Monthly Archives: June 2012
Center on Halsted offers many Transgender focused and HIV Programs
July at the Center on Halsted….
July 2nd, 2012 – Charm School
– 7:15 to 8:30 PM
– Charm School is hosted by Mamma Gloria and topics include transgender image, etiquette, and charm. This event is open to all young, transgender persons.
July 3rd, 2012 – Intersex Chicago
– 6:30 to 9 PM
– Are you intersex? Have you ever felt you fall between the male and female check boxes? Intersex people physically differ from the “standard” male and female. These differences might be genetic, hormonal, or genital. We have features typical of both male and female at once or may have no clearly defined sexual features at all. There are many different kinds of intersex people.
– Intersex Chicago is a peer-led casual conversation group for those who identify as intersex or think they might be. It is also open to significant others, family, friends, allies, or anyone with questions.
– Meet other intersex people at Intersex Chicago. Make new friends. Find out more about intersex. Explore and celebrate your difference.
July 3rd, 20102 – Bisexuality Discussion Group
– 7 to 9:30 PM
– An evening for bisexuals, bi-curious and bi-allies to form community, share ideas and connect with peers
July 4th, 2012 – HIV+ Support Group (22-34)
– 6 to 7:30 PM
– For anyone living with HIV regardless of length of diagnosis, we offer HIV+ Support Groups. Our support groups run on 10-week cycles and are age-specific. The groups are facilitated by a mental health professional with extensive training in HIV and STDs and are a safe, confidential space for people who are living with HIV to share their experiences, to learn from each other, and to find support from others who may be going or may have gone through similar circumstances. Pre-registration required.
July 4th, 2012 – GenderQueer Chicago
– 6:30 PM
– GenderQueer Chicago is a grassroots, peer-led group that works to create safe spaces for all of us to talk about, think about, explore, and express gender. Meetings are intended to be a safe, encouraging and supportive environment. They are open to those who wish to talk and think about gender!
July 6th, 2012 – Trans Amor
– 6:30 to 9 PM
– A peer-led, casual conversation group open to current partners of gender non-conforming/transgender identified individuals, as well as those considering entering a relationship with someone who is gender non-conforming/transgender. T-Amor is always open to individuals of any gender identity/sexual orientation.
July 6th, 2012 – Man Cave
– A peer lead, casual conversation group, for those 18 and older, who identify as female to male, transgender individuals, or are female bodied and are questioning their gender. First and third Fridays of each month.
July 7th, 2012- HIV+ Support Group (22+)
– 12 to 1:30 PM
– For anyone living with HIV regardless of length of diagnosis, we offer HIV+ Support Groups. Our support groups run on 10-week cycles and are age-specific. The groups are facilitated by a mental health professional with extensive training in HIV and STDs and are a safe, confidential space for people who are living with HIV to share their experiences, to learn from each other, and to find support from others who may be going or may have gone through similar circumstances. Pre-registration required.
July 9th, 2012 – Charm School
– 7:15 to 8:30 PM
– Charm School is hosted by Mamma Gloria and topics include transgender image, etiquette, and charm. This event is open to all young, transgender persons.
July 10th, 2012 – The Confident Modern Family
– 5:30 to 7:45 PM
– Join us for wine and hors d’oeuvres to learn how to create the modern family. There will be a panel discussion on the emotional, legal and financial complexities that LGBTQ families face. In addition, we will also give an overview of adoption and surrogacy options.
July 12th, 2012 – Parents of Transgender Individuals
– 7 PM
– A peer lead, conversation and support group for those who are the parents of individuals, who identify as Transgender, or are questioning their gender.
July 12th, 2012 – HIV+ Support Group (35+)
– 6 to 7:30 PM
– For anyone living with HIV regardless of length of diagnosis, we offer HIV+ Support Groups. Our support groups run on 10-week cycles and are age-specific. The groups are facilitated by a mental health professional with extensive training in HIV and STDs and are a safe, confidential space for people who are living with HIV to share their experiences, to learn from each other, and to find support from others who may be going or may have gone through similar circumstances. Pre-registration required.
