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Red Dress Brunch at Cocktail Sunday December 12
is a national event dedicated to creating awareness and visibility for the HIV/AIDS movement and raising funds for organizations that provide vital community services.
The CHICAGO RED DRESS PARTY
will take place April 16th, 2011.
This Sunday, December 12th, join Best Gay Chicago.com as we help kick off a series of mini pre-parties and benefits! RED DRESSS BRUNCH takes place this Sunday at Cocktail, 3359 N. Halsted, from 12-3pm.
Come join us for brunch! Dine out and drink and help a great cause!
“Raise Your Glass” to end HIV/AIDS. Enjoy some fantastic brunch and drink specials will be – $1 Cocktails, $2 Mimosas and $3 Raspberry Long Islands.
20% of proceeds will be donated to Chicago Red Dress Party which supports AIDS Foundations of Chicago and Equality Project.
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Chicago Takes Off Kickoff Event on December 5
Chicago competed for the title
of “Chicago’s Sexiest,”
in Test Positive Aware Network’s (TPAN)
Bar-lesque fundraising event and online
strip-a-thon which took place throughout November.
Bars competing in the competition included Angelina Ristorante, Atmosphere, The Call, Cell Block, Cocktail, Hydrate, Jackhammer, Minibar, Roscoe’s, Sidetrack, Spin, Touche, and the Velvet Rope. In total, the bars and contestants raised a total of $21,305 to support TPAN’s HIV/AIDS programs and services.
The winner will be crowned at the official kickoff extravaganza for Chicago Takes Off to be held Sunday, December 5 at 4 p.m. at Scarlet Bar, located at 3320 N. Halsted.
“In its third year, we’re delighted to raise an amazing amount of money for TPAN,” said Dan Paterno, co-chair of the events. “We truly value the fundraising efforts of everyone who’s been involved with Bar-lesque this year and the volunteers who have put so much time and effort into the events.”
The online competition ended at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, November 30 with one winner cinching the title, a mere $360 more than the second place contestant. TPAN has announced that the Web site, BAR LESQUE , will re-launch on Monday, December 6 to give donors an opportunity to contribute end of the year donations and continue supporting their favorite bar staff.
Chicago Takes Off: Lido des Boyz
Sunday’s crowning and Chicago Takes Off kickoff event will feature statuesque performers in themed regalia to launch ticket and raffle sales for the main event, which will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2011 in two shows, 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., at the Park West.
In its fifth year, the Chicago Takes Off theme is “LIDO des Boyz,” which is sure to tease audiences with the enchantment and exhilaration of Paris’s famed Lido Cabaret, all in support of TPAN’s mission of providing HIV/AIDS programs and services. Macy’s has joined the 2011 spring event as the presenting sponsor.
For tickets and information about Chicago Takes Off, log on to Chicago Takes Off .
Best New Brunch in Boystown – EVERYDAY at Cocktail
Dreamsicles, go-go gods and
$1 drinks on Sundays,
now Cocktail is becoming known
for the best DAILY Brunch in Boystown.
This is NOT bar food, mind you. It’s American Seasonal, good quality foods and flavors. The menu serves brunch, bites, salads and sandwiches daily, everyday, 11am-10pm, with Brunch everyday 11am-4pm.
Erin Baker, their food director says,”I really wanted to stay away from typical bar food and fried foods. I insisted we do not have a fryer in the kitchen! Instead things are baked, roasted, toasted and grilled. One of our cooks makes an amazing Southern Fried Chicken, that is NOT fried!”
While the menu stays basically the same, the preparations will vary. For instance Eggs Benedict will frequently change as does the Waffle stylings.
Owner Geno Zaharakis says “I love to cook! And I found this recipe years ago in a NorthShore Cookbook. And over the years have tinkered and played with it. People LOVE IT!”
And he added, “While the menu stays basically the same, we make changes on some of the preparations and will offer specials. Last week we did a Southern flare theme with corn bread, grits and collard greens and people loved it.
And in the coming months, they are launching a lot of theme brunches and special events. And of course, next April, the outdoor patio will return. But we have also been booking a lot of special parties in the new back bar. And Erin helps work on special menu’s for the guests.”
