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Boystown and Gay-borhood Happenings New Year’s Eve Chicago 2012

“What Are You Doing  New Year’s Eve?”

Undisputedly, no other holiday evening offers more event happening choices than New Year’s Eve!  Whether you’re a lover or a hater or just indifferent, fact is New Year’s Eve returns every December 31st.

For Michael and I, unlike Thanksgiving and Christmas, our choices of who and where we spend New Year’s Eve with is not based on traditions (other than consuming an exorbitant amount of alcohol), but instead, what were going to do that night to celebrate is based on random criteria each year.

Today, we are still uncommitted to where exactly you’ll find us throughout the night, but we have narrowed or choices and want to share our recommended options with you (below list in alphabetical order).



Bonjonos Pizzeria: Sometimes the best New Year’s Eve simply requires having an amazing thin crust pizza and some buffalo wings, and staying in to watch the ball drop!   Our favorite in Chicago, delivered to your doorstop and you can wash your edible indulgence down with plenty of your favorite elixir(s) of choice while ringing in the New Year.  

Bonjono’s Pizza opened in 1996 at 4185 North Clarendon and Buena Avenue with a plan to make the best pizza, pasta and sandwiches in the neighborhood.  The idea was to make everything as fresh as possible, crusts made by hand on site daily, sausage, pasta sauces, salad dressings and soup are also made from scratch. Owner Craig says “We think our customers appreciate our extra efforts and while not all menu items can be made in house, you can be assured that we only buy top quality ingredients and add our own special touches to them.”

Trust us as loyal customers of 13 years, they’ve stayed true to their original plan since opening.  Our standing order with Bonjono’s is: a large, thin crust Margherita pizza with fresh tomato, basil and grilled chicken added with a couple side orders of buffalo wings with both ranch and blue cheese dressing sides-delicious!  HEAVEN!

Bojono’s Pizzeria    4185 North Clarendon    773.404.9700

Delivery: from Bryn Mawr to Webster; from the lake west to Ashland.
Open daily from 11:00 AM until 10:00 PM
last pizza order 9:45,  last delivery order 9:45



Cocktail
3359 North Halsted Street.  Cocktail is one of the sexiest, most inviting, playful upscale bars and restaurants on the Boystown strip, less any attitude! Cocktail’s two gorgeous bars feature black crystal chandeliers, onyx-lit bar tops and pay homage to our favorite French Champagne, Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin’s Brut Yellow Label available by the glass or a full or 1/2 bottle everyday!

Cocktail is the perfect place to sip sinful libations, especially near the front window to enjoy all the familiar and friendly faces passing by Halsted and Roscoe, enjoy great food and converse with friends old and new, or groove to the DJ’s beats while drooling over their world-class go-go boys bumping and grinding!

As you can see on New Year’s Eve at Cocktail expect doors open at 7pm with Hostess Cyon Flare, sexy sounds of REDUX, champagne toast at midnight and of course sexy go-go boys dancing up a storm!


Downtown Bar – 440 S. State Street. We’re so glad this place re-opened. Once the Gentry, then a straight bar for a short time, Downtown Bar and Lounge is now here to stay!   I love the layout , because there nooks and crannies and want private space with somesome or you can join the gang downstairs or up at the big bar.  Brian has recently done remodeling and repainting to create even more lounge spaces.

$6 stoli cocktails all night and NO COVER.

elixir Lounge 3452 North Halsted Street.  For someone who “less is more” when it comes to sports bars, it was so refreshing to learn that when Elixir opened it was not a sports bar!!!

More and more, Michael and I actually prefer to go into and enjoy a place with no TV’s at all! When were out and about town were looking to get caught up with friends and make new ones. Not watch TV. Nothing more annoying than music too loud or so many TV’s its a struggle to talk to the person next to you.