July 14th, 2012 – 3656 Trans Ave
– 6:30 PM
A series of seminars and workshops of interest to members the broad Trans community, including, those who identify as female to male, male to female, as well as, gender queer as well as, their significant others, family members, friends, and allies.
Northwestern Memorial Hospital Ranks High with Gay LGBT Healthcare
Northwestern Memorial Hospital is one of only three hospitals in Illinois named a “Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality” in the 2012 Healthcare Equality Index (HEI) report.
The HEI is an annual survey conducted by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of the country’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) organization. Northwestern Memorial was commended for its commitment to equitable, inclusive care for LGBT patients and their families who can face challenges in accessing adequate healthcare.
My partner and I both see Dr. Eric Christoff, at the NMPG office on Halsted. He has been our doctor for 8 years and we highly recommend him and NMPG to EVERYONE WE KNOW!
“We are proud to be recognized for our commitment to serving the LGBT community in Chicago,” said Dennis Murphy, executive vice president and chief operating officer at Northwestern Memorial. “We treat a very vast, diverse patient population and have long recognized the value of tailoring care to an individual’s unique healthcare needs. Our Patients First mission drives us to assure every patient receives the best care—period. And we think this recognition underscores that commitment.”
Northwestern Memorial was named a Leader in Healthcare Equality after demonstrating its ability to meet several key indicators for equitable care, including nondiscrimination policies for LGBT patients and employees, a guarantee of equal visitation for same-sex partners and parents, and training in LGBT patient-centered care for key staff. Only 234 healthcare facilities nationwide were recognized as leaders.
To further meet the needs of the LGBT community, Northwestern Memorial Physicians Group (NMPG) employs several physicians who specialize in the needs of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals. They strive to educate both patients and other medical providers about the unique healthcare needs of LGBT patients. They are also strong advocates for creating a welcoming environment where their patients can receive quality non-judgmental care. To learn more about NMPG’s program, visit http://www.nmpg.com/internal-
Beyond its commitment to serving LGBT patients, Northwestern Memorial also strives to provide an inclusive work environment for its employees with nondiscrimination employment policies and same-sex domestic partner benefits. An affiliate-wide networking group called the Northwestern Chicago Out Network exists for the support and encouragement of LGBT faculty, staff, students, fellows, and residents on the Northwestern Chicago campus.
University Club in Molene Refuse to Host Lesbian Wedding
The historical University Club in Molene created a stir this week. When a Taylor Shumaker, a lesbian got a tour and inquired about renting the hall, the manager Kristen Stewart said she could rent to homosexuals.
In a phone interview with WQAD, Stewart says it is all true, and defended her right to refusal.
“I am a biblical Christian and I do not
believe in homosexual marriage, that’s correct. And because marriage is a
covenant that God created for man and woman, as a biblical Christian, I
cannot help them into or celebrate that sin,” said Stewart.
Stewart is the wife of the president of the University Club, and daughter-in-law of its owners.
According to Illinois laws, this is against to law to refuse homosexuals couples!
Kristen Stewarts husband, who is President of the University Club, says his wife mis-spoke, and they WILL rent to homosexuals! – Perhaps his lawyer said he’d better correct the issue….
PRIDE North June 24th, After The Parade
Last year, 1000 people were expected
for The Glenwood’s post parade block party, and they got nearly 5000 to
see DJ Voxbox spin and 16 Candles perform.
Pride North is the block of Glenwood between Morse and Lunt. Take the
Red Line, get off at Morse (just 10 min from boystown) and it’s RIGHT
THERE at the bottom of the stairs.
Hosted by Moose
4-6pm DJ Voxbox spins T-Dance disco, retro, pop…all happy
6-8pm 16 Candles
Party continues inside the Glenwood till 2am with DJ’s Moose and Voxbox spinning dance favorites.