Sunday December 5th, hostess Phyllis launches
First Sundays Brunch
Sunday December 12th, Red Dress Party Chicago hosts
a launch party for their upcoming April 2011 event.
Sunday December 19th, is the Howard Brown Benefit Brunch. $25 prix fixe brunch with proceeds going to Howard Brown.
(also on Monday December 6th – Cocktail will donate all the proceeds , all day to Howard Brown! PLUS get HALF-OFF that day!!)
In January, longtime favorite bartender Val will kick off Opera Brunches on January 9th and Geno said he is planning on Gospel Brunches, the third Sunday of each month, starting in January. Even though all of these brunch special events take place on Sundays, I just love the fact they have brunch available EVERY DAY of the week!
Most of the food items run $7-$12. So it’s very affordable and the portions are nice.
Insider tips!
-On Tuesdays check out their $2 TACOS!
-If you catch Mark on duty, you have to try his Special Pomegranite and Champagne drink!
-The Artichoke Terrine dip makes a great snack anytime!
View the whole menu online . Take out is available.
Cocktail is located 3359 N. Halsted Street at the corner of Halsted and Roscoe
773-477-1420
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Nathan Manske and I’m From Driftwood Arrive in Chicago
He’s HERE! Nathan Manske has arrived in Chicago!
Nathan Manske is the creator and editor of the gay, true-stories and very popular blog I’m From Driftwood . He is indeed from Driftwood, Texas, but has lived in Brooklyn, New York since 2003.
LGBT people have been submitting their stories online to Nathan for a couple years now. This year, he decided to go on the road, collecting more video stories, for a documentary. Chicago is on his stops this week, then off to Michigan!
Produced under his newly founded company, Crush Deviant Media, Marquise Lee serves as director and editor of the I’m From Driftwood original Video Stories.
MONDAY November 22, they will be at the Center on Halsted from 5 – 6:30pm.
TUESDAY, November 23rd, they will be at Roscoes at 11pm hosting a little fundraiser to raise additional funds for the documentary.
Come out and show them some love!
Great Gay Screenplay Contest This Weekend November 20-21
This is it!
The Finale Weekend of the Great Gay Screenplay Contest is here, and we hope you will be a part of it!
Please join us at the Hoover Leppen Theater at Center on Halsted on November 20 and 21 as we present what our judges from across the country think are five of the freshest GBLT works submitted to us this year, in staged readings with a great cast directed by Artistic Associate John Nasca.
You can meet the writers, and vote for our “Audience Favorite” award. The winner of the contest will be announced after Sundays performance.
Showtimes are 5 pm Saturday and 3 pm on Sunday. You don’t want to miss it!
Tickets are $10 for each program, or $15 for the whole weekend. Tickets can be purchased through Brown Paper Tickets , or in person at the Center on Halsted one hour before each show time.
Thanks for supporting these new writers and their exciting new works!
David Zak
Executive Director
Pride Films and Plays
Fusion Radio Anniversary Party at Roscoes
An event
not to be missed!
Celebrating
FUSION RADIO’s
amazing 7 year’s
with a star studded
LIVE SHOW!
Where is it at?
The event will be held at Roscoe’s Tavern located at 3356 N Halsted Street in Chicago, IL.
TONIGHT! Friday, November 12, 2010. Doors open at 9pm.
Totally free. That’s right, it’s our birthday and were giving you the gift.
There is no cover charge for this event, courtesy of Roscoe’s.
The artists are Erika Jayne (Pretty Mess), Kaci Battaglia (Crazy Possessive), Wynter Gordon (Dirty Talk), Vassy (History) and Sylvia Tosun (Underlying Feeling & Above All). Performances start at 9:30pm.
The event is open to any guests 21 and older. Valid ID is required at the door.
FUSION RADIO CHICAGO continues to grow capturing the eye of the dance music industry. With nearly 1.9 million tune-ins, FUSION ranks the 3rd largest commercial internet dance station and runs a leading dance music website.
