Category Archives: Boystown
Fred Says Fundraiser at Progress Bar for Photo Project June 14
‘When Dogs Heal,’
a pet friendly HIV-campaign
Fred Says is hosting a fundraiser at Progress Bar for their new photographic project that raises awareness about HIV/AIDS and pet owners.
WHAT: “When Dogs Heal”, is a new project organized by Fred Says, highlights the incredible role dogs play in helping their owners heal from emotional and physical ailments. This Chicago fundraiser will feature award winning pet photographer, Jesse Freidin, who will take photo-booth style pictures of people and their pets while attendees sip cocktails and eat small brunch items at Progress Bar, 3359 N. Halsted Street. The event is open to the public and serves as a fundraiser for the Fred Says and their new project.
WHY: Fred Says is compiling the pictures taken for a book that will photographically depict the profound healing effect dogs have on humans. After receiving a cancer diagnosis and shortly thereafter an HIV+ diagnosis, Dr. Rob Garofalo, Division Chief of Adolescent Medicine at Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, adopted Fred, a Yorkie puppy and face of the charity, and quickly began to see a drastic change in his physical and mental well-being. Dr. Garofalo credits Fred with “saving his life.” While Saturday’s event is about pets and their owners, all photos will not have to used in the book
Studies have repeatedly shown that people with pets are healthier, happier and less depressed than those without pets. The social support a pet provides its owner decreases stress and encourages more social interactions which can help decrease depression and isolation. Dr. Natalie Marks is one of the owners of Blum Animal Hospital and voted “Veterinarian of the Year” in 2012 says, “Pets have an incredible ability to heal on not only a physical but also a mental/emotional level.
It is well documented that petting a dog or cat can significantly lower blood pressure, heart rate and cortisol (stress hormone) levels…The strength of the human-animal bond is almost beyond description and companion animals should be part of the healing process for many chronic illnesses.”
On June 15th, Jesse Freidin will be doing closed-studio portraits of people who are HIV+ and have dogs. Those interested in participating in this portion should email Zach Stafford, zstafford@luriechildrens.org.
HOW: A suggested donation of $15 is encouraged to attend, and $25 to attend and have a portrait taken by Jesse Freidin.
WHO: 21+ with proper I.D, dogs encouraged.
WHEN: Saturday, June 14th from 12pm-3pm. Doors open at 12pm.
VIP with Jennifer Hudson at Chicago PrideFest
JENNIFER HUDSON headlines Chicago PrideFest 2014!
Because bigger is always better, Chicago’s very own Jennifer Hudson will headline Pride Fest on Saturday, June 21. The hometown entertainer will take the stage at 2:40 pm at the iconic Boystown festival.
For an up close and personal view of the stage, an exclusive package is available. A limited number of VIP tickets remain.
Hudson joins Mya, Thelma Houston, Alex Newell, Betty Who and more for the two-day festival, which marks the beginning of Pride Week.
A full line-up is available here
Chicago Pride Fest
North Halsted between Addison and Byron
June 21, 22 11 am – 10 pm $10 Suggested Donation
New Drinks from Elixir Lounge on Halsted
Spring is here! FINALLY! And Elixir Lounge at 3452 N. Halsted has unveiled some new drinks for spring/summer.
Sexy mixologist Vlad is seen making Apples to Oranges. A combination of Laird’s Applejack, blood orange puree and a house made orange shrub. (In beverage history, the word shrub has carried several meanings. For our purposes, it’s enough to say that a shrub is an acidulated beverage made of fruit juice, sugar, and other ingredients.)
Also new is the First Date; a combination Hayman’s Old Tom Gin, passion fruit puree and a hint of St. Germaine.
Georgia’s Revenge takes Tanteo Jalapeno, Mathilde Peche, fresh squeezed lime juice and simple syrup for a delicious margarita type drink, served with or without a salted rim.
The new Grapefruit Basil Martini is fresh and sassy!
And the Jardin De Ville combines Northshore Gin #6, Creme de Violette, fresh cucumber, lavender simple syrup, fresh squeezed lemon juice and ginger beer, for a delicious summer cooler.