Non Profit Social Media Learning Coming to Chicago – With Your Help
Chase and LivingSocial are awarding 12 individual grants of $250,000 to 12 small businesses. And a peer of ours is in the running but needs your vote!
Melissa G Wilson lives here in Chicago. She wants to use the grant to launch a non-profit organization to provide affordable ongoing, high quality social media training and book publishing support to all–especially entrepreneurs, small businesses, seniors and students.
Over the past 25 years she has donated thousands of dollars and thousands of hours to help professionals, entrepreneurs and young people from 12 to 29 get affordable social media and networking training. She has donated time and money to help groups like: the YMCA, YWCA, United Way, Scholarship Chicago, University of Dreams and dozens of young professionals.
Will you please help? It takes less than 30 seconds!
To be chosen as a finalist for it she must have 250 votes by June 30th 11:59pm EST.
Here are four easy steps to follow:
1. Go to: https://www.
2. Go to the bottom on the right side and click on Sign in with Facebook if you have a Facebook account and if you don’t, click on LOGIN and SUPPORT
3. In the window that appears where it says business name type in: Networlding Publishing. Please be sure to capitalize “N” in Networlding and the “P” in Publishing. You should not need to enter the state and city – but it is Illinois, Chicago.
And then click VOTE!
Win 2 tickets to NEON PRIDE
THE PRIDE PARTY NOT TO BE MISSED!!
LIMITED
Early bird $40 tickets are ALMOST GONE. at Cram Boystown Lakeview-3331 N. broadway. THESE TICKETS WILL SELL OUT. THERE ARE LESS THAN 30 TICKETS LEFT AT THAT PRICE!!
BEST GAY CHICAGO.com is giving one lucky winner 2 tickets to this Pride Party! LIKE US on our facebook page – and leave us a comment. WEDNESDAY June 20th at noon – we will randomly select one name. And you get 2 tickets to the Pride Party of the year!
Another amazing REVOLUTION party produced by Circuit Mom Productions!
Hosted by Rugby Superstar BEN COHEN – and benefitting his amazing STAND UP FOUNDATION.
SATURDAY JUNE 23rd @ METRO
Tix available online for
the regular price of $50 now ETIX.com
Pride Fest Chicago 2012, June 22-23
| Date: | Friday & Saturday, June 22-23, 2012 |
|---|---|
| Time: | Friday: 4pm-10pm | Saturday: 11am-10pm |
| Location: | Halsted & Waveland | Chicago |
2 days of fun and music before the big Pride Parade Day!
Festive … Jubilant … Fun … are just a few of the words to
describe this two day-long gathering that’s a non-stop, early-summer
party.
Hosted by (and benefiting) the Northalsted Business Alliance — the same
group behind the wildly popular Northalsted Market Days (set for the
weekend of August 11-12) — this equally crowd-pleasing gay and lesbian
celebration of community pride will be back bigger than ever in its 10th
year!
Pride Fest showcases an eclectic lineup of arts & crafts, food and
other vendors. It also features entertainment on two stages including
one dedicated to some of Chicago’s finest GLBT performers.
Entertainment
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Friday, June 22 South Stage 6:00pm – The Personnel 7:30pm – Chicago Spirit Brigade 8:00pm – Sixteen Candles Saturday, June 23 |
North Stage 5:00pm – Drag Show featuring Chicago’s Best Female Impersonators 7:00pm – JoJo 7:30pm – Drag Show featuring Chciago’s Best Female Impersonators 9:00pm – Inaya Day North Stage 12:00pm – Miss Foozie’s Pet Parade 1:30pm – Drag Show featuring Chicago’s Best Female Impersonators 2:30pm – Thea Austin 3:00pm – Drag Show featuring Chicago’s Best Female Impersonators 4:30pm – Martha Wash 5:30pm – Drag Show featuring Chicago’s Best Female Impersonators 6:30pm – Simone Denny 7:00pm – Guinevere 8:00pm – Frenchie Davis 8:30pm – Janice Robinson 9:00pm – Sandy B |
Magic Mike Movie Night at Kit Kat June 19
“Magic Mike” Night at
Kit Kat Lounge
Magic Mike Movie Tickets,
Merchandise and Themed Martinis
Tuesday, June 19
8 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Free to attend
Magic Mike is set to hit theaters on Friday, June 29. In advance of the hotly anticipated male stripper-themed film, Kit Kat Lounge and Supper Club will hold a movie promotion event on Tuesday, June 19. Starting at 8 p.m., dancers from “SinZation,” Chicago’s sexiest male revue show, will put on a high-energy, provocative performance. Kit Kat Diva Kathryn Cole will perform throughout the evening as well.