BEHIV’s 5th Annual Exhibition of Artwork – Opens November 19
“Resilience”
BEHIV’s 5th Annual Exhibition of Artwork
from Art Therapy Clients and Supportive Artists
Better Existence with HIV (BEHIV ) will host its fifth annual exhibition of artwork created by clients in its Art Therapy program, as well as supportive community artists, at the Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted, from November 19 through January 4.
The exhibition will be preceded by a fundraising reception on November 19,
from 6:00-7:30pm, in the Center’s Irving Harris Family Foundation Reception Hall.
Tickets to the reception can be purchased on BEHIV’s website
The exhibition itself is free to the public.
Art Therapy helps people explore issues related to HIV/AIDS, assisting them in coping with a range of emotions. Permission to create and learning to respect one’s own creations are cornerstones of the program. Verbal expression has its limitations, but acquiring a visual language offers powerful energy for change and healing. Most of BEHIV’s clients have no formal art training, but their ability to work through difficult emotional issues through their art helps them lead more productive, healthier lives.
In the past, Art Therapy was funded by federal Ryan White CARE Act funds, but Art Therapy funding has been eliminated from that program. BEHIV is committed to continuing the beneficial service and hosts the exhibition and reception annually to support the program, with reception proceeds and art sales benefiting the program.
Sponsors of the 2010 exhibition (to date) include BestGayChicago.com, Boi Magazine, Canon Solutions, Center on Halsted, Chicago Department of Public Health, ChicagoPride.com, GRAB Magazine, MTMChicago.com, Northwest Speech and Hearing Center, Tibotec Therapeutics.
BEHIV annually educates more than 5,000 young people throughout Chicagoland about how to protect themselves, because HIV increasingly affects our youth houses more than 190 men, women and children impacted by HIV, who might otherwise be homeless
delivers case management, mental health counseling, art therapy and massage therapy services to more than 300 adults who need a lifeline to supportive services provides approximately 1,000 free HIV and sexually transmitted infection tests to our most vulnerable populations.
Bar-Lesque Website Goes Live Today! Kick-off Party November 5th at SPIN
The Bar-lesque Web site comes to life TODAY!
What is Bar-lesque?
We canvassed the city far and wide to find charity-minded businesses to send over their sexiest guy or girl to take it all off in an online strip-a-thon to benefit the work of TPAN. Thirteen of Chicago’s sexiest from Angelina Ristorante, Atmosphere, CellBlock, The Call, Cocktail, Hydrate, Jackhammer, Minibar, Roscoe’s, Sidetrack, Spin, Touche and Velvet Rope are taking it off for charity…online! You participate by donating for your favorite contestant at bar-lesque.org .
Please join us on Friday, November 5 to mix and mingle with the contestants over a few cocktails.
TPAN is hosting their first ever Bar-lesque Kick-Off Party.
SPIN, November 5th, 9-Midnight – with Hosted Bar, 9pm-10:30!
For the whole month of November, your favorite bar staff are taking it off for charity!
Gay Pimp Jonny McGovern Appears At Roscoes With Julie Goldman
You know him from SOCCER PRACTICE !
You know him from Gay Pimpin Podcast !
You know him from the Logo and Rosie O’Donnell show
Big Gay Sketch Comedy Show !
Writer/Performer Jonny McGovern is probably best known as a cast member on “The Big Gay Sketch Show” produced by Rosie O’Donnell and for his hilarious music videos including “Soccer Practice” and “Somethin’ for the Fellas (That like the Fellas)” which have played on MTV, VH-1 and LOGO. He was also the host of iTunes’ #1 LGBT podcast “Gay Pimpin’ with Jonny McGovern” which reached 15,000 listeners weekly. – and you can listen to it.
If David Beckham and Rip Torn had a love child, his name would be Jonny McGovern. Also known as the Gay Pimp , this in-your-face comedian is quickly taking the world by storm. From comedy and music to television and night life, there seems to be no realm McGovern hasn’t conquered.
Gay pop superstar, TV personality, and nightlife legend, “Gay Pimp” Jonny McGovern blazed onto the New York scene in 2000 with his satirical mix of his character comedy and dirty gay hits and his fire continues to burn bright.
