Monthly Archives: June 2017
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Chicago’s Chuck Renslow Passed, 87
Pioneering Chicago Gay Activist and Leather Community Leader Chuck Renslow Passes Away At 87
It’s with a sad heart that we must report that Chuck Renslow, the pioneering gay activist who opened the first gay leather bar in the country, the Gold Coast in 1958, has passed away at the age of 87.
Mr. Renslow was the founder and photographer of Kris Studios, one of the earliest and most durable of the physique houses ( and one where leather always had a place ) He was the publisher of Triumph, Mars and Rawhide Male magazines. He was a founder of Second City Motorcycle Club, the first club in the midwest in 1965.
He was among the earliest members, often among the founders, of many gay liberation organizations and movements. He was the publisher of GayLife Newspaper and has sat on the Board of fourteen different GLBT organizations. He was also the founder of many gay bars and sex clubs including Man’s Country, which has survived for more than 30 years.
He is the founder, in of the International Mr. Leather, which meets yearly in Chicago and was inducted into Chicago’s Lesbian and Gay Hall of Fame in 1991.
At the Leather Archives & Museum’s September 2016 Board of Directors meeting Chuck was elected “Chairperson of the Board” of the world famous museum that he himself founded.
Specific details of his passing have not been released as of yet.
Venezuela Benefit July 5th Uptown Underground
Verbena for Venezuela’s Freedom
Wednesday July 5th @ 8pm General Admission $20
Verbena for Venezuela’s Freedom is a benefit for UCV First Aids in Venezuela (Organization that provides medicine and treatment to the people affected by the violent protests against the government). Venezuela has been under the same government for over 18 years and the people are asking for a change. 100% of the ticket sales from this event will be donated to UCV First Aids in Venezuela
Venezuela is a country know for its diversity, get ready to be immersed in a bowl of different tastes, cultures and rhythms as pole dancers, queens, and a bevvy of beautiful burlesque and BOYlesque performers make you dance, scream and LIVE your LIFE!
The line up includes:
Kat Sass
Lady Jack
Bazuka Joe
Camille Leon
Lucky Bucky
Miss B La Rose
The Vixen
Willy LaQueue
Dizzy Lizzy
Switch
Coco Sho-Nell
Gaea Lady
Anghell from Venezuela!
PLEASE SUPPORT THIS EVENT!~ TICKETS HERE!
OUT IN THE PARK Volunteer Event June 13
HEY EVERYONE! This is year 6 for OUT IN THE PARK @ Six Flags Great America.
Every summer we NEED VOLUNTEERS! Anyone interested should join this page.
we will have our first meeting at Charlies in Boystown, Tuesday June 13th at 6:30 pm.
We will provide some pizzas and couple drinks for those who can make it.
There are many different ways to help.
And you can earn FREE TICKETS to the event and other cool stuff.
Each year, a portion of money for the ticket goes to a different charity.
This year HOWARD BROWN HEALTH will benefit!
Chicago Pride Fest 2017
Chicago Pride Fest. Taylor Dayne, Thelma Houston, Kristine W. and many more are ready to take over the Chicago Pride Fest stage June 17-18! Held during National Pride Month, celebrates our achievements as a community in our annual two-day street festival leading up to Chicago’s world famous Pride Parade.
The non-stop entertainment features strings, queens and everything in-between.
Two main stages deliver a host of national and local talent. Well Strung brings the strings with their fuse of classic music meets pop blend, while Taylor Dayne delivers her iconic hits and local legends 16 Candles go retro. The DJ stage at Waveland pumps with dance ready beats, while the best divas in the business strut their stuff on the Kit Kat Runway.
Chicago Pride Fest (June 17-18)
11 am – 10 pm North Halsted from Addison to Grace $10 Suggested Donation
| Saturday, June 17 | ||
| North Stage | ||
| 12:30PM | Drag Show | |
| 2:30PM | Thelma Houston | |
| 3:30PM | Drag Show | |
| 5:30PM | Vassy | |
| 6:00PM | Drag Show | |
| 7:30PM | David Hernandez |
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| 8:30PM | Taylor Dayne | |
| South Stage | ||
| 1:00PM | Gay Men’s Chorus | |
| 2:00PM | Catfight | |
| 4:00PM | One Night Band | |
| 6:00PM | Girl Power Band | |
| 8:00PM | Boy Band Review | |
| Sunday, June 18 | ||
| North Stage | ||
| 12:00PM | Pet Parade | |
| 12:30PM | Drag Show | |
| 2:30PM | Carlito Olivero |
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| 3:30PM | Drag Show | |
| 5:30PM | Well Strung |
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| 6:30PM | Pride Talent Show | |
| 8:00PM | Symon | |
| 8:30PM | Kristine W. | |
| South Stage | ||
| 1:00PM | Pet Parade | |
| 1:30PM | 2 the 9s | |
| 3:30PM | Rod Tuffcurls | |
| 6:00PM | Abba Salute |
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| 7:30PM | 16 Candles | |
About the Northalsted Business Alliance (NBA)
Formed in 1980, NBA represents more than 100 businesses along the Halsted Street corridor. The organization hosts major events throughout the year including Chicago Pride Fest, Pride Prom Northalsted Market Days, the Halloween Parade, Frost Fest and the Legacy Live Series. For information about NBA visit www.northalsted.com.