The Lakeview/Boystown restaurant and lounge will hold a “Magic Mike” raffle with prizes including passes to the advance screening of Magic Mike on Tuesday, June 26, along with Magic Mike merchandise (t-shirts, hats, gym bags, dog tag necklaces and more). Gift certificates to Kit Kat and tickets to SinZation will also be given away.
In addition to shakin’ up half-priced martinis all night, the movie premiere party will feature three specialty drinks: “The Big Cucumber Richie” martini, “Magic Mike” martini and “Dallas” cocktail ($6 each).
See you all there!
The Most Delicous Nutritious Snack – from Farrells eXtreme Bodyshaping of Chicago
You all know by now, Derrick and I are enrolled in Farrells eXtreme Bodyshaping, and are evangelists for the program!
I always knew I could not live on pizza and pasta and have the body I wanted! But I also am very unimaginative in the kitchen, and find myself eating a lot of the same things.
I have been a long time fan of protein and nutrition bars – you just have to pay close attention to whats in them. Some of them ARE NOT HEALTHY AT ALL! Loaded with Sugar! And they can get expensive to eat every day.
So I was happy when Farrells owner Jason, gave me this super easy, very healthy, make at home recipe for chocolate protein bars! It literally takes 5 minutes to make a batch.
1 C. Peanut butter (you should be eating natural peanut butter without the trans fat)
a couple teaspoons of honey
1 C. rolled oats
1 TBSP. baking Cocoa
1 1/2 C. Chocolate Protein Powder
1/4 c water
All you do is take the peanut butter and the honey and microwave it for about 30-45 seconds.
Then add the oats and cocoa and stir it together a bit. Add the Protein powder and water and just mix and mash it all together. Sometimes a dash more water is needed – if it is not all mixed well and clumping together nicely.
Then I take a sheet of foil, and spray it with PAM or something similar. Dump the mixture onto the foil. Then I wet my hand, and smash it and smooth down and out. I like mine about 1/2″ thick. Lay it in the fridge for a few hours and when it starts to harden up, you can cut it into pieces, which you can snack on all week. It’s easy. And TOTALLY healthy.
At night, Derrick takes one small low fat yogurt and dumps it into a bowl. Takes a bar and crumbles it over the yogurt and sprinkles on a few almonds. It is the most decadent, healthy desert you have ever eaten!
FYI – Farrells is in the final days of accepting new members for their summer session – and if you mention this article, Jason will offer you a sweet deal on certain time slots!
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Illinois Civil Unions – One Year Later
Separate and still not equal.
It is clear that a lot of heterosexual people do not want gay couples using the word “marriage” – but the reality is, marriage is marriage and comes with 100% full benefits. I do not care what your church believes. The government recognizes are “marriage” as coming with full benefits and rights.
Marriage is a unique legal status conferred by and recognized by
governments all over the world. It brings with it a host of reciprocal
obligations, rights and protections. It is also a cultural
institution. No other word has that power and no other status can
provide that protection.
Married couples have 1,138 federal rights and protections.
ALLEGEDLY, Civil Unions provide legal protection to couples at the state law
level, but omits federal protections, as well as the dignity, clarity,
security and power of the word “marriage”.
Civil unions give
couples the right to make funeral and end-of-life decisions, the right
to share a room in a nursing home, automatic hospital visitation,
adoption and parental rights, pension benefits, inheritance rights, the
right to decide how to dispose of a partner’s remains, and the right not
to testify against each other in court.