These days he is more known for his comedy. Jonny will be in Chicago October 28th at Roscoes! Along with one of his partners in crime, Julie Goldman ! Julie is a comedian, actress, and musician. She is ethnically Jewish, and an open lesbian.
Jonny recently moved to Los Angeles, with Julie, and is re-launching the very popular podcast he was doing!
You don’t want to miss this rare Chicago appearance by these 2 talented peeps!
See you at Roscoes
3356 N. Halsted
Thursday Oct. 28th @ 9pm.
Tickets ONLY $5 in advance – $10 at the door.
One of the Best Brunches in Boystown Chicago – with Live Entertainment
Where else can you have
Brunch on a Sunday afternoon in
Chicago AND get treated to
live vocal stylings and
top-notch entertainment?!
The Madam X Brunch on Sundays at KIT KAT LOUNGE will WOW YOU! Often voted Best Martini Bar in Chicago and Best Entertainment, the creative team behind the Kit Kat Lounge re-launched their Sunday Brunch earlier this year, with the help of Kit Kat veteran Madam X.
“We used to do brunch a long time ago and stopped. But this past summer, Edward and Ramesh decided to bring brunch back and I host every Sunday! It’s a DIVA-LICIOUS Brunch, Sundays 11am-3pm. !”
You can choose the 2-course $25 gourmet brunch which includes free flowing Bloody Marys and Mimosa’s or Select a delicious Big Brunch item and get unlimited Bloody Marys or Mimosa’s for just $10 more. PLUS, martini’s are half-off.
Everything here is BIG – so come hungry! Big Fat Greek Wedding ($12) is an Omelette with feta cheese, spinach and grilled chicken. Big Daddy ($12) is Eggs Florentine topped with smoked ham and a spicy bernaise sauce. My favorite is BIG BUSINESS! ($18) Butter poached Maine Lobster with fresh avocado and Applewood smoked bacon! YUM! See the whole menu online .
YOUR HOSTESS Madam X is a critically acclaimed entertainer based in Chicago and has been a Kit Kat Diva since 2000. Known for her dazzling costumes, she has graced numerous entertainment venues showcasing her live vocal stylings of past and present female icons with her own special twist.
“I was 6 years old when I first sang in public.” says Madam X. “I was born in the Philippines and performed in a church full of Methodists! I ended up moving to Iowa and went to school there. During college, I came to Chicago and studied the city, for one of my classes. I always liked it here, but never thought I would end up living here.”
“I love it here. I love Chicago and I love the Kit Kat Lounge. We are a family here. I support them and they support me, and all that I do! I am so excited to be hosting the Diva-Licious Brunch again!”
For HALLOWEEN , Sunday October 31st, Madam X and the Kit Kat Lounge serve up a special Rocky Horror Brunch from 11am-3pm!
Kit Kat Lounge 3700 N. Halsted Chicago 773-525-1111
D.S. Tequila Company – A Tex-and-Mex bar and eatery from the owners of Minibar, in Boystown Chicago
D.S. Tequila Company is the home of D.S. Company brand tequila. This flagship store-resturant-bar in Chicago at 3352 N. Halsted, is the first location of its kind to incorporate retail tequila with a full dining and party experience.
Delicious burgers, tacos and D.S. Company tequilas are the real deal. The burgers are made with a half pound of Allen Bros. 100% Prime Beef. Allen Bros supply other top restaurants like Gene & Georgetti and Lawry’s. Choose from the Classic Burger with applewood smoked bacon, white cheddar and tequila grilled tomotoes or maybe the Buffalo Blue Cheese with jalapeno bacon, blue cheese, guacamole and a special DS Tequila original buffalo tomotoe sauce.
The tortillas are made fresh, by hand, daily in their kitchen. Tasty tacos include Crispy Fried Chicken (for those NOT watching their weight!), Tequila Grilled Shrimp and my favorite, BBQ Pulled Pork. Margaritas are made with 100% Agave Tequila and real lime juice with no added sugars.
There are also some starters worth mentioning. Fresh Guacamole, Loaded Fries, and the knock your socks off XXX Jalapeno Poppers! If you save any room for desert, they offer a S’Mores Sunday and delicious cupcakes like Tres Leches and Ancho Chocolate Brownie. Prices here are reasonable. Burgers are $8.49. Tacos are $2.69.
