Monthly Archives: April 2013
The OUT NYC planning to open OUT CHICAGO Hotel in Boystown
complex, serving as a travel and entertainment destination for visitors
and locals alike.
rooms, 3 outdoor courtyards, The Spa at the OUT NYC, a glass-covered
atrium, jacuzzis, steam room, sauna, 24-hour fitness center, XL
Nightclub, KTCHN Restaurant, and conference facilities available for
special events and catering.
SIDETRACK & Minibar and across the street from Roscoe’s (the 3 top
grossing gay bars in Chicago); this is in the epicenter of Chicago’s
‘gayborhood’ appropriately called “Boystown”. This 4 star Urban Resort
complex will include..….
– ±112 boutique hotel rooms (including Shared Luxury Accommodations & Extended Stay Suites)
– 1500SF full service Spa, Gym & Wellness Center – “The Spa @ THE OUT”
– 2500SF of Conference/Meeting/Event Space
– 3000SF Fully Enclosed Glass Atrium Courtyard – 1500 SF Enclosed
Rooftop Bar & Lounge with spectacular views of downtown Chicago
– “KTCHN Art” Restaurant (consultation and possible partnership with Celebrity Chef Art Smith)
– 2000 SF “XL Minibar” with Dance/Cabaret Space (acquisition and
partnership and/or management contract is currently in negotiations with
Minibar)
– Marketing Partnership with Sidetrack Bar and access to their 15,000 sf bar complex from the THE OUT CHICAGO Lobby.
– BOUTIQUE lobby shop.
About us…..
http://theoutnyc.com/media-
FODORS TOP 100: Our “Straight-friendly” Urban Resort (THE OUT NYC)
surrounding our XL Nightclub was named one of this year’s top 100 hotels
in the world by Fodors featured in the “Trendsetter” category and
featured on CNN.com and we are #3 on TripAdvisor (of 156 Specialty
Hotels in NYC).
THEOUTNYC.com (4 star resort + & $99 Euro style luxury hostel pods)
Xlnightclub.com (#1 night club in NYC)
Xlcabaret.com (major performance acts)
KTCHNnyc.com (Zagat favorite new restaurant)
Theoutnycspa.com (full service Spa&/gym)
The ManifestOUT.com (Cultural & Event Blog)
THEOUThousenyc.com (Private Membership Social Club like Soho House)
KTCHN: Zagat –
Thttp://blog.zagat.com/2012/
NY Times Article – “To be a Hotel and Gay in NYu” http://travel.nytimes.com/
TIME Magazine Article – “I Had a Gay Old Time” http://www.time.com/time/
It could mean big things for Lake View and Boystown. A study of the community
has long identified it seriously lacks hotels, a part of the reason why
the Ricketts Family now plan to open one near Wrigley Field.
One was also planned in the Addison Park on Clark development, but the developer behind that project recently announced the hotel deal fell through.
Officials with Ald. Tom Tunney’s office say a hotel in Boystown, however, might be just what the community needs.
“I actually followed up and saw the product, and it’s great,” said
Chief of Staff Bennett Lawson. “It’s very boutique. Our master plan
identifies we need more hotels in the area, so if the space could work
with the right kind of anchor tenants, height and zoning, we’re on
board.”
the 19th District Police Station Community Room. Everyone should
definitely attend and support this project. Chicago is very lucky to
have been chosen for their 2nd hotel location!!
Illinois New Furnace Law could Cost you Big $$$
URGENT NEWS to home
2013 Federal Furnace Efficiency Law
On 5/1/2013 the minimum efficiency requirement for furnaces in Minnesota, Illinois and Wisconsin will be 90% AFUE.
- Any furnace replacement and/or installation after 5/1/2013 will require a 90%+ AFUE furnace. NOTHING LOWER CAN BE SOLD TO HOMEOWNERS.
- 90%+ furnaces are condensing units, meaning they emit water vapor
along with carbon dioxide in the flue gases which will rust the sheet
metal piping that 80% furnaces are exhausted with. Due to the corrosion
90%+ furnaces require a new PVC flue to be installed. - Depending on the location of the new 90%+ furnace; the PVC flue may
be exposed in the interior of buildings and may require remodeling
following the installation. - A chimney liner may also be required at the time of the 90+ furnace installation for existing atmospheric venting water heating
for more info, go to the web address below:
http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/appliance_standards/residential/pdfs/cacfurn_dfr_confirmation.pdf
SO WHAT DOES THIS MEAN EXACTLY??? If your furnace is located in the basement or near an outside wall, your cost will not be greatly affected, probably a few hundred dollars more.