I would definitely describe Elixir as upscale and friendly, the kind of place were proud to take our parents visiting us this week and sit and visit over a nice stiff cocktail! Be prepared, their specialty cocktail list, along with prohibition era classics, might put a little hair on Mama’s chest New Year’s Eve at elixir Lounge we think is a great deal (they would definitely lose money on us) $50 is all that is asked for an open Premium bar and light hor d’oeuvres from 10pm -1am. As you can imagine, it is an extremely smaller space than many, so tickets very limited, not a bad thing at all, so contact an elixir staff member and get your ticket!

HYDRATE – 3458 North Halsted Street.  NYE 2013 at Hydrate! PREMIUM OPEN BAR!The Ultimate NYE Dance Party is here!

Don’t delay! Buy your tickets today! This event sells out every year!

NYE at Hydrate includes a premium hosted bar and hors d’oeuvres from 8pm
to 11pm, champagne toast at Midnight, and party favors for every
guest!!!

General Admission Tickets are only $30 before 12.15.2012!! $35 if purchased before 12.31.2012!

$50 VIP Tickets include all of the above plus in and out privileges all night long!!! Don’t get stuck out in the cold!

DJ Laura B spins from 8 till midnight
Greg Drescher finished out the night till 4 AM…

Hosted by Sorraya Dash!!


NEXT STOP:  Established in 1996 by a father and his two sons, the original El Mariachi at 3420 North Broadway and Roscoe (still in business today) is a quaint, but small 10-table restaurant! Again, I’m sure it was the first Mexican restaurant Michael and I ate at when we first moved to Chicago in 2001.

El Mariachi grew in popularity over the years due to their commitment to only serving top quality, authentic, mostly family recipes, traditional dishes and the best margaritas made with fresh squeezed lime juice.

At the newest location opened in 2010, El Mariachi Tequila Bar & Grill at 3906 North Broaway and West Sheridan, you’ll find everything you came to love and expect at their original restaurant plus SO MUCH MORE!

No longer prohibited by lack of space, the new restaurant has a much bigger menu, fresh tableside guacamole that is made to order and an extensive selection of over 175 tequilas! (all 100% Blue Agave). This makes it the biggest tequila bar in Chicago!

 

In October of this year, their newest endeavor opened to rave reviews: Revolucion Mexican Steakhouse. 3443 N. Broadway.   So take your pick or mix and match.  
EL MARIACHI will have  2 seatings for a  fabulous 3 course pre-fix menu ($30.00 per person)  ( regular menu will also be available on new years eve) * 6 pm and 8 pm seatings available.  773-549-2932

After Party At Revolucion Steakhouse...$60 Drink package from 11:00 pm to 2:00 a.m. which includes: Unlimited margaritas, sangria, house wine, selected beer, appertizer buffet
served through out the evening with party favors and champagne toast at midnight  Reservations are HIGHLY recommended 773-661-9894. 



Roscoe’s Tavern  3356  N. Hasted . A boystown favorite! I love this place. As always, never disappointed in the music. Crowd is always friendly. I always meet new people here. Great dance floor. And fantastic pitchers of unlimited flavors of  specialty drinks.


NYE2012 – New Year – New Tune – Presented by Absolut Tune
– a sparkling fusion of vodka and Sauvignon Blanc


$25 General Admission
   Hors d’ouevres, Champagne Toast and $1000 Balloon Drop


$75 VIP Advanced Purchase*
-Dedicated Separate Entrance with Express Entry
-Unlimited In & Out Privileges
-Gift Bag
-Complimentary Coat Check
-5 Premium Cocktails
*Limited Quantity Available


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Hydrate Naughty Nice Underwear Party

Skin Productions Presents Naughty & Nice

o was Santa good to you this year?
Did you get everything you want?
Got the cute man-tees or the fabulous swimsuit for the next vacation and anxious to give them a try?

WELL JOIN US TO KICK IN THE NEW YEAR 

WEEKEND EXTRAVAGANZA AT HYDRATE!

Come out for another night of dancing and celebrating in your holiday themed undies.
…but…normal undies, swimsuits, and jockstraps are welcomed too. 

