William E Burleson, discusses his new book Bi America
Thursday, Sept 15th 7:00PM
 
William E Burleson, author of Bi America, is a Twin Cities HIV prevention educator, activist, and writer. One of the founders of the Bisexual Organizing Project, Burleson is a past coordinator for BECAUSE: the Midwest Conference on Bisexuality.
 
Burleson is a regular speaker and workshop facilitator at conferences and on college campuses, discussing the bisexual community and the nature of sexuality. Current projects include writing essays about bisexuality for various GLBT publications and electronic newsletters and producing a weekly Minneapolis cable access television show, BiCities!
 
This will be a book reading and signing for the new book from Haworth Press, Bi America: Myths, Truths and Struggles of an Invisible Community.
 
Check Out
www.bi101.org

Machine magazine Launch Wednesday August 31, 8PM
 
Emerson Dameron: The only guy on the bill that is from
the South, Emerson Dameron was belittled in The Reader
as being a Tarintino wanna-be and heralded in UR
Chicago as one of the highlights of the Chicago zine
scene. The Reader was wrong. He’s a Jim Jarmusch
wanna-be.
 
Eric Lab Rat: When The Machine first heard the piece,
“Eric Lab Rat is Retarded,” we all agreed that he
should write a monthly column. After spending time
with the Rev., we’re come to the conclusion that he
was right, he is retarded. He’s also a member of the
Gentlemen Callers, which is a total waste of time.
 
Matt LaPorte: Mr. LaPorte is the Gay and Lesbian
editor of The Machine. This means that he is hated in
most of America. He also walks dogs. This means that
he is in touch with the canines. But he hates them.
Matt hates everyone.
 
Kelsey Snell: Ms. Snell is the creator and
co-Editor-In-Chief of The Machine. Her media
experience did not adequately prepare her for the
cockfest that is this reading. If you hate her
reading, you hate women. If you like her reading, you
are a forward thinking individual who knows what is
best for you and the world.
 
Brandon Wetherbee: Brandon has wasted ink in Foul,
Sanitary and Ship, college newspapers, religious
propaganda, the Bible and Entertainment Weekly. His
dream of becoming the guy in sweatpants on the bus at
4am was realized last Wednesday. He is also
co-Editor-In-Chief of The Machine.
 
Charlie Deets: The Machine decided to be ?artsy? and
have a Chicago musician write a monthly column.
Rather than make sense, Mr. Deets confesses to us like
one would confess to a priest or therapist. The
Machine didn?t want this. But we?re too afraid
Charlie will kill himself and take us with him, so we
let him keep writing.

Damali Ayo will discuss and sign her new book How to Rent a NegroTuesday August 16th 7PM
 
How to Rent a Negro is framed as a handy guidebook that gives much-needed advice and tips on technique. It is actually a hilarious satirical look at race relations that reframes actual stories, techniques, requests, and responses gathered from the author’s 30-odd years of research and experience. It includes step-by-step outlines for renters to get the most for their money: how to grab black people’s hair, invite them to your party, get them to teach you how to dance; and for rentals, it gives tips on how to become successful and wealthy, including what to wear and topics of conversation to avoid. Punctuated by quotes from former renters, How to Rent a Negro shocks and amuses, presenting a strikingly stark mirror of human relationships.
 
Damali Ayo’s web site, www.rent-a-negro.com, has been featured in media outlets including the Chicago Tribune, The Washington Post, Harpers Magazine, and Salon.com.
 
In her presentation, Ayo will read her favorite sections and tell some of the real-life stories that inspired the scenarios in the book.
 
Bring your camera and take a photo with Ayo in front
of a banner reading “my new black friend” or advertising themselves as “for rent.”