces the new look of the newspaper Laura Kerr Riderless bike was my spiritual awakening QL foundsr Wilkinson says reposts Qt demiss are Daniel Cates, Latisha McDaniel were removed from Leadership Council after launching new organization pr;otsg_tiQps Panel created in response to Rainbow Lounge raid signs off on proposal from l-tR? Commission than 551321 mem Group focused on famrlworrented activities empowers women i st Scholarship honoring Texas Triangle founder Longcope to be awarded at NLGJA gathenng in Nlontreal fr Group is seeking applications from LGBT youth ages 18 to 23 to participate in the 2~month bus tour Novotriy expects to make official announcement in late September or early October . [gstisnsl Day sf Ssnriss on QM 1 In honor of the Edward M. 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But theres still much to love about Cowtown's gay scene -just ask those who live it Gay men tango - with women and each other -in two shows this week tiebiliil Out Takes' September festival offering explores the value of short film L33 iI3j Ei ?1 Still having a bail As DIVA turns 20, its members recount how the sports organization has given meaning to their lives far beyond volleyball LGBT travelers can find friendly faces at these far-off destinations Producer and DJ David Guatta mixes 'One Love' into a dancing success Edgar Martinez BMW rolls out its XS SUV that looks European but is Amencan Terri reviews Judy Si1ephard's new book about how her son's murder impacted the world 1 his We esh ets giallery; lggsign A gr; fundraiser for . rs4145 Traws St 3rd Floor Dallas, TX You can mo your wa the below _Ml This message was sent from I-iris Martin to It was sent from: Dallas Voice, 3C?UfaCi- Tw _Ii Free! . . . . H5 Manage your subscription -B-E Share this message with others: de|.icio.us Digg rddit Facebook Stumb|eUpcm From: To: Gene Elder Cc: ,lose Banales Subject: Re: Chief or Larry Birney Date: Sunday, November 09, 2008 7:33:26 PM Jose. . WP McManus Chief of Police San Antonio, TX On Nov 8, 2008, at 12:24, "Gene E|der" wrote I am under the impression that Jose Banales, is the new Police Departments GLBT Liaison. How do We reach him if we need to? Thank you Gene Elder Do you have the email for him? WAR LQ San Antonio, Texas From: William To: gg! Torre; Cc: Subject: Re: Chief: Iwould like to report this Date: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 9:56:13 AM Troy -pls have Financial Crimes look into this and get back with Mr. Eider. Thanks On 1/2/10 1:18 PM, "Gene Elder" wrote: Chief McManus: I do not know who to report this scam to. Gene Elder - -- Oh Sat, 1/2/10, Cattlemarfs National Bank wrote: From: Cattleman's National Bank Subject: Alert From Cattleman's National Bank To: admin@info.Com Date: Saturday, January 2, 2010, 11:32 AM Frhinl -_'gym uipqi- Te: G:.cBtl? we tivo: ln me vouddme get on om; roam, .uf er, me :silos Got it Gene. Thank you. l'lI be discussing it with DIC Bana|es_ Gn 5' D1 Pr,t, 'Gene Elder" w-rare: Dear`Chief McManus This is the very some thing that I-lap and I put up with in 1973 when the TABC and the San Antonio Police and the ganged up on us after we opened the San Antonio Country. {The club that preceeded the Bonham Exchange.} Can you believe they are still doing this? And of course the TABC is lying. They always lie. Gene Elder The Wedding cake user-ation from ?iu=roz34 7 San Antonio, Texas Gays, lesbians rally in Fort Worth over bar raid Police say'l'arresh=d for public intoxication; one man remains hospitalized with brain Iniurylnourred during Incident _.lr . . Vi - IQ T014 .. rchtif( 1/ 6 Beiween 150 and 200 people gathered on the steps ofthe Tarrant County Courthouse Sunday, June 28 -the 4Dth ennivelsan' oi' lhu Stonewel Rebellion -to protest a potion raid on a Ferl Worth gay bar, The Rainbmv at ghal dam Gay Fon Vlkirth City Gouncitrnomber .loal Etuma lolld the protesters he has called on Police Chief .letfruy Halstead to conduct :i thorough investigation into aiegations of and polce brutality against har dining gh., my; gm, ,mn hospitalized with A brain injury after. witnesses said, several oflicera Ihrew Io Ihn ground white anosting him. TANDJYE Nl\Sl-UDelaa Voioc FORT WORTH - About 18 hours atter officers with the Fort Worth Pollce Department and agents with the Texas Alcoholic Beverages Commission raided a Fort Worth gay bar, about 150 to 200 people gathered on the steps of the Tarrant County Courthouse ln downtown Fort Worth Sunday night, June 28, to protest the raid. Sources have said that seven people were arrested in the raid although witnesses at the scene said many more people were handcuffed with zip ties and taken out ofthe bar, One man. identified by his sister as Chad Gibson, was in the intensive care unit at Fort Worth's JPS Hospital with bleeding in his brain after officers threw him to the ground and used zip-ties to hendcuff him. The raid happened on the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall rebellion. Joe! Burns, Fort Worth's first and only openly gay City Council member, was in Houston for the weekend, but came back to Fort Worth in time for the rally at the courthouse. "We want all citizens of Texas and Fort Worth to know and be assured that the laws of ordinances of our great state and city will be applied fairly, equally and without malice or selective enforcement," Burns said atthe rally, reading from a prepared statement. "We consider this to be part of 'The Fort Worth Way' here. As elected representatives ot the city of Fort Worth, we are calling tor an immediate and thorough investigation ofthe actions of the city of Fort Worth police and Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission in relation to the incident at the Rainbow Lounge earlier this mom ing," Bums said, In an e-mail communication before noon on Sunday, Burns said he had already talked with Fort Worth Police Chief Jeffrey Halstead who had promised an investigation into the matter, Burns also said at that time that Mayor Pro Tem Kathleen Hicks, who represents the district where the Rainbow Lounge is located, and City Manager Dale A, Fisseler were also already aware ofthe situation. Noting thatthe rainbow Lounge raid came on the 40th anniversary ofthe Stonewall Rebeliion, Bums said at the rally, "Unlike 40 years ago, though, the peopie ofthis community have elective representation that will make sure our government is accountable and that the rights of all its citizens are protectedf Burns said he is working with Mayor Mike Moncrief, Halstead, the Fort Worth Human Relations Commission and "our state tegislative colleagues' to get "a complete and accurate accounting of what occu ned," Elums added, "Rest assured that neither the people of Fort Worth, nor the city government of Fort Worth, will tolerate discrimination against any of its citizens, And known that the GLBT community is an integral part ofthe economic and cultural life of Fort Worth. "Every Fort Worth citizen deserves to have questions around this incident answered and we are all working aggressively toward that end,' Bums said. Lisa Thomas, Elurns` appointeeto the city's Human Relations Commission, also spoke at the rally, as did Todd Camp and Chuck Potter, two men who were at the barwhen the raid happened and who were the primary organizers of Sundays two rallies. Camp, referring to eyewitness accounts of the raid and to photographs that Potter took as the raid was occurring, said at the rally that "evidence demonstrates that the Fort Worth Police Department and the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commissioner over-reacted and used excessive, perhaps brutal force "The circumstances of the police action strongly suggest that elements ofthe law enforcement community selectively targeted a recently opened gay and lesbian establishment for selective enforcement and harassment." Fort Worth police have not retumed calls seeking comment placed by Dallas Voice beginning at 10 a.m, Sunday morning, However, Port Worth police released a statement to several mainstream media outlets saying that Rainbow Lounge was one of three bars targted by six Fort Worth police officers and two TABC agents and a supervisor, The statement said that nine people were arrested at the irst two bars -the Rosedale Saloon and Cowboy Palace, both on Rosedale Avenue - and that another seven people were arrested at Rainbow Lounge. The statement also said that "an extremely intoxicated patron made sexually explicit movements toward the poiice supervisor' and that person was arrested for public intoxication, A second "intoxicated individual" was arrested for public intoxication after making "sexually explicit movements towards another ohicer," and a third person assaulted a TABC agent by grabbing his groin. That man was escorted outside and arrested for public intoxication, but was released to paramedics because of his "extreme intoxication" and the fact 6 that he was vomiting repeatedly. The statement said that while sorne oriioers were outside deaiing with the vomiting suspect, another officer inside requested assistance in handling an intoxicated patron who was resisting arrest, and that this person was *placed on the ground to oontrol and apprehend him." This person was apparentty Chad Gibson, who was knocked unconscious and is now hospitalized with a brain injury. Eyewitnesses to that incident said Gibson, who is "maybe 160 pounds soaking wet_' did not resist arrest but that he did stumble after the tirst officer grabbed his arm, Rainbow Lounge owner JR. Schrocl-a said claims that patrons made sexual advances to the ofiicers and that one patron groped an oficerwere lies. *The groping of the police oticer-- really? We're gay. but we're not dumb," Schrock said to the crowd that gathered at the bar Sunday afternoon. "That is a Ee, and I am appalled by it. 'They treat us like outcasts. But even outcasts have a time to shine. and this is it,' Schrock said, piedging that he wouid not be 'scared away* or intimidated into closing his bar. E-mail (C) Copyright by Dai1asVoioe,r;orn I5 From: William MgMan;;? To: Subject: Re: Dear Chief McManus: Now about the Park Date: Monday, July 21, 2008 3:11:27 PM Dear Gene: be happy to respopnd. On the run right now. As soon as I get a few mins I'll get back to you. WP McManus Chief of Police San Antonio, TX Messa From: Gene Elder To: Elaine Wolff ; Bruce Davidson Districtl; Cris Medina; Christina Foley; Patti Puente; District123Mike Villarreal Victoria Salazar; Gene Elder CC: Nell Grover Robert Rivard Sent: Mon Jul 21 13:17:14 2008 Subject: Dear Chief McManus: Now about the Park Dear Chief McManus; I see here in a neighborhood letter that you are wanting to eliminate the Park Police. This is a very curious position. Iam wondering why you are advocating San Antonio is used to having this separation of responsibility. I am wanting to know how you plan to protect the parks with this change. I am not so much disturbed by the suggestion of these plans, if a person like yourself is running the show. I am worried about the next police chief that may be the one who chooses to abuse these powers. This is how Nazi Germany came about. They just gradually took the division of power away from the people. Maybe you could enlighten us all about your concerns and how your improvment would really be an improvemnet. Gene Elder Re: Parks and Recreation Board Meeting - Monday, June 23, 2008 Sunday, July 20, 2008 1:47 PM From: wrote: From: Jose Banales Sub`ect: Re: Fw: Re: Chief McManus and Officer Banal; Who is Randy? To: Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2009, 4:52 PM Gene, The officers that executed the search warrant were in fact San Antonio police ofhcers assigned to the Repeat Offenders Program along with 3 Leon Valley police oflicers. They did not hit the wrong house - it was the house described in the search warrant and the house that Det Arcuri intended to search. They did not find any narcotics or the male subject named in the warrant. After interviewing the two females in the house the officers went to a residence behind the house to follow up on information given to them by the two females - this information did not check out. This may have caused the females to incorrectly assume the officers hit the wrong house. 2. Det Arcuri did not give them all the ofHcer's names but he did leave the residents a copy of the warrant as required by policy. ln addition Det Arcuri wrote the phone number for the City attorney's office along with his own cell phone and name if they had any questions. If Carolyn feels that the officers acted inappropriate while executing the warrant or afterwards, l'd like for her to call me and provide me those details. can be reached at 210-207-7620. Thanks, Jose B- Sent from by blackberry From: Gene Elder To: julie clark Cc: Jose Banales; Roberto J. Flores Nancy Russell Ted Switzer Greg Schwartz Sam Sanchez Karen Littleton Sent: Tue May 05 18:42:55 2009 Subject: Re: Fw: Re: Chief McManus and Officer Banal; Who is Randy? Julie: There is no confusion that something went wrong here and we are still looking into the matter. It may be a separate city police department but it is still an unnessary harassment of two gay women and like the ad says: We are everywhere. So we will see what can be done. Gene WAR San Antonio, Texas - On Tue, 5/5/09, julie clark wrote From: julie clark Subject: Re: Fw: Re: ie anus an |cer Banal; Who is Randy? To: "Gene Elder" Date: Tuesday, May Mr. Elder, I want to thank you for your assistance. Carolyn seems a bit more at ease when I speak with her on the phone. She felt like she and Lindsey were on their own against big brother. You've been very kind and I am in your debt. I did get the emails but have not been able to access the computer for several days. Carolyn does live in Leon Valley, but to some one that lives 6 hours away that is San Antonio. I appoligize for the confusion. Julie On Mon, 5/4/09, Gene Elder Wrote: From: Gene Elder Subject: Fw: Re: Ch|e anus an acer anal; Who is Randy? To: "Julie Clark" Cc: Date: on ay, ay :54 PM Julie: This may be Leon Valley police, Leon Valley is it's own city. This may not be the San Antonio police that did this. I did talk with my lawyer frined to look at this and I spoke with Carolyn. Gene On Mon, 5/4/09, Greg Schwartz wrote: From: Greg Schwartz Gene, Do you know what the deal is on jurisdiction? It sounds like Leon Valley has their own PD, because Carolyn said the few officers that were in uniform were in Leon Valley uniform. So if that's the case, then where would McManus fit in? On Mon Ma 4 2009 at 12:45 PM, Gene Elder wrote: Dear Chief McManus and Officer Banales: So, the big question on my mind is: Who is Randy? And how long were Officer Tony and his band of rogue Nazis drug busters watching the house before they broke into the wrong house and discovered there was no Randy there? And who cleans up the mess when something goes wrong as in this case. There was damage done and possessions destroyed. I call for a public apology from these irresponsible "officers" and that this be noted on their permanent record that they show total lack of respect for law abiding citizens and went out of their way to terrorize two young women. Gene Elder On Sun 5 3 09 sumthin wrote: Gene, Here is the warrant I have emailed our statements in separate emails. I hope that this is everything I needed to send. I heard from Sam with Qsanantonio.com. We will be getting back with him soon about doing the stony. Thank you again for everything you have done. Thank you Carolyn and Lindsey Forwarded messa From: sumthin To: Gene Elder Date: Sun, 3 May - Subject: Here is a copy of the warrent. Gene, I just got a scanned copy of the warrant given to us the night of the 28th. I am sending you a copy of it. Thank you Carolyn and Lindsey Greg M. Schwartz Staff Writer San Antonio Current 915 Dallas St. San Antonio, TX 78215 210-388-0632 - direct 216-394-6572 - cell @me&9 .rn: nm.. Dear ChFe{ McManus. 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WP McManus Chief of Police San Antonio, TX On Aug 29, 2009, at 12:06, "Gene Elder" wrote: (Dear Chief McManus: This is the kind of reading that I would put on the required reading list for that "sensitivity" class.) I FOUNDATION ARCHIVES 411 210 2227-6451 The September issue of Texas has an article on how the city of San Angelo views it's former mayor, who ran off with his gay boyfriend to Mexico. "Then in July, he called out of the blue. In a thoughtful, sonorous tone -his friends told me his voice, combined with his impeccable dress and prematurely gray hair, makes him seem innately statesmanlike- he explained what he would. "My partner was completely forthright with me about his status when we started. But I didn't want to think about it. The Wednesday before the election, I confided in someone close to me, and the next morning he called and read me the immigration law. That scared me. The laws of our country are harsh for illegal immigrants. And I understand that. But same-sex couples don't have the same benefits as heterosexual couples. Otherwise we could simply have a civil union and cure the problem. That's not possible." - glamg Cam MUD underground spy camera. San Antonio, Texas Start: 0000-00-00 end: 0000-00-00 From: Wiiliam Mgmanggs To- Subject: Re: To Chief McManus from Myfe Moore Date: Monday, July 21, 2008 6:04:52 PM Gene-too much misinformation and inaccurate assumptions flying around. schedule an appt with my office and I'd be happy to brief you. WP McManus Chief of Police San Antonio, TX Messa From: Gene Elder To: William McManus; Gene Elder CC: Moore - Eu ene Simor Larry Clark ed piner Bob-Sally Buchanan Louisa Dulaney| Bill Sible John Larcade Becky Galvan Mimi Quintanilla chuck maurer Sent: Mon Jul 21 15:46:08 2008 Subject: To Chief McManus from Myfe Moore Chief: This is th response from my neighbor Myfe. Myfe is a very important member of the community and her words reflect the concerns of many others. Gene Elder On Mon, 7/21/08, wrote: Date: Monday, July 21, 2008, 12:42 PM Dear Chief McManus: With all the bad press regarding park rapes and other violence that makes SA look very bad, I find it stunning our city would exacerbate this problem by eliminating the Park Police (with inadequate substitutions, I might add). What ARE you guys More development, but toss the infrastructure. Gosh, what ever happened to Quality of best to Phil and the boys; may they locate their lost wisdom. Myfe Moore . ll Qgogmag, Dag Qgagey, Randy Bice, Bill liQg_gy_gLL5i|l Cc: William McManus; Jose Banales; Council District 1; Mayor Julian Castro Subject: *Politcal Art; Robin Tyler: Kate Clinton: Eleanor Antin Date: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 2:18:20 PM PAM: ,Montm "Humor is the razor sharp edge of the truth. It is pain and anger-made funny. That is why when someone tells a homophobic joke, or racist joke, or sexist joke, they are not kidding. There is no such thing as 'just kidding'." --Robin Tyler, comic/ activist "l have met Art and he is humbled that there will be a month honoring his political work. He gets no respect from people who are where they are because of him, so this is a long overdue and richly deserved retrospective. I hope he can make it but he was recently seen in Iran doing chalk drawings in front of Ahmadinejad's house, then nothing. Clinton, comedian/activist "Bravo for Michael Moore's letter, Gene. And can you tell me how the hell I can peel off Obama's picture and election slogan from my car without tearing up the paint?" Antin, artist Gene Elder July 2010 has been declared a month for political art. This is a national event. Will you be ready to view the concerns of the artists of America? "Throughout history, many of the most outstanding artists have made work that expresses a socially relevant viewpoint, and this is very true of numerous artists who are currently working in the twenty-first century. Gene Elder's initiative to showcase art with a point of view promises to stimulate worthy dialog and will undoubtedly contribute greatly to our cultural life." David S. Rubin lEl Qi [Qi IQ HUMOR: 3 OLD AUNTS Ebben had three aunts and they were getting on in years. They had decided to live together some years back and managed We have a more humor on our NEW ENQLAND UUMQR The Brown Foundation Curator of Contemporary Art Fif From: To: - Cc: fjene Elder Subject: Cindy McCain for the Wedding Cake Liberation Front Date: Thursday, January 21, 2010 3:36:08 PM . I 0. . PAM: htical ART Month: July 2010 Q- Fmvw- "1 Heard 'Round The world - fi (5 San Antonio, Texas Click here: Cindy McCain Phgtographed for Ad Endorsing Qay Marriage - Sghere News McCain's Wife Poses for Ad Endorsing Gay Marriage WASHINGTON (Jan. 20) -- Cindy McCain, the wife of 2008 Republican presidential nominee John McCain, and their daughter Meghan have posed for photos endorsing pro-gay marriage forces in California. Mrs. McCain appears with silver duct tape across her mouth and written on one cheek in a photo posted Wednesday to the Web site of NOH8, a gay rights group opposed to Proposition 8. The ballot measure passed by California voters in 2008 bans same-sex marriage. The MoCains' daughter Meghan, who has been outspoken in her support for gay rights, has also endorsed NOH8. She appears with silver duct tape across her mouth and on a cheek in a photo on her Tvvitter site. Cindy McCain contacted NOH8 and offered to pose for the photo endorsement, the Web site said. NOH8 Campaign IAP Cindy McCain poses for an advertisement for NOH8, a gay rights group challenging California's same sex marriage ban. John McCain's office said in a statement that the Arizona senator respects the views of members of his family but remains opposed to gay marriage. "Sn. McCain believes the sanctity of marriage is only defined as between one man and one woman," the statement said. John McCain backed an Arizona ballot measure passed by voters in 2008 that defined marriage as between one man and one woman. The NOH8 Web site praised Cindy McCain's willingness to publicly endorse a cause that is unpopular within the Republican Party. "The McCains are one ofthe most well-known Republican families in recent history, and for Mrs. McCain to have reached out to us to offer her support truly means a lot," the site says. "Although we had worked with Meghan McCain before and were aware of her own position, we'd never really thought the cause might be something her mother would get behind. We have a huge amount of respect for both of these women for being brave enough to make it known they support equal marriage rights for all Americans." Meghan McCain said Wednesday in a Twitter message linked to her blog: couldn't be more proud of my mother for posing for the NOH8 campaign. I think more Republicans need to start taking a stand for equality." Meghan McCain was asked to be the keynote speaker at next month's National Equality Week at George Washington University in Washington for her advocacy, but her appearance has drawn criticism from Republicans on campus, the NOH8 site said. McCain's Senate re-election campaign said Wednesday that his presidential running mate, former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, will come to Arizona to campaign for him in March. Palin has been a vocal opponent of gay marriage. From: Gage Elder To: ;1feLmmq;EL&mw: ara gy Roberto 1, Elgregg Williaga E];Maau5; lack Hayes Bill Q. laayig- ?53 Monteagudo; Gene Elder Subject: Gay professor Don Belton murdered after alleged assault Date: Sunday, 3anuary 03, 2010 6:18:03 PM I By ?t_ephen Gray Don Belton, an assistant professor of English at Indiana University and one of the leading African-American voices in academia, was 'found stabbed to death in his home on Monday, the Associated Press reports. The police held Michael J. Griffin, 25, after he admitted to the stabbing. Griffin reportedly stabbed Belton, 53, because the professor sexually assaulted him on Christmas Day and showed no remorse. Griffin, a former Marine, said he went to Belton's home on Sunday to confront him about the assault and that an argument and scuffle ensued. According to his affidavit, he stabbed Belton with a 10-inch military style knife after Belton failed to "show or express any type of feeling that what had taken place was a mistake." An initial hearing for Griffin was held on Wednesda, in which he pleaded not guilty to Be|ton's murder. Belton had contributed pieces to Newsweek and The Advocate, was the author of the novel Almost Midnight, and was the editor the anthology Speak My Name, an exploration of the realities of black masculinity. "Belton was a literaw path blazer and one of the important black gay writers to emerge in the 1980s," Northwestern University professor John Keene told Rod McCullom at Rod 2.0. "His 1996 novel, Almost Midnight, heralded a wave of works to come. Kind, friendly, and very smart all come to mind when I think of Don." More: .co.uk[2009Z 12{31[gay- professor- murdered- after- alleged- assault! From: To: ggunoil Digrigg 2; gouogil 4 Subject: Political Art: Alex Caragonne: U.S. vs. John Lennon Date: Friday, December 04, 2009 1:27:21 PM Gene, How about: "Can Art ever be divorced from Politics? I would think not. The history of "Art" and "Politics" from the dawn of time demonstrates that the two are irrevocably entwined. Whether through language, words, or images the presence of a peculiar human mode of expression is undeniable. Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Middle Eastern, and Asian and so-called 'Modern cuIture" betrays a common sensibility linking the two apparently dissimilar forms of human expression. At least in my humble opinion." Alex Caragonne, architect PAM: Political Art Month: Required Viewing iQ Filmmakers Devid Leaf and offer a compelling look at the efforts of the United States government to silence one of rock roll's most outspoken war critics in this documentary detailing the Vietnam-era struggle between the Richaro Nixon administration and iconic peace activist Joho Lennoo. The Vietnam War was raging and the news was filled with stories of failed offensives and massacred U.S. troops. As anti-war protests back home gained momentum, it was the hopeful voice of former Beetle Leonon that served to perfectly encapsulate the frustrations felt by many citizens that the U.S. had gotten caught up in an quagmire from which there was seemingly no end in sight. There's a high price to be paid for standing strong in your beliefs and openly criticizing the ruling elite, though, and now, through interviews with those who knew him best and revealing glimpses into |47 an era where all hope seemed lost, lilmmakers finally uncover the truth behind the Nixon administration's highly classified efforts to isolate and eventually deport the man whose powerful words threatened to actually make sense in a world slowly suffocated by the grip of insanity. Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide LE der San Antonio, Texas Bear July PAM Supporters: The YES MEN have said "Yes" to Political A|'t Month and will help head up the movement between now and July 2010 to alert all galleries, museums and art institutions across America to plan some form of Political Art presentation. Of course, writers and filmmakers and are welcome as well. "We are delighted to join the San Antonio art community and Gene Elder in taking this course of action, stated the YES MEN. "We are always glad to help other artists who want to change the world. Gene Elder, the Texas artist who announced July as National Political Art Month said, "See, all it takes is a good idea and others will always respond to it. I look forward to working with the YES MEN in helping artists take over the world. I mean, What would Jesus He was an artist! And he wanted to take over the world. So hey, Art happens. From: .O If you asrevvtinis Ontthe Propositions It is always interesting to see what Texans will continually allow to be tacked onto the Texas Constitution like it is a public bulletin board. Several of these "suggestions" could be accomplished another way and do not need to be on our Constitution. I met with Annalisa Peace the Director of Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance, who has a lot of insight into what these maneuvers are really about . Several people were in the discussion. I think if you would give some second thought to seveal of these Propositions you would not vote "yes" on them. Gene Elder My suggestions are: 1. Yes even though this has problems with the land use. 2. Yes, 3. No 4. Yes, even though this should be solved another wayYes. 10. No 11.Yes. PAM: Political Art Month: July 2 1 6 July 2010 has been declared a month for political art. This is a national event. Will you be ready to view the concerns of the artists of America? Qi MUD underground spy camera. San Antonio, Texas From: Gene Elder To: KLRN KLRN Subject: Quotes; Political Artis Coming Date: Monday, November 16, 2009 12:15:42 PM "Throughout history, many of the most outstanding artists have made work that expresses a socially relevant viewpoint, and this is very true of numerous artists who are currently working in the twenty-first century. Gene Elder's initiative to showcase art with a point of view promises to stimulate worthy dialog and will undoubtedly contribute greatly to our cultural life." David S. Rubin The Brown Foundation Curator of Contemporary Art 5? July 2010 has been declared a month for political art. This is a national event. Will you be ready to View the concerns of the artists of America? Ei a San Antonio, Texas PAM: Po1i,1;ical Art Month: a 1:otaIiI:arian _government taI wrote: From: Kris Martin Sub`ect: Dallas Voice ew ea mes - c. 2009 To: Date: nay, co er 9, 9:Results of Rainbow Lounge investigation I now scheduled lo be released Nov. 4 I OCII. 16, 2009 AB hi ay Jenn Wright AUSTIN -Despite his recent decision to uphold the firings of two employees, as Well as the impending release of his agency's final report on the Rainbow Lounge raid, the administrator for the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission said this Week that for him, the incident "will never, ever be over With." TABC Administrator Alan Steen said Tuesday, Oct. 13 that he's denied appeals tiled by Sgt. Terry Parsons and Agent Christopher Aller, who were terminated in August for multiple policy violations they were found to have committed in connection with the June 28 raid on the Fort Worth gay bar. A third TABC employee who was involved in the raid, Agent Trainee Jason Chapman, wasn't eligible to appeal his termination because he'd been with the agency for less than 90 days, Also this week, TABC spokeswoman Carolyn Beck said Club in Deep Ellum. i it It Sh Rodeo director says comment wasn't intended to QE ITQQIQCI suggest violence against QL demonstrators 'f oeacasinews 5M Reggae artist with anti-gay lyrics to peform Tuesday at Deep E||um's Palm Beach Club Inv s' ntin int Pr' towing iagidenjg Judge orders Longhorn Wrecker to reimburse 5 victims; post office removes company 's signs Ealiaa _saek aaspect in r. Man kicinaps victims, forces them to go to ATMs and withdraw cash Beilactians an tha National iew olnts- Qhriatian aruaadag far agiiality I Laid Qyar Pam Ann is a throwback to the glam life of attendants, but with the sassy-funny mouth of a hip and modem comedian l:l_eLeLs_tdaQm_e_ git)-yaar-ala Taalas lsn't it bfgmantic? Two straight UT piayers display a friendship to make gay men ali tingly IIQIIQQ AIQIQQITIQ Mobile and its environs make the Deep South feel surprisingly gay -friendly Th il 'Qatar' makes the Middle East funny; 'Breathe' gasps along; 'Sister' shocks I _jing fc March lexas lagt, as af naw, it is atill Do you agree with the idea of holding a kiss-in at the Stockyards? the agency's second investigation into the Rainbow Lounge raid - ea; Q5 E5 ITEMS 7 which deals with the agents' use of Qf Kham In EQ, Naam En 80 force against injured patron Chad lt 5 II ht HHS Gibson -is now slated to be I 'ew released in mid-November. The use-of-force investigation previously was expected to be released later this month, but Beck said the investigator requested more A time "to review recently released documents and to consult with the agency's force instructor." ln an exclusive interview, Steen told Dallas Voice that although the matter may appear to be drawing to a close, at least from TABC's standpoint, the raid will have lasting consequences for himself and the agency. Steen also took the opportunity to again apologize to 1 the LGBT community for the incident. "In my mind it will never be over with," Steen said. "It will never, ever be over with. Decisions were made on that night that will affect this agency for the rest of its existence. It's embarrassing, and I can't apologize enough. It's wrong to the gay and lesbian people of Fort Worth, it's wrong for the Metroplex and it's wrong for Texas. There's nothing about that [the Rainbow Lounge raid] that We can find that was right. In my mind it will never, ever be over, and there's nothing that We can do." 4 Steen said he chose to uphold the terminations of Parsons and Aller because in their appeals, they failed i to make a compelling case as to why he should overturn the decision of TABC Chief of Field Operations Joel Moreno, who terminated them on Aug. 28. TABC's first investigation ofthe Rainbow Lounge raid, released 1 Aug. 6, found that Parsons, Aller 8 and Chapman committed a combined total of 19 violations of TABC policies in connection with the raid. Aller and Chapman, who conducted the raid along with several Fort Worth police officers, failed to get approval for the operation from Parsons; wore improper attire and violated other procedures during the raid; and failed to later report their use of force and the injuries sustained by Gibson. Parsons, who wasn't present for the raid, failed to ensure that the agents filed the necessary reports, according to the investigation. Aller and Parsons cou1dn't immediately be reached for comment. Steen estimated that he upholds disciplinary action in about half of cases and overturns or modifies it in the other half. He said that because employees represent a "huge investment" to TABC, anytime they've been terminated, he tries to make sure the agency has done everything it can to keep them. Qontin;_ rggding This message was sent from Kris Martin to It was sent from: Dallas Voice, 4145 Travis St. 3rd Floor, Dallas, TX 75204. You can modify,/update your subscription via the link below. L-J Manage QIDUT subscription View this message in the iContact Community: View message Comment on this message Receive as RSS Share this message with others: del.icio.us Digg reddit Facebook StumbleUpon From: QEDQELEIL To: on- Qgungil Digljgi 5 Subject: George Takei Wedding Cake Liberation Front Date: Saturday, November 07, 2009 3:05:11 PM I F"0"t The Wedding Cake Liberation Front Committee was able to catch up with George Takei while in San Antonio to speak at the HRC Dinner and inform him that he was the 2nd person along with Brad Altman to be given the coveted Two-Headed Lesbian Award. The Wedding Cake Liberation Front award that is given to people who have advanced gay marriage. A total of 55 awards have been given. The last one to the state of Vermont. George has agreed to help with the Wedding Cake Liberation Front. "We have seen what has happened in California, and now in Maine and of course Texas as well. We certainly need a Cake Liberation Front and I would be honored to cooperate with this delightful liberation movement," stated George. "The world has changed from when was a young teen feeling ashamed for being gay," he said. "The issue of gay marriage is now a political issue. That would have been unthinkable when I was young." joins Liberation Front I.Fa fi., fi cake Gay residents of Maine have joined the Wedding Cake Liberation Front. The phones were ringing off the wall at the headquarters after the vote. Gay men and women were wanting to know more about the Wedding Cake Liberation Front and how they could join in this movement to help marriage rights around the country. m0l'e il1f0l'l11BIIi0I'l go to: and July 2010 has been declared a month for political art. This is a national event. Will you be ready to view the concerns of the artists of America? MUD underground spy camera. Lf San Antonio, Texas Gene From: To: ff:iL1d_Eb. E.lJ.??ll?.iL Cc: Council District 2; Council District 3; Council District 4; Council District 6; Council District 7 Subject: HAPPY Foundation: Police Sensitivity Date: Monday, September 21, 2009 12:51:30 PM HAP FOUNDATION ta; is-ai sms! saamS> 411 ,savages 055' _fi 10 These are two more recommendations for the Police Sensitivity Class and others who want to move up the food chain. Gene Elder The Big Gay Sketch is the best humor I have seen in a very long time. The documentary is about Mississippi. GOD be glad you don't live in Mississippi. 