We at SKIN Productions are equal opportunity skivvies.
Must be in undies, swimsuits and jockstraps or at least have your shirt off to be in the Red Bar. Woman must be in their bra.
Dancing in clothing…BAH, HUMBUG!
You’ll definitely get coal next year

Santa and his elves will be on hand to make your spirits bright!

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HYDRATE Purity Ball Dec. 22

Among devout Christians,
the Purity Ball is a gathering of young people who sign a vow of
chastity. NVRLND is about to do its take on this evangelical classic. On
SATURDAY, DEC. 22ND, we regain our virginity for the new year.

This will be the fiercest White Party to hit Chicago. NVRLND’s heavy
arsenal of lights and lasers…new LED dance boxes…the return of the
photo booth…white confetti…bad-ass costumes…CO2…3D
carnage…we’re putting on a f**king show.

DJ JALIL Z (Miami, FL) returns after his highly successful NVRLND Labor Day party
DEBBIE FOX hosts
Live Drums by Mo Kabre, Lighting by Joe Gillan
Production/Costumes by Eddie Couture, Damian Martin, Raul Redaggio, and CHOKE by Shawn Satterfield

NVRLND dancers. NVRLND production. NVRLND lasers.

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Glitz and Glam with Aurora Sexton New Years Eve @ KIT KAT Lounge

AN EVENING of 

GLITZ AND GLAM 
with the one and only 
AURORA SEXTON, 
New Years Eve at 
Kit Kat Lounge and Supper Club!

Aurora has  been  crowned the title “Entertainer of the Year”. She does amazing performances!

The Entertainer Of the Year F.I. (EOY) contest system is a Fund Raiser
Event presented for The SLS Pride Foundation, Inc., a non-profit Arts
and Humanities foundation, “Dedicated to the betterment of Diverse
Cultures.”

Many community non-profit organizations have benefited from
the funds raised by The SLS Pride Foundation, Inc., including Metropolitan Community Church of Louisville, Kentucky Theater Project,
Louisville International Film Expo, Louisville Youth Group, Gallopolooza
Louisville Sidewalk Derby, Crusade for Children, Louisville Deaf Oral
School, Bluegrass Classic Tournament, William-Nichols Institute
Educational preservation fund, Fairness Education Fund, Beaux Arts Ball
for Voices of Kentuckiana, University Of Louisville Foundation, Inc.,
Kentuckiana Pride Festival, The Chance School & The Louisville
Visual Arts Association.

Aurora lives in Nashville but gets back to Chicago about once a month.


NEW YEARS EVE, see Aurora live – with 3 choices for the evening.

BOOK EARLY!
SLOTS WILL SELL OUT!
IT’S  NEW YEARS EVE!!

Born and raised in Denver, CO, Aurora Sexton is no stranger to the
stage. With an early childhood start in theater and the arts, Aurora has
always been in the spotlight putting her creative talents to work.

With an illustrious career spanning over a decade and an accolade of
titles/crowns and accomplishments to her name, Aurora has become a
staple and well respected icon of nightlife in Chicago since moving to
the windy city 5 years ago.

From her dead on illusions of Dolly Parton to Marylin Manson, exciting
dance routines to swaying the melodies of a ballad, gorgeous glittering
showgirl pieces to barely there sex symbol, this multi-faceted blonde
bombshell will keep you guessing what she’ll come out with next and
always leave you wanting more.

In her time away from stage Aurora works as a freelance makeup artist
for weddings & fashion events, runs party events/promotions and is a
print ad model, most recently becoming the face of Starr Jewels, a top
of the line jewelry company for stage.

KIT KAT LOUNGE   3700 N. Halsted   773-525-1111






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Jackie Beat at HYDRATE – Holiday Show Dec 20

Jackie Beat is a very well known drag persona and actor, singer, songwriter and screenwriter.

