Monthly Archives: October 2012
Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame Event Nov. 12
Twelve individuals and three
organizations will be inducted Nov. 12 into the Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of
Fame, the country’s only known government-sponsored hall of fame that honors
members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) communities.
The inductees were selected by a
committee composed of former inductees, which reviewed nominations submitted by
members of the public. The names were released by Friends of the Chicago Gay
and Lesbian Hall of Fame, a section 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
The chosen nominees will be
inducted at the Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame’s annual ceremony, which
will take place from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 12, at the Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark
St., Chicago. The reception begins at 5:30 p.m., and the program is scheduled
for 6 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
“It makes us proud that, even 21
years after our first ceremony, there are still important figures from the past
and a constantly growing list of current Chicagoans whose accomplishments and
community contributions merit being honored by the Hall of Fame,” said Israel Wright, executive director of Friends of the
Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame.
“We are grateful that individual
Chicagoans have stepped forward to assist us, through Friends of the Chicago
Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame, in maintaining a needed and historically
significant institution,” said Gary Chichester, a co-chairperson of the Friends
organization.
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CHICAGO GAY LESBIAN HALL OF FAME
Revolucion Mexican Steak House OPENS on Broadway
Revolución (3443 N. Broadway), is a a new Mexican steakhouse from the folks behind El Mariachi (3906 and 3420 N. Broadway). To my knowledge this is Chicago’s FIRST Mexican Steakhouse.
Terrance Jawan Wright – Hate Crime Shooting in Chicago
I hate to talk about bad and sad news – but we thought this story deserved attention.
A Chicago high school student was shot and killed during an alleged
robbery Friday afternoon in the Southeast Side’s Jeffery Manor
neighborhood, according to Chicago police
The grandmother of the victim, 18-year-old Terrance “Jawan” Wright, talked with WGN about her grandson Saturday.
Jawan was on his way home from school Friday, when police say he was
the victim of robbery. He tried to fight off five young men who came up
to him near 99th and Yates. Police say, to steal what he had—
“But that’s not true,” what do you think it was? “A hate crime” Why? Because Jawan is gay.” His grandmother said.
It’s
not the first time Jawan’s sexual orientation was an issue, Essie
says. Last year, her grandson transferred to Banner Academy, after
being picked on at his last school. But she says, the bullying
continued.
“I was told the boys were picking on Jawan, Jawan was
on his way home and the boys just started picking on him and calling him
names so they tried to take Jawan’s book bag. So then Jawan and the
boys got to fighting.”
“That’s when police say one of the boys pulled out a gun and killed Jawan.
Tywan Bouldin, Jawan’s uncle said “He was a good kid. He didn’t bother nobody.”
Tywan wiped away his tears before talking about his nephew. He believes it was more than robbery.
“For
them to say it was a robbery is foolishness because like I said what
are they going to rob him of? School supplies or books? His shoes or
his clothes. He don’t wear stuff like that. So what was the point.”
READ MORE an WATCH WGN
Final Weeks for Haunted Segways Tours Downtown Chicago
If you are looking for fun things to do in Chicago at night, why not try a classic Chicago haunted ghost tours?
stories of Al Capone’s haunted yacht, and the famous Chicago gangster’s
affiliation with a notorious Michigan Avenue hotel, allegedly the most
haunted hotel in the city. You will learn about the creepy things that
have happened in the hotel, such as a number of unexplained deaths and
the self playing piano in the grand ballroom.
Sci-Fi Meets Theatre as Intergalactic Nemesis hits Chicago
How It Works:
Three actors voice dozens of characters, one artist creates hundreds of
sounds, and one keyboardist accompanies while more than 1,000
hand-drawn, blow-your-mind comic-book images blast from a large screen.
The Story:
The year is 1933. Pulitzer Prize-winner Molly Sloan and her intrepid
assistant Timmy Mendez have traveled to Transylvania to meet a key
contact for a story about illegal pelt smuggling. As the crackling
fireplace warms the room against the blizzard outside, their contact,
Vlad, tells them that their story is at a dead end: all of the smugglers
have either disappeared or been killed by … something.
rumors of monsters in the Carpathian Mountains. Vlad hands Molly and
Timmy a map of something called the Central Hive when suddenly an
assassin appears in the doorway and Vlad falls dead, a knife in his
back.
Almost as suddenly, a mysterious and handsome stranger appears
behind the assassin, throws the assassin into the roaring fire, and
tells Molly and Timmy to run for their lives. Reporter Molly Sloan and
her assistant Timmy Mendez have stumbled upon the story of the century.