5 stars The Big Gay ?ketch Show: Season 1(2007) Eight talented comedians take aim at pop culture, social attitudes, politics and more in this original series from LOGO, television's first gay network. The premiere season of the Rosie O'Donnell-produced show features a mother playing matchmaker for her gay son; a gay werewolf; the hard- hitting"Tranny 911" and "Afromations with Lamont"; and dim-witted Chad Michael and Michael Chad, whose household tips include how to make your own ice. iQ; Rate 5 stars gmall Town Gay 5ar(2006) Despite the collective outings of Ellen DeGeneres, Elton John, Rosie O'Donnell and Olympic diver Greg Louganis, homophobia is alive and well -- especially in the small towns of the Deep South. Focusing on the day- to-day struggles of two Mississippi gay bars and the grateful patrons who often travel hundreds of miles to find them, filmmaker Malcolm Ingram reveals a surprisingly close community that treats its residents like family members MUD underground spy camera. if ne San Antonio, Texas From: Gene Eigigr To: gene Elder; Agyggagg; Subject: Ho Ho Mary Christmas from the HAPPY Foundation Date: Saturday, October 10, 2009 2:39:30 PM Pa rade08 2 Pa rade08 2 Alamo EW MUD underground spy camera. fi - ran? Lf' San Antonio, Texas EE Foundahon Since the world might still end before Christmas, I wanted to get my Christmas greeting out in time. MARY CHRISTMAS, everyone HAPPY Foundation Mary Christmas from Foundation where the "pursuit of happiness" is our middle name. Just a note to remind y'all that when you are OUT in public this e! Christmas season meeting and greeting the Religious Reich, and attending your favorite performances of The Messiah, Amahl and the Night Visitors or The Nutcf*acker, be sure to let the moral maiia know that all three composers, Handel, Menotti and Tchaikovsky were all H0H0M0oo0o00os. a I know it makes my heart sing just knowing that some of the most popular Christmas occasions were created by gay artists to mention Michelangelo and his Sistine Chapel (always a favorite Xmas card image.) I always like to just take that extra time during the to really mb ig fn. That gets me into the holiday spirit, and I know it will do the same for you. You too can enjoy sharing this heart warming message, "Oh by the way, did you know that Handel was gay," with one and all especially as you casually lean around to the people seated in front and back of you, just as the lights go down and the music begins to play. Gene Elder Archives Director This message hos been sponsored by Jesus Bondoids artists on the cu'l'l'ing edge. Foundation A from A--Z History Archives 411 San Antonio, Texas 7820?_ C-ie/vie 'Elder/: Archives Director by up Don't trust any government or religion gc that doesn't support more art than submission. - Gene Elder You can get this on Netflix and it is FABulous! --Gene Eg Add Average rating: 3.422 (2007) liB Conductor journeys to Russia in search of clues to uncover the heavily shrouded mysteries surrounding the life of enigmatic composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (played by Through dramatic interpretation and personal insight, Hazlewood paints a portrait of a genius whose inner demons, paralyzing neurosis and closeted homosexuality combined to make Tchaikovsky one of music's most fascinating and troubled figures. From: giene Elder To: Bum Subject: PAM: British: Bob Patelield videos his own arrest Date: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 11:58:03 AM PAM: British: Bob Pateiield videos his own arrest I wonder if this camera on the Alamo is a terrorist activity. I and when will they be arresting the tourists on Alamo Plaza for having a camera? . I H, UD underground spy camera. San Antonio, Texas Bob Patefielcl used his video camera to record the moment police Stopped him from taking photographs of Accrington town centre. He shows how the police claims he was engaging in anti-social behaviour led to his arrest Linlglo - this video Police questioned an amateur photographer under anti-terrorist legislation and later arrested him, claiming pictures he was taking ina Lancashire town were "suspicious" and constituted "antisocial behaviour". Footage recorded on a video camera by Bob Patefield, a former paramedic, shows how police approached him and a fellow photograph! enthusiast in Accrington town centre. They were told they were being questioned under the Terrorism Act. here Fire "Where There's SAMOCA --Glenna Park afiml Jluly201O Get Fm: To: Cc: Largg Birney Subject: Police Class: Take the Flame! Gay Games: Date: Saturday, October 31, 2009 1:56:10 PM - Dear Police Department and the "Sensitivity" Class: Here is a great movie that you should watch. On Sat, 10/ 31 09, Gene Elder wrote: Be sure to put this on your movie list. Most Great documentary of the Gay Games, History, interviews with Greg Louganis and David Kopay. Both men and women are represented. Much histoiy that you never knew. Gene Elder Take the Flame! Gay Games: Grace, Grit, and Glory (2005) yP0|iy1;iCa| Art 5 From: To: Jose Banales; Council District 1; Council District 2; Council Qistrigt 3; ggouncil Qistrict 4; Qguncil District ggungii Digtfig 5; ggoungii Dist:-ig; Distrig Distric; lj fl STV Cc: Sam Sanchez; Iegi Switle Goodman' Nangy Russell; Dan Graney; Olga Hern?ndg; Bill Sibley; Chris ;1f :mma;m;Qms;mmc; Subject: Police Sensitivity: Alan Turing: Gay History Month Date: Saturday, September 26, 2009 1:47:10 PM Chief McManus and Officer Banales: I request that this information about Alan Turing be sent to all members of the police department as the HAPPY Foundation's contribution to the police sensitivity training program for Gay History Month. (October) When it states here "gross indecency for consensual same-sex intimacy," it is refering to a very timid encounter gay affair. Alan's ability to break the German secret codes was one of the main things that helped Win the war. (Not a small contribution to the free world.) Cfsiiffif/ii" San Antonio, Texas ilii On Fri, 9/25/09, Equality Forum wrote: LE Petition the Queen to Bestow Knighthood on Alan Turing Alan Turing, WWII Hero and Father of the Computer July 2 1 July 2010 has been declared a month for political art. This is a national event. Will you be ready to view the concerns of the artists of America? L31 LET MUD ufrdergrouml spy camera. L, San Antonio, Texas - Alan Turing, a mathematical genius, led the WWII team that broke the German code. Turing invented the Bembe, which - deciphered secret messages encoded by the German Enigma machine. His - invention turned the tide of WWII, - shortened the wa_r, saved countless lives and helpedassure Atlied victory. Known asthe father of the-computer, the Turing machine is the basis for computer technology. In 1952, Turing was arrested for gross _indaiencyt for consensual same-sex - - intimacy. He was offered imprisonment or chemical castration. Turing chose chemical castration. Two years later, at age 41, Turing committed suicide. in September 2009, as a result of a' successful international petition, UK Prime Minister Gordon Brownissued _a formal' apology to Alan Turning for. the treatment he received. Brown recognized Turing's contribution to humankind - and "all those who live freely thanks to A|an's work." Brown stated, "l am proud to say we're sorry, you deserved so much better." "Alan Turing is one of the most important figures of the 20th century," stated Malcolm Lazin, Executive Director of Equality Forum. "Despite his exceptional accomplishments, homophobia castrated him and led to his suicide. More than an apology is required. Alan Turing deserves to be posthumously knighted by the Queen." Turing's portrait is currently on display in the National Portrait Gallery in London as part ofthe "Gay Icons" exhibition. ,How to Nominate Alan Turing for Knighthood To nominate Alan Turing for Knighthood, Alan Turing was 'a 2006 Icon for GLBT History Month. There is a video, biography, bibliography and downloadable images of Turing. To learn more about Alan Turing, visit GLBT History Month 2009 Starts October 1 GLBT History Month 2009 To access GLBT History Month 2009 Icon videos and downloadable resources, visit mm.9 About Equality Forum Equality Forum is a national-and international GLBT civil rights organization with an educational focus. Equality_Forum-coordinates GLBT History documentary undertakes high impact initiatives and presents annually the largest nationaland international GLBT civil rights forum. A - gmail El This email was sent to by fil Instant remova with r' Equality Forum 1420 Locust St. Suite 300 Philadelphia PA 19102 From: giene Elder TO: Subject: Rembrandt"s J"Accuse: Night Watch; PAM Elm Date: Saturday, April 03, 2010 1:10:55 PM Rembrandts J'Accuse: Night Watch; PAM film #Rt Month Most fascinating film and definitely one for the very serious art student and art gatron and certaml re - uired for National Political Month advocates. Rembrandts accuse 2008'100 mlnutes Peter Greenaway documentary art to llfe by metlculous examining Rembrandt group portralt Night Watch for clues to murder and the weaves ln the socnal history of the 17th century clty as he unravels secret messages never nohced before and a conspiracy that Involves everyone ln the def" San Antonio Texas ,Bs I I ll motives of the 34 characters depicted. Beginning at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Greenaway From: To: William E5 Cc: Chris Forbrich; Ted Switzer; Bill Gogdman; Karen Littleton; Randy Rice; Jade Esteban-Estrada; Dan Graney; Nancy Russell; Chris Hill; Randy Peyton Subject: TABC: Agents weren"t guilty: Ft Worth: Rainbow Bar Date: Saturday, November 07, 2009 12:28:34 PM Last Updated: Nov 5, 2009 - 10:17:55 PM [El TABC: ents weren't guilty By JOHN WRIGHT News Editor wright@dallasvoice.com Nov 5, 2009 - 9:44:38 PM Final report also concludes FW bar wasn't targeted because it was gay AUSTIN - Agents from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission didn't target the Rainbow Lounge because it was a gay bar and didn't use excessive force against three patrons who were arrested during the raid, including one who was seriously injured, according to the findings of an internal affairs investigation .El released by the state agency Thursday, Nov. 5. rr- The agents, Christopher Aller and Jason Chapman, were Hred in August along with their supervisor, Sgt. Terry Parsons based on the findings of first internal affairs investigation into the June 28 raid, which dealt with policy violations. Carolyn Beck However, TABC's second and final investigation clears Aller and Chapman of allegations that they targeted the bar and used excessive force against patrons Chad Gibson, Jose Macias and George Gibson was hospitalized for a week following the raid with a head injury. Dallas Voice was unable to review Thursday's 74-page report before press time, because it wasn't released until late in the day. Download a copy here. "Although the evidence did not show that our agents targeted the bar or used excessive force, it does not take away from the fact that the agents violated several policies that night," TABC Administrator Alan Steen said Thursday in a statement. want to take another opportunity to say that this is not how we treat people, and we have been looking at this from every angle to find ways to make sure it does not happen again." Jon Nelson, a spokesman for Fairness Fort Worth, the LGBT group formed in IJ response to the raid, said Thursday he was "disappointed" to learn that the TABC agents had been cleared of the excessive force allegations. Nelson said TABC's finding, along with a similar one announced Thursday by the Fort Worth Police Department, likely will lead to renewed calls from the LGBT community for an independent investigation of the incident. "There were 32 eyewitnesses to what happened at the Rainbow Lounge, and although the specific details may vary from patron to patron, it is clear from their statements that excessive force was used, that the [Fort Worth police] officers and the TABC agents were overly aggressive and they did in fact instill fear in those patrons," Nelson said. Asked what he believes the LGBT community should do in response to the findings, Nelson added, "We can do what we called for right after the Rainbow Lounge raid, and that is an independent investigation, because the question remains, both with the TABC agents and the Fort Worth police officers, why were they there? It's absolutely clear that they shouldn't have been." Nelson said it's hard to say whether the agents and officers targeted the Rainbow Lounge because it's a gay bar. But he said statements by Aller that were part of TABC's investigation released in August indicate that it was one possible motive. Aller said in the report that he suspected "lewdness" at the Rainbow Lounge based on the fact that he'd seen a dancer in a thong outside the bar two nights before the raid. Nelson added that he feels TABC has done a more adequate job of responding to the incident than the Fort Worth Police Department. In addition to terminating three employees, TABC has appointed an LGBT liaison and begun LGBT diversity training for all of its 700 employees, and Steen has twice publicly apologized for the incident. "It's disappointing, but you have to look at the overall picture," Nelson said of Thursday's TABC report. "Those agents who perpetrated what happened at the Rainbow Lounge were fired, so the result is appropriate. I'm disappointed that they didn't acknowledge the obvious, but overall the TABC still has taken positive steps to change the way they do business. What action did the TABC take versus what action is the Fort Worth Police Department going to take? It's night and day." Carolyn Beck, main spokeswoman and the agency's newly appointed liaison to the LGBT community, said Thursday that based on the evidence in the report, the force used by the agents in arresting the three patrons, who all actively resisted, "was necessary and reasonable given the circumstances and the split second decision that they had to make." Beck said the investigation didn't determine whether Gibson was injured while being taken into custody by Aller and Chapman, or whether he was injured when he fell in the parking lot outside, handcuffed and vomiting. But even if Gibson was injured during his arrest, Beck said, it wouldn't necessarily mean the agents used excessive force. 6 Beck said Chapman but not Aller assisted with the arrests of Macias and who who were taken custody by Fort Worth police officers. Gibson, Macias and were among six people arrested during the raid, but TABC agents weren't involved in the other three. Beck said she has no opinion about whether an independent investigation of the incident is needed, but she added, "If another agency would like to come in and review this incident we're happy to assist and provide whatever information we can." Beck also said even though Aller, Chapman and Parsons have already been fired, Thursday's report was not insignificant. think having all that information out there, whether people agree with our conclusions or not, is very important," she said. One of the most signilicant practical consequences of Thursday's report is that it increases the likelihood that Aller, Chapman and Parsons can find other jobs in law enforcement. Aller said Thursday that while he doesn't agree with the agency's decision to fire him, being cleared of the excessive force allegation is somewhat of a "consolation prize." "I'm not being held hostage by the agency anymore, and I can try to continue on with my life now," he said. wouldn't say `vindicating' by any means, but it's what I expected. It's impossible to go get a new job somewhere else, anywhere, with an open complaint for use of force against me. I couldn't even work at with another place basically accusing me of beating someone up." This article appeared in the Dallas Voice print edition November 06, 2009. (C) Copyright by DallasVoice.com From: SEBQIEIL To: Qoungii Lgigtrigg 5 Subject: Texan Bill Moyers joins the Wedding Cake Liberation Front Date: Sunday, February 28, 2010 1:40:34 PM H-.The Cake Protest Heard 'Round The world For more information go to: San Antonio, Texas Y. .I 1/ Bill Moyers interview: Qrgimoyersl '|ourna|lQ22?2Q1Q February 26, 2010 The quest for marriage equality has created some unlikely allies in attorneys Theodore Olson, a consesvative, and David Boies, a liberal. Long well-known within the field of law, the two became nationally famous as the opposing counsels in Bush v. Gore, the Supreme Court case that halted the Florida recount, and resolved the 2000 Presidential election in favor of George W. Bush. Now the two lawyers, both veterans of multiple Supreme Court cases, have mounted a well-financed legal challenge to Proposition 8, California's 2008 ballot initiative that put an end to same-sex marriage in that state. The case could make it as far as the Supreme Court and define the debate on same- sex marriage for years to come. On this week's JOURNAL, Olson and Boies join Bill Moyers to discuss why the issue of same-sex marriage is so important, why they chose to pursue the matter in the courts, even against the wishes of some in the LGBT community, and why conservatives and liberals must come together to solve the big issues facing the country. The case they've brought, Perry et al v. Schwarzenegger et al, has created a major stir, with some advocates of same-sex marriage worried that they _are bringing the case too soon, that a loss at the Supreme Court could set back the movement for same-sex marriage by years. Olson argues that waiting for civil rights is not an option: In the first place, someone was going to challenge Proposition 8 in California. Some lawyer, representing two people, was going to bring this challenge. We felt that if a challenge was going to be brought, it should be brought with a well-financed, capable effort, by people who knew what they were doing in the counts. Secondly, when people said, 'Maybe you should be waiting. Maybe you should wait until there's more popular support) Our answer to that was, when is that going to happen? How long do you want people to wait? How long do you want people to be deprived of their Constitutional rights in California?' And on the other side, conservatives have argued that courts shouldn't be involved in this issue, that it's an improper use of "judicial activism." Boies points out that, to the contrary, protecting fundamental rights is a primary role of the court: Conservatives, just like liberals, rely on the Supreme Court to protect the rule of law, to protect our liberties, to look at a law and decide whether or not it its within the Constitution. And I think the point that's really important here, when you're thinking about judicial activism, is that this is not a new right. Nobody is saying, 'Go find in the Constitution the right to get married] Everybody, unanimous Supreme Court, says there's a right to get married, a fundamental right to get married. The question is whether you can discriminate against certain people based on their sexual orientation. And the issue of prohibiting discrimination has never in my view been looked as a test of judicial activism. That's not liberal, that's not conservative. That's not Republican or Democrat. That's simply an American Constitutional civil right. From: Qene Elder To: Mayor lulag Council Diggrigjg 1; Qgungil DisLrig3 2; Qg ncil Diglrigg 111; gguggl District 3; Dlgirigt 4; Qoungjl Distrig 5; Dgil |Qi5Irlg? 7 Cc: Ediuhm; ;lwll1; Subject: The Merced Policeman Taser an unarmed, wheelchair-bound man with no legs. Date: Monday, September 21, 2009 11:29:46 PM When I see things like this it makes me want to ask why every police department in America does not make a public statement to denounce this Nazi menlalily. The silence from the public relations departments from the police depanments really is a slatment of approval. Gene Elder Did California police use a Taser on an unarmed, legless man in a wheelchairSan Antonio, Texas Llii From: gene Elder To: ,Jeff ?gn.|3Qyg? Wes; Cc: John Whitmire; Council Digrict 8 Subject: The 'limes of Harvey Milk: Rob Epstein documentary Date: Monday, October 05, 2009 1: 14:15 PM If you have not seen this great documentary about Harvey Milk, do so during October Gay History Month. Especially important for the San Antonio community as Harvey sends us a message at the end of the film. At Netflix and at the library Exder San Antonio, Texas E3 Fl iQ narrates this documentary by R_ob_E_pst_e_ir1_ about San Franciseo's most colorful -- and unfortunately, tragic -- political figure: Harvey Milk. A staunch fighter for gay rights, Milk helped forge a presence for the city's gay community in city hall, becoming the first openly gay member of San Francisco's combative city council. But his life, along with Mayor George Moscone's, was cut short by infamous fellow politico Dan White. FOUNDATION (A-Z) ARCHIVEES THE 210 227-6451 lg MUD underground spy camera. EQ From: giene Elder Ta; Elder Subject: The Weather Underground: Great documentary Date: Friday, October 02, 2009 2:19:22 PM This sobering documentary about a group of 19605 "committed freedom fighters" known as the Weather Underground chronicles a global trend of revolution that sprang from the belief that not acting against violence is violence. A radical offshoot of the Students for a Democratic Society, the Weathermen didn't just march or sit in: They rioted and bombed -- not to change the American political scene but rather to destroy it. Genre: Documentary LHEWS 4 undergroandiit "The - reat artist of tomorrow will - under round Duchamp Symposium at Philadelphia Museum College of Art, March 1961 To make sure you get your Netllix emails. add to your address book. IE ig. ct te ie z_.l You have 441 movies in your Queue The Weather Underground Rate this title: Click one of the stars above to rate this movie. Rate movies you've seen to get personalized recommendations based on your ratings. . iQ? Recommendations in Documentary Get personalized recommendations from our wide selection in Documentary. The more movies you rate, the better your recommendations will be. SRC: This message was mailed to Use of the Netflix service and I tance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. {c)1997-2009 Netflix, lnc. 100 Winchester Circle, Los Gatos, CA 95032 From: gene Elgler To: Igg Subject: The limes of Harvey Milk: Rob Epstein documentary Date: Monday, October US, 2089 1:45:28 PM If you have not seen this great documentary about Harvey Milk, do so during October Gay History Month. Especially important for the San Antonio community as Harvey sends us a message at the end of the film. At Netflix and at the library Elder San Antonio, Texas 13 "e ini ia 1__s_1 i Harvey Fierstein narrates this documentary by Rob _Epstein about San Francisco's most colorful -- and unfortunately, tragic -- political figure: Harvey Milk. A staunch fighter for gay rights, Milk helped forge a presence for the city's gay community in city hall, becoming the first openly gay member of San Francisco's combative city council. But his life, along with Mayor George Moscone's, was cut short by infamous fellow politico Dan White. by . Foumoarrom .A .IA-Z) Hrsmomr THE n1.AMo,Sm1 210 227-6451 Alamo Qarn MUD underground spy camera. 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Nation Political Month=2@ July 2619: get ready!! Click here: 'Avatar' -- torture for conservatives - latimes.com=2@ Editorial, THE LOS ANGELES TIMES 'Avatar' -- torture for conservatives The award-winning sci-fi film condemns military aggression and so has been denounced by some as propaganda. I January 19, 2019 2 Now that "Avatar" has been named the best motion picture drama by the Holly= wood Foreign Press Assn., making it a front-runner in the Oscar sweepstakes= does it mean the terrorists have won? Judging from the anger the movie has generated in some conservative circles= one might think so. Filmmaker James Cameron's science-fiction epic, which= is on track to be the highest-grossing movie ever, has been widely derided= as anti-American,liberal propaganda. That's funny, we thought it was just formulaic -- if incredibly artful -- escapist fantasy. That's not to say "Avatar" is apolitical. Set in the year 2154, it depicts the human invasion of the pristine planet of Pandora, after the environment= of our own world has been ravaged. The technologically inferior native pop: ulation is subdued and slaughtered when it stands in the way of a rapacious= corporation's pursuit of the planet's mineral wealth. The villains of the piece are immoral executives and scar-faced roughnecks who look and act an awful lot like U.S. Marines carrying out an Iraq-style shock-and-awe campai= gn. Cameron hasn't been shy about admitting that he has an agenda. "This movie reflects that we are living through war," the director said recently at a p= rivate screening. "There are boots on the ground, troops who I personally b= elieve were sent there under false pretenses, so I hope this will be part o= opening our eyes." So we'll stipulate that "Avatar" promotes a liberal worldview. The question= is, why does anyone care? Directors have been inserting their political opinions into motion pictures= for as long as there have been movies. The science-fiction genre, in parti= cular, has a rich history of making social commentary under the guise of fu= turistic fantasy. "Avatar" isn't as overtly pro-environment as, say, "Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home," in which the crew of the Enterprise travels back= in time to save humpback whales from extinction, or as anti- military as he Day the Earth Stood Still," in which trigger-happy soldiers and politici= ans threaten to destroy the planet. Such movies make people thinkcan tell, Luke Skywalker never persuaded anybody to register as a Democrat. In other words, people are smart enough to separate fictional mor= ality tales from reality. Conservatives offended by "Avatar" can stay home and watch something that c= onforms better to their political views -- say, "24" on the Fox network, wh= ich glorifies the torture of terrorist detainees. But why would they want t= o? whether the bad guys wear black hats, turbans or Army helmets, the explo= sions are just as spectacular. Copyright A9 2010, The Los Angeles Times=20 Tarnation 20 3 Tarnation takes place in Texas. It is an autobiography by Jonathan Caouette= . Anyone you wants to get to the bottom of dysfunctional Texas life, needs to watch this.,Policemen, social workers and especially gay men. As an archivist I was impressed at the artistic brilliance of how Jon documented his Texas upbringing for all to see. More of us should do the sa= explains a Elder Tarnation(2@@4) Filmmaker Jonathan Caouette's documentary (an admixture of snapshots, Super= ~8 footage, answering machine messages, video diaries, early short films an: more) about growing up with his schizophrenic mother is culled from the 1= 9 years of his life dealing with her illness. By turns, Caouette is ambival= ent about his mother, expressing both love and pain and, bravely, the fact that there's more than one truth on view here.=2@ All Images Glenna Park, 2004 - think that when art is not about politics, it is often the politics of i= ndifference." -- Glenna Park, artist, washington, - Glenna Park,=2@ Thomas, stop feeling my ass." Elder Gene=A@San Antonio, Texas=20 Content-Type: charset=iso-8859-1 4 Content-Tran5fer~Encoding: quoted-printable