I first discovered Jackie IN NYC about 15 years ago. She was doing amazing shows all over New York and appeared in Wigstock – The Movie
with love of my life, Alexis Arquette and Lady Bunny. 
Jackie is SO CREATIVE, and SO FUNNY. You can listen to some of  her crazy songs on her MySpace Page (yes, artists still use MySpace). And she has some crazy videos on YouTube.
 WARNING, most are NSFW!
Jackie was also part of the band DIRTY SANCHEZ. Dirty Sanchez is an electroclash band that formed in Los Angeles in 2001 and includes Jackie Beat, Mario Diaz and DJ BARBEAU.
Dirty Sanchez have a very strong following on the West Coast, where they play to full houses. 

Get a CD here…Dirty Sanchez

Jackie Beat: A Different Christmas Show!

Hydrate presents….JACKIE BEAT!

SHE’S BACK!!! Jackie Beat is back with her hysterical antics and she’s
giving you something to look forward to this holiday season!

ONE NIGHT ONLY!

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2012

Door open at 7pm and show starts at 8pm!

VIP TICKETS which included seating in the first 3 rows and a complimentary 4 Rebels Cocktail are only $30!

General Admission seating is only $20 in advance and $25 at the door!

Get your tickets today! 


THIS WILL SELL OUT!!!

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Double Feature Holiday Shows, NOT TO BE MISSED

Santa’s Dead! & 

Dirty Carol’s Christmas

The company that brought you SNOW WHITE AND
THE SEVEN DRAG QUEENS, TWINKIE AND THE BEAST and ALEX IN WONDERLAND are
premiering something new this holiday season! 

Giving homage to classic
noir films and Christmas television specials, MidTangent Productions
presents a dazzling and daring musical double feature like no other! 



SANTA’S DEAD!

It was just a few days until Christmas. All over the world, children
anxiously awaited that morning when all their dreams would come true.
The elves at the north pole worked and worked. The reindeer were
groomed, the toys were made, and the candy canes were bent. 

All seemed
quite well, but one person wasn’t happy and she was going to make sure
that this Christmas she finally got what she wanted! Mrs. Claus and her
conspiring lover, Bubba, had a plan up their jolly sleeves. The elves
suspected foul play. With the help of a private dick and the Queen of
the North Pole, these elves were going to get to the bottom of this, but
they had to hurry! With just a few hours until Christmas, could Mrs.
Claus and Bubba get away with this horrible crime? Would Santa be
avenged? Would the reindeer survive the cold after being completely
shaved due to scabies infection? These mysteries and more to be solved,
crime-fighters!


DIRTY CAROL’S CHRISTMAS

Welcome to Dirty Carol’s Christmas; a party like no other! Come join us
for a little singin’, a little dancin’, and a lot of drinkin’! Your host
for the evening, Dirty Carol, will keep you entertained while trying
her best to get into anyone’s pants. Both family and friends will stop
by to share some Christmas memories and perhaps a song (or seven). This
isn’t your typical holiday party, so leave the warm fuzzies at home,
because Dirty Carol and her friends will leave you feelin’ Dirty!

Performance Dates:
Fridays and Saturdays: through December 22
All show times 9:00pm

Tickets are $10

Shows are 21+

Written by MTP Artistic Director Tony Lewis and company members Aaron
Michael Adamkiewicz and Karla Meyer, these shows continue MTP’s
dedication to bringing original works with a familiar twist to the
Chicago GLBTQ community. This production features many MTP Artistic
Ensemble members both in front and behind the curtain and will have
surprise guest appearances and live entertainment between these one-act
shows.

 

Get Tickets Here!

HYDRATE       3548 N. Halsted

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North Halsted Window Walk Dec. 8th

The Northalsted Window Walk. 

Saturday DEC 8th
A festive little way to support the businesses of Northalsted & an excuse to drink hot chocolate with peppermint schnapps (sm). We will be kicking things off at Space Park at 2pm and then heading out to stroll the street & support businesses without the fear of being bitten or trampled. Additional details are available at www.northalsted.com. Cocktails, shopping and prizes…what’s not to enjoy?

