Monthly Archives: October 2016
Hydrate Halloween Weekend!
2 music and dance filled nights at HYDRATE this weekend!
Halloween Brunch at KIT KAT LOUNGE
Chicago HALLOWEEN Details Boystown
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Chicago LGBTQ Homeless Youth
American Idol’s Rayvon Owen Nov. 7th
AMERICAN IDOL’s RAYVON OWEN joins the cast of
Simply Sensational – Pride Films and Plays’ Annual Fall Benefit November 7 at Uptown Underground, 4707 N. Broadway
The entertainment line-up for PFP’s Simply Sensational Benefit gets more and more sensational each day, with American Idol’s Rayvon Owen joining in. Other performers include Nancy Hays, Honey West, Kevin Webb, Michelle McKenzie Voigt, and others from the Pride Films and Plays Company and cast of the upcoming musical Priscilla: Queen of the Desert. Music Director for the evening is PFP’s Jeff Award-winning Robert Ollis.
Simply Sensational is Monday, November 7. Mr. Owen entertains during the pre-show reception downstairs in the private room from 6 to 7 pm. The regular program will continue at 7:15 pm, and again feature Rayvon along with the other performers, with Broadway’s Capathia Jenkins headlining. The program will celebrate the greatest songs written for women in the Broadway canon, performed by the best women – and men – in Chicago’s musical theater scene.
Capathia Jenkins was featured in the record setting NBC LIVE telecast of The Wiz. On Broadway she has appeared in Newsies, Martin Short-Fame Becomes Me, Caroline, or Change, The Look of Love, The Civil War. Off-Broadway she was seen in Nora Ephron’s Love, Loss and What I Wore, (mis)Understanding Mammy-The Hattie McDaniel Story, (Drama Desk Nomination) Caroline, or Change and Godspell.
She has appeared in 30 Rock, The Sopranos, Law & Order and much more. She also has performed with many symphony orchestras around the world, including the Cincinnati Pops and the Hong Kong Philharmonic.” www.
For as long as he can remember, pop/soul singer, Rayvon Owen has dreamed of a life dedicated to music. Born to be on stage, the Richmond, VA., native began his music career at a very young age – singing in choirs, touring with gospel musicians and performing in local musicals. By the age of 18, he relocated to Nashville, TN., to study Commercial Music at Belmont University. Shortly after graduation, Rayvon made his way from Nashville to Los Angeles, CA., where he continued to write and craft his sound. In 2014, he released his debut EP, Cycles, which includes the hit single “Sweatshirt.” In the past year, Rayvon took his talent on the road – performing at over 60 colleges across the United States.
Honey West’s Chicago credits include Dirty Dreams of a Clean Cut Kid, Vampire Lesbians of Sodom, Diva Diaries, Jerry’s Girls and Tony and Tony’s Wedding. She won BroadwayWorld.com Award for Pussy on the House and will soon be seen in PFP’s Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.
Kevin Webb is a Jeff nominated company member with Pride Films and Plays and was most recently seen in their productions of Bite and Design for Living. He has worked with Court, Porchlight, BoHo, Trap Door, Sideshow and many other Chicago area theatre companies.
Cabaret singer Nancy Hays has opened for celebrities including Tommy Tune, George Burns and many others. Nancy was also recently seen in critically acclaimed performances as Mame at Light Opera Works and Judy Garland in Pride Films and Plays’ Boy from Oz and Judy and Liza–Once in a Lifetime– the Palladium Concert, A Tribute.
Simply Sensational features musical direction by Robert Ollis, and is directed by David Zak.
The evening benefits the programming of Pride Films and Plays, and the renovation of the Pride Arts Center in January 2017.
LISTING INFORMATION
Simply Sensational
Pride Films and Plays’ Annual Fall Benefit Monday, November 7
VIP Reception begins at 6 pm,
Program begins at 7:15 pm with dessert reception following.
Uptown Underground 4707 N. Broadway
VIP Tickets $150.00 (includes pre-show VIP reception)
General Admission $75.00 (includes program and post-show dessert reception)
For tickets call 1 800 737 0984 or purchase on line at www.pridefilmsandplays.com.
WILLAM @ Roscoes Oct. 25th
The ever fabulous Willam Belli ( FYI; 686K YouTube subscribers, and over 100 million views) will be in Chicago TUESDAY OCTOBER 25th @ ROSCOES!
His “unorthodox” self help book which embraces tough-love and unapologetic honesty, titled: Suck Less: When There’s a Willam, There’s a Way was just released last week!!!
Willam is a marquee LGBTQ celebrity from working as Neil Patrick Harris’ Drag Queen coach around his residency on Broadway as Hedwig, to ongoing appearances on RuPaul’s Drag Race, LOGO TV, MTV, etc. Willam was appointed as the first Transgender model for American Apparel and recently earned an award at Cannes Lions for his Magnum Ice Cream ad campaign called “Be True to Your Pleasure”.
Suck Less offers a forward written by Neil Patrick Harris and is a new approach on advice from “the only honest friend you have, Willam”. Topics include:
Suck Less at covering bad skin
Suck Less at shoes
Suck Less around famous people
Suck Less at having a great body
Suck Less at sex and relationships
Suck Less at break-ups
Willam is also gearing up for the 4th season of his popular web series, The Beatdown, in which is tears apart everything happening in Pop Culture News and The Internet.