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Fine & Performing Arts Center
9000 West College Parkway
Palos Hills, IL 60465
Phone (708) 974-5500
Gay Day Brunch with BestGayChicago.com Oct. 21
$30 BestGayChicago.com
Sunday Oct. 21st
$30 cash at the door gets you unlimited mimosas, bloody marys,
coffee, juice, sodas, and an awesome entree from their brunch menu and
soppapillas for dessert. $30 includes tax and tip as well.
Please RSVP ON FACEBOOK (not with the restaurant!) so we can plan a rough head count. You don’t HAVE TO Rsvp –
but it helps the restaurant out.
swag bags to bring!
We make no money from this event – all the
money goes to the restaurant.
restaurants 4-6 times a year.
Harvey Fierstein Interviewed by Chris Jones Oct 16th at Music Box
On Tuesday, Oct. 16, the Chicago Tribune presents
Gay Forbidden Sushi Night Oct. 20 at Atmosphere
Asians and Friends Chicago
costumed guests. It’s a cultural, decadent take on the Eve of Hallows
celebration. In addition, there will be party food, a 50-50 raffle and
exotic dancers following the tasting.
Admission (Entry, Party Food, Cash Bar) is Free!
Christopher Hongosh Presents a Night at Fear City Oct. 19th
FRIDAY OCTOBER 19th,
GAY HALLOWEEN PARTY IN DOWNTOWN CHICAGO – NOT TO BE MISSED OCT 27
party in Chicago.
to do it again because the Chicago crowds knows how to do Halloween
bigger and better than anyone else.
so don’t miss out.
Revolution Under The Big Top” featuring
Producer/Remixer Eddie Martinez. Dazzling circus acts, sexy circus
strippers and CircuitMOM will become “CircusMOM” for the night hitting
the stage for two shows!
to the “GrEaTesT ShOw oN EaRTh”!
YOU are there!)
Specially priced $40 early bird tickets available now
Beautiful Art from Around the World – SOFA Nov. 2-4
If you want to see jaw-dropping eye-popping Art and Design
the SOFA exhibition is a MUST SEE!
The Art Fair Company, based in Chicago, presents the critically
acclaimed international art fair SOFA CHICAGO 2012 at the historic Navy
Pier Friday, Nov. 2 through Sunday, Nov. 4.
This popular three-day event
features masterworks of contemporary and modern arts and design,
sculpture, functional art, outsider, ethnographic, non-traditional folk
and visionary art, plus related special exhibitions and a lecture
series.
SOFA CHICAGO enjoys the prestigious position of being the largest and
longest continually running art fair in Chicago, a mainstay of the
city’s cultural and social calendar. “In 2010 we added a new dimension
of art to SOFA CHICAGO with the Intuit Show of Folk & Outsider
Art,” says Donna Davies, Director of SOFA art fairs in Chicago and New
York. “We’ve been thrilled to see our collectors fully embrace the
Intuit galleries and artists, so this year we are integrating those
galleries under one unifying fair umbrella, SOFA CHICAGO 2012.”
“It really is a feast for the eyes!” says Derrick Sorles, of InsideYourChicago.com
Glass will be a major focus this year as SOFA will be celebrating the 50th
Anniversary of the Studio Glass movement. The pioneers of the movement
have Midwest roots that
has since expanded and developed to be international in scope. In fact
Chicago’s Floating World Gallery will be showcasing 10-12 works by a
Japanese artists who was so excited about SOFA the she created new works
which will be shown for the first time at SOFA!
There are special exhibits, lectures and more.
The Corning Glass Road
Show will once again be on site.
There are a couple of artists with Chicago connections that
might make for a fascinating chat:
Barbara Cooper, (left) whose work is showcased by Chicago’s Perimeter Gallery, and
Brian Dettmer
(below – who grew up in Naperville and until 2006 resided in Chicago), who will be
featured by the Chicago’s Packer Schopf.
Both create extremely
fascinating work using existing materials.
Both Cooper and Dettmer will be on site at SOFA.
PLAN TO SPEND A DAY at SOFA. There is so much to see and do.
Lots of Booth talks,
book signings,film screenings
and lecture series. There is something here for everyone’s taste.
There are some very special exhibits this year, including:
Eye of Mr I : A retrospective of artwork by legendary self-taught artist Gregory
Warmak, a.ka. Mr. Imagination (1948-2012), known for his transformation
of discarded objects into works of art.