This
holiday season when you buy a Northlasted Gift Card, you automatically
get an extra 20% value on your card. For example, purchase a $100 gift
card and get $120 on your card!

The best part? The Northalsted Gift Cards can be used at over 70 locations on North Halsted between Belmont and Broadway. Click here to buy your giftcard today.

They always sell out, so get yours before they’re gone!

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Johnny Weir at SCARLET Dec 9th 3pm

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Vanite Paul Mitchell MITCH Party Dec 8th

VANITE Paul Mitchell Salon will be hosting a special party at Minibar, Saturday December 8th! (3341 North Halsted Street )
There will be a champagne reception, lots of MITCH giveaways and a chance to win a trip to LAS VEGAS! It all starts at 9pm. 
As busy men we don’t have the time better yet the knowledge to know
what’s better for our hair. Fast pace life’s full of family, work,
relationships and the gym keep us on the go. Our hair might get
neglected time to time. We don’t have time for shampoo and conditioner!
Do we?
Men I’m here to say yes we do! Thanks to Paul Mitchell and the NEW men’s
Mitch line! Specifically the 2 in 1 shampoo and conditioner, Double
Hitter.  Double Hitter is a sulfate-free shampoo with a healthy lather and rich
sent. This 2 in 1 shampoo and conditioner is perfect for us on the go!
Washes and leaves our hair full and healthy ready to take on the world!
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Special Holiday Sale and Party Dec. 5th

BestGayChicago.com
invite you to Celebrate the Holidays and Shop LOCAL.

2 of our favorite new small businesses at one Boystown address!

MEBLE Design Studio & Vanite’ Paul Mitchell Focus Salon

Meet and greet the dynamic mother-daughter duo Agnes & Danuta at Meble Design where they sell antiques, artwork, unique interior design pieces, upholstery and accent items – all AMAZINGLY PRICED.

From pictures and accents to couches and chairs – it’s ALL HERE!
Need a custom piece created or have an item you would like refurbished, updated or bedazzled? That’s their specialty!
ALL guests will enjoy 30% off store items or services discussed during this special event!

ALSO, meet Kinley Preston and her staff at the brand new Vanite Paul Mitchell Hair Salon for men & women.

Kinley will be on hand showing off her gorgeous new salon space and you can pick up Paul Mitchell samples and ENJOY 30% OFF all Paul Mitchell products.

PLUS, everyone gets a BestGayChicago.com swag bag of goodies, just for stopping by!

Come have some wine and cheese and shop and mingle!
Please RSVP, if you can.

Its an Open House event party 5-9pm, so stop in and peruse and mingle anytime convenient and bring a friend.
But if you do stop by during the day, just mention BestGayChicago.com and the 30% off special will apply.

It is so important that we are aware of the small businesses in our community so that we can refer them to friends and support and shop local when we can so that they continue to be in business in the future.

3161 North Halsted Street Chicago, IL 60657

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A Very Mary Christmas with Ru Pauls Drag Race Star MIMI IMFURST

I have been a fan of Mimi Imfurst, long before Ru Paul ever even had his first thought for a drag race show!

 I think it was about 2007, I was in New York city and heard about this outrageous queen who did this crazy over-the-top campy holiday show,
“A Very Mary
Christmas.”

Conceived and delivered by writer/performer Mimi Imfurst and
composer/lyricist/arranger Mike Pettry (winner of the 2007 Jonathan Larson and
Fredrick Loewe Awards), the show ran every year at Don’t Tell Mama. It was the holiday MUST SEE SHOW!

Over 2000 years ago in the little hillside town of Bethlehem a miraculous birth occurred….” You might think you know the real story, but you don’t. At last, Jesus’ mother sets the record straight. ‘A Very Mary Christmas’ is a musical retelling of the months leading up to the birth of Christ, as told by the Virgin Mary. With the help of her sidekicks — the jazz trio The Three Weissmans — Mary also shares the intimate details of her relationship with her boyfriend God, her love for her husband Joey, and her journey to stardom,” explain press notes.


