Monthly Archives: May 2009
Chicago Hottie Carlos – By Blue Men Photography
This Venezuelan hottie is from New Yotk City but a frequent visitor to Chicago.
When in the Windy City, Carlos performs at various nightclubs.
Photos by Michael Snell Blue Men Photography
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Mad Boys Booze and Yacht Party Cruise Memorial Weekend in Chicago
MEMORIAL weekend has another exciting event!
A private Yacht of drinking, men and dancing go-go boys! Enjoy an OPEN PREMIUM BAR including a free elegant luncheon buffet featuring music by DJ PHIL DaBeatz on Sunday afternoon!!
Join BJPromos and DJ Phil DaBeatz as they kick off the summer in style aboard Kanan Cruise Line (Last dock on Navy Pier). This is the first of many GAY CRUISES on Lake Michigan this summer.
The combination of Memorial Day Weekend, IML, Gabbys, and Bear Pride will be bringing thousands of gays to Chicago. What better place to celebrate than the MAD BOY CRUISE!
Tickets include OPEN BAR, FREE FOOD, LIVE DANCE MUSIC, BOYS, MEN and MORE MEN!
DJ Phil DaBeatz voted Best Club DJ 2008 and signed by Centaur Music as their next POPular DJ will be behind the decks.
Whether spinning live or compiling CD’s, Phil leaves you with no choice but to “feel the beats.”
Its already been a year of accomplishments for DJ Phil DaBeatz. In April, DaBeatz was signed to Centaur Music, the 1 global GLBT record label. His contract includes the remixing and production of a cd in their POPular Series to be marketed and sold worldwide – CD Release scheduled for this month.
Everyone always looks for a chance to get out of Boystown and do something different, and this is the perfect opportunity.
Sunday May 24th
Boarding at 12:30pm and Cruise 1:00-3:00pm Tickets $65
VIP tickets $125 include Private Reception 11:30am-12:30pm
Buy tickets Online for more information call (630)664-4203
Next cruise is Pride Weekend, Saturday June 27th – Brunch, Booze and Boys!
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Chicago DJ Jimmy B REmiXed on Live365 – Hi Energy Dance Music
REmiXed! has a lot of Energy Megamixes, Progressive remixed tracks and EuroNRG hits by Suzanne Palmer, Axel F, Milk Inc, Lady Gaga and many others. If you have a party, just turn this station on your MAC or PC and any crowd would start dancing hearing the music coming out from your speakers.<Listen>
For readers who don’t know what Live365 is – it is a community of more than 10,000 broadcasters and millions of listeners. Anybody can become a broadcaster and share their music tastes with millions. Just as Last.fm and Pandora, we have popular tracks, but we also have many custom DJ Mixes, Talk Shows, International Music from all over the world.
REmiXed on Live 365
Jimmy B on FaceBook
REmiXed Group on FaceBook
WARNING: Excessive exposure to REmiXed! may make you think that you can sing, dance & party all day long. EuroNRG, Dance, Trance & more. Tracks are all complete with club versions played whenever possible… including previously unavailable mixes!
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LADIES AT THE HOOVER-LEPPEN THEATRE / CENTER ON HALSTED – JUNE 2 – 5
LADIES AT THE HOOVER-LEPPEN THEATRE
FOR MAJOR 4-NIGHT ENGAGEMENT JUNE 2 – 5!
Kristopher McDowell Productions is producing a June series at The Hoover-Leppen Theatre/Center on Halsted in Chicago. The supremely talented ladies featured in this series continue to garner praise from discerning critics. Each artist presents one solo concert engagement each night at the Hoover Leppen Theatre at the Center on Halsted, 3656 Halsted Street.
Featuring …
SHARON McNIGHT performs
SONGS TO OFFEND ALMOST EVERYONE
on Tuesday, June 2 at 7:30 PM
SHARON McNIGHT returns to Chicago after having performed at Chicago Pride in 2007 and at the Chicago Gay Games the same year. Brassy, sassy and full of life McNight will perform her hit show SONGS TO OFFEND ALMOST EVERYONE which recently played in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Palm Springs, California. SF Chronicle said, “McNight gets saucy in (her) new show – Songs To Offend delights (the) crowd!” In this hysterical show, Sharon performs songs that will have the audience rolling in the aisles. Sharon was nominated for a Tony Award for her starring role in STARMITES and has appeared on SEINFELD.