More about their signature tequila…
D.S. Tequila is serious tequila. Unlike some of the other “premium” tequila producers, their Weber Blue Agave plants are grown for eight years with no artificial accelerants to speed their production. The sugars from blue agave plants that are allowed to develop naturally. This produces a taste so smooth and rich, you won’t believe its tequila.
D.S. Company Tequila should hit store shelves in about 6 months. For the time being, they have selected Don Modesto, their sister brand of tequila, to carry at their retail store/bar & restaurant. Don Modesto grows within the same plantation as D.S. Company tequila. Both products are 100% organic. With a taste profile similar to D.S. Company tequila, Don Modesto is the best representation of their product to carry at D.S. Tequila Company. Read more about their Tequilas online .
M-TH: 5PM-2AM | F: 12PM-2AM | SA: 12PM-3AM | SU: 12PM-3AM ph 773-697-9127 (Call in for take-out)
Fall Holidays and Winter Fun in Gay Chicago – Best Hotels to Stay At
FALL is upon us and the holiday season is right around the corner! Boystown, Lakeview and North Halsted areas all have lots going on, PLUS there are 3 great choices to pick for accommodations, that are conveniently located near everything.!
City Suites , The Majestic and the The Willows .
The historic City Suites Hotel in Chicago offers the upscale traveler an unmatched degree of service with upgraded premier amenities to compliment its beautiful Art Deco interior. Accenting the architecture details of this 1920’s “Roaring Twenties” gem, the City Suites Hotel exudes a sleek Art Deco architecture style, inviting ambiance and striking visual detail. The hotel exudes a sleek Art Deco architecture style, inviting ambiance and striking visual detail.
The Majestic Hotel often leaves behind an enduring impression on many guests and visitors. Built in the style of an English Manor Estate, this breathtaking boutique hotel combines the majestic allure of a Victorian boutique hotel with a welcoming ambiance. The luxurious Majestic Hotel in Chicago is set in the picturesque and famous Chicago neighborhood of Lakeview and Wrigley Ville just minutes away from downtown and a block from the scenic Lake Michigan.
Inspired by 19th century French Victorian décor, the Willows Hotel in Chicago is the epitome of modern day elegance. Built during Chicago’s “Roaring Twenties”, a rich historical past surrounds the Willows Hotel located in Chicago’s most exclusive and famed Lakeview and Lincoln Park neighborhood area. In 2005, the Willows Hotel was officially recognized as a historic Chicago landmark building.
OCTOBER if full of fun and excitement as Halloween approaches. Kicking off October 17 and running thru October 31st, there are lots of Halloween events in Boystown . And you want to definately stay right here in the heart of all the action!
NOVEMBER a chill is in the air, the leaves are off the trees, and Chicago gears up for the upcoming holiday season. THANKSGIVING is the kick off of the holiday shopping season, but many locals and tourists start their shopping earlier, as merchants start displaying all of their offerings earlier. Who wants to wait to the last minute and get stuck with limited selections? If you are in town for Thanksgiving, make your reservations early! All the best spots fill up quickly, as many people dine out this day. Christmas Around the World starts the 19th at the Museum of Science and Industry and the official lighting and holiday parade downtown is November 20. And of course, there is also a Thanksgiving Day Parade downtown.
DECEMBER of course, the whole month is a peak time – full of shoppers and holidays parties, and holiday walks. Christkindlmarket is in full swing downtown, Michigan Avenue bustles with shoppers, and the Lincoln Park Zoo Lights are on every evening. North Halsted and Boystown and Lakeview are full of retail sales and specials and there are lots of holiday events which will posted on Best Gay Chicago , as December gets closer. But every weekend is a busy weekend in December. On the 11th is Northalsted Naughty Elves Pub Crawl, and there will be many more events announced soon!
The City Inns Collection of Hotels pride themselves on their personalized care, premier service and exceeding the needs of their discriminating leisure and business travelers. The staff is passionate here and ensure an enjoyable and memorable stay – something you don’t often see in the big hotels downtown. These properties boast a welcoming “neighborhood” charm yet with all the services and amenities of a full-service hotel. Many packages are available depending on your interests.