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Subject: Yahoo! Auto Response Date: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 6:44:05 PM Maverick MFA Thesis: The Tomato Splat Heard 'Round The World artist: Gene Elder The Tomato and Catsup in the movies: 7. L.A. Conhdential: When the detective goes to the diner where a crimehas just been committed the camera briefly surveys the scene. On an empty table is a plastic bottle of catsup. Much later in the movi, Bud White is looking at the boxes of evidence and the photos of the crime. There is a photo of the table. (Director/Co-screenwriter, Curtis Hanson) 8. The Good Mother: With Diane Keaton and Liam Neeson. After the court trial Diane and Liam are sitting at a restaurant with a bottle of catsup in the center of the table. From: To: William MgManu? Subject: Yahoo! Auto Response Date: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 2:06:22 PM Maverick MFA Thesis: The Tomato Splat Heard 'Round The World artist: Gene Elder The Tomato and Catsup in the movies: 39.The Big Sleep: With Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. Song: She's a real sad tomato. (Towards the end of the movie.) Lauren sings a song that contains this line: "She's a real sad tomato." 40. Spellbound: Ingrid Bergman is sitting at a dinner table with Gregory Peck and is commenting on her professor who wou|dn't sit at the speakers table once because "he was completely surrounded by catsup." (Ingrid has a great look on her face when she says catsup.) 41. In The Gloaming: (Near the beginning of the movie.) Father walks up the patio stairs with a large basket of tomatoes that he has grown in the family garden. To: William Subject: Yahoo! Auto Response Date: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 11:00:16 AM Maverick MFA Thesis: The Tomato Splat Heard 'Round The World artist: Gene Elder The Tomato and Catsup in the movies: 39.The Big Sleep: With Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacail. Song: She's a real sad tomato. (Towards the end of the movie.) Lauren sings a song that contains this line: "She's a real sad tomato." 40. Spellboundz Ingrid Bergman is sitting at a dinner table with Gregory Peck and is commenting on her professor who wouldn't sit at the speaker's table once because "he was completely surrounded by catsup." (Ingrid has a great look on her face when she says catsup.) 41. In The Gloamingz (Near the beginning of the movie.) Father walks up the patio stairs with a iarge basket of tomatoes that he has grown in the family garden. FFOITH To: William Mgmangis Subject: Yahoo! Auto Response Date: Sunday, January 13, 2008 12:06:02 PM Maverick MFA Thesis: The Tomato Splat Heard 'Round The World artist: Gene Elder The Tomato and Catsup in the movies: 64. Sleepless In Seattle: With Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. (Near the beginning.) Meg is talking to her mother about the man she is to marry and how it happened. "And then one day, we both ordered sandwiches from the same place and he got my lettuce and tomato on whole wheat, which, of course, he was allergic to and Igot his lettuce and tomato on white. "Then during this discussion about fate and destiny the mother asks, "How many people in this world like lettuce and tomato without something else like tuna?" Meg says, "Well, it wasn't a sign. It was a coincidence." 65. Fried Green Tomatoes: With Kathy Bates, Jessica Tandy, Mary Stuart Masterson and Mary-Louise Parker. (1) When Kathy is visiting Jessica at the old folks home Jessica says, "What I wouldn't give for a plate of fried green tomatoes like we use to have at the cafe." (2) Later, at the Whistle Stop Cafe, we see green tomato slices sizzling in the skillet and a bowl of red tomatoes. (3) Then Mary Stuart feeds Many-Louise one of the fried green tomatoes. (4) Next, they both have a food iight and Mary Stuart smashes a tomato on Mary-Louise's head. (5) Briefly, we see the sign on the window where a bullet hole was just shot through. We see TOMATOES written backwards. (6) Later, we see the same window as the brown paper shade is pulled down. The outside light accentuates the letters Fried Green Tomatoes now seem in black shadow. (7) Kathy brings Jessica some fried green tomatoes and serves them in bed at the rest home. Jessica says excitedly, can't believe you remembered. And you made me fried green tomatoes. They're delicious!" Kathy responds "It's your recipe. Are they cold?" Jessica responds, "No, they're just the way we used to have them at the Whistle Stop Cafe." (8) Again we see the window and now it has a CLOSED sign. (9) As the real story about Frank's death is told we see a basket full of tomatoes with a tall black hat on top. (10) The last scene is of the window, now very dirty and very weathered. To: m& Subject: Yahoo! Auto Response Date: Thursday, July 10, 2008 9:22:00 PM Maverick MFA Thesis: The Tomato Splat Heard 'Round The World artist: Gene Elder The Tomato and Catsup in the movies: 83. The Boys of St. Vincent: (Near the beginning.) There is a dinner scene where Wine is being poured for the brothrs. The camera centers on a bowl of tomatoes. 84. The Grifters: With Annette Bening. She is in bed having sex with her landlord. She says, "On the menu it said 'Today/'S Special: Broiled hot-house tomato under generous slice of ripe cheese."' 85. The 4th Man: (foreign) Riding on a train, a woman's bag overhead leaks tomato juice on a picture that the main male character is daydreaming about. She looks up and says, "Oh No! The tomato juice!" From: To: William Mgmanigg Subject: Yahoo! Auto Response Date: Monday, July 21, 2008 3:11:44 PM Maverick MFA Thesis: The Tomato Splat Heard 'Round The World artist: Gene Elder The Tomato and Catsup in the movies: 86.Goat Island: The Annenberg/CPB Collection. A World of Art Vo|.9. In the performance of Goat Island, Amelia Erhardt says that one of the foods she took with her was "tomato jul." 87.Fifteen Years of MacNeil Lehrer: PBS. Jane Pauley says "In my house there is a favorite MacNeil Lehrer program. We like to call it 'Wither the American tomato.'" Then there are excerpts from that program where they test tomatoes. (Show #2162 Title: Square Tomatoes, Airdate April 19, 1977.) 88.Kinsey: Liam Neson is in the kitchen with family prepaing dinner. He takes a tomato from the refrigerator and starts to slice it on the table while talking to his children. Kinsey says, "Martin is surprisingly helpful. I-ie's an ideal practice subject. Since he has relations with both men and women. He continues by having a conversation with his son. From: To: Wiliigm Subject: Yahoo! Auto Response Date: Sunday, November 09, 2008 7:33:28 PM Join the MUD underground. Artists heil bent on taking over the world. Men's Brain and Womens Brain Taking it Back with Barack, Jack rw. u.mw h?v=W7YWs i r' I Cc: Affairs; Gene Elder Subject: Dear Police Department, City Council, artists others who are concerned about Change Date: Monday, April 06, 2009 1:06:42 PM Be sure to see how artists are taking over the world. Zyl* $1 .=1f 4 11 . Dear Police Department, City Council, artists others who are concerned about Change: I recently saw a very important movie: Battle in Seattle about the WTO demonstrations. I think it would be wise for all San Antonians to watch this. There are many lessons in this movie and if we are to have demonstrations in San Antonio sometime in the future it would be smait of us to have one that works in a creative constructive manner and not one that bogs us all down in more unnecessary anger. For those who do not remember the parade that took place in downtown SA while Lila was mayor should revisit this parade history. Everyone put this movie on your must see list. Gene Elder Archives Director ill (2007) 3 With the World Trade Organization about to convene in his city, Seattle's Mayor Jim Tobin (Ray Liotta) tries to make sure all evenm go smoothly. As tensions between protestors and authorities rise out of control, activists and bystanders get caught in the crossfire. Based on the 1999 protest referred to as the "Battle of Seattle," this drama features Charlize Theron, Woody Harrelson, Andr? Benjamin, Connie Nielsen and Michelle RodriguezChartreuse Couch h:w fl?r=2 Kenneth Garrett, Gene Elder, Wade Strauch with friends at the NAMES Quilt. Washington, D.C. 1987. Photo taken by Hap Veltman. perm=?9527 WAR San Antonio, Texas From: To: ff? - 'r Subject: June: Stephen F. Austin, and Saint Anthony of Padua, San Antonio"s patron saint Date: Monday, June 01, 2009 4:00:19 PM HAP FOUNDATION east. tu., ar B. rerixlamo, SAN- '?'3203f THE HAPPY FOUNDATION rs oeorcneo TO AND THE PURSUIT THE PRESERVATION OF HISTORY, ENCOURAGING Am' AND Pnomorme eAL|_nooM Stephen F. Austin, the Father of Texas, and _Pag:lua_, San Antonio's patron saintLSI WQS QFIQ SQ WQS l?l'lQ EQLIIQIQ QI Iexas, F. AQSIIJ, Now, this is a tricky subject because (as far as we know, here in Texas) there is no recorded account if St. Anthony de Padua had a male lover. But lets just get our gaydar going. Looking at his life and his sermons he certainly was in step with a gay male community. We have to ask what gay men were really like at that time. There are plenty of gay men who do not have sex. We will give St. Anthony due respect. He believed in his mission as a servant of God and he lived his life as best as he knew how. BUT THIS DOES NOT MEAN HE GAY. As we gay men and women know. Having a sexual relationship with the same sex is not what REALLY makes us gay. We want to bond with someone of the same sex more than the opposite sex. And, as fate would have it, his feast day is June 13. get make l[Q[[i DOW QU, Stephen F. Austin, The Father of Texas, never married, never had children and there does not seem to be a female interest in his life. It is known that he had a close attachment to a gentleman who paid for him to go through law school and while he was busy helping settlers come to flfe_xas_ he maintained a correspondence with a close male friend in New Orleans. There may still be letters that have not been published in the Austin family archives and in the Texas Archives in Austin. I have not had time to go to Austin and do the necessary research. And as you can imagine this would not have been the aspect of his life that Texas would be promoting. I have just maintained a healthy curiosity about him over the years and I think his life fits the gay profile. The question still has to be asked: What was a gay man like during the 18305 in Texas? Well for one thing these people rarely took baths so I wonder about their sex life. What I do know is this: If Stephen F. Austin and Saint Anthony were alive today, they would be a part of the gay community and 'wouici be in support of gay and part of the regular crowd at the Bonham Exchange, the populafgay disco next to the Alamo. Gene Elder, HAPPY Foundation Archives Director (Your Overly Friendly Clip File Queen.) LE San Antonio, Texas 5 FTOITH To: Trey Martine;-Ersggep, Subject: July 2010: Political Art Month Date: Friday, July 03, 2009 6:10:32 PM July 2010: Political Art Month Dear Artists and Galleries: July 4, 2009 What to do, What to Since CAM has been moved to March we need to still have a plan for July. We certainly can not waste July. I propose that we turn July into Would that be of interest to everyone? It certainly would be a good month for that. I mean why not? I use that term and idea in its biggest sense. I would want to encourage conservative politics as well as liberal politics. As any good art student knows the best art throughout history has been political. Could we have some discussion on this and if agreeable form a committee to further this along. What would Mt. Rushmore say? Ge San Antonio, Texas Qt' The following letter is the one I sent out in June 2008 in support of moving CAM to March in 2010. Date: Saturday, June 28, 2008, Dear Elaine Wolff and San Antonio Artists: Thanks for the informative CAM o'War article. I know everyone is waiting with great anticipation to know how I feel about the move from July to March. I have to agree with Joan Grona's informed insight when she states, "For me, almost every month is It is true that San Antonio's increased support of the art scene has grown dramatically. It is now year around. We have outgrown July. In 1985, San Antonio was pushing for more local art support. In 2008, it is now here. Every month there are more galleries and events than we can keep up with. Change is good. I particularly like March because March 2 is Texas Independence Day. If the spirit of CAM is to move, then July 4th to March 2 seems like the right change. The point of supporting artists with a month just for contemporary art has always been about giving independence to Texas artists and promoting new ideas. As one of the artists that was here in 1986, as the original property manager for Blue Star, I have been excited by everything that has happened to all of us as we have wrestled each year with the questlon," Where are we going?" One of the advantages of March would be the added support the universities can now bring to the schedule of events. Not only the students but the art departments will be better able to participate. Universities have resources, such as lectures they can afford. That would be an added benefit, along with all the desire to cater to tourists. I also feel that the Blue Star Art Space should always be the appropriate home for CAM. That is where it all started. Maybe for July, we can just spin the roulette wheel and those with the last name ending in A through can exhibit that year and through the next year. Gene Elder Make WAR L51 IE ?.en.e.El_d_eL; Subject: King Anchovies for Social Chang Tues, July 14 6:30pm Date: Sunday, July 12, 2009 5:41 43 PM King Anchovies for Social Change:: Tues, July 14 6:30pm And everyone should be very concerned about our free speec_h being_ taken explanatmn for this declslon. King Anshoviss Qfiahge Gene Elder, King Anchovy 1984 pvease forw SA FREE SPEECH COALITION MEETING TUESDAY 'Tl ai July 14 6:30pm at Esperanza Center Please join us for this planning meeting for an August 8 ACEEOFE in response to Judge Biery's recent dismissal of our case gg y- t-ze il"r -_fi E?v .nk If . rf a 'ty E-rw. it." . Esperanza Peace and Justice Center 977 San Pedlo San TX 78212 910 228 0201 unsubscribe II I on 1/2 mile north ofdowntown) From: Qene TO: Subject: "fag-enablers." READ ALL ABOUT Date: Friday, August 07, 2009 11:53:02 AM IL If I Can't Dance, I Don't Want to Be Part of Your Revolution! Goldman and the Bonham Excahnge 1' 13, I MUD underground spy camera. San Antonio, Texas On Fri, 8/7/09, wrote: 'God Hates Fags' church schedules three days of protests in S.A. 7, 2009 Members of the yyestboro ?aptist_Qhu_rch_ of Topeka, Kansas, whose web site is named God Hates Fagscom, will be in San Antonio August 7 through 9 for a series of protests with the theme "You wiil eat your babies." The group will picket at churches, temples, the Bexar County Adult Detention Center and at an athletic competition for Jewish youth. From: gieng Elder To: Qene Eigler Subject: #6 Chartreuse Couch With Michael Bigger Date: Saturday, January 03, 2009 1:32:55 PM ET, . hurfreuse (My Own Private Alamo) by GENE Elde Interview with Michael Bigger Gene: Welcome Michael. Welcome to the traveling Chartreuse Couch. The couch that knows no boundries. Mike: Thanks for inviting me. What can I do to help make your couch more famous? Gene: Just by sitting on it. The main reason that I Want to talk with you is because I am concerned about the history of your sculptures on the island at Josephine Street. One of them was recently hit by a car and this is the second time that has happened. I would like for you to recollect how your art became the property of San Antonio. Mike: I'll do the best I can. The sculptures are called the Cor-Linche riad, a name from the combination of Cortez and Malinchea, who was his "mistress" The original colors were bright yellow, dark red, and bright blue, all very Mexican. They were temporarily displayed next to 281 near N. St. Mary's street, then downtown at East Commerce St. at the San Antonio River. After Hap died, the intersection at Josephine Street was dedicated to help as a tribute for all the benefits he had brought the neighborhood and San Antonio. I was approached by Gail (I don't remember the last name) who was a UTSA art graduate and art activist. She asked me if I would donate the sculptures to I-Iap's "park" and I said yes and she jumped thru the _Ifub_1ic_ fart hoops and We made it happen. There was a dedication ceremony and T-shirts were printed and handed out. I hope this helps. Gene: Yes, that would have been Gail Kline. She was on the Fine Arts Committee at the time. She told me how they had to fight the city to not just fill it in with asphalt. I am glad to get the title of the sculptures. And I believe that you have a sculpture in the SAMA collection. Tell me about that one. Mike: The name ofthe sculpture at is ITIL. G. (Through the Looking Glass Welded steel, painted iron oxide red, about 8 or 9 feet tall. It was bought by S.A.M.A. and installed at S.A.M.A. in Oct. of 1988. before I moved to Minneapolis. There were two others in that series. #1 came with me to Minneapolis and is part of a priyatekcollection. #3 was produced here in Minneapolis from materials I brought with me from Texas, and is part of a private collection. They all dealt with the same idea --the main structure was a "ii'ame" Q2 for other form relationships, much like looking through a looking glass into another world. Gene: And you are teaching in Minneapolis? Where? And I want to know, as all San Antonio artists would, what do you think of the San Antonio art scene? The one you left and how does it compare with where you are now? Mike: I quit teaching about 5 years ago. I spend all my time in the studio. The art scene here is at best mediocre. Minneapolis is very strong in the performing arts. There are hundreds of places to hear rock and roll on weekends. MN does have a couple good private art grant funding agencies, but because of so many artists, the competition is really tough. People that purchase painting or sculpture are few and far between. There are 2 or 3 "blue chip" galleries one of which went bankrupt 3 weeks ago (I had just installed a 20 piece sculpture exhibit, then a week later the owner declared bankruptcy and all my work had to come out). I remember the SA art scene as much more relaxed but still vibrant. Overall, the SA art scene is more exciting and creative than the scene here in Minneapolis. Gene: lteresting, we always think San Antonio is so slow. And so how much do you think the three sculptures are worth now? Mike: Based upon past sales of large vertical works, I would guess about $16,000 each. Gene: I like for businessmen to know that. It is always good to watch one's investment. Okay, well, now that we have that for the record, what is going on in the art world that interests you? Not just sculpture or galleries. Anything? Would you prefer to go to the movies than a musetun? Mike: I've never been overly interested in the gallery scene, and only occasionally do I visit a museum, only if there is an exhibition that I find interesting. Here in Minneapolis we have the Walker Museum which has a first class outdoor sculpture garden which I enjoy visiting. I'm on the board of directors of PrancQnia_?culpture Park which is 45 miles north east of Minneapolis. Check out the web site. It's a hands-on learning facility for the young sculptors that work there, and I, and other more established sculptors, have been invited to have residencies and produce work at the park. The residencies are very communal and quite interesting. The past two summers I've been fortunate to have been awarded a month long residency at The Anderson Center which is a multidisciplinary art and writing center in Red Wing, MN. Most ofthe residents were not visual artists but writers, poets and musicians with one thing in common; being creative. The experience of other creative directions was very refreshing. I also have great interest in Public Art and subscribe to "Public Art Review" which is published by Forecast Public Artworks here in St. Paul. Off the top of my head that is what I enjoy. Genequestion. Mike: My question to you: What is the raison d' etre for the traveling Chartreuse Couch and how did it get started? Gene: Well, you know no one has asked me that. But a long long time ago, in a land far far away there was a little girl who Wanted to he president ofthe United States and so her parents sent her to summer camp in Texas so she could learn about politics. They sent her on the family sofa. And when I saw that Chartreuse Couch I knew it was for me so I traded her couch for a long horn sofa and sent her back to where she came from. Andtl1at's howl go tthe couch. And I knew that San Antonio artists Where in desperate need of a interview couch and so that is how it got started. Thanks for joining me here and I will make sure everyone reads this interview. Mike: Gene Elder is the Archives Director for the HAPPY Foundation, a foundation dedicated to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, etc, etc. 'I'Iismba1t'_ wwe B205 _2l0" THE HAPPY FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO LIBERW AND THE PURSUIT OF THE PRESERVATION OF GAYBLT Hrsronv, ENCOURAGING AND PROMGTING From: Geoeidei To: Geisler Subject: $10,000 grant awarded Bonham Exchange by Conservation Society Date: Saturday, December 08, 2007 2:49:27 PM I1 I 3 [mo Press Release Gene Elder: 210 732-3238 The San Antonio Conservation Society awarded the Bonham Exchange $10,000 to repair the years of wear on the unique facade of the TurnVerein Building. German gymnastic movement, or Turnverein. This is what the building was originally built for. That is what early gymnasts were called by the Germans because they "turned." "We are most grateful to the San Antonio Conservation Society for this opportunity to correct all the needed repairs to this wonderful old building," stated Gene Elder, who applied for the grant, "and I know they are relieved that we are finally taking an interest in the facade. There is a lot of stonework that needs to be replaced, so it is going to be a big job. Kenneth Garrett, the owner of the building and the Bonham Exchange, and Iwill be meeting with the stonemason and the Conservation Society architect on Wednesday to discuss where to start on the building. "This should have been done sooner, but it all takes money." "This is certainly one of the rare cases where the gay history--and a disco at that-- of a city is being preserved with a restoration grant." The building is on the National Historic Register, because it is part of the Alamo Historic District." The Bonham Exchange Building is on the north side of the Alamo walls. Those of you who know your Alamo history know that the north wall was the first breach made by the Mexican army. The Bonham is named after James Bonham, one of the heros of the Alamo. James Bonham was the messenger who left by horse to ride for reinforcements and then broke through Mexican Army to get back into the walls and light with the others. The building was built in 1891 as a German social club and it has been a world famous gay disco since 1981. Bonham Exchange: "The next project I would like to see done, is paint the six .arches in the New York Style ballroom into -rainbow colors, so We could have the_RainboW Ballroom by the Alamo." Gene Elder Archives Director HAPPY Foundation 411 Bonham, by the Alamo 73205 'San Antonio, Texas Never miss a thing. our hom From: To: llisitlsil. Cc: Chris Forbrich; Gene Elder Subject: (ART) Chartreuse Couch w/ Chris Forbrich Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 1:00:08 PM (ART) Chartreuse Couch Chris Forbrich . 5:1 i 0 rtreuse Couch My Own Private Idaho by Gene Elde 0 0 'isnig Wx 5 I - "lf" 5? KJ _fi `Lh._.tjJ lag,gi Questions from: Margaret King Stanley, Bill Sibley, Naomi Shihab, Joan Grona and David Rubin. Gene: Thanks for coming and letting me ask you art questions. Several important people have sat right there where you are and suiyived. You can sign your name to the couch when We finish. i Chris: Thanks for having me Gene. I have heard this is a famous sofa. It is so great to get to visit today. Gene: Yes, it is! Ok, first things first. You have a degree in something. What? Chris: I have a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Information Systems from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Gene: Well, that sounds impressive. I'm sure people have run for City Council with less. Ivvant to ask you some questions to educate our audience as much as help you get the artists' vote. So lets begin with the Hotel, Motel, Dotel Tax. How much about that do you understand at this point? Chris: I have been doing my homework on this! The Hotel Occupancy Tax is a state law that allows county municipal governments to collect a tax on hotel rentals based on price. The revenue that comes from this tax must be used for tourism. Based on San Antonio 's Council-Manager form of government, there are some specific allocations that must be made for the Convention Center and visitor's center of the city. Another common use of funding is for art. The intention of the funding for the arts is to encourage visitors to visit the city to experience the art community and their Works. Many of the local artists live and create right here in District 1. Gene: As Well as District 1 has the majority of art institutions. phone (RING RING RING) Oh I hear the phone already. Let me get that. "Hi Margaret!" It's Margaret King Stanley. She Works with education with the Opera Guild. She would like to speak with you. Margaret: Hi Gene. Hi Chris. I am pleased to know that you are committed to the arts. I do work with the Opera Guild and I am glad to say that the Guild recently welcomed over 1700 students in area schools to an opera performance at the Lila Cockrell Theatre. We provided teachers's guides and CDs ofthe opera in advance The students were so attentive you could almost hear a pin drop at the three hour performance. Who knows, one of those attending may decide to be the next star of opera or Broadway. Do you agree that these activities are important for our children? And will you support such endeavors as a councilman? Chris: Hi Margaret! This is a great program. Last night, While visiting with neighbors at Monte Vista's Third Thursday, several ladies Were discussing this very event with me. Exposing children to the arts early on will help them have a better appreciation of artists, culture and creativity. Our school system has a strong focus on practical skills to prepare students for college and a career, but run short on funds to give the students a real understanding. As a councilman, I Would fully support this and many other programs related to the arts. Margaret: We believe the Guild's introduction to opera for these students is vital in their education and their future. Some of the kids had never been to a big theatre or heard a big orchestra before. Chris: Itotally agree. Opera, along with theater, sculpting, music, painting and other mediums for artistic expression are so important. Through middle school and high school, I was a violinist with my school's orchestra. The experience made a profound impact on my view of art. When I was in college, I had the opportunity to take a class on painting. Through these classes, I had first hand experience of what they meant and how talented those that perform them really are. Thank you for working with these children and making a difference in their lives. Margaret: And Gene I would like to add this for people to think about. Today more and more scientists are proving how important the arts are to "brain power." I understand that has stated that they "look for artists" to hire because creative types are the people who are needed to "fill the century jobs." In March, 2008 the Dana Consortium showed that students of the arts outperform their non-arts peers on SAT tests. Gene: G0 GET GET GET THAT Margaret: Yes, and recently, Iheard Dr. Robert Duron, Superintendent of SAISD, say that he believes arts education drives academic achievement. So you are thinking in the right direction. Gene: Thank you Margaret for calling. You always have great ideas to offer Well, While We are on the subject of education, I just Want to say that I do believe in Intelligent Design, and the more intelligent the design the more I Worship it. I just don't believe it should be taught in science class. They should be teaching it Where it belongs, in art class. Which makes me Want to ask; "Why doesn't every one of our schools have an art class?" Talk amongst yourselves. ph one (RING RING RING) I see we have Bill Sibley on the line. Hello Bill. You have a question for Chris? Bill: Yes, Chris. According to a recent New York Times article, states like Michigan are aggressively pursuing film productions by offering up to 42% incentive returns on production costs. How might we stimulate a similar economic package here in San Antonio to (once again) lure back those out ~ot`-state film companies to come here and spend their money? Chris: Hi Bill! What a great question. Bringing the film industry back to San Antonio is a great idea to stimulate the local economy and provide creative outlets here in town. There have been several commercial films that were shot here in San Antonio and it is a shame that more are not. San Antonio is so versatile. With many vacant buildings around town, the city should look at creating a partnership with landowners of vacant properties to provide some workspace for film producers. There are a number of things We can do for the film industry in San Antonio from public and private resources. Gene: As you may know, Bill is a writer and has several film scripts to his name. I have an idea for you to help with your campaign. I picked up this brochure from the library about the book Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. This is the One City One Book program they do every year. Vlfhat you need to do is carry a stack of these around with you and pass them out while you campaign. That is a Way to make your run for City Council more interesting. That is one ofthe things I would do when I ran for Mayor on the Party Party Ticket, the artists' political ticket. That was in 1979. Maybe you could be a Party Party candidate. Chris: These days, party politics are not allowed in city government, but I do want everyone to know that am the pro arts candidate. Gene: Well, it's not like it's a real political party. Well moving right along. Chris: Gene, what do you think attracts the arts community to San Antonio Gene: Sex. And money. And Mexican food. The same as everybody else. Now, you attended Luminaria. What was your opinion of that? Chris: I think Luminaria is an innovative event for San Antonio. Walking through the different exhibits and performances showed the volumn of creative flare that San Antonio has. The crowds, from all over San Antonio, were able to experience our art community's possibilities for all of its glory. Bill FitzGibbons' work with light really started a movement in the city and one thatl hope continues for many years. Gene: You pick a topic. What event did you like this year? Chris: There are so many presentations throughout the year. I enjoyed the On Fred Off Fred tour and the recent photo exhibit at the Joan Grona Gallery. I am hoping this weekend to see the Classic Theater's production of wemh Night at .lump Start Theater. I have heard promising reviews. Another event that I would encourage, and have been talking to residents in the Alta Vista Neighborhood about, is having an annual Acoustic Music Festival in San Pedro Park. San Pedro Park is our oldest park. Alta Vista neighbors want creative uses for the park and have suggested this festival. phone (RING RING RING) Gene: Naomi. It's Naomi Shihab, our favorite poet. Naomi: would like to know your honest thoughts about Ma in Plaza? Chris: I think that Main Plaza was revitalized with the best of intentions. My issue is that the project creates traffic congestion, wheelchair accessibility problems, going grossly over budget, and it isn't very green. Gene: And you have an art statement. We need to know about that. Chris: Absolutely. I want people to know that I am serious about the arts here in San Antonio. Just this last week, I issued a statement regarding my position on the arts. The statement, which is posted on my Website at asks those that agree with my stance to email us their names and we will add their names to the platform. We have had an overwhelming number of responses regarding the statement. Gen: Well, add my name. And about controversy in the arts. Every so often someone does something that upsets certain religious groups. And they start attacking the funding source. How would you handle a sticky situation like that? Chris: Art can be controversial and I would never want to have the government tell an artist what is or isn't appropriate. I do think though, that allocating art monies to neighborhood projects, festivals and community events is a good Way to make sure that all points of view on a controversial piece are open and discussed. Interpreting the artist's intent is part of the fun of it. phone (RING RING RING) Gene: Hi Ioan. It's Joan Grona with a question. 45 Joan: As you know, I have a contemporary art gallery at the Blue Star Art Complex. When tourists visit the gallery their complaint is that they could not get information on where they could find "Art" in San Antonio. They inquire at the hotels and the information center across from the Alamo. Can something be done about this? Chris: Thanks for bringing that to my attention Joan. Concerns like these need to be addressed. I don't know the answer right off hand, but I appreciate you making me aware of the issue. The first thing I would do is speak with the people at hotels and the visitors' center and see what can be done. Gene: Thanks .Ioan andl will see you at First Thursday. I do an art performance piece at her gallery openings Where I pretend I'm a bartender and pour Wine for her guests. phone (RING RING RING) Gene: Hi David! Its David Rubin with a question. David is the art curator for SAMA David: Currently, San Antonio is one ofthe few cities in the U.S. Where the creative class (artists, poets, musicians, etc.) can afford to live and Work. It used to be that way in San Francisco, but then the dot comers took over, rents Went up, and the artists were priced out and had to leave. What will you do to prevent that nom happening in San Antonio. Chris: David, you are right, that is a real problem. Not only for the artists but for many people who are getting priced out of their neighborhoods. This will have to be a group effort. It has to do with realstate prices and taxes and I am open for any good suggestions. Artists need to take control of their lives as well as rely on others to provide opportunities. Iwould think the best place to start is to see what other cities have done and how those solutions fit San Antonio's needs. Gene: Yeah! Artists are people too! Thanks David. I recommend the Richard 17 Florida book, Whois' Your City. And thank you Chris for adding your karma to the Chartreuse Couch and I'm sure all artists will be glad to know you will be our new councilman. I always let my guest have the last question. So you ask me something. Chris: Gene, are you ready for a New Day for District 1? Gene: I have been ready for a new day since day one. Gene Elder to FOUl'ldC1'|'i0I'l Kenneth Garrett, Gene Elder, Wade Strauch with friends at the NAMES Quilt. Washington, D.C. 1987. Photo taken by Hap Veltman. WAR San Antonio, Texas From: Qene Elder To: giene Elder; Joahua Cleveland; Bob Dineen; Bob Dineen Subject: A Dear HAPPY Friends: Jade Esteban Estrada to perform: Don"t miss it Date: Saturday, November 10, 2007 1:20:08 PM Dear HAPPY Friends of the Archives: You are invited to see the mostfabulous performance by Jade Esteban Estrada. I have seen it and it is Qgilliantand very entertaining and most of all you will find out things about our history that you had not know before. I did when I saw him perform last year at the San Antonio MCC. It is FREE and will be this Monday. DO NOT MISS THIS. is a history archivist's wet dream. I feel like Jade has gone through my most precious HAPPY files and touched them for the very first time." Elder, Happy Foundation Archives Director WFOICE I history lesson, pad musical, pan* politics and ALL entertainment. ONIAHA CITY WEEKLY Vicarious Productions and San Antonio College are proud to present'Liv -Hx 'Pi.