However, my unit is in a closet, in the center of my home. The new furnace would require new piping to go up through 2 OF MY NEIGHBORS CLOSETS and UP TO THE ROOF!! Do you know what the added cost would be? Another $2000+ !!!!
So for me, it makes sense RIGHT NOW! Um Mom, I think I need a small loan….
You until 5/1/2013 to replace your older furnace with a new 80% furnace and SAVE NOW!
Fresh Flavors of Spring with My Private Chef at Bloomingdales April 13th
Enjoy Fresh Flavors of Spring with
My Private Chef at
Bloomingdale’s Home & Furniture Store, Medinah Temple
for some fresh Spring menu ideas? If so, you will enjoy attending the
cooking demonstration hosted by popular Chef Christopher Tong, of the
upscale Chicago-based private gourmet dining service, My Private Chef. He has been invited back to present a delicious Spring-inspired menu.
cooking demonstration will take place on Saturday, April 13, 2013 from
2-4 p.m. at the Bloomingdale’s Home & Furniture Store at Medinah
Temple, 600 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago. Demo Kitchen on 1.
Chef’s Tong menu features:
Fresh Pea Soup with Mint and Crème Fraiche
Strawberry, Brie Cheese, Honey and Basil Crostini
Maple-Soy Glazed Baked Salmon with Spring Radish and Pea Sprout Salad
People who are casual cooks or lovers of gourmet food get to ask
questions, discuss preparation, and come away with fabulous recipes that
you can try at home. Chef Tong will give tips on shopping, ingredients,
and serving. And, everyone gets to have a taste!
For more information about this Bloomingdale’s event, contact 312.324.7678.
Private Chef is enjoying popularity as one of Chicago’s favorite
private dining services. Trained in European-style fine cuisine, Chef
Tong established his reputation at fine restaurants and hotels in
Florida, California and Chicago. Now he has adapted his impressive
skills to the world of private entertaining. My Private Chef offers
enticing cuisine for a wide range of events, from intimate dinners to
weddings to corporate parties.
Chef
Chris says: “I love conducting cooking demonstrations where I get the
feeling the audience members will go home and try some new dishes!”
For information about My Private Chef, contact Event Services at 773.370.8131 or visit our website at www.myprivatechef.net
We hope to see you there!
Next Fall April 25-May 25th at BoHo Theatre
NEXT FALL.
the ups and downs of this unlikely couple’s five-year relationship with
sharp humor and unflinching honesty. And when an accident changes
everything, Adam must turn to Luke’s family and friends for support… and
answers. NEXT FALL paints a touching and witty portrait of modern romance, asking the hard questions about commitment, love and faith.
Curtain Times: Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 8 pm; Sundays at 2 pm
Tickets: $20 ($10 previews). $15 students & seniors.
Out at Wrigley Gay Day August 3rd, 2013
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
largest annual LGBT sporting event in the country.
which pits the Chicago Cubs vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sat., Aug.
3rd, offers 150 fans the opportunity to purchase VIP Budweiser Patio
seats for $130.00 and an additional 300 seats in right field terrace for
$54.00.
organizer Bill Gubrud. “A finalist will receive a recording contract and
we will hold our very first induction ceremony for the National Gay and
Lesbian Sports Hall of Fame. It is becoming an Out at Wrigley Weekend.”
National Anthem Contest!
Have you ever thought what it would be like to sing the national
Anthem in front of 40,000 people and in front of millions on tv?
Well, here is your chance! Out at Wrigley will be holding a
competition for one lucky and talented person to sing the national
Anthem on Saturday August 3rd at Wrigley Field.
Out at Wrigley will have at least four prelim event dates for you to
choose from to compete. There can be multiple winners at each prelim
event that will advance to the semi-finals. We will have a list of
competition dates for you to choose from!
For more information e-mail info@mtmchicago.com
and the newly formed non-profit National Gay and Lesbian Sports Hall of
Fame.