Chicago Jazz Vocalist
SPIDER SALOFF performs
ENTERTAINING GUESTS “World Premiere”
on Wednesday, June 3 at 7:30 PM
SPIDER SALOFF is a celebrated Award-Winning jazz vocalist and Chicago-based artist who will debut her all-new one woman show ENTERTAINING GUESTS. Spider has been called “one of the finest jazz vocalists in this or any other city” by the Chicago Tribune. This Sneak Preview will feature mostly original material written by SPIDER SALOFF. She has seven solo albums including her most recent CD Cole Porter Live at Maxim’s which recently enjoyed performances at Maxim’s in Chicago and at The Metropolitan Room in New York City.
Ferociously Entertaining
MELISSA YOUNG performs
LUCKY STAR: A Madonna Tribute
on Thursday, June 4 at 7:30 PM
MELISSA YOUNG is a name that is catching on. Another Chicago-based actress, vocalist and comedienne has performed LUCKY STAR: A MADONNA TRIBUTE to sold-out crowds at Davenport’s Show Room in Wicker Park and has wowed audiences at the Drury Lane Theatre and other well-known Chicago venues.
“Young’s show is open, inviting and an awful lot of fun!”
says Chicago Reader.
Broadway Star and Brazilian Jazz Artist
LUBA MASON performs KRAZY LOVE on Friday, June 5 at 7:30 PM
“A voice as big and rich as a star-filled sky.” Jazz Times
Jazz vocalist, Broadway Star and wife of Latin superstar Ruben Blades, Luba Mason explores the arc of modern day relationships and infuses them with the music of Brazil in her newly released CD KRAZY LOVE on Sunnyside Records. Classically trained in voice and piano, Luba’s writing talents are premiered in 8 original songs alongside some Brazilian classics. A Broadway veteran of 8 shows including starring roles in CHICAGO opposite Brooke Shield’s, HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS… opposite Matthew Broderick and JEKYLL & HYDE as well as TV guest star appearances in LAW & ORDER, NYPD BLUE and RAINES. Luba has recently performed at both the 2009 PANAMA and COSTA RICAN JAZZ FESTIVALS and is happy to include Chicago on her current national tour of KRAZY LOVE.
PURCHASE TICKETS FOR LADIES AT THE HOOVER-LEPPEN or call etix at 1-800-514-3849.
LADIES AT THE HOOVER-LEPPEN THEATRE performs 4 times with a different show each night: Tuesday through Friday June 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th. All shows are at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $30 per person per event. All tickets on sale NOW!
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Best Brunch in Chicago for Mothers Day at Sofitel Hotel
Treat Mom to something special this weekend!
This Mother’s Day, the Sofitel Chicago Water Tower’s Cigale Private Dining Room and Le Bar offers an indulgent brunch, in an intimate setting, from Executive Chef Martial Noguier and Executive Pastry Chef Suzanne Imaz suited to honor mothers for their spectacular dedication and compassion. The entire family will enjoy sumptuous buffet stations that promise to exceed everyone’s expectations.
Breakfast Specialty Station, Omelettes a la Minute Station, Waffle Station, Egg Station, Seafood Station, Salad Station, Market Vegetables Station, Oven-Roasted Meat and Fish Station, Decadent Desserts, Assorted Specialty Candies and Ice Cream Sundae and Soda Bar!
Passing recipes down through the generations is a common practice in the Noguier household. Champagne Mother’s Day Brunch guests will have the opportunity to delight in two of Chef Martial Noguier’s mother’s signature dishes. He is proud to present his mother’s homemade crepes with comté cheese, country ham, and Mornay sauce, as well as her French bean salad with roasted hazelnuts, vine ripe tomatoes, and crème fraiche. The food here is ALWAYS AMAZING!
May 10, 2009 in the Cigale Private Dining Room and Le Bar
10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. $79 per adult
($30 per child over six Children under six complimentary)
For reservations, please call (312) 324 4000 20 East Chestnut Street Chicago, IL 60611
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IML International Mr. Leather in Chicago Memorial Weekend
More than 50 contestants from across the U.S. and around the world will compete for the title of International Mr. Leather 2009, Thursday, May 21 through Monday, May 25, 2009 (Memorial Day Weekend) in Chicago. IML is pleased to announce an exciting new location for this year’s contest: The Chicago Hilton, 720 S. Michigan Ave. The Chicago Hilton is also the host hotel for the weekend.
In 1979 no one knew that International Mr. Leather would become a phenomenon. What started as a little contest in a small bar attracting about 400 people, now draws over 15,000 men to Chicago from over 60 countries around the world!
5 days of leathermen, parties, events, contest and more.
Visit IML online for more details.
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