But a lot of the biggies are missing; like Social Security benefits upon death, disability or retirement of spouse, as well as benefits for minor children.
And how about Exemptions from penalties on IRA and pension rollovers? and Exemptions from estate taxes when a spouse dies ??
Nearly 5,000 couples have filed for Civil Union status in Illinois.
Civil unions grants SOME rights, but even then, many LGBT couples testify they are not treated with the same respect as a heterosexual married couple.
Equality Illinois did a study and survey that shows the Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act did not provide
civil union couples with the same protections as civil marriage, as
promised one year ago.
Separate and Unequal—A Cicil Union is still Second Class Status.
Check out the informative study online.
Sponsored by
EQIL, creating change in Illinois!
Gay Comedy Show on Southport at SOPO June 21
A night of Comedy!
$5 Donation $5 Martinis and $5 Wraps and Appetizers!
Thursday June 21 at Sopo Lounge 3418 N. Southport
$5 donation will be benefit the Matthew Shepard Foundation!
Real Housewives New Jersey Gay Wedding in Chicago June 10
It’s Gay Pride Week on “Real Housewives of New Jersey”. Rosie
has an emotional discussion about her sexuality with her niece and
nephew at a crowded pizza parlor — that’s how we roll in Jersey — and
the Manzos, Lauritas and Giudices head to Chicago for the gay wedding of Caroline Manzo and Chris Laurita‘s sibling Jaime and his partner Rich.
But guess what? Jaime Laurita and Rich Lane are hosting a viewing party at SPIN this Sunday, June 10th at 8pm, and it will benefit EQIL!
And – brace yourself……..We JUST LEARNED some exciting news about our upcoming Real Housewives of
New Jersey Viewing Party this Sunday night at 8 p.m. at SPIN (800 W.
Belmont St.) benefiting Equality Illinois.
The party hosts, Jaime Laurita and Rich Lane, are giving
you the chance to win up to 4 tickets in a raffle to see Madonna live in
concert, including BACKSTAGE hospitality passes.
Reserve your $10 ticket now to our party and you will also receive one free drink ticket at the door.
Keep in mind your $10 ticket purchase will be doubled by our
generous supporter this month, so your $10 donation will provide us
with $20 to fight for full marriage equality.
In addition to the tickets, there will be other amazing
raffle prizes and you will get to watch the special Bravo TV episode of
their Illinois wedding on a super big TV screen.
Spoiler alert: if you just can’t wait to see what happens, the beans are spilled at NJ.com
Andersonville Midsommarfest June 8 – 10
To me, Andersonville’s Midsommarfest is the real kick off for the Chicago festival season.
Midsommarfest is Andersonville’s annual summer street festival, now
entering its 47th year. Each year, nearly 50,000 people throng Clark
Street from Foster to Catalpa for two days of music, dancing, kids’
entertainment, and delicious food. Vendors from around the region sell
their wares to passers-by, while ethnic dance troupes and cutting-edge
bands keep the party going.
We are very excited to announce that this year’s 47th annual Midsommarfest street festival will kick off on Friday evening, June 8th with a special performance by 16 Candles!
This opening night celebration will take place on Clark Street between
Balmoral and Catalpa Avenues beginning at 5:00 pm, and will also feature
food from some of your favorite local restaurants and of course cold
beer and sangria.
More details and show schedules online.
Circuit Mom and Ben Cohen Present NEON PRIDE
THE PRIDE PARTY NOT TO BE MISSED!!
Another amazing REVOLUTION party produced by Circuit Mom Productions!
Hosted by Rugby Superstar BEN COHEN – and benefitting his amazing STAND UP FOUNDATION.
LIMITED Early bird $40 tickets are only available NOW at Cram Boystown Lakeview-As
an added bonus, save 10% on your CRAM Fashion purchase when you buy a
Neon ticket, so hurry before they are gone.
Tix available online for
the regular price of $50 now ETIX.com
Fitness, Work out and Nutrition Tips from World Gym Chicago
What are your goals and questions?