Bags Across the Globe (BAG) is a global intervention conceived and
carried out by Ann Savageau from 2008 to the present. The large-scale
installation addresses the disastrous unintended environmental
consequences of one of the most widespread consumer products on the
globe, the single use plastic shopping bag.
Among Fellows : An Exhibition of Work by the 2012 College of Fellows. Since 1975, the American Craft Council (ACC) has recognized significant
contributions to the field of craft by awarding the distinction of
Fellow of the Council.
Part of the ACC’s commitment “to honor those who
have made an outstanding contribution to the crafts in America,” this
special exhibit features significant works by 2012 elected Fellows
Sharon Church, Anne Currier, Andrea Gill, Lewis Knauss, Tom Loeser,
Dante Marioni, and Sherri Smith, and Gold Medalist Stephen De Staebler.
Dates & Hours
Friday, November 2
11 am – 7 pm
Saturday, November 3
11 am – 7 pm
Sunday, November 4
Noon – 6 pm
Photography is not permitted. Cameras must be checked at coat check for a fee.
GET TICKETS ONLINE – 3 day passes and group tickets are available!
See you at SOFA 2012!
Chicago Gay Film Weekend of Queer Shorts Oct 18-21
Screenplay Finalists! AND Short Film Program!
CENTER ON HALSTED’S HOOVER-LEPPEN THEATER
3656 N HALSTED ST, CHICAGO, IL 60613
$10 Individual Tickets
$45 Weekend Pass
Pride Films and Plays’ Gay Film Weekend will feature enhanced staged
readings of the Five Finalists in the Great Gay Screenplay Contest,
panels on the history and creation of LGBT film, and a Queer Shorts Film
Program guest curated by Indie Boots Film Festival.
Tickets for the screenplay readings and Queer Shorts Film Program are
each $10. The panels are both free. A Gay Play Weekend Pass allowing
admission to all events is $45. Tickets for individual events can be
purchased at www.brownpapertickets.com, or calling 1 800 838 3006. Weekend passes can be purchased at 773 250 3112 or www.pridefilmsandplays.com
The schedule for the weekend is:
Thursday, October 18
– 7:00pm – A Friend Of Dorothy’s, directed by Chuck Berglund
– 9:00pm – Opening Night Reception
Friday, October 19
– 7:00pm – Barrio Boy, directed by Kyra Morris
Saturday, October 20
– 3:00pm – Fr. Frances, directed by Sarah Ballema
– 5:00pm – Panel “The Evolution of LGBT Cinema”
– 7:00pm – Visalia, directed by John Nasca
Sunday, October 21
– 2:00pm – Snowmen, directed by Alex. St. John
– 4:00pm – Panel “Making LGBT Films in a Changing World”
– 5:00pm – Queer Shorts Film Program
– 7:00pm – Closing Night Reception
Each screenplay reading, and the Queer Shorts Film Program, will be followed by a discussion.
Beer Lovers and Roscoes Fall Craft Beer Expo Oct. 21
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Roscoe’s Fall Craft Beer Expo Sunday, October 21st 3-6pm Tasting – Education – Hors d’oeuvres Featuring Breweries Blue Moon, Southern Tier, Argus, Half Acre, Open to the Public – No Cover |
Cyndi Lauper Meet & Greet Nov. 11th
CHECK THIS OUT! MEET & GREET WITH CYNDI LAUPER!
| Get Kinky with ALCC and Cyndi Lauper! | |
| Join ALCC on Thursday, October 11 at a pre-Broadway performance of Kinky Boots – The Musical and a cocktail reception with the one-and-only Cyndi Lauper! All tickets purchased through ALCC include access to a private reception |
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Kinky Boots will strut its stuff thru -Nov. 2 at the Bank of America Theatre in Chicago, prior to a 2013 Broadway arrival. Kinky Boots is produced by Tony winners Daryl Roth and Hal Luftig.
Based on the 2005 British film of the same title, the musical has a score by Lauper, with a book by Tony winner Harvey Fierstein (Torch Song Trilogy, La Cage aux Folles, Newsies) and direction and choreography by Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell (2004’s La Cage aux Folles, Legally Blonde, Hairspray, Catch Me If You Can).
How do you get a photo with the amazing Cyndi Lauper?
Through
AIDS Legal Council of Chicago, that’s how! A private reception followed
by Kinky Boots during its world-premiere run…October 11 only!
TICKETS ARE ALMOST GONE!!