‘A Very Mary Christmas’ features parodies of holiday songs including We Need A Little Christmas, Like A Virgin and Joy To The World. Highlights include a finger puppet show and an audience sing along. Called “worst than the sin of abortion” by religious extremist organizations and hailed as “twisted” by the Catholic Advocacy Coalition, see the show that asks: Do you really know the people you pray to?

MIMI brings her classic Christmas show to Hydrate, Dedc. 13th, 2012.  Hydrate and Absolut are proud to present, RuPaul’s All Star Drag Queen, MIMI IMFURST!

Move over Lady Gaga, the Madonna – the Virgin Mary is back after 2000 years and ready to set the record straight, so to speak.

Drag Queen commedianne Mimi Imfurst, plays the Virgin Mother and is
ready to make the yuletide gay! Oy Vey Maria, there’s a stranger in the
manger!

General Admission tickets are only $10!  $15  at the door.

$25 VIP includes hosted Absolut bar 8-9pm and preferred seating. THESE WILL GO FAST!

You do not want to miss this hysterical Christmas show!!!

 More events at Hydrate»

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Santa Speedo Run 2 Hits Boystown Dec. 1st

The 2nd Annual GAY Santa Speedo Run of Chicago takes place this Saturday, Dec. 1st at 1pm.

Santa Speedo Run was brought to Chicago from Boston by a gaggle of
speedo sporting enthusiasts who thought “why not run down Michigan Ave. in speedos in the middle of December?!” While the event itself is a
bunch of ho ho ho’s,  the event to raise awareness for
Diabetes. 
In 2011, over 50 LGBT participants
braved the freezing temperatures and shed their running clothes in favor
of red Speedos to run one mile through Andersonville in the first
annual Santa Speedo GAY Run. The event organized by Karl Sponholtz and his
partner Jeff Colgan
was a benefit for Vital Bridges.
This year, the gay run is moving to Boystown. 

This year’s sign-ups are already exceeding last year’s numbers, so the duo decided to move the event from Andersonville to Boystown, PLUS, the weather for this weekend could be near 60! As opposed to last years freezing 28 degrees!

There is a $25 fundraising minimum to participate in the event, which
consists of running one mile in the cold, clad in nothing but a santa
hat, running shoes and a speedo, or some other holiday-themed costume. Over 300 people are expected to participate.

There will be a prize for the top fundraiser as well as a Christmas
raffle. DS Tequila has generously offered half-price food for all
participants on the day of the run and a myriad of other local
businesses, like Taverna 750, Burke’s Public House, Windy City Sweets and Sagin, LLC, have donated to the raffle.

Sign-ups start at noon at Sidetrack,
3349 Halsted St., with the run itself scheduled to take place at 2:00
p.m. For more information, or to see pictures from last year’s event,
check out their Facebook page at  and RSVP to their Facebook event.

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FRED SAYS Yorkie Raises Money for HIV AIDS Dec. 8th

Who Is Fred?

I’m a cute little yorkie

 with a big heart!

I am a Yorkshire Terrier in Chicago and adopted by my Dad, Rob Garofalo. 

Dad says I’m a miracle because I helped him through
some of the darkest periods in his life (professionally, health wise
and personally).

I seem to have a therapeutic affect on people,
because I’m cute as a button and sassy.

It was Daddy’s idea to put me
to work — using my image to sell boxes of greeting cards. The proceeds
go to care for HIV+ adolescents who do not have health insurance. I don’t
mind because it is a great cause.

AND WE’RE HAVING A PARTY!

Saturday, December 8, 2012
4:00pm until 7:00pm
 @  SCARLET      3320 North Halsted Street

Fred
is raising money to support the healthcare of HIV+ Teens this holiday
season at Scarlet! There will be drinks, complimentary hors d’oeurves
from the generous folk at Taverna750, raffle prizes and lots of holiday
cheer!!