-is - iw' ly nn* isnt wwBeauty. Farr. Lore. Fame. ICONS The Lesbian and Gay History of the l/l/or/d, Vo/_ 1 Written and performed by JADE ESTEBAN ESTRADA 2005 Perfomance Artist of the Year CELEBRATE YOUR 7:00 p.m. Monday November 12, 2007 Open to the public Free Admission San Antonio College McCreless Building McCreless Theatre 1300 San Pedro Avenue San Antonio, TEXAS I I I- . if -J-paalliulv Comedy Central star Jade Esteban Estrada will present his solo musical ICONS: The Lesbian and Gay History of the World, Vol. 1 at the MoCreless Theatre at San Antonio College Nov 12. Photo by FADELA "Jade Esteban Estrada is a brilliant young writer and performer. lt was an honor to experience the ministry of this modern pioneer of the gay movement." Rev. Troy Perry Founder of the Worldwide Metropolitan Community Church About ICONS: Beauty. Alt. Flamboyance. Love. Struggle. Fame. Meet Sappho, Michelangelo, Oscar \/Wide, Gertrude Stein, Sylvia Rivera and Ellen DeGeneres in this hilarious solo musical written and performed by Jade Esteban Estrada. The show debuted at the 2002 Columbus National Gay and Lesbian Theatre Festival. List of Friends of the HAPPY Archives 1. Elaine Wolff: "Sign me up. Thank you for the invitation." 2. Jade Esteban Estrada: Hey on, rm interested. l'm in LA now. ru be back onstage hope you can make it. Both history shows.Thanks! JADE 3- Haffy Haines? 4. Madeline GU)/eff You can count on me as a concerned friend." 5. Ted Switzer: "Count me in." 6. Stephen Parker: "Yes, Thanks for the memories and inammoriesf 7. Kim Corbin: 8. Deborah Keller-Rihn: I certainly want to take a stand in defense of life, liberty and ballroom dancing. Thanks for the energy!! 9. Rosemary How not? Yes, I want to be a Happy Friend. 10. 10311 Hi Gene, I would love to be a HAPPY I am pleased that you are thinking about the future of the Happy Foundation. I know you are concerned about the future I have 3 children ranging from 14 to 22. My kids have been raised around the gay community and have Gay proactive beliefs. Perhaps the future lies in the interest of the next generation. Count me and my family in with your other supporters. Love, Joan 11. David Freeman: Mr. Gene please know I support history especially the making of it - sign me up 4 ball room dancing. 12. Randy Rice: Make that 11, Gene. And even though I am about your age and do not feel that I am about to pop off any minute now,'there is always that chance as we contend with traffic and each day could be our last. (Especially if you are peering out from under a layer of bumper stickers.) Count me in! 13. Jah 0|Sel'lI I would be "happy" to be part of this.. love that ya are doing this. 14. Nancy Kendall: Hi Gene, please keep me informed about this. 15. Martha Prentiss: "I'm also interested." 16. Toby Include me in. You know, ?teye Parker is preparing an articie which I'm helping with about the period of the early to mid-805 when the local organization was the Gay Alliance, and Michael Stevens was head diva, and Hap was the welcoming host and style-setter. A glorious time in gay San Antonio history, I think--though tragically out short. I agree that we need to document this history--and you're the appointed person for that job. 17. Terri Gorler: 18. David Rubin! l'll be happy to be an archive keep on the lookout for odds, ends, and curiosities." 19. Cefd?li I-ll Gene this is a late response but count me -in to lend my support -of your "Happy _Fo_undation." 20. Jim Happy to Help Happy. WAR San Antonio, Texas Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around From: tiene Eide; To: Cc: Gge Elder Subject: Elaine: A BIG TOMATO HUG Date: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 5:25:17 PM Elaine: A BIG TOMATO ASPIC HUG Dear Elaine: You are so sweet to join in the CAMestible spirit with the swell article on page 15 of the recent Current. You should be on the committee for next year. The CAMestible could use your help. Karen`Evans has told me that her CAM opening on July 23 at the Chamber of Commerce will be featuring tomato aspic and fondue. The caterers will have a selection and I expect to see you there for this food event. This may be the only opening that is daring enough to serve aspic. Gene Elder Here is Margaret Stanley's most excellent t0I'I1Elt0 ElSpiC recipe. "Here it is: am always glad to participate in a good food fight," says Margaret. (Actually, she didn't really say that, I did, but can you imagine Margaret throwing tomato aspic?) Margaret has invited me to her home several times for tomato aspic, and as you can guess, there is nothing more enjoyable. Mimi's Tomato Gelatin Salad 2 cups of Campbells Tomato juice or spicy tomato juice 2 packages of lemon jello Red wine vinegar Tabasco and Worcestershire sauce Putjuice into a saucepan and heat until very hot to boiling. Add both packages of jello and dissolve in the hot juice, stirring a few minutes. Season mixture with 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar, 3 shakes of Tabasco and 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce (or to taste). Pour into molds or a glass container and chill in the refrigerator until firm. Unmold or slice andserve over lettuce. "My Mother made this for parties and it was always a hit. I also sen/e it frequently, both for guests and for myself. I like to add a bit of mayonnaise mixed with curry powder on top of the finished salad." --Margaret Stanley (That is what Margaret said.) Make WAR Ge San Antonio Texas The 2008 Vonieslilalr Fc-Smal the stupid Press Release, Press Release, PressPressRele (Oh shut up) 'vt 'i2>f /"ff - 465Lal Comestible lt's the Tomato, stupid. Tomato omato omatoiil tomatotomato Join the CAMestible Festival: It's Combustible For 2008, in the hot, spicy spirit of San Antonio 's Contemporary Art Month, the always cool HAPPY Foundations Comestible Committee has selected two foods to bring back this year: TOITIEVEO and as the 2008 food to sen/e at your art event. Qi "The mission to include San Antonio 's chefs into Contemporary Art Month began in 2005 with the declaring ofthe onion. In 2006 it was the avocado and in 2007 the pepper." says Gene Elder the originator ofthe CAM food idea. Fondue is a 5wiss communal dish shared at the table in an pot (Qaguelon) over a small burner (rechaud). The term comes from the French fondre (to melt) in the past tense fondu (melted) with gender added in the phrase la racleie fondue (the grated Swiss cheese, melted), hence shortened to fondue. Susan Yerkes and Gene Elder pushed peppers together last year think it's a wonderful idea," explains Susan, "the inclusion of food is such a terrific Way to further fine dinning, and simple fair as Well, into San Antonio 's July Contemporary An culinary experience. We encourage you to share your own creative tomato concepts from favorite recipes to folk medicine to artistic representation, and We'll share them with the community in various ways throughout the month." "It was Susan's idea to call it the CAMestible," explains Gene, "and that is what I was looking for, the right name to give this food mission. We hope to see the CAMestible Festival grow each year, with restaurants joining into the mix with their special menu offerings and other observances. Art openings showing off their favorite tomato aspic and fondue dish: that kind of thing." The CAJlIestible is about sharing contemporary and traditional artistic and deliciously tasteful uses of footi Like its predecessors, the onion (2005) and the avocado(2006) and the pepper(2007)the tomato is rooted in the Americas and plays many important roles in Southwestern cuisine. Like the alt showcased during CAM tomatoes and their culinary uses are wildly diverse. From appetizer to entree to fiery conciiment, tomatoes can seduce your senses or just plain blow your socks off. And tomatoes have inspired many great art graphic motifs as well. "Let's ada' even more pep to this ontentporaijv Arr li/fOl3i'l'l witlfz this yearly colorjiil, comlnustilnle C/l,Mestibles_ tomatoes!" -~-armffoiiclue Mission: To elevate and incorporate a culinary element into San Antonio 's annual creative celebration of Contemporary Art Month. For information, inspiration, inflammation etc., contact committee members Gene Elder Susan Yerkes This is another great HAPPY Foundation idea: The HAPPY Foundation is dedicated to "Life Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness, etc, etc," Kenneth Garrett, President WAR San Antonio, Tex From: Gene Elder To: nb; Tggiay Cc: Gene Elder Subject: MUD underground: JFK and CIA report NEWS Date: Friday, August 29, 2008 1:30:50 PM MUD underground: JFK and CIA report EE LQJEWS fl" "The reat artist of tomorrow will - under round l'Ce| DuChE\lT\p Symposium at Philadelphia Museum College of Art, March 1961 Part 1: Original Scorched Carbon of CIA Memo Links Government UFO Cover-Up and JFK Assassination (C) 2008 by Linda Moulton Howe "As far as I know, this 'burned memo' is the only document that I 've ever heard anyone claim could be the authorization to kill President John F. Kennedy." - Robert Wood, Physicist and Retired Aerospace Manager Tab A, TOP Central Intelligence Agency memo from Director of Central Intelligence (MJ-1) to MJ-2 through MJ-7 allegedly written in 1961 to 1963 time period. Leaker says he worked 1960 to 1974 in CIA counter-intelligence for James Jesus Angleton, Director, CIA Counter-intelligence from 1954 to 1974. After James Angleton died on May 12, 1987, leaker said he 6 pulled this 9-page memorandum from a fire that was burning up Ang|eton's most sensitive MJ-12 secret files. Image provided by Robert Wood. Click here for commentary: . 7 VI Abu America al-Esperanza is not a pretty picture. --MUD underground "Life's tough, it's even tougher if you're stupid." - From: giepe Elder; To: John Whitmire; Rodney Ellis; Subject: No End in Sight (2007) Date: Sunday, October 05, 2008 12:16:21 PM Watch Clips and Trailers No End in Sight (2007) Dear All who Vote: Make sure you see this documentary between now and election day and forward this message on to others. Gene Elder Theatrical Release Information 5 see Details About An versions On March 19, 2003, forces from the United States and a handful of allied nations invaded Iraq to remove Saddam Hussein from power. American military leaders expected the conflict to last no more than a few months, and President George W. Bush declared that major military operations were over less than two months later. However, Iraq soon became a dangerous quagmire for American forces, and near the end of 2006, Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, one of the key architects of America's strategy in Iraq, resigned from office due to public outcry and Bush declared he was "rethinking" his plan of attack in Iraq as the nation sank into civil war, with U.S. troops the frequent targets of attacks on both sides. How and why did America's leaders decide to invade Iraq? How did they formulate a strategy that went so far wrong? And can anything be done to salvage the situation? Filmmaker Charles Ferguson, a former advisor with the Brookings Institution, examines these questions in No End In Sight, a documentary on the War in Iraq which includes interviews with a number of figures involved in the conf|ict's decision- making process, some speaking on camera about the war for the first time. No End In Sight was screened in competition at the 2007 Sundance 2 Film Festival. WAR Gene Elder I Ol' b] ct Seale: Robert Rehm, Gene Make Art Not War . Saturday, September 08, 2007 2:36:23 PM Hello Everyone: Here are pictures that Ansen Seale took at the Make ART, Not War protest at the Alamo. August 28th Gene Elder click here for the rest of the hotos. Click on hoto to enlar |og: Ansen Seale 210.348.0000 fur! lE;' is not a pretty picture. --MUD underground "Life's tough, it's even tougher if you're stupid." - Take the Internet to Go: Yahoo!Go puts the Internet in ygur pocket: mail, news, photos more. From: Gene Elder To: Qgne Elder; Texas Subject: Foundation: All you ever wanted to know and more Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2008 11:56:22 AM courtesy Kenneth Garrett, Gene Elder, Wade Strauch and two friends with the AIDS quilt in Washington, D.C. in 1987. Dear Happy Friends and Archives Supporters, Be sure to pick up your copy of the Current. It's the one with Hap Veltman on the cover, and a glowing article about the HAPPY Foundation Archives. Elder Hap's article: Archives: - 7' FOUNDATION in eaxaro us-Zi ,411 THE so Dear Elaine and Sarah: Well, I have read it and I don't know how it could have been any better. Hap would love it, and I know he does, because I talked to him all week and told him there was an article coming and he better get down here. Sarah, your writing abilities are really brilliant and you did a tremendous job of making sense out of all this, and making us sound much more interesting than we really are. I always thought of myself as a stick-in-the-mud sort of person. There were a few inaccuracies that do not matter such as Hap's desk top. The elevator doors from the Milam building are no longer there. They were sold years ago and it is a shame that they were but the desk that is there now is just a dumb old desk. Also, I was not arrested at the Lincoln Memorial. The demonstration took place at the Supreme Court steps. I'm disappointed that you didn't get to use the Fairies Fiasco photo. HOWEVER there is always March when it is suppose to be performed. San Antonio, Texas WAR rf WM .15 San Antonio, Texas From: To: Elli Bglgeg Subject: undeground; San Antonio art scene; Rev. Seymour Perkins Date: Saturday, March 29, 2008 12:48:07 PM MUD undeground; San Antonio art scene; Rev. Seymour Perkins undergreqriaj EE "The - reat artist of tomorrow will - 0 r0und"' M3 rcel DUCI1 FND, Symposium at Philadelphia Museum College of Aff, March 1961 - Perky's Fifteen i - BY . r- Hours of idling tension marked South Hackberry Image Credg' Greg yesterday as city crews descended to demolish the home arma" of local folk artist and subterranean city visionary (ask An exnauored attorney him about it sometime) Rev. Seymour Perkins. Eddie Bravenec got a few 5|ap5 on the back in Locked in a months-long dispute over the physical dierrior Court this morning condition of his home and ongoing requests for the time for Stepping in front of a to collect the money needed to bring the art- and City on||o|oZer Tuesday for poverty-marred domicile up to code, Perkins says he nie o|ienr, rne ner/_ was given his last 15 minutes when code enforcement Seymour Parking, arrived in the early afternoon. After his pro-bono attorneys arrived they immediately got a cease and desist order from a district judge, but getting a city employee to handle the cell phone housing the judge's order was a bigger challenge. Meanwhile, direction from the city attorney's office rolled back affirmative: Proceed with the demo. That's when things got interesting. Greg Harman wrote: Our video blog of near-demo of Rev. Perkins: rr 4 Abu America al-Esperanza 69 6 is not a pretty picture. --MUD underground "Life's tough, it's even tougher if you're stupid." - of WAR ?1 0 San Antonio, Texas OMG, Sweet deal for Yahoo! users/friends: get A Month of Total Accegg, No Qogt, W00t From: Qgpe Elder To: M||'1ag] McManus Subject: "The lie is different at every ieveI": Richard Hoagland interview Date: Sunday, January 13, 2008 12:00:00 PM Chief; I suspect that you think all this is crazy stuff, but I think you should start being aware of this information, because what you don't know is what they want you to not know. Gene Richard Hoagland exposes the NASA lies. VERY Important. Be sure to listen to this. Dark Missions is the best seller book by Hoagland Part 1: ZQ1 0021 Q71 Gene Elder I Joslin- I 1 'v The MUD Underground-: Where the demarcation _lines between politics, lludifyaalld ART Project Camelot wrote: Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2008 21:33:57 -0500 1) A new video from Project Camelot: DARK MISSION a comprehensive interview with Richard Hoagland The name of Richard Hoagland - a bearded Viking warrior, still standing after all these years - is inevitably etched in the minds of all those who have contemplated the possibility that all may not believe on the Moon and Mars. Informed and opinionated, and proud to have been a steady thorn in NASAYS side for over twenty years, Richard makes regular appearances as the Science Adviser on Coast to Coast AM - and has written two books, the most recent of which, Dark Mission, has climbed to near the top of the New York Times best seller list. We visited Richard at his Albuquerque home on two occasions. The Hrst, in December 2006, generated the kind of spirited and wide-ranging restaurant conversation that really should have been captured on video. The second time, a year later, we channeled all our conversation on camera - three hours' worth - and then celebrated with the restaurant conversation afterwards. The three of us were delighted with what we had captured. This interview, in three comprehensive parts, first chronicles Richard's personal journey; then detailed photographic analysis evidencing NASA's deception of the public for decades; and finally his personal views and conclusions about 2012. Richard - articulate, outspoken and controversial as always - packs a huge amount of information into the nearly three hours of edited interview. Whatever your personal views about NASA, the Apollo missions, or the possible real history of our solar system and its exploration past and present, you will find material here that will educate, inform and stimulate, and which cannot be ignored. Click here to stream the video on Google: Part 1: ci 1 71 Part 2: Part 3: Click here to download: Part 1: hgagland 1,mQv Part 2: hl;l;p:? hgagland 2.mgv Part 3: hgagland 3,mQv WAR ?5 (Ei. San Antonio, Texas Never miss a thing. Xghog Gene Elder Gene Elder; Jgi_;_n_M;Qa1p_ Subject: 5:30--7:30 July 23: Tomato Aspic CAMestib|e Date: Monday, July 07, 2008 12:46:09 PM July 23 5.30 til 7.30 Remember this date. Tomato aspic and fondue will be served. The Greater Chamber of Commerce is helping celebrate estible with tomato aspic and fondue at the opening of their art gallery. "It just doesn't get any better than that!!" Gene Elder For more information on this and other exhibits please Contact Karen Evans! 229-2127 or kevans@ sachambehorg. Karen Evans Membership In The Chamber Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce 602 Commerce San Antonio TX 78205 210-229-2127 210-229-9800 fax 210-854-4162 kevans@sachamber.org ART IS BUSINESS IS Press Release, Press Release, PressPressReIe (Oh shut up) wtfawe- 'ir 1 iff rw,-1 . . - - "rijgj xo3'1" I I t. It's the Tomato, stupid. Tomato omato omato tomatotomato Join the CAMestibIe Festival: It's Combustible For 2008, in the hot, spicy spirit of San Antonio 's Contemporary Art Month, the always cool HAPPY Foundation's Comestible Committee has selected two foods to bring back this year: Aspic and Fondue as the 2008 food to serve at your art event. Ei "The mission to include San Antonio 's chefs into Contemporary Art Month began in 2005 with the declaring of the onion. In 2006 it was the avocado and in 2007 the pepper." says Gene Elder the originator of the CAM food idea. Fondue is a ?wiss communal dish shared at the table in an eaiihenware pot (gaguelon) over a small burner (rechaud). The term comes from the French fondre (to melt) in the past tense fondu (melted) with gender added in the phrase la raclette fondue (the grated Swiss cheese, melted), hence shortened to fondue. Susan Yerkes and Gene Elder pushed peppers together last year think it's a wonderful idea," explains Susan, "the inclusion of food is such a terrific way to further fine dinning, and simple fair as well, into San Antonio 's July Contemporary Art culinary experience. We encourage you to share your own creative tomato concepts from favorite recipes to folk medicine to artistic representation, and we'|l share them with the community in various ways throughout the month." "It was Susan's idea to call it the CAMestible," explains Gene, "and that is what I was looking for, the right name to give this' food mission. We hope to see the CAMestible Festival grow each year, with restaurants joining into the mix with their special menu offerings and other observances. Art openings showing off their favorite tomato aspic and fondue dish: that kind of thing." The CAMestible is about sharing contemporary and traditional artistic and deliciously tasteful uses of food. Like its predecessors, the onion (2005) and the avocado(2006) and the 6 pepper(2007)the tomato is rooted in the Americas and plays many important roles in Southwestern cuisine. Like the art showcased during CAM tomatoes and their culinary uses are wildly diverse. From appetizer to entree to fiery condiment, tomatoes can seduce your senses or just plain blow your socks off. And tomatoes have inspired many great art graphic motifs as well. "Let's add even more pep to this Contemporary Art Month with this year's colorful, combustible C/ilMestibles, tomatoes!" fondue Mission: To elevate and incorporate a culinary element into San Antonio 's annual creative celebration of Contemporary Art Month. 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A "The_g_ wrote: From: Kris Martin Subect: Dallas Voice News Headlines - July 24, 2009 To: DateDa; Q-,gy 1 oazias police, sheriff bolster LGBT liaison assignments I - Activists say Rambow Lounge raid need for . ?3 positions i imM rr' cl he Busmess owners angry about what they call a mayor I 2009 Min as Jul 24, Texas -News - i I w_est_cQas;1 is encourages community to give them 'time to do their I llL0iL& imghf l@e i i By Tammye Nash 7 2 9@ ia The Fort Worth City Council this Activist Larnr Kramer is honorary grand marshal 6 week unanimously passed a resolution calling on the Attorneys Ofice to conduct a complete and independent investigation into the June 28 raid at the Rainbow Lounge. The council also voted to establish the City Manager's Diversity Task Force, intended to specifically address LGBT issues. The votes came Tuesday, July 21, one week after a marathon council meeting that included more than 20 citizens expressing concern over the incident. During the July 14 meeting, each council member voiced support for Mayor Mike Moncriefs call for the U.S. Attorney's Ofnce to review results ofthe Fort Worth Police Departments two ongoing intemal investigations - one by the Internal Affairs Division, and one by the Major Case Squad. Both Fort Worth PD investigations and a similar investigation under way at the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission are focusing on determining whether oficers with the two agencies used excessive force during the raid, and on exactly how Chad Gibson was injured that night. Gibson, 26, was among the five people arrested for public intoxication during the June 28 raid on the recently opened gay nightciub. He suffered a brain injury during the arrest that left him hospitalized for a week. Fort Worth police officers and TABC agents said Gibson was injured when he fell on the sidewalk outside the bar because of extreme intoxication. But witnesses inside the bar at the time have said he was injured when ofhcers first pushed him into a wall and then threw him to the floor to handcuff him. TABC Administrator Alan Steen, in the days following the raid, issued a statement confirming that Gibson was in TABC custody when the injury occurred. The newly formed Fairness Fort Worth has worked to help witnesses to the raid provide their testimony to officials with both of the agencies involved in the raid. But Fairness Fort Worth member David Mack Henderson told the council before its vote this week clsiol Former Integrity head says not to expect local diocese to change policy Task Edrse ld meet New group made up of city employees, LGBT leaders Lane Star Bide ,Journal Committed to LSR, heart and soul i Compassionate dare at the end Hospice offers options to let the terminally ili die with dignity, and to lift some of the burden their loved ones i often shoulder anndgades HQPWA funds Grant will be administered through city to house I nonviolent ex-offenders with HIV QL I dutlines demands td Fad Wadi; afnaials ?tr;aigl31 not narrdagi Three hetero filmmakers team up to make the indie 'Humpday,' the tirst 'post-gay' lilm, But do they get it i right" I Nqmaoay 1 Kathy Griffin takes on Prop 8 in upcoming episode ur l-low to make yourself a target in one week or less I . I Tori Amos talks about how her new album is all about 1 power -and how it is denied to gay people i 5er;cl__ami__d;ooc 'Legally Blonde' tounng production feels a bit tired I I I i Cordell Adams proves doctors have their creative side with his irsl novel i Dining out on a budget i Qaleoctar i i if his ~eel<'s Best ets Mgsia; Lada! singers dtiige it dat in this weelg's Melee di Pride semi- finals an Gaturday at the Rdurid- I The Round-Up Saloon, July 25. that at least four witnesses are still afraid to come forward. He said the witnesses are "the four persons who were closest to the arrest of Chad Gibson" that night at the bar, but that "not one of them is currently willing to come forward and give their testimony. They are still scared stiff." Because of that, Henderson said, it won't be "until the veil of intimidation if lifted" by means of an independent investigation that the full story can be known. Fort Worth Police Chief Jeffrey Haistead initially said that seven people were arrested during the raid, two for assault on an ofticer and tive for public intoxication, but that the assault charges were later dropped. He also said early in the aftermath of the raid that patrons inside the bar made "sexually suggestive movements" toward ofhcers, and that one person - Chad Gibson - had groped an ofticer's groin. ln an incident report Hled following the raid by Officer K. Gober, Fort Worth officers said they observed "six subjects who exhibited signs of intoxication and arresting officers felt the subjects were a danger to themselves and others. These subjects were escorted outside and placed under arrest. One subject (CIT1 Gibson, Chad was released to MEDSTAR to be taken to JPS for treatment of alcohol poisoning and his head injury from falling while vomiting." But Henderson told the council this week that at least 21 patrons in the bar were actually told they were under arrest for public intoxication, cuffed and taken out Film; Qinema paints the town w' rs" esd i Eo_dMtoLtb Four Day Weekend Theater, July 29 m?mn ri 11 Rainbow Lounge, July 25 ofthe bar, even though "two- thirds of them were later cut loose." i Those tactics, plus HaIstead's "incendiary claims of sexual misconduct" made those people afraid to come forward to give their statements to representatives of the same 3 1 agencies that had conducted the - raid, Henderson said. Qi i This message was sent from Kris Martin to It was sent from Dallas Voice 'Contact TW it Free' 4145 Travis St 3rd Floor Dallas TX 75204 You can your subscription via the link below A I . I J. . Manage your subscription View this message in the iContact Community: View message Comment on this message Receive BS RSS Share this message with others: del.icio.us Digg reddit Facebook StumbIeUpon From: QEEQBL Ta: ls;r@sC rr il DFS Un i|D' fic 7; QC Cc: :&5Mw: kH Mondial; .Gensilriec Subject: Fort Worth City Council wants independent investigation Date: Monday, July 27, 2009 1:19:29 PM The Fort Worth City Council this week unanimously passed a resolution calling on the Attorney's Office to conduct a complete and independent investigation into the June 28 raid at the Rainbow Lounge. i A_l;i1M_am MUD underground spy camera. gg# San Antonio, Texas On Fri, 7/ 24/09, Kris Martin wrote: From: Kris Martin Sub`e-ct: Dallas Voice News Headlines - July 24, 2009 To: DateDallas police, sheriff bolster LGBT Jury 24, zoos pLo_b_e By Tammye Nash The Fort Worth City Council this week unanimously passed a resolution calling on the U.S. Attorney's Ofiice to conduct a I liaison assignments Activists say Rainbow Lounge raid highlights need for positions Qiiy damaged Qegar Springs I n' ir i Business owners angry about what they call a major safety problem New EWEQ liaison fogusigg on Straten says ofncers conducting investigations into Rainbow Lounge raid are people of integrity, encourages community to give them 'time to do their job right' I i Activist Larry Kramer rs honorary grand marshal Edlne I 1 ,j;qme I "ii i i somgsmao complete and independent investigation into the June 28 raid at the Rainbow Lounge. blessing, appointment of gay Qliigii Former Integrity head says not to expect local diocese to change policy The council also voted to I establish the City Managers Diversity Task Force, intended to specitically address LGBT issues. The votes came Tuesday, July 21, one week after a marathon council meeting that included more than 20 citizens expressing concern over the incident. During the July 14 meeting, each council member voiced support for Mayor Mike Moncriefs call for the l.l.S. Attorney's Ofhce to review results ofthe Fort Worth Police Department's two ongoing internal investigations - one by the internal Affairs Division, and one by the Major Case Squad. Both Fort Worth PD investigations and a similar investigation under way at the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission are focusing on determining whether officers with the two agencies used excessive force during the raid, and on exactly how Chad Gibson was injured that night. Gibson, 26, was among the tive people arrested for public intoxication during the June 23 raid on the recently opened gay He suffered a brain injury during the arrest that left him hospitalized for a week. Fort Worth police ofticers and TABC agents said Gibson was injured when he fell on the sidewalk outside the bar because of extreme intoxication. But witnesses inside the bar at the time have said he was injured when officers first pushed him into a wall and then threw him to the floor to handcufi him. TABC Administrator Alan Steen. in the days following the raid, issued a statement contirming that Gibson was in TABC custody when the injury occurred. The newly formed Fairness Fort Worth has worked to help witnesses to the raid provide their testimony to ofiicials with both of the agencies involved in the raid. But Fairness Fort Worth member David Mack Henderson told the council before its vote this week that at least four witnesses are New group made up of city employees, LGBT leaders Lone Star Bids Journal Committed to LSR, heart and soul ii Hospice oliers options to let the terminally ill die with dignity, and to lift some ofthe burden their loved ones often shoulder ,johnson annoonoes HQPW5 fii_uLi?