Home is Where the Art Is: Queer Ricans
As many in the US struggle to understand and accept the LGBT community, join us to discuss the particular challenges faced by LGBT Latinos, as teens and others share their stories and celebrate their culture.
WHAT: Home is Where the Art Is: Queer Ricans – A Conversation with Lawrence La Fountain
WHEN: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM October 22, 2016
WHERE: National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture | 3015 West Division Street
The Great Books Foundation, in partnership with several Chicago community organizations, is pleased to present author, scholar and performer Lawrence La Fountain. Raised in Puerto Rico, Mr. La Fountain teaches at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and is featured in the Great Books Foundation’s anthology, Immigrant Voices: 21 Century Stories.
The free, four-hour program will include an interview and Q&A session with Mr. La Fountain, a panel discussion with teens, and an interactive storytelling workshop for the audience, presented by Public Narrative.
The Home is Where the Art Is program is underwritten by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Chef Tong @ Andersonville Halloween Event Oct. 30th
On Sunday, October 30, from 2-5 p.m., Andersonville will welcome guests to enjoy a sweet stroll through this delightful neighborhood as they participate in the Annual Dessert Crawl.
It’s a gourmet Trick or Treat experience with delectable desserts at every turn. Participating restaurants are sure to “wow” visitors with delicious and decadent gourmet desserts.
Chef Chris Tong of My Private Chef, an upscale private chef and gourmet dining service, will be serving a delicious Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Parfait with Chocolate Ganache, Whipped Cream and roasted Peanuts.
Look for him on the Caramel Apple Route at one of his favorite wine shops,
In Fine Spirits, 5418 N. Clark.
You can choose between TWO great routes. Tickets for one route are $25. in advance or $30.00 purchased after October 27. (if available)
Participants will pick up their Dessert Crawl “passport” at the Great Lakes Clinical Trials – Andersonville, 5149 N. Ashland Ave and then proceed to the participating restaurants and stores for tasting-sized portions at each location.
For more information about the Dessert Crawl and to purchase tickets, visit http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2597793
For more information about My Private Chef, contact Event Services at 773.370.8131 or visit our web site: www.myprivatechef.net
ELIXIR Andersonville Cocktail Classes
Elixir Andersonville is hosting three cocktail classes through the end of the year.
All are welcome to celebrate fall and learn to make classics like the Apple Martini, and even put a new spin on the Manhattan with freshly pressed apple juice to order.
Howard Brown Gala October 22
Howard Brown Health invites costume-clad Chicagoans back to their second annual spooktacular Halloween soiree, the Big Orange Ball, hosted at West Loop restaurant and event space Carnivale, on Oct. 22.
Once guests arrive in their most ghoulish attire they can pose for a picture in a photo booth outfitted with props supplied by the Brown Elephant resale shops. Indulgent craft cocktails and delectable catering from Carnivale will be served to partygoers dressed for tricks and treats, while dancing the witching hours away to local DJs. A 50/50 cash raffle and a (dead) silent auction are also provided. Whether you’re Ghostbusting or Ghost-busting-a-move on the dance floor, Big Orange Ball will be the premier party of the Halloween season.
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016 from 8 p.m. – 1 a.m.
WHERE: Carnivale, 702 W. Fulton Market, Chicago, IL
TICKETS: “RIP” Admission: $300 per person (includes VIP premium bar, an exclusive lounge, and other spooky surprises)
Early Bird: $125 per person (limited number available)
General Admission: $150 per person
At the Door: $175 per person
For more information and to reserve tickets, call 773-572-5117, email events@howardbrown.org or visit http://howardbrown.org/event/
Funds raised support Howard Brown Health’s vital medical care and community initiatives for adults and youth.
CHECK THIS OUT – photos from last year of the fun, elaborately produced and upscale Halloween gala unlike any other costumed party in Chicago!!
Gay Iowa Online
Co Dubuque Presents Co-ZINE, a new monthly online magazine!
Co-ZINE is a LGBTQ+ monthly online Co-mmunity magazine. We at Co Dubuque are honored to have grown so rapidly and successfully to be able to give back to the community through events, activities and educational workshops. Now we have taken Co another big step further and created Co-ZINE; to be able to let more LGBTQ+ community voices be heard.
Co Dubuque welcomes community focused writers, from all across the world to express their voices, experiences, poems, arts, and stories within Co-ZINE – including GSA’s and our LGBTQ+ youth. We are a Tri-State Co-mmunity, reaching out to our LGBTQ+ worldly Co-mmunity. Be heard, be seen and be proud… we are family… we are Co.
Please send interest or articles to: codubuque.cozine@gmail.com
Official Launch date of Co-ZINE is October 11th.
Disenchanted Musical – November
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Due to overwhelming popularity, the original performance of “Disenchanted: The Hilarious Hit Musical” has sold out. But don’t despair! We have added an additional performance at 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 19. Tickets for the additional show go on sale on October 11 at 10 a.m.
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