Also there will be the live world premiere screening of
Fred’s first promotional video to support the charity’s work — it is
not to be missed!!

So please come join us and bring your friends.

Suggested donation of $10 or $20. The $20 donation includes a box of
Fred Says greeting cards – which make an excellent holiday gift.

Facebook  invite

Fredsays.org


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Absolut OUTRAGEOUS Party At Roscoes Dec. 13th

Roscoe’s Presents: 

Absolut Outrageous: The Boystown Party 
Celebrating 30 years of going out and coming out in Boystown!!!
 Featuring performances by RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Shannel, JuJuBee, Tammie Brown & Raven!!! 
Hosted by the one and only Michelle Visage!! 
This is a party you are not gonna want to miss!!! 
Thursday, December 13th
9:00PM
NO COVER!!!
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Sean Chandler and David Leeper’s At The Flash, Opens this Week in Chicago

Pride Films and Plays is thrilled to announce that Sean Chandler and David Leeper’s At The Flash, winner of PFP’s Great Gay Play and Musical Contest in 2012, will have its world premiere at Center on Halsted’s Hoover-Leppen Theatre on November 17. 
The production will be PFP’s first Jeff-eligible show, and will run in the 150-seat theater through December 16. 
 At The Flash is a fierce and funny show that condenses LGBT history into the story of five characters – a closeted man in the 1960s, a black drag queen in the 1970s, a club kid in the 1980s, a budding lesbian activist in the 1990s, and a family man/entrepreneur in the 2000s.
 David Leeper stars under the direction of PFP Executive Director David Zak.
At the Flash will preview on November 16 at 7:30, and open on Saturday, November 17 at 7:30.
 Performances thereafter are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 and Sundays at 3:30 through December 16 (closing day). There are also 7:30 performances on Wednesdays and Thursdays November 28, 29, December 5, 6, 12, and 13. Please note there is no Friday performance on December 7. 
 Preview tickets for At The Flash are $15. Thereafter, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday performances are $25, and Wednesday and Thursday are $21. Portions of each ticket sold support programming at Center on Halsted.
 Sean Chandler and David Leeper, legally married since 2008, reside in Woodland Hills, CA. Together and separately their scripts include At The Flash (Winner of 2012 Pride Films and Plays Great Gay Play and Musical Contest), Radical Morality (PFP Great Gay Screenplay Contest Semi-Finalist, Creative World Awards Semi-Finalist, Nicholl Fellowship Quarter-Finalist, Square Magazine Screenplay Contest Finalist), Kissing the Frog Prince (Scriptoid Festival, All Access Screenwriters Competition & The Screenplay
Festival Semi-Finalists) and The Pack (Creative World Awards Semi-Finalist). Works in progress include Everyday Joseph, Make Mine a Double, Benji
Boomer – Life Coach and Grand Matriculation. www.seanwchandler.com and www.davidwleeper.com 
Since it was founded in 2010, Pride Films and Plays has become an international center for the development of fresh work for the stage and screen, while re-examing classic gay texts.
 The season of full productions this year includes At The Flash and the musical Under a Rainbow Flag, both discovered in PFP’s 2012 Great Gay Play and Musical Contest, and a 20th anniversary revival of Jonathan Harvey’s coming-of-age classic Beautiful Thing, running January 17 to February 17 at Luna Central, 3944 N Clark. 
 Pride Films and Plays is now offering Premium Play Passes and Play Passes for its 2012-13 season. Premium Passes are $50 and include one ticket for each of the three full productions, plus 6 free tickets to the Gay Play Weekend, Gay Screenplay Weekend or Women’s Work Weekend. The names of Premium Pass holders will be also be listed in the season’s programs. This is a $120 value!
Play Passes are $40 and include one ticket for each of the three full productions and three tickets to the Gay Play Weekend, Gay Screenplay Weekend or Women’s Work Weekend. This is a $90 value.
Students and seniors over 60 can save $5 when purchasing either the Premium Pass or Play Pass.
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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. 