_ Grant will be administered through city to house nonviolent ex~ofienders with HIV 1 Wilkinson, tfanderslioei QL gjemailds IQ FQII WQEH oftioials Three hetero tilmrnakers team up to make the indie 'Humpdayj the tirst 'post-gay' Him But do they get it rights homage! Kathy Gritlin takes on Prop in upcoming episode Wa How to make yourself a target in one week or less Love the the sinner Tori Amos talks about how her new album is all about power how it is denied to gay people 'Legally Blonde' touring production feels a bit tired I I Cordell Adams proves doctors have their creative side with his irst novei Dining out on a budget Qalendat =i|'h|s'Weeks Best ets Mosio Looal singers duke it ont in this weel5's Moioe of Bride sen); finals on Batoroay at tne Econo Lin Saloon The Round-Up Saloon, July 25. still afraid to come forward. He said the witnesses are "the four persons who were closest to the arrest of Chad Gibson" that night at the bar, but that "not one of them is currently willing to come forward and give their testimony. They are still scared stiff." Because of that, Henderson said, it won't be "until the veil of intimidation if lifted" by means of an independent investigation that the full story can be known. Fort Worth Police Chief Jeffrey Halstead initially said that seven people were arrested during the raid, two for assault on an officer and Eve for public intoxication, but that the assault charges were later dropped. He also said early in the aftermath of the raid that patrons inside the bar made "sexually suggestive movements" toward officers, and that one person Chad Gibson - had groped an ofHcer's groin. In an incident report filed following the raid by Officer K. Gober, Fort Worth officers said they observed "six subjects who exhibited signs of intoxication and arresting ofhcers felt the subjects were a danger to themselves and others. These subjects were escorted outside and placed under arrest, One subject (CIT1 Gibson, Chad was released to MEDSTAR to be taken to JPS for treatment of alcohol poisoning and his head injury from falling while vomiting." But Henderson told the council this week that at least 21 patrons in the bar were actually told they were under arrest for public intoxication, cuffed and taken out of the bar, even though "two- thirds of them were later cut loose." Those tactics, plus Halstead's "incendiary claims of sexual misconduct" made those peopie afraid to come forward to give their statements to representatives ofthe same agencies that had conducted the raid, Henderson said. in he `h"W |or"W gi 'n Eort Worth Four Day Weekend Theater, July 29 i Rainbow Lounge July i I i I I I This message was sent from Kris Martin to It was sent from: Dailas Voice, 4145 Travis St. 3rd Floor, Dallas, TX 75204. You can modifyfupdate your subscription via the link -1 below. Manage your subscription i View this message in the iConi:act Community: View message Comment on this message Receive as RSS Share this message with others: cie|.icio.us Digg reddit Facebook Stombleupon From: gigne Elder To: ??r1ghez; gireg ?ghyy?g;; Elaine Cc: Bill Goodman; Dan Graney; Nangg Russell; Karen Littleton Subject: From Julie clark about her daughter Date: Saturday, May 09, 2009 3:24:57 PM On Wed, 5/ 6/ 09, julie clark wrote: From: julie clark Subject: Re: Fw: Re: IE anus an lcer Banal; Who is Randy? To: "Gene Elder" Date: Wednesday, ay The more I think about this the more I realize that this isn't just about my daughter or her life style. All law abiding people should be safe and secure in their homes and neighborhoods, free to live as they please without fear. When the very people entrusted with the task of protecting these rights violate them, they are no longer functioning as protectors but as tyrants and preditors. When one is at risk all are at risk. As one of the founding fathers stated I can't remember which) We must all hang togerther or else we will surely hang apart!" Carolyn is a sweetheart who to my knoweldge has never harmed anyone. It hurts me to think that she will probably never see the police in the same light again. Trust once broken cannot be fully restored. Safeguards need to be inplace to prevent this from ever happening to anyone again. I appreciate every thing you are doing. Julie I Fr0m= Qe.i1_e_ELd_er; To: Qege Nell Qrgver Subject: WARNING ABOUT FLU VACCINES Date: Monday, September 21, 2009 12:34:46 PM Scroll down to what I have highlighted in red. This is from Ray Palmer who does research on mercury and autism. He is also the owner of High Wire Gallery. I totally agree with this concern Gene Elder Hi Friends. This in from my good friend, colleague, and "lunatic" marginalized, public health advocate Mark Geier, MD, Truth is, there is not enough known about who is hurt by doses of mercury to be cavalierly administring the current recommendation ad lib vulnerable populations (the elderly and developingc hildren). I do not understand why the feds ignore their own safety limits when it comes to childhood doses and what the love affair is with this particular "presen/ative". Fm at a loss. I'll use the "Egregious" word again. just another FYI for y'al|. Ray Palmer From Sent: Sunday, September 20, 2009 8:31 PM Subject: Fwd: WARNING ABOUT FLU VACCINES Since our public health ofncials do not seem concerned about protecting the pregnant women and children in this country, I am forced to ask that everyone who gets this message forward it to all your family and friends. There are two kinds of (both regular flu and swine flu) available this year - one contains Thimerosal (a mercury based preservative) and the other does not. As a general rule, the vaccines that come in single dose packages do not contain mercury, while the multi-dose vials do. However, some clinics pre-fill syringes from multi-dose vials. Thus, you need to verify that the syringe was filled by the vaccine's manufacturer and not by anyone else, if you are offered a flu-shot dose in a syringe. The amount of mercury in the Thimerosal preserved vaccines is about 25 micrograms. The EPA safe dose (connrmed by the National Academy of Science in 2001) for exposure to methyl mercury that should not be exceeded is .1 microgram per kilogram of body weight per day. This standard is set for "methy|" mercury. Neither FIQA nor EPA has set a "safe" level for "ethyl" mercury, the active ingredient in Thimerosal, but the FDA considers them equivalent in its risk evaluation. Although they are similar organic molecules, studies show that an equivalent dose of "ethyl" mercury can actually deposit more mercury in the brain. So, if a child receives a shot with 25 micrograms of mercury, the child would have to weigh 550 pounds to remain within the recommended safe level of exposure. regard to injecting these vaccines into pregnant women, we know that some of the mercury will cross the placental barrier to th fetus. We tell pregnant women not to eat fish, and yet our government is not warning them about having mercury injected into their bodies while they are pregnant. In my opinion, this is inexcusable. lf you receive the swine flu vaccine this year, be sure to keep the card they give you, and make sure the card lists the manufacturer and lot number of the vaccine. But if you are injured by the vaccine, you will not able to go to the no fault vaccine court that is available for other yaccine_i_nj_uries. You will have to apply for compensation to a special program, from which there is no appeal and no right to pursue any kind of civil litigation. The industry demand for complete immunity is yet another reason to doubt government claims that mercury-containing vaccines are "safe." CDC admitted at a meeting of the National Vaccine Advisoxy Committee meeting on September 15 that none of the safety trials of the vaccines would be completed on either pregnant women or infants prior to launch of these vaccines, yet they still "believe" them to be safemercury free flu vaccine and are unable to do so or if this letter has reached you after you already received your flu shot and you discover the one you received had mercury in it, please Contact the people at Coll/|eD (The Coalition for Mercury-free Drugs) by emailing them your story and detailed contact information using the "Contact Us" link provided on the ColVieD website: From: To: Cc: Subject: Diitel ?1 gene Elder Eneitda: li Ruby A. Eerez glvlayor Cty Council); Jaime Castillo; Jeanne Russell; Patti Puente, `|ina Blancg New York City freezes ACORN funds, Cuomo launches probe Wednesday, September 16, 2009 11:00:34 AM Alamo Cam MUD underground spy camera. San Antonio, Texas The media may be trying as hard as possible to ignore the series of undercover videos taken at ACORN offices around the nation, but politicians don't have that luxury. Even in New York, both state and city officials have reacted to voter outrage over the actions of ACORN staffers offering advice on hiding tax evasion and child prostitution, especially since these offices run in part on taxpayer money. The New Post reports that the city council in NYC have suspended payments to ACORN pending further investigation, and that Attorney General and gubernatorial candidate Andrew Cuomo has launched an investigation (via HIE): State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo yesterday launched an investigation into pork-barrel grants given to ACORN by state lawmakers, as City Council Speaker Christine Quinn froze all city funding earmarked for the scandal-scared community-activism organization. The actions by the Democratic officials followed release of a shocking undercover video that showed employees at a Brooklyn ACORN oflice giving illicit financial advice to activists posing as a pimp and prostitute who wanted to start a brothel. On Monday, the US Senate voted overwhelmingly to block federal funding to the community group, while Brooklyn District Attorney Charles Hynes opened an investigation into the local office in response to a report in The Post. 2' A spokesman for Cuomo said the attorney general would seek to make sure pork-barrel grants directed to ACORN by state lawmakers were spent on tax-preparation and Ioan-counseling services, as intended. From: To: Ea_uLS;ett; As1_o_cate_Edv itrzr.: Cc: Qragieia 5am ganchez; ?arah Fis;;h,' _Qan Qraggy; Angel Rodrigngg-Dia; lgoiango Briggs; Bill Sibley; EQ Qill tigdman; lgargn Qay ?Qharn@rQf?Qgmm?rg?; Qgungil Diggrigg gg; Ign Niegy Leggis; Qlga Hema' ndez Magna Subject: ""Chief McManus: Dallas Police: TAAGS Date: Saturday, September 05, 2009 2:50:31 PM I am writing this again because I don't think my first email got sent.) Chief: This is an article from Dallas and how the police department there is dealing with crime. I thought it might be of use to us here in San Antonio. In light of the recent tragedy maybe this could help us study the problem better. It could serve as a way for the police department and the gay community to work together and ngure out how to stop these hate crimes. The Niki Hunter death certainly should be remembered by some attempt to stop this. Since the officers are at rish here as well. we ARE ALL mm fc San Antonio, Texas 'To 'Stories 1 Gould Merginfg; wiith TCAIN and moving to .I A September 4, 2009 MMm&m PLLf:l_e District 5 representative says she worft appear giegirade because 'some acts God doesnt 0 ri i -at 1 Texas News By John Wright 1 3 15 Qalg lawn mga Th i I siem@ Everyone knows the area in and around Dallas . I i 7 gay entertainment can be a dangerous Publisher Robert Moore Introduces the new place - especially at night, look ofthe newspaper gi But a new crime analysis tool being used by the Que Star Eiga Dallas Police Department- called Target Area Action Grids, or TAAGS - appears to be shedding new light on just how bad the problem is. The Cedar Springs Wycliff Target Area Action Grid, a roughly 1-square mile sector that encompasses the strip - recorded the third- highest number of violent offenses of any of the Laura Kerr Riderless bike was my spiritual awakening gnfgungleg Daniel Cates, Latisha McDaniel were removed from Leadership Council after teunching new organization city's worst crime hotspots in the first eight months of this year, according to a report compiled by DPD's Crime Analysis Unit. From Jan. 1 through Aug. 30, there were 134 violent crimes -which includes murders, rapes, robberies and aggravated assaults -in the Cedar Springs Wycliff TAAG, the report shows. This put the Cedar Springs Wycliff TAAG at No. 3 on a list of 26 violent crime hotspots citywide, behind only the Northwest HighwayiHarry Hines TAAG and the Five Points TAAG, which recorded 180 and 151 offenses, respectively. Moreover, while violent crime was down 23 percent overall across the city's 26 TAAG-s from 2008 to 2009, according to the report, the number of offenses in the Cedar Springs Wycliff TAAG had increased 21 percent. City Councilwoman Angela Hunt, whose district includes portions of the Cedar Springs Wycliff TAAG, called the numbers "frightening." "lt's very disheartening," Hunt said. "l think it's very clear that we're going to have to increase police presence along Cedar Springs." Councilwoman Pauline lviedrano, whose district includes the remainder of the Cedar Springs Wyclitf TAAG, stressed the importance of taking basic precautions, such as always being aware of your surroundings, parking in well-lit areas even ifyou have to pay, and traveling in groups. "l think we've got to focus on educating our visitors," Medrano said. "Sometimes we get so comfortable in what we do that we're not thinking twice about safety." Hunt noted that despite the city's current budget shortfall, council members intend to move forward with a plan to add roughly 200 poiice officers this year. But she added that it will ultimately be up to police officials to determine where those new ofncers are assigned. Police Chief David Kunkle confirmed this week that the TAAG statistics have been and will continue to be a major factor in how the department allocates resources. "The goal is to drive all the numbers down in all those 26 areas," he said. Qenfinae Eeaafng i i I i i FW oigersity Task Eerce i' l' DS FO Panel created in response to Rainbow Lounge raid signs off on proposal from Commission Qiteh Brggala grevve to mere Group focused on family-oriented activities empowers women LQTA student to parjierpate ig i . at Scholarship hononng Texas Tnangle founder Longcope to be awarded at NLGJA gathering in li.flont.ral Group is seeking applications from LGBT youth ages 18 to 28 to participate in the 2-month bus tour Novotny expects to make ofhcial announcement in late September or early October 1 i 9l] 1 In honor ofthe Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, Stonewall Democrats of Dallas will spend Fnday_ Sept. 11. volunteenng at AIDS Interfaith Network I 1 3 Hagerman: We have ggi: lg i i SIEBIS QHQ With so much negative press about the bar raid in Fort Worth, you might Imagine queer culture there is suttenng But there's still much to love about Cowlown's gay scene -just ask those I who live it Gay men tango - with women and each other - in two shows this week Jmom Out Takes' September festival offering explores the value of short Still having a ball As DIVA turns 20, its members recount how the sports organization has given meaning to their lives far beyond volleyball LGBT travelers can rind friendly faces at these far-off destinations Producer and DJ David Guetta mixes 'One Love' into a dancing success Edgar Martinez BMW rolls out its X5 SUV that looks European but is distincuy American Ihagoogiwaogd Tern Schlioharlmoyor rvuews Judy Shephards new book about how her son's murder I impacted the world This 'Wee Best Bets - If *oem irl n' 1 I I i i This message was sent from Kris Martin to It was sent from: Dallas Voice, IC0f1i&Cl - Try lt Free! 4145 Travis St. 3rd Floor, Dallas, TX 75204. You can modifyfupdate your subscription via the link below. Maoao your subscription Share this message with others: de|.icio.u5 Digg reddit Facebook Stumblelipon From: Qenciidst To: Liene Elder Subject: Archives: The Berdache Among Us Date: Friday, September 11, 2009 7:23:08 PM The Berdache Among us. Texas Indians FOUNDATION 411 210, 227 #6451 There was among the Coahuiltecans a class of homosexual men, termed berdaches in the literature on American Indians, who dressed like women, did women's work, particularly carrying heavy loads, and lived with other men. They were often described as being more muscular and taller than the other men; they were also good archers. Some of the men appear to have been emasculated. Page 51 in the chapter describing the Coahuiitecans, a group that lived in Also, page 74 the Karankawas, a group that lived on the coast from Qalvestqn to Corpus; Among the Karankawas, as among Coahuiltecans and many other Texas Indians, were found to be berdaches, occupying a somewhat degraded status. De Solis ('l931: 44) commented on them and Fray Mort? (1932: 55) also said: lt is not known if they were hermaphrodites or not. These abominable people find and conduct themselves in every way like women. They accompany the warriors on their campaigns, not to fight, but to herd the horses that they steal from us, while they face and take whatever is given to them; and principally, to lend their bodies to infamous and nefarious use. The Indians of Texas from prehistoric to modern times W.W. Newcomb, Jr. Copyright 1961 University of Texas press "When the Religious Reich tells you that God created Adam and Eve and not Adam and Steve. Tell them, "That's true there wasn't much of a choice back then, and that you are pro Elder g; in San Antonio, Texas i From: To: lgxas Torgg Elder Cc: Ruth McClendon-Jones; Council District Subject: Chartreuse Couch with Leslie and Jason Jay Date: Tuesday, September 08, 2009 2:35:Mew" Of Reali I From. A ,hortreuse Couch lamo) GEIIC Elde Interview With Jason Jay Stevens and Leslie Raymond: Death of Contemporary Art Month Parade `Gene: Hello and welcome to the Chartreuse Couch. I understand you two have been creating problems on the San Antonio River Walk, I mean parading art on the river. That is all it takes to be invited to the Couch. Pason: Thanks for having us, Gene. I've never sat on a couch so Chartreuse! Seat be sate! lGene: Oh I bet you say that to all the sofas. Well, so what brought this parade ion? Dason: After several years of debate, the San Antonio arts community had ,concluded that for Contemporary Art Month to graduate to "the next gis, grow, develop, raise the City's pronle in the greater art world"-it would behoove :us to move the celebration to the more climatalogically amenable month of March. |We've sweltered through 23 Julys, and had a fabulous time doing it, but, frankly, inobody north of New Branfels is interested in studio visits in July. But in March, people from the snow belt are dying for a good reason to leave the grey skies for lsunny San Antonio. Our party will get bigger, better, greater! lGene: Well, that definitely sounds like that good ol' "Come Visit San Antonio" lpropaganda that they keep trying to teaih us. But it is true, everyone did agree hat we had worn out our welcome in Ju y. irglason: Of course, the flip side of that is that we need to let go of July--and it ain't easy. There's something sadistically romantic about having all these events at the 'peak of heat season. Also, CAM's roots run deep and strong in this community, and .change doesn't come easy. The "Death of Parade was created to address hat. It was a "letting go" ceremony. A symbolic "Death." Gene: Well, I do approve of all these antics, but after being in the parade I was not sure about the death aspect. It would seem that now you need to have a birth March Parade to give the life back to Contemporary Art Month in March. |Les|ie: We launched the parade at sundown not only because the day begins to -cool off at that time, but also because of the obvious metaphorical association with sun is going down. And we do also know that it is going to come up again in the morning. Images underscore the primal language of ritual. I shouldn't have to spell out the richness of the symbol of the water that SAMA offered us during our is the language that we all understand on a subconscious level, at the very least. I lGene: It is nice that you gave the parade that much thought. Well, March 2 is ifexas Independence. That is what I liked about the move. July 4th to March 2nd is 12 la good move. .LesIie: Ritual is something we often forget about, but can be essential to making lsense of our place in the world. The acting out of grief through the ritual of our 4 ifuneral parade represents a way to honor our moving on to another phase of our llife as an artists' community. The move to March for CAM represents, to a ldegree, the growing up of the San Antonio art community. I wasn't here when CAM Istarted, but I understand that it was in reaction to the cancellation of an exhibition iwhich showcased a group of local artists at the San An_tonio_M_use_um_of_Arjt. Now l23 years later, I am seeing a different _kind ofrelationship between artists and linstitutions here. Even in the short period of time Ive been here (4 years) some big things have happened. For example, new curators David Rubin (SAMA), Rene ;Barilleaux (the McNay), and Scott Sherer (UTSA) who relate to the community. ?Gene: Well, it looks like the queers are taking over. That is definitely a change for lSan Antonio. Dason: I can't believe you would out all those folks in one "swell foop" like that, lGene! It is no longer a dirty little secret that the entire art world is carried on the . 'backs of gay men and non-profits staffed with overworked young ladies! Gene: So who is outing? They're out. I have been openly working for gay visibility since 1973 when I plopped out of Trinity with _rny art degree. And I am proud of it. I consider this progress. New to town are you. llason: Iwas joking), Gen__e. H_o_i_/v ip tov?n, Gene: Well, how a outt er a is in para e. no ice yn er and Jason you had some strange instrument you were banging _on? Jason: Hills and Leslie took turns leading, and I played the obligatory parade fmonkey role, bouncing from front to back to front again. I had a big mobile of chimes and cymbals hanging over and in front of me from an armature strapped to !my back, like a junkyard carillon, that rung beautifully as we marched. There were i imes I felt like I was floating in a cloud of an_d Ar_;d tiring! With counterweights the whole thing weighed a goo orty poun s. ort every ounce,though. lLesIie: Sixty people were a part of the parade! Mimi Kato was in town for 2 to }Watch, Tish Stringer and Harbeer Shandu from Houston, and Hills Snyder headed _up the Drum Corpse. ason: We had a great turn out of local artists, and friends of the arts. Gene: I'm advocating that July become PAM: Political Art Month, or TAMPAX: Tfexas Art Month, Political and Well, so you both have been here four years. |From where? And give us your impressions about San Antonio; not necessarily the 1a|'tS. ason: We lived in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the years leading up to our move here, we both actually grew up around the bordertown of Detroit. And I can say, in lso many just geographically--San Antonio is the other side of the 'country. Gene: Well, in what way? Leslie: We get super-summer here. I also notice, generally, more traditional lgender dynamics, and less investment in digital literacy and new technologies. Ilason: The contrasts are striking, but if I attempt to articulate them, Ill lapse too close to stereotyping, and I wouldn't want to do that. Gene: Well, we are a better and brighter art community with you both here I can see that. And what do you think we should be doing here to upgrade our art lconsciousness? What would be some helpful long term goals? Leslie: I'd like to see San Antonio shift the cultural exchange into high-gear on a national AND international level. We have quite a few artists who are getting out here, as well as people who come here through programs like Art Pace-- we need 6 lmore of this kind of thing. ,Gene: Since you have added another layer of art history to the river, here is a 'little pop quiz. Do you know who Emily Edwards and Rene Maverick Green are? nd do yofi know about The Goose That Lays The Golden Eggs? Jason: Cueless. Do tell. ;Leslie: The magical goose got it's throat slit by the greedy and ignorant bastards ishe was generously supplying with gold. |?ene: Yes, that is why they chose the title. Emily and Rene are two women artists I hat created the puppet show about the goose that lays the golden eggs. They performed this for City Council to save the river from being covered over for a lstorm sewer. This is how_art has been used in San Antonio's past. You can see the rpuppets at the Conservation Society and you shoud make a point to see them and lto read about this puppet show. It is very important. And certainly more important ,than anything Andy Warhol ever did. And your parade is now one of those golden the river is what started the Conservation ocie . ou ou eac ing is in your ass. ;LesIie: This is a great story, Gene. I am always advocating for my students to pina to positively and directly impact society. Art can, and should, be for every y. Ggenei: I 'guess oxulrhtime is up. I always let my guests ask the last questioning. Leslie: What did the zero say to the eight? Gene: OH dear!! I hope this isnt one of those, "What's the sound of one hand lclapping? questions. I always thought that was so dumb and we all thought lsomething profound was being this is either about siamees twins, pregnancy or a sp it persona ity. at. Leslie: "Nice belt!" Gene: That's good! Well, thanks for talking about the CAM parade. is dead! Long live And thanks for visiting the ,Chartreuse Couch. Here sign your names on this guest pillow. Gene Elder is the Archives Director for the HAPPY Foundation, a foundation ,dedicated to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, etc, and art, and I icistory, and helping our dear dear David Freeman get VOA magazine out on tirnf? MUD underground spy camera. San Antonio, Texas ui #aa if" 6118 From: To: William Mel*/lanes; Jose Begaleg Co= wis; Ll o; Nagle PARKER Subject: 2 TABC agents tired :Ft. Worth Date: Friday, August 28, 2009 2:28:15 PM On Fri, 8/28/09, Kris Martin wrote: From: Kris Martin Sub`ect: Dallas Voice News Headlines - Aug. 28, 2009 To: Date: ri ay, ugus 10:32 AM *Hi Aug. 28, 2009 BREAKINQ eanlTABC's Chief of Field Operations announced in a press release today that the agency has terminated the employment of Agent Christopher Aller and Agent Trainee Jason Chapman, effective today. Sgt. Terry Parsons' employment has also been terminated, effective Sept?iggleton gets 75 yeere A. City ofticials looking for less expensive alternative to lighting system now being used aboi ?teen'e rergeiglgs LGBT gommenity Agent fled I left TABC h` commetits Tntewigrv with Dall; Tlouce hasv WI el .-Texas News f' 2 2 . Ei Qlty will repel; Qegar ?p[r[1ge'? 1 le City officials looking for less expensive alternative to lighting system now being used DQLA eggoggeing new I if? mmtign adequatee Reception to feature Bronwen Weber cake A series of serendipitous events Health News Citizege yelce eemeergs eyer eute in funds Mayor says city is pursuing grants that could make up for cuts Regmd- jp heeting 'Bree for the Cure' workshep The Design a Bra contest lakes places Sept. 4 Fort Worth District Lt. Gene Anderson has been suspended for three days without pay and is on probationary employment for six months, and Capt. Robert "Charlie" Cloud has received a written reprimand. Read the complete press release from TABC on Instant Tea, and watch the Sept. 4 issue of Dallas Voice next Friday for more complete coverage. reaging Letters Celebrity DJs the Perry Twins bring their catchy WeHo style to their Dallas debut this weekend Qtrige Ihiel How a joystick helped this hero train for the ultimate sport' Fruit Bowl VV The thing you need to realize about Ang Lee's new film, "Taking Woodstock," is' lt ain't about the music Lady _sings the Qlgee Singer Sonia discovers the blues and strives to keep fear at a minimum when worlds collide A gay man and a preachers wife form an unlikely friendship in 'Six Dance Lessons( a profound comedy about cultural invisibility A clQg's life Gay author Robert Roda wags a puptastic 'tail' with 'Dogged Pursuit Calendar Qte [yolce his' eek?5 B95-ll ets Depeehe l\/lede brigg their music IQ the Dellee ?aMd.ax Superpagescorn Center. Aug 28. I I Bass Performance Halt, Sept. 1-6. eheins and fer Jeel<'s Jack's Backyard, Aug. 28. 4 This message was from Kris Martin to It was sent from Dallas 'Contact Try It Free, Voice 4145 Travis St 3rd Floor Dallas TX 75204 You can modlhf/update your subscription I via the I|nk beiow it' . Manage your subscription View this message in the iContacl: Community: View message Comment on this message Receive as RSS Share this message with others: de|.icio.us Digg reddit Facebook Stumb|eUpon From: Qeng Elder To: Marg Meinlgg Subject: 53rd Two-Headed Lesbian Award given to Marc Jacobs Lorenzo Max-tone Date: Sunday, August 23, 2009 1:36:57 PM TWO-H EADED tb? MARC JAcoBs' WEDDING PLANS - Read Comments - Leave a Comment Ei August 20, 2009 -- LOUIS Vuitton designer Marc Jacobs (above) is planning to marry his boyfriend in Provincetown, Mass., this weekend. One source told us that Jacobs and his Brazilian lover Lorenzo Martone, want the nuptiais to be a private affair with a guest list of zero. But like everything in the fashion world, no matter how exclusive the event, "there will be an after-party," according to our insider. Designs a Private Wedding YH - Q. EUR l'O? Gal' SWOT LESBIAQ AWARD I The Two-Headed Lesbian Award is given at various times throughout the year by the Wedding Cake Liberation Front. It is mainly given when things get dull here at the Headquarters, here in San Antonio by the Alamo. Recipients of this prestigious award are chosen based on their tenacity, fortitude and willingness to upgrade married life for the communitea, and of course swimsuit is important. The award is named after Maya and Mina. (See below). This is from the WEEKLY WORLD NEWS Dec. 14, 1999 LESBIAN CANT MARRY HERSELF Qijliilii, India--A two-headed girl who shocked relatives when she announced plans to marry herself has been forbidden by a judicial panel from going through with the ceremony. Maya and Mina Benj awhari are ,technically a pair of Siamese twins who share one body but have separate heads and can think independently. The 18-year~old look-alikes have told reporters they "love only each other" and have no interest in men. While agreeing with the gi1'l's argument that they are two distinct individuals--rather than one person as their family believesf-and conceding that the law does not outlaw lesbian marriages, the court ruled that the proposed union would 'be incestuous. Legal scholars say it was the first such case in india. HAPPY Foundation Archives Director Gene Elder ITWO-HEADED ltta ev# &tL ITWO-HEADED LESBIAN AWARD given to Beijinge 'happy eeuples' 1 ITWO-HEADED ITWO-HEADED ITWO-HEADED ITWO-HEADED I uter and Rick Frederick ITWO-HEADED 13553159 This is the San Antonio cake that started the Wedding Cake Liberation Front You wo, ?a11j<>in gSo get osc_o9sa Photo by Ansen Seale - "Let them eat cake" June 16, zoos Joan Grona Gallery, Blue Star Arts Complex, "The wedding cake has become the chosen method of protest by the action-packed, thrill-seeking communities to stop the antigay-marriage amendments plaguing America. Never has battle tasted so good, or a wedding cake been so fierce. says Gene Elder, Archives Director for the HAPPY Foundation and the artist behind the Wedding Cake Liberation Front. FIEEWAR 5313 San Antonio, Texas MUD underground spy camera. From: - To: billy Cc: . ouse,gov; Gene er Subject: 60 years after the Second World War Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2009 7:07:02 PM i&,i Todays politics can not erase what has happened in the past and what human's are capable of doing to one Why are people bringing guns to Town Hall just make my addition at the bottom. Gene Elder _'875tx." . - If.-.--. `,&nhv IN MEMORIAM - 63 YEARS LATER Please read the cartoon carefully, it's powerful. Then read the comments at the end. I'm doing my small part by forwarding this message. I hope you'l| consider doing the same.. In Memoriam NON SEQUITUR BY WILEY VIE- YF, I 'wawvf 13955 mm. 4-rs Josr EEMXWPER i i 912 ,ggff gfHomo? tvnme in _i WHEN THQ .gp I - wwe? if sk 5, ie ss "lun,-siren wouasew i more gr emzerxievs we mosxer use ,ag imxsaue mam #osx fmifci 'io 8 agupras sum is 3 mme aw $521-his no 11 was anew me owners uf.. . un* he Ac. nfnru re JJ - n-'fqegf_.kr' _.ff 4_1 ig; Fifa. _Fi jf g__(amino GF -Z I V00 Qxweumem? - - - W.. "l-affne: uaorrixsoomhwonseqwrihr It is now more than 60 years after the Second World War ended. This e-mail is being sent as a memorial chain, in memory of the six million Jews, 20 million Russians, 10 million Christians and 1,900 Catholic priests who were murdered, massacred, raped, burned, starved,and humiliated with the German and Russian peoples looking the other way! (And don't forget the thousands of gay men and women who whet through this Elder, San Antonio.) Now, more than ever, with Iraq 1_|ja_n_ and others, claiming the Holocaust to be 'a myth,' it's imperative to make sure the world never forgets, because there are others who would like to do it again. MUD underground spy camera. San Antonio, Texas 4.7 From: Elder i Cc: i . I CEJ Qhrii Hill; Dennis Bill Qiblgy _Fgimgy _asd;Q_P H: Eaiizett; eteemam Subject: Chief McManus: Dallas Police and TAAG5 Date: Saturday, September 05, 2009 1:21:07 PM Chief: I know you will want to be aware of this TAAGS business and maybe it is something we should have in San Antonio. This would be very good for studying the problem, that so graphically came to our attention lately. Obviously the police are at great risk here as well. Maybe a study committee could be created out of the police department and the gay community to study this problem together. This would be a Htting way for the gay community and the police department to remember Niki Hunter. ALL NIKI MUD underground spy ca mera. San ltntonio, Texas On Fri, 9/4/09, Kris Martin wrote: stories 1 September 4, 2009 No, 3 for Qrir;ne in Dallas By John Wright Everyone knows the area in and around Dallas' gay entertainment district can be a dangerous place - especially at night. But a new crime analysis tool being used by the Dallas Police Department - called Target Area Action Grids, or TAAGS -- appears to be I Gould Merging with TCAIN and moving to newer, larger facilities means AOC can 2 expand. improve services l;lill lone gogncil hgldout for Bride 5 representative says she won't appear in parade because 'some acts God doesnt bless' 'Texas News The next step in the evoluhon of Qallas Voice Publisher Robert Moore introduces the new took of the newspaper rn Laura Kent Rideness bike was my spiritual awakening |El, ml Letem_ur1do_toitln1 on this but lesse . to his FB i ls Qak Lawn more h? i ii; shedding new light on just how bad the problem is. The Cedar Springs Wycliff Target Area Action Grid, a roughly 1-square mile sector that encompasses the strip - recorded the third- highest number of violent offenses of any of the city's worst crime hotspots in the first eight months of this year, according to a report compiled by DPD's Crime Analysis Unit. From Jan. 1 through Aug. 30, there were 134 violent crimes - which includes murders, rapes, robberies and aggravated assaults -in the Cedar Springs Wycliff TAAG, the report shows. This put the Cedar Springs Wycliff TAAG at No. 3 on a tist of 26 violent crime hotspots citywide, behind only the Northwest Highway!!