BOOK TODAY FOR YOUR HOLIDAY IN CHICAGO
City Suites , The Majestic and the The Willows .
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Cocktail and the gardens Bring More Swank to Boystown and Halsted
The recently rehabbed Cocktail
is the original swanky chill lounge of Halsted in Boystown. It is one of the most inviting bars in Lakeview, appealing to a broad-based clientele that is short on attitude and long on fun.
Its two attractive bars (cocktail & new garden bar) feature chic black crystal chandeliers, gorgeous onyx-lit bar tops (imported from Greece) and a swank sidewalk café, known as the gardens. Cocktail is the perfect place to sip libations, enjoy great food and converse with friends, both old and new. – Plus, new room is great for private parties!
The city dragged their feet in signing off on final approval and permits. So unless we get an Indian Summer, you’ll have to wait to enjoy the gardens @ cocktail…a lush 1,192 square foot sidewalk cafe is a breathtaking addition to the corner of Halsted and Roscoe.
the gardens will be open Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. (weather permitting) until November 1st 2010, and will re-open in the spring of 2011.
The gardens are lined with lush green box hedge, with Jasper Morrison “Air Chair” furnishings from Italy, and plenty of golden shaded seating under the posh cover of our distinctive Vueve Cliquot umbrellas. It feels like a swank New York hotspot!
FOOD, FOOD, FOOD! ALWAYS AVAILABLE!
Cocktail serves up their new menu with all the style you’ve come to expect! The new expansion brings a whole new Cocktail, now serving brunch from 11a-4p daily, and the full menu daily till 10pm.
Erin Baker is the food director and events coordinator. I HIGHLY recommend the Artichoke Terrine! Very Delicious! And for brunch I have tried the Breakfast Tacos and the Benedict. Bot very good. The table next to me was eating BBQ Chicken wrap and gave it high props.
When the lights go down, the scene gets a bit more lively thanks in large part to a stage area that hosts the “Spank Go Go Boys” five nights a week.
Dubbed the “home of house music on Halsted Street”, Cocktail boasts an impressive line-up of resident DJs that includes Michael Serafini, Tracy Tobey, Freddie Bain, Carla Starla, Timmy Loop, DJ Dhanna, Miss Michaela, and Pete Augusta.
Coming soon, Psycho Bitch and Heather Doble. Mixing the latest dance grooves from Chicago and around the world as well as presenting some of the hottest dancers in the city, Cocktail consistently serves up a fun atmosphere with an amazingly diverse crowd.
Whether you want a Pink Pussy or a Salty Dog – this is the spot to check out. Delicious music, go-go boys, and now food!
Cocktail Bar Chicago
The New Pie Hole Pizza Joint is Open for Business on Broadway in Boystown
FINALLY, The Hole is OPEN once again serving up the tastiest sausage, delicious pizza creations and the best 10″ you can find at 2am! The new PIE HOLE PIZZA JOINT is located at 3477 Broadway @ Cornelia just 1 block over from Halsted.
Formerly located at the heart of the Boystown epicenter on Halsted and Roscoe, Pie Hole used to offer contemporary pizza in a charming atmosphere with stunning views of the 7-11 parking lot. Now they offer the same great pizza’a (or create your own) with stunning views of the Treasure Island parking lot on Broadway and Cornelia!
Owner Doug Brandt says, “The original Hole served its purpose: We offered a place to eat for people coming out of bars,” said Brandt. “They would be drunk and belligerent, and it gave them a chance to put something in their stomach and go home a little more safely.”
After looking around in a few other Chicago neighborhoods, Brandt said he decided to keep Pie Hole in Boystown because of the established clientele. But with the decision to open earlier, Brandt hopes to cater more of a dinner rather than a late-night crowd.
While the late-night pizza spot will retain features like its hours, the décor and the specialty pizza-by-the-slice, Brandt said he wasn’t sure if the former late-night clientele will follow. He said the after-hours crowd can be “fickle” and added that their new location is further from the bars on Halsted. Pie Hole’s early morning hours will be experimental at first.