Revolucion Mexican Steakhouse is a rustic hideaway of juicy Steaks, Chops, Seafood with a Mexican flare. And price ranges for everyone.whether you want a lite snack, or maybe a burger, or a full 2-3 course meal. It’s all here. 
Amazing selections including 3 different kinds of Guacamole ($8-9). 3 different kinds of Ceviche ($8). Lots of soups and salads. Over a dozen appetizers ($7-$11). 
 Steaks galore! From Rib Eye to Filet Mignon to Lamb Chops (average $32). And they can come with different types of rubs, signature crusts and sauces. Best of all, the steaks are NOT all ala carte. Steaks and chops include bread service, house salad and choice of potatoes. 

Over a dozen house specialties to choose from ranging from including a 1/2 pound house burger for $11, over roasted chicken for $14 and grilled salmon for $17.  Plus an awesome Taco selection to pick from  Achiote rubbed Tilapia, Shrimp with Chipolte cream sauce  and Sausage with Potatoes (4 tacos for $14). The price points are spot on, the portions are perfect  and this restaurant is so what Boystown and Lakeview needed! Great food that is not overpriced. 
If your are thirsty, there is a full service bar with an extensive wine selection, tequilas, craft beers  (5 beers from local brewery) specialty margaritas (The Cucumber Jalapeno and the “Manhanttan” margarita were probably my two favorites!) and other cocktails.
3443 N Broadway
(at Hawthorne Pl) 
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 697-9314
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Gay Day Brunch with BestGayChicago.com Oct. 21


$30 BestGayChicago.com 

BRUNCH at El Mariachi!
 

Join BestGayChicago.com 
at our first
GAY DAY BRUNCH CLUB!


Sunday Oct. 21st 

at El Mariachi TequilaBar

3906 N. Broadway     12-2pm . 

Join BestGayChicago.com for our first official Sunday Funday GAY DAY  brunch event!


$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. 

Plus it gives us an idea of how many
swag bags to bring!


We make no money from this event – all the
money goes to the restaurant. 

We hope to do these brunches at various
restaurants 4-6 times a year. 

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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. 

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Beer Lovers and Roscoes Fall Craft Beer Expo Oct. 21

BEER LOVERS REJOICE!!
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,
Firestone Walker, Lakefront Brewery, New Belgium, Magic Hat, and many
more!

Open to the Public – No Cover

ROSCOES
Roscoe’s Tavern & Cafe | 3356 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL 60657
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ROSCOES Dante on Fire Auditions Sept 30th & Oct 1

Roscoe’s on Halsted and Infinite Entertainent Presents: Auditions for “DANTE ON FIRE: 
A Boylesque of the Nine Circles of Hell.”
We are looking for talented, fresh, sexy guys who aren’t afraid to show some skin. There is a synopsis below of the show. Experience in: gogo dancing, striptease, burlesque, an basic dance in a plus!
So come out and show us what you got! 
THERE WILL BE COMPENSATION!
Please send Head shots (e.g. Professional head shot or recent photo of yourself) and resumes to:
infinite.entertainment1@yahoo.com & Rocco.Ayala87@gmail.com
AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD at Roscoe’s on Halsted on 
September 30th @ 3:00pm and October 1st @ 6:00pm. 
Callbacks if necessary will be on October 2 @ 6:00pm.
REHEARSALS: The will be determined based on availability of cast and production staff.
SHOW DATE: The show will take place at Roscoe’s on Halsted on December 20th 2012 at 10pm.

“Dante on Fire” is a boylesque interpretation of Dante’s Inferno. The show follows Dante, who must travel with the poet Virgil through the nine circles of hell to save not only the soul of his beloved, but his own. Each circle of hell will be portrayed as a unique burlesque number featuring music from Christina Aguilera, Scissor Sisters, Donovan, The Goldfrapps, Gogol Bordello and more!

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