-larry Hines TAAG and the Five Points TAAG, which recorded 180 and 151 offenses, respectively. lvloreover, while violent crime was down 23 percent overall across the city's 26 TAAGs from 2008 to 2009, according to the report, the number of offenses in the Cedar Springs Wycliff TAAG had increased 21 percent. City Councilwoman Angela Hunt, whose district includes portions of the Cedar Springs Wycliff TAAG, called the numbers "frightening" "lt's very disheartening," Hunt said. think it's very clear that we're going to have to increase police presence along Cedar Springs." Councilwoman Pauline lvledrano, whose district includes the remainder of the Cedar Springs Wycliff TAAG, stressed the importance of taking basic precautions, such as always being aware of your surroundings, parking in well-lit areas even if you have to pay, and traveling in groups. "l think we've got to focus on educating our visitors," lvledrano said. "Sometimes we get so comfortable in what we do that we're not thinking twice about safety." Hunt noted that despite the city's current budget shortfall, council members intend to move forward with a plan to add roughly 200 police officers this year. But she added that it will ultimately be up to police ofhcials to determine where those new officers are assigned. Police Chief David Kunkle confirmed this week that the TAAG statistics have been and will continue to be a major factor in how the department allocates resources. "The goal is to drive all the numbers down in all those 26 areas," he saidDaniel Cates, Latisha McDaniel were removed from Leadership Council after launching new organization FW Diversity Task Eorce Panel created rn response to Rainbow Lounge raid signs off on proposal from HR Commission Bitch Brunch grows tg mgre Group focused on family-oriented activities empowers women i i 'n at cgnyegtign Scholarship honoring Texas Triangle founder Longcope to be awarded at NLGJA gathering in Montreal ou 41h Equality Ride in 2010 Group is seeking applications from LGBT youth ages 18 to 28 to participate in the 2-month bus tour mm Novotny expects to make oflicral announcement in late September or early October at rs; a SM In honor of the Edward Kennedy Serve Arnenca Act Stonewall Democrats of Dallas will spend Fnday, Sept 'lt votunteenng at AIDS nterfarth Network Luna_ti_c_tLloge l'S With so much negative press about the bar raid in Fort Worth, you might imagine queer culture there rs suffering But there's still much to love about Cowtown's gay scene -just ask those who live it Gay men tango -with women and each other - in two shows this week depth Out Takes' September festival offering explores the value of short film As DEVA tums 20, its members recount how Ei the sports organization has given meaning to their lives far beyond volleyball LGBT travelers can find friendly faces at these far-off destinations Producei and DJ David Guetta mixes 'One Love' into a dancing success Edgar Martinez BMW rolls out its X5 SUV that looks European I but is Amencan Ihe good Shepard Tem Schlichenmeyr reviews Judy Shepharda new book about how her son's murder lrnpacted the world BBN EIS Komen at the Rouijd-Llp; irl El n' 1 I .Et This message was sent from Kris Martin to It was sent from: Dallas Voice, ifiontaci - Trix It Free! 4145 Travis St. 3rd Floor, Dallas, TX 75204. You can modify/update your subscription via the link below. Manage your subscription I-E1 Share this message with others: deI.icio.us Digg reddit Facebook Sturnbleupon From: Qeneidrs To: Wiliam Bangles; Maygr ]gli?n ?Qa5j;rQ cc: Sim Saochegz Ted swipe; Naggy Rgssell; Kareg Littleton; Paul Randy Rice Subject: Ft. Worth Police Chief: Breaking News - Aug, 18, 2009 Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2009 7:07:04 PM gg San Antonio, Texas On Tue, 8/ 18 09, Kris Martin wrote: ?31 News Aug_1a,2oo9 Bi Fort Worth Police Chief Jerfrey Halstead Halstead says 'flawed policies' led to problems with Rainbow Lounge raid By Tammye Nash Senior Editor Fort Worth Police Chief Jeffrey Halstead told the Fort Worth City Council on Tuesday, Aug. 18, that at least some of the problems with the June 28 raid at the Rainbow Lounge LGBT arose out of "flawed policies within the police department." Five people were arrested and charged with public intoxication during that raid. Two others were arrested on charges of resisting arrest, but those charges were later dropped. The acknowledgment came during Halstead's report to the council on results of two separate internal investigations into allegations arising out of the June 28 raid. Halstead said the investigations are not yet complete, but that a new, carefully structured policy on bar inspections has been written and will go into effect on Sept. 1, along with training on how to enforce the policy. This message was sent from Kris Martin to It was sent from: Dallas Voice, 4145 Travis St. 3rd Fioor, Dallas, TX 75204. You can modifyfupclate your subscription via the link below. L-J Manage your subscription Share this message with others: deI.icio.us Digg reddit Facebook Stumbleupon rom: Qene Elgjeg; 0: giene Elder; 4; Qegeg'|| lgietrig 2; Qogiggil Diggigt 1; ggegingil Dieigiq 3: 5 Qgingil Digtrigi 5 Cc Villarreal Subject: MOST ACORN video Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 10:17:53 AM Ale me Ce MUD underground spy camera. 61:6 San Antonio, Texas - On Wed, 9/16/09, Russell Wilson wrote; Watch this undercover investigation: http:ll .youte v=7e8w2?EpSzw?feetere=pleyer embedded Looks like we've got a confession to either murder or manslaughter in the very first minute here. Cant wait for that on whether to keep funding this syndicate. Update: And now, within the second minute, vve've got a death threat from the murderer/manslaughterer. Update: I'm not even halfway through and this woman's spitting out names of California pols she claims to regularly "lobby." Boxer is among them. Update: The first clip ends with her confessing to having run a prostitution ring of her very own and, naturally, not declaring a dime of the proceeds to the IRS. Presumably ACORN's defense will be that this woman"s full-blown nuts and is spinning a yarn to impress her clients, but she sure is specilic about dollar amounts, and San Bernardino PD will have something to say about her ex, I'm guessing. Stand by while we wait for the next clip, which I'll post below. Update: It's 6 p.m. and they still haven't posted the next vid. Maybe they're saving it for tomorrow? If so, two parting thoughts for now. One: Giles dropped a eig hint in her BG post this afternoon that this isn't the last office they visited. Which makes sense. Why go to the trouble of flying out to the coast to visit only San Bernardino? Two: As sensational as the details about eseeranza center; Sam Sanchez; Elaine Wolff; Robert Rivard; Bruce Davidson; Jeff Wentworth D';strict123M ke 6 murder are, don't let that swallow up the larger story about the pattern of conspiracy in covering up sex trafficking that O'Keefe and Giles keep finding at ACORN offices. The murder stuff might not be true or she might already have done her time or, although it sounds unlikely, it might have been a legitimate case of self-defense. ACORN apologists are desperate to change the subject and this may end up giving them a chance. As O'l> iff,-Q. A Pakistani guard, ieft, and an indian counterpart march during a nightiy border-closing ceremony. Itaims an eiaborate, aimost comical, show of martial bravado and chest-puffing that has gone on for nearly 60 years. On behalf of thank you for your correspondence. We appreciate hearing your views and welcome your suggestions. z-3 Due to the Iarge volume of e-mail received, the White House cannot respond to every message. Thank you again for taking the time to write. IE r, San Antonio, Texas Be a better Get better relationship answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. From: Gene Elder Subject: HAPPY Foundation: Del Shores Sordid Lives big new hit Date: Sunday, August 10, 2008 8:50:43 PM I I FOUNDATION te-2) _iisisiiss #11 A?ioilief "_2_1`0f 227 T5451 THE HAPPY FOUNDATION rs DEDICATED TO LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF THE PRESERVATION or GAVBLT HISTORY, ENCOURAGING CONTEMPORARY ART AND Pnomonne oANc1Ne. Dear HAPPY Foundation Members and ali Texans Everywhere: The series to keep up with this season is Sordid Lives on Logo. Don't Miss Gene Elder Make WAR I San Antonio, Texas Madonna Live in Tokyo SORDID LIVES: THE SERIES IS A Dear Friends: I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you all for all of your support, emails, myspace message --just everything! We are told that Sordid Lives is by far the biggest show in Logo's history. We haven't gotten an official Season 2 pick-up yet, but we are very confident that will happen shortly. In the meanwhile, please continue to write LOGO and tell them how much you love the show! CLICK: MY Tg; 1 to get started. I'm including some fun Sordid events in this newsletter (all in Los Angeles) and below is a link to Olivia Newton-John's UNCUT performance of "So Bad" from last weel<'s episode. CLICK: to see it. And don't miss episode #4 -- "Secrets Lies" -- this Wednesday, where Olivia performs not one, but TWO songs -- "None of My Business What You Think Of Me" and "You Look Like A Dick To Me". Now you see why Olivia is calling "Bitsy Mae" "Sandy gone really wrong." Finally, if you haven't seen all the wonderful extras about the Show on LOGO's Sordid page, CLICK: to peruse, including DEL, 55 WEEKL1 where we discuss each episode after it airs, giving you some behind the scenes info. I'm going away for some so if you write me, I probably won't email you back until after the 20th. xox Del Shores P.S. If you missed any episodes and want to catch up, LOGO is airing the first three together Monday the 11th -- 8, 8:30 BI 9PM (EST). 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Madonna Live in Tokyo IE THE LINK ABOVE ACTIVE CLICK: 55 CQNQERI for tickets and information From: QELLEQEL Of 1153113 Subject: HAPPY Foundation: Emile Griffith: Yves Saint Laurent Date: Monday, June 02, 2008 1:28:58 PM JUNE Pride Nlonth: 2008 The life and times of Yves Saint Laurent - (see shortfilm history) Pied Piper of fashion dies aged 71 Yves Saint Laurent, deemed by many to be last of great 20th century in Paris FOUNDATION (A Bonhanuby 210 221-6451 T1-ie HAPPY FOUNDATION rs oeorcm-so 'ro Lrseiztv AND THE Puesun THE PRESERVATION OF Hrsronv, ENcou|zAe:cNe CONTEMPORARY Am' AND PROMOTING DANCING. New Book Explores the Life of Openly Gay Boxing Champ Emile Griffith -, Posted May 29th 2008 by Michael David ?mith Filed under: Boxing, MMA/Boxing Emile Griffith is one of the all-time great boxers, a former welterweight and middleweight champion and 1964 Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year. le He's alsoready to tell the whole story of his life, in and out of the ring. That's what he's done in the new book, Nine Ten And Out! The Two Worlds of Emile which author Ron Ross Wrote with Griffiths cooperation. In the book, Griflith describes his feelings about his 1962 ight with Benny Paret, who taunted him with a homophobic slur at their weigh-in. Grifith viciously pummeled Paret in the ring at Madison Square Garden, and Paret went into a coma after the iight and died 10 days later. Grifiith says: "l keep thinking how strange it is I kill a man and most people understand and forgive me. However, love a man, and to so many people this is an unforgivable sin; this makes me an evil person. So, even though never went tojail, I have been in prison almost all my life." Ross says of Griffith, "Emile is happy, he's content. So that makes me very happy. He understands that his story has been told and that's important." Make WAR ~r - EEF ig I San Antonio, Texas From: Gene Elder To: gene Elder; Subject: HAPPY Foundation: Maj Witt George Takei Date: Thursday, May 22, 2008 12:06:37 PM IH pf . fat.-= . 'iff 4 by the Alamo Qgurt; Rules Against Militgg Qays Policy Posted: Wednesday 05/21/08 10:55 PM EDT Filed Under: Nation News A decorated Air Force nurse who was fired for having a lesbian relationship will get another chance to challenge the military/'s "don't ask, don't tell" law before a judge. A federal court rules that the military cannot automatically discharge gay service men and women under the policy and must justify its decision each time. Maj. Margaret with AP Maj. Margaret Witt tor ke' .o ed his long-term partner after Qalifoijnia lifted its ban on same sex marriage. Takei, 71, best known for playing Mr Sulu in said he and Brad Altman were going through the "delicious dilemma" of where to marry. Gene Elder, HAPPY Foundation Archives Director (Your friendly clip 8; file queen.) Make WAR LE I San Antonio, Texas From: To: Subject: HAPPY: Christmas Songs: Straight No Chaser - 12 Days Date: Saturday, December 15, 2007 2:38:47 PM Straight No Chaser - 12 Days Men's A Cappella Indiana University sa . 4.39 "2 HAPPY FOUNDATION FOUNDATION is ., . .- THE HAPPY FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO LIBERW AND THE PURSUIT OF THE PRESERVATION OF GAVBLT Hrsvoev, ENCOURAGING CONTEMPORARY Am- AND PROMOTING 240 . Lv" ai* 4 gi' -931 1; a 'il San Antonio, Texas Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. lg; ii; gow. From: ELELQQL To: Harry iglaiges Cc: gene Elder Subject: Harry Haines is alive and well. PRAISE JESUS Date: Thursday, August 07, 2008 12:24f06 PM lg ?1 THE HAPPY I5 DEDICATED TO Lraeirrv AND THE PURSUIT or THE PRESERVATION GAYBLT Hrsronv, ENCOURAGING PROMOTING Dear Sisters and Brothers of the ARChives: As you know our dear, dear, sweet and versatile Sister Harry of the Trinity of Informed Gossip, has left San Antonio and moved to New Wersy to further her communication skills. We all wish her well in her new possition of teaching. I felt I should send all of you Harry's email and mailing address so you can send a thoughtful house warming present. Harry did leave many treasures behind and I am sure his new location has not achieved the charm that living in San Antonio provides. Harry did leave his Elvis blanket and Virgin of Guadalupe statue with me. I will cherish them always. (Harry expressed concern that the Virgin might not fit in with his New Wersy decor.) Harry also presented a considerable stack of files to the Archives before leaving concerning gay history and I have slowly been working my way through newspaper articles and having such fun remembering all these past events. Will you join me in wishing Sister Harry our most HAPPY wishes of joy in her new Gene Elder Harry Haines 14 Forest St. #404 Montclair, NJ 07042 . - . ' f~ a ke WAR San Antonio, Texas From: To: i MESIDBLM ??[azar; Ana Qaliggjg; Roman Qumgnes; Texas Iexas Mggihly Cc: Robert Rivard; news KensCh5; KENS5 newsroom; Elaine Wolff; Greg Schwartz; Channel 4 News; Gene Elder Subject: Heavy ChernTrails on March 6, 2009: San Antonio Date: Friday, March 06, 2009 9:38:15 PM For those of you who are concerned about what is being dumped in our atmossphere. LOOK UP Friday March 6, 2009, was all day long planes leaving chem trails. These are not comtrails left by jets. These are white planes. If you noticed the day started off with a blue sky and then the planes came, and the ribbons of feathered out until the whole sky was hazy. Just ffl/ and call the Weatherman at Ch.5 or 4 or 12 and see what kind of clouds they say they are. Just tly it. Gene Elder L31 Kenneth Garrett, Gene Elder, Wade Strauch with friends at the NAMES Quilt. Washington, D.C. 1987. Photo taken by Hap Veltman. lm? WAR 13] San Antonio, Texas From: Qeng Elder T01 IISLILIJ.. Cc: Gene Elder Subject: Honk: Great musical at UTSA: The Ugly Docking Date: Tuesday, October 02, 2007 10:18:24 PM The story of the ugly duckling I attended the UTSA Lyric Theatre's production of This is a delightful musical about The Ugly Duckling. i j9b_and it is a delightful musical. The performers are extremely gifted singers. The play is upbeat and funny. It will only be there next Friday and Saturday, October 5 and 6, and Sunday matinee. I recommend it to everyone who needs to see a great musical. Tickets are $15 At the downtown campus UTSA Theatre Gene Elder Qrf'-~ gl!-2 - . 'fpf . IJ-fl; -E-.fjg? ,gif ?4114 I - if Eh.. if 'lg _r - 'grThe MUD undergroundoriginated in_1976_ on the _San _Antonio_'River by a group of artists gathered- in th _Stu'oli?o. (The historic' studio of Qutzon Borglum for 13 years and where Gutzon created -the model for The MUD Underground is now national movement. Andawith Presiden'lf__I_ _suggesjryou _join The MUD Underground. Too Hefa HVdfa"ff_lR The ire he demarcation lines between politics, ef nuaimaana ART Be a better from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: iH3} r' rr \/iqoria Salagag Tommy Adkisson How a BBC charity funded the 7/7 bombers Thursday, August 21, 2008 4:19:35 PM Do you know where your charity money is really going? This probably goes on more than we think. Gene Elder Make WAR ie; San Antonio, Texas How a BBC charity funded the 7/7 bombers 'lk EB M9 By' Michelle Malkin - August 9.0, 2008 12:22 AM Childnen in Need fr W- on how a BBC charity called "Children in Need" helped fund the 7/ 7 bombers' jihad- and how the ninnies dispensing the philanthropic funds didn't want to ask the (non~ needy chilmen) terrorist recipients what they were doing with the money for fear of offending Muslims The charity funds went to 7/ 7 jihadists' propaganda videos, radical bookstore, equipment, and a rafting trip for the killers before the deadly terrorist attacks in London claimed 52 innocent lives. Fife said it MQIQLQ and I'll say it again: Political correctness is the handmaiden of terrorism. And Toynbee, as usual, has been proven right once again: Civilizations die by suicide, not by murder. The BBC's Children in Need gave ?20,000 raised by the general public to fund the 7/ 7 bombers. it emerged last night. The cash was given to an Islamic bookshop operated by bombers Mohamnied Siddique Khan and Shehzad Tanweer who spent it on propaganda Videos glorifying Jihad. It also funded computers, equipment and the notorious rafting trip to North Wales made by the pair a month before the attacks on London in 2005, which killed 52 and maimed hundreds.. Relatives of those who died in the atrocity claimed Children in Need was hampered from asking about the money for fear of causing offence to Muslims. Children in Need Chief Executive David Ramsden last night said he was 'extremely concerned' and ordered an investigation. But he insisted the charity had had no idea the money was being used to fund terrorism. The ?20,000 was part of an award made to Leeds Community School in the Beeston area of the city The school was awarded just short of .f.i250,000, of which ?20,000 came from Children in Need and was given between 1999 and 2002. Along with the school, the money also paid for the adjoining Iqra bookshop, which was run by the bombers and was the first place they came together to hatch their plans. Children in Need and Leeds Council thought they were funding educational work for local children. Instead, according to Martin Gilbertson. who worked at both the bookshop and the community centre, the atmosphere' was anything but educational. 'They blamed everyth ing on the Jewish conspiracy, they hated western culture it was like with Jihad on a dailybasis', he said. They and Khalid Khaliq, who was jailed this year for terrorism offences. were all trustess of the Beeston Iqra charity. According to Mr Gilbertson all three made a point of persuading local authorities to hand over hundreds of thousands of pounds which they used. for terror puljposes. Hey, while were talking about the boobs at the BBC, check who's at the bottom of the media believability list (via Pew Resegpgh Center). With damned good reason: Broadcast Cable Believability Believe Believe ali or almost most nothing Can't 3 3 1 QLEI 10=1{30 928 9 60 Minutes 29 40 23 8 -100 947 9 Local TV news 28 42 22 8 =100 965 C-SPAN 26 42 22 10-=100 732 29 NBC News 24 42 22 12 956 6 ABL News 24 40 27 9 =100 966 Fox News channel 23 36 24 17=1-00 B89 11 New/sHour 23 34 30 13 -='lU0 669 37 CBS News 22 39 28 11 --=100 925 8 BBC 21 38 24 17=100 648 3 Asked May 21-25, 2008. Believability ratings based on those who could rate each source, with the percent not able to offer a rating shown separately to the righl, Posted in: BBQ m: Gene Elder '53-eg-I Sculley; Mayo; Hardberger Cc: Digtrictl; ggris Medina; Iris De La Qagga; Patti Puente; ?andra Qarza; Deborah Hosey; Di?trict12?MiIQSanAntonio.com, February 5, 2009 The story of two women arrested at Rolling Oaks Mall after they were ejected for kissing has become a national story with coverage of the fracas being carried by newspapers and Web sites across the nation. Articles about the incident have appeared in the New York Daily News, the Huffington Post, the Houston Chronicle and the San Antonio Express News among others. QSanAntonio.com originally reported the story on January 9. (gligk here for story including statements issued this week by the Sheriffs Department and Rolling Oaks Mall.) 6 Kenneth Garrett, Gene Elder, Wade Strauch with friends at the NAMES Quilt. Washington, D.C. 1987. Photo taken by Hap Veltman. WAR San Antonio, Texas ?3 From: Qghe Elder To: gene Elgar Subject: Little Aussie: Fruit Loaf Bread: Order for Wednesday: Date: Monday, April 07, 2008 11:20:28 AM I . "Ff $74 The artists, hrea lcpress-News reported UFOs, more papers would sell5-The MUD _Und_ergr_oi1nd: Where the demarcation lines between politics, and ART at A i Elde Art, like the Alamo, has to draw the line somewhere. Ma ke WAR I San Antonio, Texas Never miss a thing. From: To: Mayor Hargjberger; Rodney Ellis; rn . Jennifer Bgagleg; Farias Cc: Jeff Lgtes Subject: Mohammad Face Appears On Tortillas Date: Saturday, March 01, 2008 1:08:56 PM A BOMB IN DENMARK completely destroyed a shop in Copen_h_agen following a week of rioting over cartoons . Abe Greenwald comments in Commentary. Mohammad Face A ears On Tortillas Next they came for the KFC Febrigag 14, 11,-go AM (Click here for pictures) Moha mad Face Appears On Tortillas by Gene Elder As has been feared, the face of Mohammad has been turning up on more and more tortillas across the southwest United States, mainly flour, but some corn said one observer who wished to remain anonymous. Mostly these images have been seen in the Spanish speaking communities. But from south Texas through _New _M_exico and Arigona, Mexican American families have noticed that the image has been appearing. Many were confused about whose image was staring back at them since they are not Muslims, but upon reading the newspaper accounts of cartoon trouble they realized that it was the face of Mohammad. As is the Catholic custom, these Mexican Americans are inclined to show off their discovery in the same way that they do when the Virgin Mary appears, or the face of our lord and savior Jesus appears on a tortilla. Sharing this image with the community is an act of caring as pilgrims come for blessings and healings. Sensible Trinity University students in San_Anton_io_, who have been enjoying the news about Islamists burning down KFC and have wisely advised that these tortillas are for eating and to not show them to their Muslim friends. If the face of Mohammad turns up in your community, it is advised that you not start a shrine. If Express-News reported UFOs, more papers woufd seflThe MUD Undergrpund': Where the demarcationlines between politi?s, gg . I5 Hlldiiy, and ART lfa "The great artist of tomorrow will go underground." Make WAR ig) I San Antonio, Texas Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage, From: gene Elder To: Rgnald Randy Randy Rigg; Toby Johnson; Aguro Almeida; Wright; ml; Riglg ibggo; Earnirez; Fgarigg Henry |2an Graney; Switger; William Largg Birney Subject: More on Al Zimmerman Date: Monday, February 04, 2008 4:29:50 PM Be sure to read the article in the Express-News Sunday February 3, 2008, 4A about Zimmerman. He was the news reporter that did the Perverts in the Park news report here in San Antonio. If you remember. Gene Elder Former Tampa Reporter busted for Child Porn reports: DCF Reviewing Background Check Policy After Spokesmarfs Arrest iQ The Department of Children Families is reviewing its policies on background checks for prospective employees after an agency press secretary was charged with child pornography, DCF Secretary Bob Butterworth said. The DCF --the state agency charged with protecting Florida's children -- did not have a policy of hngerprinting potential employees when Al Zimmerman was hired two years ago, Butterworth said. It was only after authorities began investigating accusations against Zimmerman that they found an arrest in Georgia for driving under the influence and an outstanding warrant for grand theft in Texas. "We are reviewing our policies to determine, 'Are we doing adequate background Butterworth said Saturday. Zimmerman, 40, was arrested Friday and charged with eight counts of using a child in a sexual performance. Zimmerman was released from jail Saturday on $120,000 bail. If convicted, he faces up to 120 years in prison. It was not known Sunday if Zimmerman a lawyer, and he has not returned messages left on his cell phone. There is no published telephone listing for an Al Zimmerman in Tallahassee. JI According to an arrest report, Zimmerman offered two teens money in exchange for photographing them in sexual acts. The victims were ages 16 and 17 at the time ofthe crime and at least one may have been in the care of DCF at one point, according to the report. (more) TBO,com has more on the Zimmerman story, his arrest and background .i 2; AR 3 ggi* I San Antonio, Texas Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. it noir, From: 1'o= Subject: MUD underground; Voting Fraud; WATCH this film!! Date: Friday, March 21, 2008 12:23:03 PM MUD underground; Voting Fraud; WATCH this film!! Economic Trends Business Trends Co --. Q-ri WS underground 1 The video below provides bits of the backstory for our discovery of a potentially devastating method of rigging MAIL IN VOTES, AUDITS and RECOUNTS. Black Box Voting is currently doing proof of concept testing on our "Theory of a crime" and will release details next week on how it's done, so that preventive measures can be put in before November. We'll see how the ballots and the special "optical scan marking pens" being sold by vendors actually perform in our tests. Any information you can provide on the specific paper stock and especially, the paper coatings used by ballot printers will be much appreciated right now. information leading up to this discovery came from a frame-by-frame analysis of video, including these: (pay close attention to the last segment) and We believe it is possible to undetectably alter thousands -- possibly tens of thousands -- of paper ballots, using a technique known as "check washing." This would require applicator bottles (for ballot alteration in a vehicle during transport), paper towels, and in central ballot storage locations, for large quantities, cans of odorless paint thinner, denatured alcohol, or acetone. Our upcoming tests will show if our theory is correct, whether it can be done in a van, how many ballots can be done per hour, whether the special "Accuvote marking pens" sold by LHS Associates and Qi_ebo|_d (Premier) are easier to "wash" for remarking. Ma ke WAR Gene@ Elder Never miss a thing. Mgke Yahoo your From: To: Danny Qgiglgf; Cc: Qene Eider Subject: MUD undergroundgz military approach to bad art Date: Sunday, December 23, 2007 3:27:03 PM Attachments: m,wmv Military approach to bad art.: See Attachment - - the ke WA HEI 5 I San Antonio, Texas Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now, From: To: Whitehegee; oigk gnengx Subject: MUD underground: Apollo 14 Edgar Mitchell admits Alien contact Date: Saturday, July 26, 2008 4:26:00 PM . National Secu ty Strategy for i or underground "It is the policy of the MUD underground to seek and support art movements and institutions in every nation and culture, with the ultimate goal of ending tyranny in the art world. In the world today, the fundamental character of aesthetics matters as much as the distribution of power. The goal of the MUD underground is to create a world of democratic, well-governed art states that can inspire the hearts of their citizens and show that artists can conduct their affairs responsibly within the international system. Go here; to hear interview; W. rrnri 0. 7=l'i'ww tb Aeello 14 Veteren Cleime Eegth Cegteej; with Aliens Dr. Edgar Mitchell, the sixth man to walk on the moon and the record-holder (with Alan Shepard) for the longest moon walk, claimed on the Kerreng! radio show that lgerth bee Qeeg vs' db rrestri ri vernm ha a ed in a ix-de er- to keep it quiet: "Dr Mitchell, 77, said during a radio interview that sources at the space agency who had had contact with aliens described the beings as 'iittle people who look strange to us.' He said supposedly real-life ET's were similar to the traditional image of a small frame, large eyes and head. Chillingly, he claimed our technology is 'not nearly as sophisticated' as theirs and 'had they been hostile', he warned 'we would be been gone by now"'_ Said Mitchell: "l happen to have been privileged enough to be in on the fact that we've been visited on this planet and the UFO phenomena is real. lt's been well covered up by all our governments for the last 60 years or so, but slowly it's leaked out and some of us have been privileged to have been briefed on some of it. l've been in military and intelligence circles, who know that beneath the surface of what has been public knowledge, yes - we have been visited. Reading the papers recently, it's been happening quite a bit. This is really starting to open up. I think we're headed for real disclosure and some serious organisations are moving in that direction_" NASA released a statement denying Mitchell's claims: does not track UFOs. NASA is not involved in any sort of cover up about alien life on this planet or anywhere in the universe. Dr Mitchell is a great American, but we do not share his opinions on this issue." Listen to the interview, AFTER THE inu oll era Ii on WAR Id San Antonio, Texas From: Qene Eleet To: Subject: MUD underground: Apollo 14 Edgar Mitchell admits Alien contact Date: Saturday, July 26, 2008 4:29:04 PM . National for under round "It is the policy of the MUD underground to seek and support art movements and institutions in every nation and culture, with the ultimate goal of ending tyranny in the art world. In the world today, the fundamental character of aesthetics matters as much as the distribut|on of power. The goal of the MUD underground is to create a world of democratic, well-governed art states that can inspire the hearts of their citizens and show that artists can conduct their affairs responsibly within the international system. Go here; to hear interview; Apelle 14 Veteren Cleims Eegth Contect with Aliens Dr. Edgar Mitchell, the sixth man to walk on the moon and the record-holder (with Alan Shepard) for the longest moon walk, claimed on the Kerrang! radio show that Eetth hae been vieteg by extreterreetriels end that the government has engaged in a eever-gg to keep it quiet: "Dr Mitchell, 77, said during a radio interview that sources at the space agency who fgi had had contact with aliens described the beings as 'little people who look strange to us.' He said supposedly real-life ET's were similar to the traditional image of a small frame, large eyes and head. Chillingly, he claimed our technology is 'not nearly as sophisticated' as theirs and 'had they been hostiIe', he warned 'we would be been gone by now"'. Said Mitchell: "i happen to have been privileged enough to be in on the fact that we've been visited on this planet and the UFO phenomena is real. |t's been well covered up by ail our governments for the last 60 years or so, but slowly it's leaked out and some of us have been privileged to have been briefed on some of it. l've been in military and intelligence circles, who know that beneath the surface of what has been public knowledge, yes - we have been visited. Reading the papers recently, it's been happening quite a bit. This is really starting to open up. think we're headed for real disclosure and some serious organisations are moving in that direction." NASA released a statement denying Mitche|l's claims: does not track UFOs. NASA is not involved in any sort of cover up about alien life on this planet or anywhere in the universe Dr Mitchell is a great American, but we do not share his opinions on this issue." Listen to the interview, AFTER THE Qogiiflgg Eagligg Qlgimg Egrth Aligng" Bglgigd Make WAR Gene@E|derSan From: QEMQM To: Whi3;gHog;?g Efegidgntiel Prayer Subject: MUD underground: Watch this, "We"re Here" Date: Tuesday, October 02, 2007 8:51:02 PM 1 1 Underground. "The - reat artist of tomorrow will - -- -- Ma rcel ha 9 Symposium at Philadelphia Museum College of Art, March 1961 Watch This; Gene Elder 1 wrote: Abu America al-Esperanza When two egotists meet, itI., San Antonio, Texas Looking for a deal? with Yahoo! FareChase. To: Jung Cc: William McManus; los Banaies Subject: MUD underground: "Stand By sung globally Date: Saturday, May 09, 2009 6:46:17 PM The MUD underground originated in 1976 on the San Antonio River _by a group of artists gathered in seeretin the _abandoned Borglum Stu_di_o_. underground: Where the demarcation lines between poIitics,>> "b . nudity, and ART begin to dissoive. Song: "Stand By Me" sung globally id=253274; When Jesus saw the blind man, he spat on the ground and made mud with the saliva and spread the mud on the man's eyes, saying to him, "Go wash in the Then he went and washed and came back able to see. SAMA Celebrates Museum Reach Expansion with new Exhibition of Water-Themed Work In celebration of the opening ofthe newly expanded Museum Reach of the this May, SAMA is pleased to present an exhibition of recent works by fifteen* Texas artists who have been inspired by water. The exhibition opens on Wed11esday, May 13 and will run through Sunday, August 23, 2009. Organized by David S. Rubin, The Brown Foundation Curator of Contemporary Art. According to Rubin, San Antonio is like a "well" of creativity, a womb~shaped city with a river flowing through it. We are fortunate that so many extraordinary artists have sprung from and been nurtured by the well." WAR 5% San Antonio, Texas From: Gene Elder To: Victoria ??