“We’re going to stay open until 3 in the morning. If people come then, we’re going to capture the business,” said Brandt. “If nobody comes, we aren’t going to kill ourselves to stay open so late.”
Pie Hole will still offer pizza by the slice until 3 a.m. It will now also be open for lunch starting at 11 a.m. Pizza prices will remain the same, starting at $3.50. And customers will be able to customize their pizza, select their toppings and watch their slice being cooked.
Diners can also choose from a menu of 15 pizzas like the WHITE PARTY, BUFF CHICK and CHER AND CHER ALIKE. Pizza sticks, Cheese Sticks, Salads and finger-licking Toffee Pie are available as well. And the new location is BYOB friendly.
Brandt said Pie Hole was known for its specialty pizza of the month. Past favorites included the “after-school special” with sausage and marshmallow, and the “Thanksgiving” pizza with turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy.
The same oven, the same dough – but on a recent visit, somehow it even tasted BETTER than before!
Pie Hole Pizza Joint 773-528-8888
Pie Hole on Facebook Pie Hole on Twitter
Gay Halloween in Boystown – 3 events in October!
Halloween
on North Halsted just got a whole lot more happening. Three events in the vibrant north side neighborhood make it a must for Chicagoans and tourists alike to take part in the festivities.
Free Movie Screening
At 7 p.m. on October 17th, the Northalsted Business Alliance sponsors a screening of “Little Shop of Horrors”. The movie, which serves as the theme for the street’s Halloween parade, kicks off the season. The free screening will be at the Center on Halsted (3656 North Halsted).
Horny Devil Pub Crawl
October 23rd marks the date for the Horny Devil Pub Crawl. The crawl, now in its second year, winds its way through 12 of Northalsted’s hottest bars beginning at 2 p.m. The event includes specials by crawl sponsors as well as the chance to earn cash and prizes at the final stop. Registration is $5 in advance and $10 the day of the crawl. The crawl begins at Spin. Participants can purchase tickets at any of the participating venues. (Buck’s, Circuit, DS Tequila Company, Halsted’s, Hydrate, Little Jim’s, Lucky Horseshoe, Minibar, Roscoe’s, Scarlet, Spin and The North End.)
Halloween Parade
The Halloween parade, now in its 14th year, goes bigger and bolder this holiday. A Little Shop of Horrors theme takes over North Halsted to create a Little Street of Horror. Floats make their way into the parade for the first time and a scarecrow competition has shops competing for the top prize for decorating and design.
The parade, which attracts several thousand spectators each year, kicks off at 6 p.m. on October 31st at Belmont and Halsted and continues north to Addison and Halsted.
Parade participants register at Spin (800 West Belmont) beginning at 4 p.m. A special kid’s area at Space Park on Roscoe engages little ones beginning at 4:30.
More information about all of Northalsted Halloween events is available at North Halsted .com
Kimberley Locke LIVE @ Roscoe’s in Boystown Friday, October 8
American Idol. Celebrity Fit Club. The View. Even though Kimberley Locke is constantly on television, she loves performing in dance clubs for the energy and morale boost that her enthusiastic dance music fans give. With remixes by Jason Nevins, Almighty, Bronleewe & Bose, and Scotty K, “Change,” the leadoff single to her sophomore album Based On a True Story, will keep dancefloors buzzing for her next performance.
Kimberly is excited to a show for gay fans at ROSCOES!
“I do a lot of Gay Pride events during the summer, from like June to August. Hands down, I know those events are going to be my best events because the energy in the gay clubs or at the gay events is just out of control. They love me and they let it be known and it feels really good. Anytime I’m stuck in a rut, I’m like I need to do a gay club so I can get my morale boosted. When I walk off the stage from doing a show at a gay event, I just feel like I’ve conquered the world. It’s always a party and it’s always about the music, and I really do enjoy that. It’s not to say that my other audiences aren’t great but it’s hit and miss, when you go and just do a concert or something like that you never know what you’re going to get.”
Roscoe’s and Fusion Radio are Proud to Present American Idol Diva and Billboard #1 Hit Artist – Kimberley Locke!!!