Are you trying to lose weight?
Are you trying gain muscle?
Everyone has different goals. And there a gazillion articles out there online and in magazines.
The idea for a better, leaner body is simple.
Your body uses food for energy. It stores any excess energy as
fat. This means if you eat more food than your body needs for daily activities
and cell maintenance, you’ll gain weight.
To lose weight, you need to get your body to use up these stores
of fat. You only have 2 choices:
- –reduce the amount of calories you eat
- — or increase your levels of cardio activity to burn more fat and calories.
This is why experts talk about weight loss in terms of diet and
exercise. Pretty simple.
The basic equation is this: the more muscle tissue you have, the more calories
you will burn. This is why world class weight lifters must eat
thousands of calories a day to maintain their weight. Muscle is active
tissue, fat is not. Thus, muscle “burns” a significant number of
calories each day for its own maintenance. In her book Strong Women Stay Slim
, Miriam Nelson, a Tufts University researcher, showed that a group of women who followed a weight loss diet and did weight training exercises lost 44% more fat than those who only followed the diet. While aerobic activity can help burn calories, muscle’s where it’s at when it comes to giving your metabolism a significant daily boost even at rest.
Use food as energy. Big is out. Small is in.
With the advent of “super-size” meals and increasingly huge portions at
restaurants, our concept of normal serving sizes is a distant memory. Be
mindful of the amounts of food you consume at a sitting. When
necessary, divide your food in half and ask for a take home bag. Split an entree with your date. It is
all too easy to be a “plate cleaner” even when served enormous portions.
Learn to pay attention to your hunger level and stop eating when you
feel comfortably full, not stuffed. Many people in fitness believe 6 smaller meals every few hours are better then 3 big meals.
One of the best nutritional tips – eat good protein with EVERY meal. Delivering your body a constant supply of Protein throughout the entire day is essential for optimum muscle growth. Protein is made up of amino acids. Amino acids are the building blocks of your muscles and body. Without them, it would be impossible to build, repair or even maintain muscle tissue.
Some foods contain complete protein, meaning they provide all of the essential amino acids necessary to build muscle. These include: Eggs, lean Meats (this includes lean pork, Chicken and Turkey), Fish, and Milk. And many athletes have whey or soy protein shakes as well throughout the day, as one of their meals.
It’s really a simple formula to a better body.
Stop by World Gym at 909 W. Montrose at Sheridan and
talk to one of their trainers, for advice and guidance.
Uptown. (773) 348-1212
Pride Deconstructed Art Auction and Cocktail Party June 21
The early bird…gets the discount!
Join Co-Chairs Jerry Sanfilippo, Spyros Petros, Denise Antonucci,
Erik Retzer, and Jim Josephson for the Chicago House Summer event EVERYONE is tweeting
about!
The 2012 Birdhouse Art Auction & Cocktail Party
Pride: Deconstructed.
It’s your annual chance to bring home the funkiest of artwork, plus
function, and fantastical birdhouses created by Chicago’s most unique
group of designers! Cocktails, food and art!
Date: Thursday, June 21, 2012
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Where: Room & Board, Chicago
55 East Ohio Street, Chicago, IL
Tickets: Advanced Tickets NOW – $70 Door Tickets – $80
Featuring work from over 50 contributing artists: Jonathan Adler, Jen Banys, Georgina Basta, Ben and Alexander (the Champions), Joanne Bennett, Nourhy Chiriboga, Deana Cizek, Tone Connors, Kass Copeland , Cowtan & Tout , Susanna Craib-Cox, Lili Cross, David Csicsko, Brian Cyr, Juan De La Mora, Justin DeGroff, Lynda Dossey, Jean Dufresne, Tim England, Shannon Favia, Abi Gonzales, Bret Grafton, Brian Graves, Lina Grigaitis, Ben Holiday, Michael Jewula, Nancie
King Mertz, Don Klinger, Rhiannon Klinger, Todd Mack, Heather
Merckle, Jason Messinger, Michael Del Piero, Mark Munson, Alice Olive,
Pagoda Red, Bernice Pink, Julia Robles, Tina Mari , Scrafano Architects,
Wyatt Sheeder, Norbert Shimkus, Mandi Siegel, Skeeter Siegel, Matthew Skudlarek, James C. Smith, Brian Sparks, Randy Stearns, Carl Taylor, Victoria Troshina, Susan Volk, Amy Wagner, Tess Wiler, Joey Wozniak, Greg Zayia
BREAKING NEWS! Illinois Attorney General will Join The Fight for Gay Marriage
When a state’s
Attorney General intervenes in a lawsuit challenging the legality of
that state’s laws, the Attorney General usually sides with the defense.