Chicago Cabaret Project May 3rd
When the sun sets and you need a place where you can escape—
come to the cabaret!
A place where fantasy, music and comedy collide; life in the cabaret is something you have to experience!
Provocative
and beautiful, the Project strives to revitalize the art of cabaret by
attracting and captivating audiences with stellar voices, handsome
presentations and raw sexual appeal!
stimulating audiences at various venues throughout the city of Chicago.
In each of the company’s first two years they produced only one show
each year. In 2009 the company expanded to extended, regular runs, and
produced nine shows from June to December of that year. This momentum
marked a significant presence for the ensemble among the theatre and
entertainment professionals of Chicago, garnering praise and admiration
for their beautiful vocal styling and provocative, sexy presentations.
In 2012, The Chicago Cabaret Project was granted not-for-profit status
and was reincorporated as The Cabaret Project.
About Face Theatre Wonka Ball April 26, 2013
WHERE WILL YOU BE ON APRIL 26th, 2013??
About Face Theatre Celebrates Its 17th Year at
WONKA BALL 2013: CIRCUS MAXIMUS
Friday, April 26 at Architectural Artifacts
About Face Theatre celebrates its 17th year with a three-ring party of colossal entertainment and excessive elegance at WONKA BALL 2013: CIRCUS MAXIMUS on Friday, April 26, 2013 at 8 pm (Ringmaster’s VIP Cocktail Party at 7 pm). AFT’s premier fundraiser combines the surprising delights of the big top with the inspired grandeur of this year’s venue, Chicago’s Architectural Artifacts, 4325 N. Ravenswood Ave.
Hosted by About Face board members, Benjamin Sprunger and Billy Lullo, WONKA BALL 2013: CIRCUS MAXIMUS offers
a night of dazzling performances, decadent revelry and dancing,
sumptuous dining and drink and tempting silent auction prizes. The
annual gala also includes the presentation of the prestigious 2013
Leppen Leadership Awards and the About Face Youth Theatre MVP Award. This year’s guests will be among the first to meet About Face’s new, soon-to-be-announced Artistic Director. Tickets are currently available at www.aboutfacetheatre.com or 773-784-8565.
About Face Theatre’s VIP supporters will be special guests at the exclusive Ringmaster’s VIP Cocktail Party beginning
at 7 pm and hosted by AFT board members Drew Kent and Rob Abernathy.
VIP guests will enjoy early access to the venue with an exclusive
cocktail party, sumptuous culinary treats, special “sideshow”
entertainments, the opportunity for early bidding at the silent auction
and intimate access to the About Face leadership
and artists. VIP supporters will also enjoy prime viewing of
center-ring performances from the lavish Ringmaster’s Lounge exclusively
reserved from 7 – 9 pm.
Proceeds from the WONKA BALL support About Face Theatre programming including its groundbreaking Youth Theatre, which creates critically acclaimed new work by and about LGBTQA youth and their allies. The
Youth Theatre has performed on major stages across the country, and,
through its outreach tour, changes the lives of thousands of young
people each year. AFT also boasts its annual, award-winning main stage season and the ambitious XYZ Festival of New Works.
Named for About Face Youth Theatre supporter Michael Leppen, the annual Leppen Leadership Awards recognize
those whose efforts on behalf of About Face Theatre and the LGBTQA
community empower youth leaders to take action and encourage LGBTQA
adults and youth to create intergenerational dialogue and understanding. The About Face Youth Theatre MVP Award is
given to an outstanding youth theatre ensemble member for exceptional
service to the company and to the greater LGBTQ community. The recipient
has proven herself or himself to be exceptionally dedicated to the
mission of our work and has gone beyond her or his duties as an ensemble
member to better the experience of other Youth Theatre participants.
Event: WONKA BALL 2013: CIRCUS MAXIMUS
Date: Friday, April 26 at 8 pm – 11 pm; Ringmaster’s VIP Cocktail Party at 7 pm
Location: Architectural Artifacts, 4325 N. Ravenswood Ave. in Chicago
Details: Featuring a silent auction, open bar, delicious food, music, dancing and performances.
Tickets: $135 general admission. Ringmaster’s VIP Cocktail Party: $135 event ticket + $100 tax deductible donation.
Additional sponsorship opportunities are available. For tickets, visit www.aboutfacetheatre.com