|azar; George Noogg Subject: MUD underground: Nasal Spray - Serious Date: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 12:23:01 PM risoni lanetcomiuri ent-warnini lil W5 underground; You need to hear this warning about the nasal flu spray. It is all true, I am sure, because this is one of the ways they will try to reduce the population of the Earth, and in the same way that they created AIDS to depopulate the Eanth. Gene Elder :ww io - rni- 5 From: To: Subject: MUD underground: Shirley MacLaine, JFK, UFOs Date: Monday, August 11, 2008 5:27:17 PM LLIEVVS "The reat artist of tomorrow will - under round' Dl.lCham|J, Symposium at Philadelphia Museum College of Art, March 1 961 Shirley MQQL,-gine: Eitraterrestrials end JFK on Video: Thumbnail of Extraterrestrials and Video: Thumbnail of WNYC-TV - Video Music Box opening - 1989 WAR eg; San Antonio, Texas T01 Subject: MUD underground: T-Mobil Dance: IndepenDance Date: Thursday, February 12, 2009 4:28:52 PM MUD underground: T-Mobil Dance: Indeper|Dance Full photo of Mount Rushmore LBJ *Qi I 5' .v I -wfif?if.. - The MUD underground originated in 1976- on The San Antonio River by a group of' arfists gathered in secrei in *rhe abandoned Bar-glum Studio. (The historic studio of Gutzon Borfgiurn for 13 years and where Gufzon creared The model for Mount Rushmore.) The MUD Underground is now cm naiional movement and with Things going 1-he way They are I suggest' you join The MUD Underground Too Hera -R The MUD Underground: Where the demarcation lines between Politics, Hlldiiy, and ART The MUD-undergroundoat work: Indeper1Dancer 7: "Th feat artist tomorrow will under round" :Symposium at Phfiadeiphia _Museum Coliogeof Art, March 1961 Kenneth Garrett, Gene Elder, Wade Strauch with friends at the NAMES Quilt. Washington, D.C. 1987. Photo taken by Hap \/eltrnan. WAR San Antonio, Texas lu-l-1I\l0f From: giene Elder To: -Fi I1 r; @&mm Subject: Neocons Sold Nukes to AI Qaeda - Part Two Date: Thursday, January 10, 2008 12:11:05 PM UPDATE 1/8/08, 1:12pm PT: It's now more than two days since London's Sunday Times iirst ran their report. The story has now been picked up by mainstream media outlets in India, Pakistan, Israel and even Turkey. In the U.S. mainstream media? Not a single sentence. Details now subject; Neocons Sold Nukes to AI Qaeda - Part Two Brad Friedman's blog has been on top of the Sibel Edmonds story for some time now, and may have the most trenchent things to say about this breaking news, so I've copied his latest posting in full. KH http: //wvvw.bradblog.corn/ ?p=55 18 OTHERS, POSSIBLY EVEN AL- QAEDA Former 'Gagged' FBI Whistleblower Alleges Pentagon, State Department Officials Overheard Receiving Payoffs in Exchange for Classified Info; Crimes Covered Up at Highest Levels of Government U.S. Media Scooped Again, Failed to Air Claims After Offer of Disclosure by Edmonds in Recent BRAD BLOG By Brad Friedman 1/6/2008 [Updated now several times with a number of significant items, additional info, background, reaction and analysis from around the blogosphere, all at the end of the an"icle.] Sibel Edmonds, the former FBI translator who has been under a Bush administration gag order for the past 5 years, has now begun to disclose some of the classified information she has been prohibited from revealing. WHISTLEBLOWER has made a series of extraordinary claims about how corrupt government officials allowed Pakistan and other states to steal nuclear weapons secrets," reports Great Britain's Sunday Times in the lede of their front page exclusive, headlined "For sale: West's deadly nuclear secrets." In the article, just filed tonight, Edmonds reveals details overheard on wiretaps she translated during her time at the FBI, just after 9/11. Her disclosures to the Times reveal a maze of nuclear black market espionage involving U.S. Defense and State Department officials, that resulted in the sale and propagation of nuclear secrets to Turkish and Israeli interests. In turn, that information was then sold to Pakistan and used by A.Q. Kahn for development of nuclear weapons. The secrets were subsequently proliferated to Iran, Liby, North Korea, and potentially al-Qaeda's Osama bin Laden, just weeks prior to September 11th, 2001. The explosive allegations, shared with the Sunday Times over the last several weeks, follow on the heels of two reports published late last year by The BRAD BLOG, based on our own exclusive interviews with Edmonds. While not everything Edmonds has to reveal is reported by the Times tonight, the foreign paper's front-page feature underscores, yet again, the failure of the U.S. mainstream media to adequately report on issues of extraordinary importance to American national securiw. In late October, Edmonds had told The BRAD BLOG she was prepared to reveal the information to any major U.S. broadcast media outlet, after feeling that she had exhausted all efforts to see the disturbing information properly investigated by U.S. Government agencies. She had, in fact, spent years in classified interviews with high-ranking officials from the FBI, 9/11 Commission and both houses of the U.S. Congress, in hopes of seeing accountability brought concerning the issues of national security, which the DoJ's own Inspector General had described as "credible," "serious," and "warrant[ing] a thorough and careful review by the Despite broken promises for hearings on her case by U.S. Congressman Henry Waxman (D-CA), support from Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Patrick Leahy (D-VT), and a number of mainstream expos?s several years ago detailing aspects of her story before she was willing to break her unprecedented "States Secrets Privilege" gag order, none of the American broadcast media outlets took her up on her offer. "She has now decided to divulge some of that information after becoming disillusioned with the US authorities' failure to act," reports the Sunday Times In our mid-November follow-up article, the legendary 1970's whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg had excoriated the U.S. media for their failure to cover the story, even as Edmonds was risking jail in order to expose crimes and massive corruption, allegedly, in the highest levels of the government. At the time, Ellsberg told us that he believed the information she had been forced by the Administration to withhold "is far more explosive than the Pentagon Papers." Ellsberg is known for having released thousands of pages of top-secret Defense Department documents, concerning America's involvement in Vietnam, to the New York Times in 1971, in what became a landmark whistleblower case. can tell the American public exactly what it is, and what it is that they are covering up," Edmonds had promised in our October article. But it was, in fact, a UK media outlet that finally took up the Turkish-born, American citizen's offer for the whistleblower intenfiew. The result is the release of explosive details on at least one aspect of the U.S. national security-related secrets that she is now willing to disclose. "What I found was damning," Edmonds tells the Times about the information she learned while at the FBI concerning the nuclear blackmarket activities and proliferation of several government agencies, including her own unit at the FBI. "While the FBI was investigating, several arms of the government were shielding what was going on." Among the newly disclosed information from Edmonds, in the extraordinary front-page Times article tonight: Foreign intelligence agents from Turkey, Israel and Pakistan enlisted the support of high-level US officials in order to acquire a network of moles deep inside of sensitive American military and nuclear agencies, including students - with security clearance [at] Los Alamos nuclear laboratory in New Mexico, which is responsible for the security of the US nuclear deterrent." Members of the diplomatic community were given lists of potential "moles" at the sensitive installations. Edmonds tells the Times: "the lists contained all their 'hooking points', which could be financial or sexual pressure points, their exact job in the Pentagon and what stuff they had access to." Well-known US officials were then bribed by foreign agents to steal US nuclear secrets. One such incident from 2000 involves an agent overheard on a wiretap discussing "nuclear information that had been stolen from an air force base in Alabama," in which the agent allegedly is heard saying: "We have a package and we're going to sell it for $250,000." Nuclear secrets were then subsequently sold by foreign agents to America's enemies, including Iran, North Korea and Libya. Pakistani officials involved in the nuclear black market network have significant cross-over with al-Qaeda and 9/11. Officials such as the chief of ISI, Pakistan's spy agency, allegedly sent $100,000 to 9/11 hijacker Mohammed Atta, and aides of A.Q. Kahn who had used the stolen secrets to develop nuclear weapons for Pakistan met with Osama bin Laden "weeks before discuss an Al-Qaeda nuclear device." Elemenw of the US government have repeatedly shut down investigations into these crimes under the guise of protecting "certain diplomatic relations." The US government has been aware of all of the above information since at least 2001. Read the Times' full article for many more disturbing details and connected dotsleast one item of note in their report, concerning an unnamed "well-known senior official in the US State Department," allegedly heard to have received bribes as part of the network. According to the paper: Among the hours of covert tape recordings, she says she heard evidence that one we|l~known senior official in the US State Department was being paid by Turkish agents in Washington who were selling the information on to black market buyers, including Pakistan. The name of the official - who has held a series of top government posts - is known to The Sunday Times. He strongly denies the claims. However, Edmonds said: "He was aiding foreign operatives against US interests by passing them highly classified information, not only from the State Department but also from the Pentagon, in exchange for money, position and political objectives." She claims that the FBI was also gathering evidence against senior Pentagon officials - including household names - who were aiding foreign agents. "In one conversation Edmonds heard the official arranging to pick up a $15,000 cash bribe." Edmonds said: heard at least three transactions like this over a period of 2? years. There are almost certainly more." While that "well-known senior" State Department official is not named by the paper, Austra|ia's Luke Ryland, who writes at a number of sites as "Lukery", is perhaps the world's foremost expert concerning the Sibel Edmonds story. Ryland has told The BRAD BLOG that the official, unnamed by the Times, is MARC GROSSMAN. Grossman was the U.S. Ambassador to Turkey the Asst. Sec. of State for European Affairs and served under Colin Powell and Richard Armitage at the State Department from 2001 to 2005 as the Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs. He's currently employed as the Vice Chairman of the D.C. and China-based consulting firm, The Cohen Group, founded by the former Republican Defense Secretary for Bill Clinton, William S. Cohen. "The Cohen Group provides global business consulting services and advice on tactical and strategic opportunities in virtually every market," advertises the firm on the front page of their website. Additional information on a related angle of Grossman's alleged involvement in these matters was reported by the prolific Ryland in 2006, on his blog, WotIsItGood4. "The senior official in the State Department [who] no longer works there" offered the Times this non-denial denial of Edmonds' allegations: "If you are calling me to say somebody said that I took money that's outrageous," he reportedly said. do not have anything to say about such stupid ridiculous things as this." Apparently, he also doesn't have anything to say, along the lines of never took any such money, or did any such thing," either. "In researching this article, The Sunday Times has talked to two FBI officers (one serving, one former) and two former CIA sources who worked on nuclear proliferation," the paper writes. "While none was aware of specific allegations against officials she names, they did provide overlapping corroboration of Edmonds's story." In a 15-page 2005 expos? in Vanity Fair, concerning yet another, if perhaps- related, aspect of Edmonds' allegations, British reporter David Rose detailed charges of nearly $500,000 in bribes from Turkish interests, said to have been prepared for former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-IL). His attorney has denied those allegations, though, in another BRAD BLOG exclusive, Edmonds challenged specific details of the denial. Hastert recently resigned from Congress, sparking speculation for his sudden departure after reports by ABC News in 2006, that he was under investigation for bribery charges related to convicted Republican lobbyist Jack Abramoff. In our October story, Edmonds had told us that, in addition to Hastert, she was prepared to name and give details of corruption involving at least "two other well-known" members of Congress. She told us at the time that they are both Republicans from the U.S. House and "one of them is recently no longer there." For more details on the Edmonds case, in an easy to read primer, see "What The Heck is the Sibel Edmonds Case Anyway? And Why Should You Care About a recent BRAD BLOG item based, in part, on the reporting of Ryland. Whether the Sunday Times story tonight will give permission to the U.S. corporate media to finally pick up the story, and cover the many still- unreported aspects of Edmonds' charges, remains to be seen. If any of them wish to contact us, we'll be happy, as we've offered many times, to help put them in contact with her. As our friend Joseph Cannon mentions tonight, in relation to our coverage of the at least 4-years-overdue New York Times Magazines Sunday cover story on the disaster of e-voting: "Journalism delayed is journalism denied." UPDATE 12:06pm PT: Several notable reactions, furtherances of today's Sunday Times front page A As usual, Luke Ryland offers tons of info, analysis, links and background in his dl Wrote; From: Jose Banales Sub`ect: Re: Fw: Re: Chief McManus and Officer Banal; Who is Randy? To: Date: ues ay, ay ,4:52 PM Gene, The oficers that executed the search warrant were in fact San Antonio police officers assigned to the Repeat Offenders Program along with 3 Leon Valley police officers. They did not hit the wrong house - it was the house described in the search warrant and the house that Det Arcuri intended to search. They did not tind any narcotics or the male subject named in the warrant. After interviewing the two females in the house the ofhcers went to a residence behind the house to follow up on information given to them by the two females -this information did not check out. This may have caused the females to incorrectly assume the officers hit the wrong house. 2, Det Arcuri did not give them all the officers names but he did leave the residents a copy of the warrant as required by policy. In addition Det Arcuri wrote the phone number for the City attorneys office along with his own cell phone and name if they had any questions. If Carolyn feels that the oflicers acted inappropriate while executing the warrant or afterwards, l'd like for her to call me and provide me those details. I can be reached at 210-207-7620. Thanks, Jose Sent from by blackberry From: Gene Elder To: julie clark Cc: Jose Banales; Roberto J. Flores Nancy Russell Ted Switzer Greg Schwartz Sam Sanchez Karen Littleton Sent: Tue May 05 18:42:55 2009 Subject: Re: Fw: Re: Chief McManus and Officer Banal; Who is Randy? Julie: There is no confusion that something went wrong here and we are still looking into the matter. It may be a separate city police department but it is still an unriessary harassment of two gay women and like the ad says: We are everywhere. So we will see what can be done. Gene ke WAR San Antonio, Texas On Tue, 5/ 5/ 09, julie clark wrote: From: julie clark Subject: Re: Fw: Re: ie anus an icer Banal; Who is Randy? To: "Gene Elder" Date: Tuesday, May Mr. Elder, I want to thank you for your assistance. Carolyn seems a bit more at ease when I speak with her on the phone. She felt like she and Lindsey were on their own against big brother. You've been very kind and I am in your debt. I did get the emails but have not been able to access the computer for several days. Carolyn does live in Leon Valley, but to some one that lives 6 hours away that is San Antonio. I appoligize for the confusion. Julie On Mon, 5/4/09, Gene Elder wrote: From: Gene Elder Subject: Fw: Re: Chie anus an icer anal; Who is Randy? To: "Julie Clark" Cc: Date: on ay, ay :54 PM Julie: This may be Leon Valley police, Leon Valley is it's own city. This may not be the San Antonio police that did this. I did talk with my lawyer frined to look at this and I spoke with Carolyn. Gene On Mon, 5/4/09, Greg Schwartz wrote: From: Greg Schwartz Gene, Do you know what the deal is on jurisdiction? It sounds like Leon Valley has their own PD, because Carolyn said the few officers that were in uniform were in Leon Valley uniform. So if that's the case, then where would McManus fit in? On Mon Ma 4 2009 at 12:45 PM, Gene Elder wrote: Dear Chief McManus and Officer Banales: So, the big question on my mind is: Who is Randy? And how long were Officer Tony and his band of rogue Nazis drug busters watching the house before they broke into the wrong house and discovered there was no Randy there? And who cleans up the mess when something goes wrong as in this case. There was damage done and possessions destroyed. I call for a public apology from these irresponsible "officers" and that this be noted on their permanent record that they show total lack of respect for law abiding citizens and went out of their way to terrorize two young women. Gene Elder On Sun 5 3 09 csumthin wrote: Gene, Here is the warrant I have emailed our statements in separate emails. I hope that this is everything I needed to send. I heard from Sam with Qsanantonio.com. We will be getting back with him soon about doing the story. Thank you again for everything you have done. Thank you Carolyn and Lindsey Forwarded messa From: sumthin To: Gene Elder Date: Sun, 3 May - Subject: Here is a copy of the warrent. Gene, I just got a scanned copy of the warrant given to us the night of the 28th. I am sending you a copy of it. Thank you Carolyn and Lindsey Greg M. Schwartz Staff Writer San Antonio Current 915 Dallas St. San Antonio, 78215 210-388-0632 - direct, 216-394-6572 - cell om: Qegg Elder To: Nell Cc: Gene Elder Subject: Paula Allen meets St. Anthony Easter news Date: Monday, April 06, 2009 3:36:18 PM Paula Allen meets St. Anthony Easter news Dear San Antonians: Paula Allen will be writing about St.Anthony for her column on Easter. I had asked Paula if she knew about St. Anthony a while back and she did not. I told her she needed to know about the miracle of St. Anthony and about his tongue in his shrine in Padua Italy. Paula had thought the statue on the river was St. Francis. St. Anthony is the only saint besides Joseph that is shown with the baby Jesus as their symbol. Anthony is always shown with the baby Jesus on the open Bible. That is what the miracle is about. I am very curious about what she has to say and if you do not know about the saint that our city is named after then look for her article in the Express News. Gene Elder On Mon, 4/6/09, Paula Allen wrote: I'm 99.9 percent sure the St. Anthony article will be my next column, Easter Sunday, April 12, although things can always happen (lost photos or whatever). But it would be safe to ask your neighbors to save a copy for you. Thanks for a good idea, Paula Paula Allen Dear Paula; I am wondering if the article will know as I will want to get a paper. I am leaving for Dallas tomorrow and will not be back unU|the 15Um I need to ask my neighbors to save this Gene I, San Antonio, Texas From: Qeneildet To: Mayor ljegdberger; Rogjgey Ellis; Alternete IQ Qen. Steve Qggleg; Jeggifer Bgaden Mietlai Cc: Jeff Lutes Subject: Pentagon Explores "Human Fear" Chemicals; Scare-Sensors, "Contagious" Stress in the Works? Dat: Saturday, March 01, 2008 1:08:34 PM Pentagon Explores 'Human Fear' Chemicals; Scare-Sensors, 'Contagious' Stress in the Works? By David Hambling IQ January 18, 2008 12:00:00 PM Categories: Bizarro, Chem-Bio, Less~letha| American military researchers are working to uncover and harness the most terrifying chemical imaginable: that most primal odor, the scent of fear. ig Eheromenes are chemicals released by animals as signals to their own kind: for sex, for territorial marking, and more. They're often detected in the olfactory membranes. But there's more to pheromones than attraction. Many animals have an alarm pheromone which is used to signal danger; aphids, for example, use it to cause their fellow lice to flee. Now, the US Army is trying to track down and harness people's smell of fear. The military has backed a study on the "Identilication and Isolation of Human Alarm Pheromones," which "focused on the Preliminary Identification of Steroids of Interest in Human Fear Sweat." The so-called "skydiving protoco|" was the researchers' method of choice. The authors collected sweat, urine, blood, saliva, ECG, respiration, and self-report measures in 20 subjects (n-=11 males and n=9 females) before, during, and immediately following their first-time tandem skydive, as well as before, during, and immediately following their running on a treadmill for the same period of time. Measurements between the test (skydive) and control (exercise) conditions were made on consecutive days, each experiment precisely matched to the minute between subjects and between conditions to prevent diurnal confounds. Emotional states were monitored using brief standardized questionnaires. For most of the observed compounds, men showed an increase in the compound emission during acute emotional stress, while women showed either no change or a decrease in emission of the compound. In a lecture given at a the researchers hint at what their study found: Our findings indicate that there may be a hidden biological component to human social dynamics, in which emotional stress is, quite literally, "con tagious. for more of article;h wire 2 n- 6 From: ?eLe_E1d_eL To: Subject: Re: Guerrilla Queer Bar San Antonio Date: Monday, February 18, 2008 12:42:26 PM Weill HELL, It is about time these queers took action and started tarting up the straight bars for a change. All these straights have been coming to our gay bars all these years because they are more fun and they since 1973 when we opened the San Antonio Country._ Gene Elder' HAPPY Foundation Archives Director. Guerrilla Queer Bar San Antonio and read about the movement elsewhere on the net at Delicious ideas to please the picl wrote: Thanks Gene, and thank you for your invaluable insistence. Sounds like a great story for next Fiesta season. Any photos from the pool parties around? Also, let's keep compiling locations, and next year we'll have an even bigger, better map. Elaine Wolff Editor San Antonio Current 1500 N. St. San Antonio TX 78215 (210) 227-0044 On Oct 11, 2007, at 1:29 PM, Gene Elder wrote: October 11, 2007 Hi Elaine: I have gotten my copies of the OUT history issue of Current and it looks most inviting. I will be saving copies of the various articles for the Archives Vertical Files and passing other copies out to everyone. I have gotten extra copies from The Church Theatre and passed them out to all the lawyers in Ronald Guyer's and Mike Casey's office. The map on page 74 of history spots was a great idea and long overdue. Many people had been asking why no one had done that over the years and now thanks to you we have a map. onions, fresh jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, red wine vinegar, spices, cream cheese served with bib lettuce. Emmentaler and Gruyer Fondue: se.-ved with new potatoes, crusty French bread, pear and apple slices. IS BUSINESS IS - Karen Evans "Artis great, business never tasted so good!" -Gene Elder fu. 4 WAR Ei Ei Gene Elder San Antonio, Texas But I harbor anger about being victimized and then knowing if I should show up for a court date that it would be of no use to protest. I have only one recourse and that is to let you know when I am asked to give money to any project you will be raising money for, my response will be, gave at the Municipal." Court. (And as you can guess, I make great use ofthe convenience of email) Gene Elder RSVP to Karen Evans. or 229-2127 f' Comestible It's the Tomato 1`omato omato omato?f,?" tomatotomato Join us at the estible :Festival RSVP to Karen Evans 229-2127 Chamber of Commerce Art Gallery Opening Janis Porter Jrry Cabrera, Armon "Butch" Brown July 23, 2008 5:30 1:0 7: 30 be Gazpacho Aspic: contains scallions, cucumber, celery, red bells, red I San Antonio, Texas On Thu, 7/10/08, William McManus wrote: Dear Gene - sorry you received a ticket. It sounds like you parked in a "spot" that wasn't meant for parking. If it was clearly marked to prohibit prohibit parking, you'll have a difficult time arguing why it was unfair. If it wasn't marked, you'd have a good argument. Please let me know if there's any other way we can help From: Gene Elder [mailto Sent: Thursday, July 10, 5:37 PM To: Districtl; William McManus; Mayor Hardberger Cc: Ronald Guyer; Bruce Davidson; Elaine Wolff; Gene Elder; Texas Observer Subject: Dear Mary Alice Cisneros, Chief McManus Phil Hardberger Dear Chief McManus, Mary Alice Cisneros Phil: July 10, 2008 1 was given an unfair parking ticket today on Auditorium Circle. As you know that is a difficult place to rind parking. Near the Radius Restaurant, where we were going, is a section of street that only has one meter. The small car in front of me pulled up to the meter and my Volkswagen parked behind them. They put money in the meter and I did as well. When I returned I had a ticket. This was an extremely unfair situation. There was enough parking for two small cars and the there was not a meter for me. A drive marked the other boundary and I was not blocking the driveway. Now I realize this is a small matter when you weigh it with other world injustices, but I am not the only one who has experienced this downtown harassment. I also spoke to my friend, Ronald Guyer, a lawyer, that same day and he spoke ofthe same kind of parking harassment done to him on the street near the downtown YMCA. It involved an unused driveway. I did call 311 to see if there was anyone to speak with. They directed me to a number at the Municipal Court. A recording about how to pay the fine. I have noticed this kind of hit and run stupidity ever since I had an art gallery on Presa Street in 1976. It is very annoying. Now I do not mind paying meters nor do I object to contributing $25 dollars to our fair city. From: To: William Mgivlangis Subject: RE: Chief McManus: Date: Friday, July 11, 2008 11:51:54 AM Thanks Chief: I feel better already Gene Dear Gene: I've Cc'ed my Executive Officer, Lt. Billy Biesenbach. Lt. will assist you with the phone number and with the ticket code interpretation. William P, McManus Chief of Police San Antonio,TX Office: 210 207-7392 From: Gene Elder [mailto Sent: Friday, July 11, 2008 11:03 AM To: Districtl; Mayor Hardberger; William McManus Cc: Ronald Guyer; Bruce Davidson; Elaine Wolff; Texas Observer; Gene Elder Subject: Chief McManus: Dear Chief McManus: Thanks for your concern. Pm sure Mary Alice and Phil could care less about this matter Since they had 15 million to ruin Main Plaza with. It was not a "spot" that Wasn't meant for parking. Yes, you can be of help. I would like a phone number where there is a person on the - other end at the ticket department. Iwould also like to know what the violation was. I believe it was 0024. What is that? Thank you Gene Elder From: Qene Elder To: julie clark Cc: gene Elder Subject: Re: attorneys police harassment Date: Saturday, May 02, 2009 12:05:14 PM Julie: Did you get my first email. I will be happy to speak with your daughter about this. I am friends with the police chief and will want to bring this matter to his attention But I should speak with Carolyn first. I do know lawyers. I called your daughter at the number you gave and asked her to call me. Home 210 732-3238 I would want to know the name of the officer that harassed. If you will get that information and an account of the problem I think we should notify Chief McManus before doing anything. Gene San Antonio, Texas I On Fri, 5/ 1/09 julie clark wrote: From: julie clark Subject: attorneys To: "Gene Elder" Cc: "caro|yn clark" Date: Friday, May 1, Mr. Elder, My daughter moved to San Antonio a couple of years ago and is in need of an attorney familiar with gay rights. She and her girlfriend have recently been harrassed by a policeman that has treatened her job and kept on asking her where the man was in her home. Carolyn is a small town girl who has never had to deal with this much aggression and isn't taking it well. She is very frightened and from what I can tell of the situation this policeman thinks that San Antonio functions like a Third World Country. I don't know any one down there to send her to for advice. Her number is (210) 544-2907 and her Email is I would very much appreciate any help or advice you could give her. Julie Clark if ?grn Ei Nanq Amg[1?? From: _Gene Eldeg Tn: 1,213 gm ggna es Cc: Subject: Police strip search Date: Tuesday, June 09, 2009 3:06:41 PM HE San Antonio, Texas You will want to watch this. I don't know what city it is in. Gene Elder 1' ilf? 1r=h in - 6 Make WAR I San Antonio, Texas Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! 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(The historiyc studio of' 6 ufzon orglum for 13 years and where Gutzon created -the model 'for Mount -- Rushmore.) The MUD Underground is 'now notional movemenr And with Ge . ush os_ President suggestyou' join The MUD Underground 'too - - The MUD Underground: Where the_de1n_arcotion1ine_? between nudity, and ART From: Gene Elder To: Gene Eigjer Subject: Re: Stop Using SWAT Teams on Civilians: Date: Friday, August 15, 2008 2:30:40 PM Dear City Council: I certainly hope that our city manager, city council and police chief learn from this. San Antonio has had it's share of Nazi abuse over the years. I have experienced what it was like to have the military and the police_d_ep_arjtment gang up on gay Texans. It can happen again. And don't think it won't. Gene Elder Ge nel@ san Antonio, Texas On Wed, 8/ 13/ 08, Russell Wilson wrote: THE 5top Using SWAT Teams on Civilians: The violent assaulton Berwyn Heights Mayor Cheye Calvo's home late last month was certainly not the bungled raid by a government ?_I{l{g1iT_tean3, but the bad publicity it generated should make it the last time these trigger-happy squads target innocent civilians Originally set up to handle volatile, high-risk situations involving snipers, hostage takers or prison escapees, militarized SWAT teams have been unleashed on civilians with predictably disastrous results - as the fatal shooting of unarmed Optometrist ?alvato_re" Qulosi by a Fairfax County team two years ago illustrated all too well It's long past time for law enforcement agencies to restrict SWAT teams for use only in situations where massive lethal force is their only remaining option. Russell E. Wilson Manager Geophysics Century Exploration Houston, Inc. 10210 Grogarfe Mill Road, Suite 300 The Woodlands, Texas 77380 Ofhce 281-G62-3628 Fax 281 -362-T122 Cell 713-806 5786 Make WAR -.--. Bl I San Antonio, Texas On Fri, 8/15/08, Gene Elder wrote: From: Gene Elder Subject: Stop Using eams on ians: To: "Robert Rivard" "Bruce Davidson" "Mary Alice Cisneros" "Phil Hardberger" "Sheryl Sculley" "Justin Rodriguez" "Kevin Wolff" "Clamp John" "Delicia Herrera" - "Diane Cibrian" "Patti Radle" Cc: "Elaine Wolff" , "Gene Elder" Date: ri ay, ugust 12:05 PM Dear City Council: I certainly hope that our city manager, city council and police chief learn from this. San Antonio has had it's share of Nazi abuse over the years, I have experienced what it was like to have the military and the San Antonio police department gang up on gay Texans. It can happen again. And don't think it won't. Gene Elder if." Make Not WAR . 