Not so in the cases of the Darby v. Orr and Lazaro v. Orr, the two lawsuits filed last week in Illinois, which challenge the state’s civil unions law.
From MetroWeekly:
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan (D) will be joining Lambda
Legal and the ACLU in arguing that Illinois’s civil unions law does not
meet the state’s constitutional guarantees of equal
protection, raising the question of what the Cook County clerk of
courts — the named defendant — will do in its response to the
lawsuits.The move came just two days after Lambda Legal and the ACLU each filed lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of the civil union law.
In a pair of June 1 filings in Darby v. Orr and Lazaro v. Orr, which were reviewed by Metro Weekly,
the attorney general’s office has requested to intervene in the cases
… In the requests, Madigan writes, “Petitioner respectfully requests
the right to intervene in this case to present the Court with arguments
that explain why the challenged statutory provisions do not satisfy the
guarantee of equality under the Illinois Constitution.”On June 25, the Attorney General’s Office will make the request to intervene in Darby, which was brought by Lambda Legal. On June 26, the office will make the intervention request in Lazaro, which was brought by the ACLU.
Ru Pauls DRAG RACE Tour at Roscoes June 14
One Night. One Stage. Eight Queens!
Thursday, June 14, 2012 8:00pm
The event that Chicago has been waiting for…
Roscoe’s Presents: Logo’s Drag Race Tour
Featuring performances by Season One’s Jade, The Princess, Jiggly Caliente, Dida Ritz, Willam, Latrice Royale, Phi Phi O’Hara, Chad MIchaels and Sharon Needles!!!
$15 General Admission Doors Open at 8:00pm
Sponsored by Absolut OUTrageous
Dance for Life Chicago August 18, 2012
ONE STAGE… ONE CAUSE: DANCE FOR LIFE
Chicago’s Leading Dance Troupes Unite to Raise Funds for HIV/AIDS Prevention and Services on Aug. 18
Experience the best dance Chicago has to offer as six of the city’s top dance companies join together for one spectacular night on stage in this year’s Dance for Life. With electrifying and poignant choreography, Dance for Life is the Midwest’s largest performing arts fundraiser for HIV/AIDS, having raised more than $4 million to support care, education, and prevention in the Chicagoland area.
This year, Dance for Life hosts two exciting, world-premiere performances by renowned choreographers Randy Duncan and Harrison McEldowney.
A silent auction and raffle will also be held.
Funds raised through Dance for Life benefit the AIDS Foundation of Chicago, the Dancers’ Fund and the Chicago Women’s AIDS Project.
Participating Companies Include:
- The Joffrey Ballet
- Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago
- Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
- River North Chicago Dance Company
- Luna Negra Dance Theater
- Ron de Jesus Dance
WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012
5:00 p.m. – Gala Reception – Hilton Chicago Grand Ball Room (720 S. Michigan Ave.)
8:00 p.m. – Dance for Life Performance – Auditorium Theatre (50 E. Congress Pkwy.)
*Complimentary shuttle bus service provided between the two venues.
COST: $50-$75 (performance only)
$175-$500 (includes admission to 5:00 p.m. gala reception and premiere seating at the performance)
To purchase tickets, please call 312-431-2357 or visit Danceforlifechicago.com