Performing Her Billboard #1 Hits: Change, Band of Gold, 8th World Wonder
Time Friday, October 8 at 10:00pm – October 9 at 2:00am
Location Roscoe’s Tavern – 3356 N. Halsted St.
$10 Cover at 10pm
DID YOU KNOW…..
ROSCOES is nominated as one the
BEST GAY BARS in the world!
VOTE FOR THEM at TripOut Gay Travel .
The Legacy of Matthew Shepard with Judy Shepard September 30th
H.E.A.L. Ourselves:
Opening Eyes, Closing Wounds
(Healing, Engaging, Acting, Lifting)
H.E.A.L. Ourselves is a series of events
focused on advocacy against LGBT hate violence.
September 30th, 2010
Center On Halsted – 7pm:
“The Legacy of Matthew Shepard” – Judy Shepard
Speaking from a mother’s perspective, diversity speaker Judy Shepard has made the prevention of hate crimes the focus of her efforts, and urges her audiences to make their schools and communities safer for everyone, regardless of their race, sex, religion, or gender identity and/or expression.
Mrs. Shepard’s keynote speech is the highlight of a series of advocacy events in Chicago related to anti-LGBT hate violence. Center on Halsted has created this programming to increase advocacy in response to violence, engagement in violence prevention efforts, and healing in our communities.
PRICE
$10. Reserved tickets can be purchased online
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GLAAD Brings Their TGIF Party to Boystown this Friday, September 24
GLAAD presents “Thank GLAAD It’s Friday!” (TGIF) featuring ABSOLUT® VODKA, the national networking event series for young LGBT professionals and straight allies that supports GLAAD’s work to amplify the voice of the LGBT community.
A TGIF 2010 Chicago Series Pass is $35 and includes:
-Entrance to the Chicago event on September 24
Friday, September 24, 2010 7:00 – 9:00 pm
@ Minibar 3341 N. Halsted
-Hosted ABSOLUT® VODKA cocktails
-Chances to win sponsored prize drawing items
-One-year membership to GLAAD
$50 VIP Tickets are also available, and include admission to the VIP lounge, appetizers and access to the private VIP bar.
WIN FREE TICKETS!
Purchase your TGIF tickets before Wednesday, September 22 at 5:00PM CST and you could win free companion passes! Selected at random, winners will be notified Thursday, September 23 by 5PM CST.
Purchase your Thank GLAAD It’s Friday – Chicago tickets today !
Gay NYC Rapper CAZWELL at Hydrate September 23
CAZWELL
is coming back to Chicago this week!
Few new artists
embody the spirit of downtown
NYC more completely than Cazwell.
Sexy Gay New York City Rapper Cazwell is a leading figure in the renaissance of New York City nightlife that has taken place over the last five years.
Cazwell’s music—a ridiculously fun mix of electrified dance music and old school hip hop—is the perfect example of the new spirit of pop music. Says Caz, “When people ask me how to describe my style sometimes I say ‘Just imagine if Biggie Smalls ate Donna Summer for breakfast.’”
Watch his awesome GIVE ME TONIGHT remix.
Watch his new sexy ICE CREAM TRUCK mix.
CAZWELL will perform in Chicago this Thursday, September 23 at HYDRATE 3458 N. Halsted – Guarnateed Fun Times!
the gardens at COCKTAIL bar Grand Opening Parties in Chicago this Weekend
Come check out one of the sexiest bars in Boystown. The new and expanded COCKTAIL with the gardens! 3359 Halsted. GRAND OPENING tonight , Friday, September 17th. Opening party 7-9pm
Join the celebration of their new GORGEOUS outside garden serving a fantastic food menu from the Cocktail kitchen!
Plus the addition of their new beautiful back bar – perfect for occasions such as this! Hosted bar sponsored by Absolut
Serving food starting @ 11am today , and all thru the weekend.
Sunday September 19th
garden brunch party 11am-4pm
be there for our first sunday brunch! it’s sure to be a great time in the gardens, with wonderful people and a mouth-watering brunch menu from the new kitchen at Cocktail.
Later that day…garden wonderland tea party 4-10p
dj uncle milty & sexy go go boys and drink specials!