1 I San Antonio, Texas On Wed, 8/13/08, Russell Wilson wrote: THE EXAMINER: Stop Llsing SWAI learns on Qvilians: The violent assaulton Berwyn Heights Mayor Cheye Calvo's home late last month was certainly not the first bungled raid by a government SWAT team, but the bad publicity it generated should make it the last time these trigger-happy squads target innocent civilians Originally set up to handle volatile, high-risk situations involving snipers, hostage takers or prison escapees, militarized SWAT teams have been unleashed on civilians with predictably disastrous results - as the fatal shooting of unarmed Optometrist Salvatore Culosi by a Fairfax County SWAT team two years ago illustrated all too well It's long past time for law enforcement agencies to restrict SWAT teams for use only in situations where massive lethal force is their only remaining option. Russell E. Wilson Manager Geophysics Century Exploration Houston, inc. 10210 Grogan's Mil? Road, Suite 300 The Woodlands, Texas `i7380 Office 281-382-3628 Fax 281-362-T122 5 Cell 713-SUS-5786 From: To: Mg;M?n;g5 Subject: Re: Today! Support Police Accountability at 3pm in San Antonio at City Hall! Date: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 11:03:02 AM Always glad to help Gene William McManus wrote: Thanks, Gene. WP McManus Chief of Police San Antonio, From: Gene Elder To: Districtl; Mayor Hardberger; Bruce Davidson Robert Rivard Elaine Wolff Stinson Mike Greenberg KLRN KLRN News newsdesk woai Christina Foley; Deborah Hosey; Patti Puente; District123Mike Villarreal Victoria Salazar; Rosann Sanchez; letters MotherJones A CC Sent. ct . 007 Subject: Today! Support Police Accountability at 3pm in San Antonio at City Hall! Dear San Antonio ACLU: I am glad to hear our ACLU is finally doing something. However I am shocked to here that the San Antonio police department needs to be reviewed by our community. How are we going to straighten this place out if we try to stop the police from harrassing people who are minding their own business. That is the BUSH/America way to improve the world. And I say San Antonio should be a shinning example of this "new think." You should leave the police alone and pick on somebody your own size. Gene Elder ACLU of Texas wrote: Date: 10 Oct 2007 08:40:41 -0700 From: ACLU of Texas To unsubscribe from this email list; click here. Click here to change your contact information or email options. Dear San Antonio Stand in solidarity with our coalition partners in support of true police accountability today, October 10, 3PM at the City Council Session being held at the City Hall Complex (103 S. Main Ave) In response to several recent incidences of horrendous police brutality and a growing list of complaints against the San Antonio Police Department, a coalition of San Antonio civil rights, faith based and community groups have come together to demand greater oversight of San Antonio Police Department and a reform of the process by which complaints are filed and investigated. This coalition includes LULAC, NAACP, ACLU, Neighborhoods First Alliance, International Poverty and Civil Rights Law Center, Cesar Chavez March Committee, A. Philip Randolph Institute, Esperanza Peace and Justice Center and more. Never before has such a strong and wide ranging coalition come together in San Antonio and we are urging our members to show up and be part of history. Stand with us as we reject the City Council?iEURI""s decision to select PERF to perform an ??mindepenclent review?i? of San Antonio Police Procedures. PERF (Police Executive Research Forum) is comprised entirely of current or former police officers. A true investigation of police procedures and misconduct must be conducted by a non-biased civilian board, not other police oflicers. The City Council Session is a session, which means citizens cannot speak during the meeting. However, we are asking you to come out and stand strong with hundreds of other activists to demonstrate our commitment to creating a truly effective mechanism to enforce police procedures and combat police brutality. Please refer all media questions to Patrick Filyck, President of the San Antonio Chapter of the ACLU of Texas. Yours in Liberty, The ACLU of Texas Make ART Not WAR Gene Elder, San Antonio, Texas Check out the hottest 2008 models today at Ya hoo! Autos. _gy I A A gl WAR I rl San Antonio, Texas Building a website is a piece of cake. Yahoo! Small Business gives you ell the Lools LQ get online. From: ?el12_EJ.d.eL To: Gene Elder; Bruce Davidson; Districtl; Mayor Hardberger; Victoria Salazar; Barbara Trevino; Rosann Sanchez; Bam Puente Cc: Elaine Wgli; rr . rn Subject: SA Current article on Seymour Perkins commentary: Dear Art Community Date: Saturday, January 19, 2008 3:24:39 PM Dear Art Community: I think the works of Seymour Perkins should be exhibited somewhere and I personally think "that somewhere" should be the Witte Museum. It is a good way for that place to show its responsibility to the entire community instead of just sucking up to the rich white folks with their dinosaurs and photos of cowboys. If not there, then the Blue Star should curate an exhibit of his work. This may be the job for a cutting edge curator like Da vid Rubin at SAMA. Gene Elder Greg Harman wrote: Hi. I added your letter to the editor regarding Seymour Perkins here: I also am very concerned about the way the SA-News is painting this man. Thanks for writing. Best, Greg Greg Harman Staff Writer San Antonio Current 1500 N. St. Marys San Antonio TX 78215 (210) 227-0044, ext. 235 (210) 227-6611, fax Get Perky? Justin Pat? For what it's worth, I couldn't say it any better. Please consider the words of Mr. Skye Cosby below and ask yourself if the city's Christmas Eve domolition of the Reverend Seymour Perkins' home in any way expresses the sort of city you can be proud of. Best, Greg Harman To.' San Antonio Current C/o: Greg Harman From: Skye Cosby An open letter concerning Seymour Perkins Dear Current, Seymour Perkins, Sr. Has been in the news frequently as of late. I was Mr. Perkins' secretary for over two years, only recently resigning due to failing health. I am also his legally authorized biographer, and would like the public to know something about his background. Mr. Perkins sen/ed his country on a tour of duty in the Marines. Following this, he worked for 27 years at Reynolds Aluminum. During this time he was a labor union organizer, a Congregationalist delegate, a lay minister, a Freedom Rider, and an integration activist. More recently, he has operated a safe-house for the homeless, and has made out-of- pocket, no interest loans to at least a dozen individuals who would have otherwise lost their home or car due to poverty. It is true that allegations of criminal activity have been leveled at Mr. Perkinstried on any of these charges. Yet the mainstream media has already held their own trial, and the verdict seems to be "guilty." But there is a point at which this stony ceases to be about Mr. Perkins, and becomes a story about crime, politics, and money. Many people on the impoverished Eastside face criminal charges and live in substandard housing. Perkins was chosen by our city functionaries to serve as an example of our city's ability to "fight crime" due to his dramatic media prohle: He is black. He is a senior citizen, he is outspoken concerning politics and religion, and he is a well-known artist. The scheduled demolition of his house just before Christmas is just another part of the spectacle. A close friend of Perkins' said to me, is a sacrificial lamb for the holidays." Whether he is convicted of any criminal charges or not, prostitutes will continue to operate on the Eastside, as will drug dealers. If the City of San Antonio honestly believes that evicting Perkins from his home and demolishing it will have any reductive action of the East Side's high crime rate, it will not. I believe that removing Mr. Perkins from the neighborhood will destabilize the immediate area, as this will leave a number of homeless people and recovering addicts without any safety net. This entire little show has left me with the acrimonious sense that I should vote for a box of wet sand in the next City Council elections. The results could be no worse. Skye (Skye Cosby is the Author of "Get Perkyi": the only authorized biography of Seymour G. Perkins, Sr., due out late in 2008) Q. in CurBlog 12/11/2007 User Comments Please read our posting policy before adding comments. Report offensive comments using the link. BS, is all that comes to mind when I read such articles about Mr. Perkins. I urge anyone who feels that this property is not a breading ground for criminals and criminal activity, Stay the night or even a week at the house. Maybe those who claim that Mr.Perkins is being targeted would feel different if their children attended Douglas Elem. and had to 4 IE walk by the hangout of sex offenders, who have all been seen around the school. One of these sickos, who hangsout at Perkins place, was actually arrested for jerking off at the school. Mr. Perkins gets paid a fee of $20.00 per hooker to use the rooms at his house to turn tricks. If the hookers do not have the twenty dollars for Mr. Perkins they pay him with sex. Mr. Perkins braggs about his "hoes" offten. It's true that demolishing Mr. Perkins ho/crack house will not solve all the crime problems in the area but it would be a great start! There have been 187 police calls to Mr. Perkins house and 190 calls to the intersection. That is about 400 police calls in 2007. Maybe those who don't think that's a problem should really consider living in that area for while!! (Posted by md2000 1/9/zoos AM) How in hell do you know all of Specincally, what the hookers pay him for use of his rooms? I'm not commenting one way or the other on the topic itself, but you seem to have an intimate working knowledge of the ongoings at this "artist's home". How is that? - (Posted by Mr.A1;mx 1/9/zoos 3:31:00 PM) i when you live and work in this area and actually try to help the people that Mr. Perkins claims to help, these individuals tell a whole different story than Mr. Perkins would have the public believe. (Posted by mcl2000 1/12/2008 2:16:09 AM) ?31 From Gene Elder on news coverage related to Dear Express-News and San Antonio artists and Chief McManus: Kn Rodriguez I agree that artist/preacher Seymour Perkins is a unique and difficult problem. I certainly do not know what the answer is. I can understand a neighborhood that wants to stop drug and sex problems. I do suggest that we look for a creative solution and not just resort to the usual punishment. I spoke with Seymour one day at Ronald Guyer's office. Ronald is his lawyer. I was impressed with how clean Seymour was and that his teeth were very white. I can only gather from that observation that he does take care of himself, and that he does not use drugs even though his house was planted with drugs in order to get him in trouble. I do believe this. Seymour does not use drugs. I also know that the women that are creating the problems are very confused women who came from extreme dysfunctional homes and are not making wise health choices. I have faith that were there is art and where there is God there is an answer. I would suggest that we take Seymour as the source of the solution and well as the source of the problem. Seymour is a preacher and an artist. Why don't we respect this and work with it. This is how we will impress the rest of the art world that we here in San Antonio are a caring community that looks for original solutions. I refer you to Bongo Joe who played his steel drums for downtown until he died. He was a joy to this city for many years and the city is less interesting now that he is gone. We really need to be more creative and less judgmental in how we solve these problems rather than how creatively we can ignore them. Seymour Perkins really is a nationally known folk artist. Gene Elder 2 (Posted by ghai-man 1/:ia/zoos 2:06:28 PM) I have known Rev. Seymour Perkins for several years. I worship at St. Joseph AME Church, two blocks down the street. I met and spoke with Rev. Perkins many mornings as I swept the steps and walk before services on Sundays. He would walk from church to church and worship and sing and share God's word. He has shared his experiences in our pulpit, and choir stand many times. He is a very interesting and genuine person. He is a man of God. God's love and Spirit shine on him. This is a joke right? What will it solve to demolish his home? Where will the homeless, drug-addicted, and prostitutes go? I'll tell you. Nowhere. There are several vacant homes near his where they go now. His home is not the problem. It is easier for the city to confine these people and their activity to a small area on Hackberry Street than to force them into treatment and provide medical and mental health to those who really need it. With all those arrests, why can't the judges order the offenders to treatment facilities and get them the help they need? I am ashamed of myself. I believe every "minister" in this city should be ashamed of his/herself. We (although I am not clergy) are called to love and minister to the needs of those who are lost, homeless, ill, and in need. There is a huge, historic church across the street that 'should be' able and willing to what Rev. Perkins does do. It seems that Rev. Perkins has lost some of his mental capacity. But, his heart is in the right place. Where is your heart? We are a generation who discards those of diminished capacity. We are the "what have you clone for me lately" generation. We have less compassion on those who have paved a way for us. St. Joseph AIVIEC provides outreach ministry on Thursdays to those in need of food, clothing, and word from God. It is our goal to do more. Yet, we have not grown to the point where we can at this time. There are others who have or are starting ministries within blocks of Rev. Perkins' home. I guess we are too little too late. As I work at my church, I see frequent, visible SAPD patrol cars on Hackberry Street. It seems the oflicers try not to look at the homeless "over there". I understand the officers not wanting to "get their hands dirty" with the 'filthy rags' on those corners. However, there several churches within close proximity. That is why they are there. We are failing "those people". Joe Craig WAR san Antonio, Texas El ~.`Dalmaml has "ai, From: To: New Igrker; Subject: SAMA: 'lime Capsule: March 3; 6pm Date: Saturday, February 28, 2009 11:20:47 AM Attachments: Innovative On Fri, 2/ 27/ 09, David Rubin wrote Tuesday, March 3, 6 pm San Antonio Museum of Art Sf LPTUFQE: Roiaert Rauacizenberg Donald Lipsl-ai Gene Eider Dario Robiato A 20- minute gallewtaik by David S. Rubin., The Erovvn Foundation Curator of Conte mp-orary Art l"l 2. David S. Rubin The Brown Foundation Curator of Contemporary An San Antonio Museum of Art 200 W. Jones Ave. San Antonio, TX 78215 phone 210-978-8115 fax 210-978-8118 8 From: Eiemll To: Mawr Hargberger Subject: San Antonio plans to convert human waste to energy - Yahoo! News Date: Sunday, September 14, 2008 3:54:34 PM uk usa energy excrement odd Plans unveiled to convert human waste to energy Tue Sep 9, 6:26 PM El' SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) - The U.S. city of San Antonio unveiled a deal on Tuesday that will make it the first U.S. city to harvest methane gas from layman _waste on a commercial scale and turn it into clean-burning fuel. San Antonio residents produce about 140,000 tons a year of a substance gently referred to as "biosolids," which can be reprocessed into gatgral gas, said Steve Clouse, chief operating officer of the city's water system. "You may call it something e|se," Clouse said, but for area utilities, the main byproduct of human waste - methane gas - will soon be converted into natural gas to burn in their powerplants. The city approved a deal where Massachusetts-based Ameresco Inc will convert the city's biosolids into natural gas, which could generate about 1.5 million cubic feet per day, he said. Methane gas, which is a byproduct of human and organic waste, is a principal component of the natural gas used to fuel furnaces, power plants, and other combustion-based generators. "The private vendor will come onto the facility, construct some gas cleaning systems, remove the moisture, remove the carbon dioxide content, and then sell that gas on the open market," Clouse said. The gas will be sold to power generators, he said. Some communities are using methane gas harvested from solid waste to power smaller facilities like sewage treatment plants, but San Antonio is the first to see large-scale conversion of methane gas from sewage into fuel for power generation, he said. Following the agreement, more than 90 percent of materials flushed down the toilets and sinks of San Antonio will be recycled, he said. Liquid is now used for irrigation, many of the solids are made into compost, and now the methane gas will be recycled for power generation. (Reporting by Jim Editing by Chris Baltimore and Lisa Shumaker) l\/lake i ii WAR IL as San Antonio, Texas From: To: 2 Cc: Gene Elder Subject: So what will you he doing for Gay History Date: Saturday, September 06, 2008 5:02:08 PM So rvghat will you be doing for Gay History E: _r _.fy FOUNDATION GAYBLT (A-Z) Hrsmomr THE 210 227-6451 There will video biography, if resources Ge I San Antonio, Texas From: To: William Mgliiangis; Larry Birgey Subject: Susan B. Anthony dollar Wells Fargo update: "Order a thousand." Date: Saturday, September 15, 2007 2:25:01 PM Dear All You Civil Rights Supporter es: October IS Gay (See original email belowz) In order to get Susan B. Anthony dollars, "You have to order a thousand." This is what I was told when I went into the Trinity Wells Fargo Bank on Mulberry and St. Man/'s, after I told them all I needed was 50 for favors at a birthday party. Here is the deal: The banks are systematically removing the Susan B. Anthony dollars from circulation. They do not keep them. They sometimes have a few. These they send back to the Federal Reserve Bank. They don't like using them. I got the bank manager at to call the other banks. She called the largest Wells Fargo in ?an_Anton_io and inquired if they had any. To make a long story order for us to get these SBA dollars, a 1,000 have to be ordered from the Federal Reserve Bank where they are stored. (At the taxpayer's expense, I might add.) Can I get some support here for history month boys and girls. need 20 people to get me a check for 50 dollars and lets buy 1,000. I I will check on this Monday at the bank. I will lind out the procedure and how many dollars come in a roll. I think we should start a campaign and use Susan B. Anthony as our inspiration. The removal of this dollar is symbolic of how our gay community is always being ignored, along with all civil rights in general. Perfect Example: Too gay for Joe BIue's? 7 Current Blog, September 14 The MySpace bulletin boards are abuzz with word that artist Marc Areva|o's FotoSeptiembre exhibit at Joe Blue's, a bar in the Blue Star Arts Complex, was cancelled because owner Joey Villarreal objected to the content of the photographs. Arevalo said Villarreal told him that he was afraid the images would encourage a gay clientele -- drag queens in particular. (Post your comment on the blog.) Let me hear from you, 210 732-3238 or Gene Elder Archives Director original email sent September 13, 2007 HAPPY Foundatlon A history archives; by the Alamo Dear Iekas Communitea: October is Gay I know you are wondering what you can do to celebrate our 2007 October history month. Here is a suggestion from the HAPPY Foundation. Most of you are aware that Susan B. Anthony wrote love letters to Anna Dickinson, 22 years her junior, which began, "My Dear Chicky Dicky Darling." Let's pay for everything with Susan money to show our rising awareness. You will need to start collecting these now. Banks don't always have them. They were always a problem, you may recall. You may need to get your bank to order them for you. "We're Here, we're queer, and we're in your purse." Your Devious Archives Director Gene Elder HAPPY Foundation, by the Alamo San Antonio, Texas is not a pretty picture. --MUD underground "Life's tough, it's even tougher if you're stupid." - Looking for a deal? 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Beverage Commission committed a - total of 19 policy violations related to the June 28 raid on the Rainbow Lounge in Fort Worth, according to an lm internal report released by the agency 9.093 Thursday, Aug. 6. Leltets Disciplinary action against the three TABC employees is pending, although the two agents have been placed on desk duty and the sergeant has announced his intent to retire from the agency- c_om.Lc_doll Shock comedienne Lisa Lampanelli doesrrt TABC is also conducting a separate _She just doesntwam investigation into the use of force by the two agents during the highly Sum, VE Shu, controversial raid, which left Rainbow I This Week Us two Vaned am on the Lounge patron Chad Gibson seriously mvsis Spectrum injured. TABC Administrator Alan Steen said Thursday he expects the use of I igalyijg Dallas fm-Ce investigation which Wi" determine A thrift store volunteer turns a shop into a weil- whether the agents were responsible Justwhere dm thatsense for Gibsons injuries, to be completed by the end of August. om Gay travelers can find great vistas and friendly staffs at these lovely inns The 32-page report released Thursday states that the two TABC agents who participated in the raid along with several Fort Vvorth police ofhcers -- Christopher Aller and Jason Chapman - committed a total of 15 policy violations between them, eight by Aller and seven by Chapman. Ivlost notably, Aller and Chapman failed to get approval for the operation from their supervisor; were improper attire and violated other established procedures during the raid; failed to later report their use of force in Gibsons arrest; and failed to report the injuries sustained by Gibson. The agents' supervisor, Sgt. Terry Parsons, wasn't present during the raid but committed four violations, including failure to ensu_re that the agents filed the necessary reports. "It's real clear I think in the tindings that those policies were violated, and so it is what it is," Steen said Thursday. "When you look at the whole totality of that particular night, nothing went right, nothing went right for anybody. We can't go back and fix it, but we can move forward and make sure that all of us learn lessons and do a better job." Steen said now that the report is complete, the employees have tive business days to file written responses, although they could be granted extensions. After that, the agency will determine what disciplinary actions it will take. Steen acknowledged that Aller, who joined TABC in 2004 and was in charge of Chapman on the night of the raid, has a previous disciplinary violation related to failing to report an incident. Chapman, whojoined TABC in April of this year and was still in training, likely will face less serious penalties for his role. Parsons, who joined TABC in 1989, announced recently amid the investigation his intent to retire effective Sept. 2. Parsons is taking accrued paid leave time until his retirement, but TABC spokesman Carolyn Beck said he could still face disciplinary action. Centingie Leadigg i i - After 15 years, Theatre Arlington's gay artistic director moves on Chiid's play Nora, Meryl and Amy step up to the plate with delicious 'Julie and Julia' Sizzling egimmer style How gay men can best the heat and look hot at the same time Calendar his .Weeks Best I etss Stage; lhe ie ganna get yet; with Llptewn Elayere preddgion of 'Altar Beyz starting Friday KD Studio Theatre, Aug. 7-Sept 6. Vlhpe QQ atter yyatehiag cr in 'Dreel' I htireday Magnolia Theater in the West Wllage, Aug 13. 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This message was sent from Kris Martin to It was sent from: Dallas Voic, 4145 Travis St. 3rd Floor, Dallas, TX 75204. You can modify/update your subscription via 'Bi the link below. L-J Manage your subscription View this message in the iContact Community: View message Comment on this message Receive as RSS Share this message with others: de1.icio.us Digg redciit Facebook StumbieUpon From: To: Gage Elder Subject: The Hidden Fuhrer: 2-litler"s Sexuality Date: Friday, July 17, 2009 12:01:42 PM You can get this on Netflix. MOST INTERESTING. They dig up all the proof of Hitler's gay past. Gene Elder L55 The Hidden Fuhrer: Hitler's Sexuality The sexuality of one of the vvorld's most notorious dictators is questioned in this provocative documentary. First posed in a 2001 book by German historian Lgthar Machtan, the issue of Hitler's sexual orientation, and whether his internal struggle prompted his despicable actions, is explored by Hlmmakers Eemon Qajley and . Sifting through data that led to Machtan's claim, the pair also consults historians and living witnesses. in i San Antonio, Texas From: To: William Cc: Myge Moore; Nell Grover; Jong Convegg; Roy Schweers; ,Eranl<.Cam Rosengrens; Terri Gorler; Eugene Simor; Larry Clark; ed piner; Bob-Sally Buchanan; Louisa Dulaney; Bill ?ib|ey; John Largade; Beclg Qalvan; @ni Quintanilla; chuck maurer Subject: To Chief McManus from Myfe Moore Date: Monday, July 21, 2008 3:46:12 PM Chief: This is the response from my neighbor Myfe. Myfe is a very important member of the community and her words reflect the concerns of many others. Gene Elder On Mon, 7/ 21/ 08, wrote: Date: Monday, July 21, 2008, 12:42 PM Dear Chief McManus: With all the bad press regarding park rapes and other violence that makes SA look very bad, I find it stunning our city would exacerbate this problem by eliminating the Park Police (with inadequate substitutions, I might add). What ARE you guys More development, but toss the infrastructure. Gosh, what ever happened to Quality of best to Phil and the boys; may they locate their lost wisdom. Myfe Moore From: Gene Elder To: Davidsgn; Robegj Eivarg; Elaige Wolff; ?tinson; KLRN Egiey; Hosey; Qtti Pgientg; viilaneal; Vigtoria 52-zlazar; Rggann iatshez; Cc: Subject: Today! Support Police Accountability at 3pm in San Antonio at City Hall! Date: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 10:34:22 AM Dear San Antonio ACLU: I am glad to hear our ACLU is finally doing something. However I am t0 here that the San Antonio police department needs to be reviewed by our community. How are we going to straighten this place out if we try to stop the police from harrassing people who are minding their own business. That is the BUSH/America way to improve the world. And I say San Antonio should be a shinning example of this "new think." You should leave the police alone and pick on somebody your own size. Gene Elder ACLU of Texas wrote: Date: 10 Oct 2007 08:40:41 -0700 From: ACLU of Texas ia lei IQ Hngubgcribg Dear San Antonio |m5 Emi dm; Stand in solidarity with our coalition partners in support of true police accountability today, October 10, 3Pl'v'l at the City Council Session being held at the City Hall Complex (103 S. lviain Ave) In response to several recent incidences of horrendous police brutality and a growing list of complaints against the San Antonio Police Department, a coalition of San Antonio civil rights, faith based and community groups have come together to demand greater oversight 0 ti NS- of San Antonio Police Department and a reform of the process by which complaints are filed and investigated. This coalition includes LULAC, NAACP, ACLU, Neighborhoods First Alliance, International Poverty and Civil Rights Law Center, Cesar Chavez March Committee, A. Philip Randolph Institute, Esperanza Peace and Justice Center and more. Never before has such a strong and wide ranging coalition come together in San Antonio and we are urging our members to show up and be part of history. Stand with us as we reject the City Councils decision to select PERF to perform an "independent review" of San Antonio Police Procedures. PERF (Poiice Executive Research Forum) is comprised entirely of current or former police officers. A true investigation of police procedures and misconduct must be conducted by a non-biased civilian board, not other police officers. The City Council Session is a session, which means citizens cannot speak during the meeting. However, we are asking you to come out and stand strong with hundreds of other activists to demonstrate our commitment to creating a truly effective mechanism to enforce police procedures and combat police brutality. Please refer all media questions to Patrick Filyck, President of the San Antonio Chapter of the ACLU of Texas. Yours in Liberty, The ACLU of Texas 53, ww - - . 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From: To: Qene Elder Subject: UFOs every nuclear weapons site Date: Monday, July 27, 2009 1:13:32 PM Alamg Qam MUD underground spy camera. if at-ff ff en San Antonio, Texas On Mon, 7/27/09, Nightwatch@CoasttoCoastam.com wrote: Weekend Edition July 27, 2009 coasttocoastam com Streamlunk Audio UFOs Nukes On Sunday program George Knapp welcomed noted UFO researcher Robert Hastnnos who dlscussed lnvestlgatlon unto a decades long connect|on between UFOs and nuclear weapon activity He was Jolned by former US servlceman Patnck |V|cDonough who shared story of a UFO event while at has post You ve got UFO at vntually every type of nuclear weapons slte and Hastings said He noted that documents and wftness reveal that these encounters happen not just Where the actual are housed but even at nuclear Iaboratones El In the latter half ofthe 2nd hour, McDonough recounted has 1966 UFO experlence whlle statloned at Malstrom AFB ID Montana As a surveyor for the Alr Force he was taklng measurements for future sllos adjacent to the ones already bullt ACCOVOIDQ to the UFO appeared almost from out of nowhere and hovered over an empty sllo He the craft as clrcular and appeared to have a number of puisatlng d|m the he recalled how the UFO had a whlte emanatlng down towards us and almed lnto the sllo Shortly thereafter It flew away and the servlcemen who wltnessed It left the area apprehenslve about what they just seen Whlle the ldea of UFOs tamperlng Earth nuclear weapons may sound was more about the trend He mused lf these belngs are to warn our government of the perlls of havlng nuclear weapons then to me thats an entlrely development However, he stressed that just because UFOs have taken an lnterest ln our nuclear weapons It does not mean that they could or would, prevent a nuclear war should one erupt What has happened so far IS no predlctor of future events, he warned Madam Blavatsky The Secret Doctrine On Saturday night show Ian Punnett was Jolned by hlstorlan author and the llbrarlan at the New York Lodge of the Theosophlcal Soclety Mlchael Gomes book llnk) who dlscussed the llfe and works of Helena Petrovna Blavatsky who paved humanlty ltself If you want to get to the source you really have to go to The Secret because It truly IS a monument of modern he sald of Blavatsky most famous work cont Ian Blog In latest blocl entrv Ian reacts to a number of storles ln the news past week lncludlng Juplters scar a study showlng that ants are more ratlonal than humans and the Gulf of MEXICO dead zone Today Strangeness Provlng that the ODSESSIOU celebrity IS not a new trend on date 1981 24 Brltons tuned ln to UK soap opera Coronatlon Street for a much hyped between two of the maln characters A dlfferent of medla frenzy also began on July 27th 1996 when a bomb went off durlng the Olvmolcs games ID Atlanta Securlty guard Rlchard Jewell was pralsed by the medla for savlng people from the blast only to be by the same news organlzatlons when the FBI began lnvestlgatlng as a suspect three days later Tomght's Show, Monday, July 27th Expert ln Kellv Rav OISCUSS the varlous ways that ghosts and can share our space and cause mental and emotlonal as well as You are because you slgned up for the CoastZone Newsletter Prlvacy Pollcy Premlere Radlo Networks Inc 15260 Ventura Sherman Oaks CA 91403 the way for esoteric ideas on the and evolution of the unlverse and If you wish to please follow Irnl/ To echt your prohle follow tm; Imk I ni-in-_-L From: To: Subject: Ugly Betty; Mark Fan Club, Alamo Chapter Date: Saturday, February 09, 2008 12:23:57 PM Dear HAPPY Foundation Supporters: I am in the mood to start a fan club for Mark, a gay character on Ugly Betty. I know you will want to be a Mark fan too. If you have been keeping up with Ugly Betty you will understand why and if you haven't been watching Ugly Betty, then Start. Let me know if you are interested. Maybe we can meet regularly as a fan club were we can trade pictures we cut out of magazines of Mark and share the latest gossip. Every gay character on needs to have an Alamo chapter fan club. Let me know if you want your name added to my list. Gene Elder Yes, Michael Urie is my nephew, my sister's son. Mark is his character, and Michael has been very successful in that role. He has also done serious work off-broadway, as well as an independent film about 9/ 11, but I forget the title. He did acting, directing, plays and him scripts from his teenage years through college, and I went over some of his texts and also attended several of his high school plays. Give me your street address and I'll send you that 9/11 film, as well as a copy of my new book of poetry, Maestro of Solitude. I don't know about about the fan club, but why not? I will get his email from my sister, and perhaps you two can work out something together. I have viewed the first season of Ugly Betty and thought it held up well, quite funny, although at times also silly. Stay in touch, than|