The staff said they will be making special limited batches of various weekly infusions. And soon, Elixir will be announcing small classes that will delve into Gin, Whiskey and other liquors. They hope to do one class a month, and they will only accommodate about 10-12 people.
ELIXIR LOUNGE
3452 N Halsted Street, Chicago
Best Mexican Food in Chicago for Cinco de Mayo
In 1996, a father and his two sons opened a very small 10-table Mexican restaurant in the Boystown/East Lakeview community located at 3420 N. Broadway. Thankfully for us all, El Mariachi grew increasingly in popularity with the locals by following a strict policy of only serving top-quality, authentic Mexican dishes and stellar margaritas.
The original 10 table restaurant is still thriving today, but several years ago they opened a ginormous, second restaurant at 3906 N. Broadway, just 2 blocks past the northern Boystown border. The newest location, El Mariachi Tequila Bar & Grill, has the space to offer a full-bar area complete with stools and cocktail tables and two spacious, multi-level, separate dining rooms.
The décor and ambiance is very tastefully done. Traditional Mexican paintings, fountains, faux painted, near 2-story walls and even a hand painted, vaulted ceiling complete with an image over the front door of the restaurants Founder and Patriarch! In warm weather, they have an intimate, outdoor, courtyard patio where you can dine al fresco and pretend you’re vacationing just about anywhere!
The family went on to open Revolución (3443 N. Broadway), a new Mexican steakhouse and to my knowledge this is Chicago’s FIRST Mexican Steakhouse.
3 exciting choices For
CINCO DE MAYO!
El Mariachi Tequila Bar 5 de Mayo
3906 N. Broadway | Chicago, IL 60613 | 773.549.2932 | www.elmariachitequilabar.com
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo Weekend at El Mariachi Tequila Bar & Grill
Make a weekend of it, and celebrate Cinco de Mayo with your Amigos at El Mariachi Tequila Bar & Grill!
Friday 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. the Cointreau Girls will be giving away complimentary drink samples to kick off the fiesta! Keep the celebration going with a $21 Bottomless Mimosa Brunch to be enjoyed out in the private patio on Saturday and Sunday from 10 to 2pm, and get really festive with our $18 Rio Grande Margarita (60oz Margarita) on Sunday!
REVOLUCION MEXICAN STEAKHOUSE
3443 N. Broadway | Chicago, IL 60657 | 773.661.9183 | www.revolucionsteakhouse.com
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo Weekend at Revolucion Steakhouse!
Friday, May 2- Monday, May 5, 2014 Open late!
Make a weekend of it, and celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Revloucion!
Friday and Saturday 6:30-8:30pm, the Milagro Tequila Girls will be giving away complimentary drink samples to kick off the fiesta! Keep the celebration going with brunch on the patio on Saturday & Sunday ($3 mimosas & bloody marys), and enjoy a $3 Pacifico on Monday- the real Cinco de Mayo! Take a few photo bombs with friends in sombreros & mustaches & join the Facebook Photo Contest in order to vaguely remember your Cinco Weekend.
Make sure to grab a friend and join a photo Facebook contest with sombreros & mustaches to commemorate (and remember) your Cinco de Mayo weekend!
Tutto Fresco Trattoria 5 de Mayo
3829 N. Broadway | Chicago, IL 60613 | 773.281.1844 | www.tuttofrescochicago.com
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Tutto Fresco Trattoria!
Monday: $30.00 Prix Fixe Menu
First Course: Ground Beef Sopes
Second Course: Carne en Su Jugo
Third Course: Choice of Camarones Rancheros or Pollo en Salsa Verde
Fourth Course: Coffee 3 Leches Cake
*Includes a Margarita de la Casa!
TRY ALL THREE Restaurants!
NEVERLAND Presents We Love Brazil at Hydrate May 2
After a SOLD OUT “Queen of Hearts” party that hit capacity early in the night, we are energized and ready to kick some ass on Friday, May 2nd, with WE LOVE BRASIL: A Carnaval extravaganza. Samba, feathers, headdresses, body–all the things that make Brazilian carnaval so sexy and desirable. In celebration of our special theme, we’re flying in the “2013 Best Brazilian Music Producer in the International Scene” DJ Sound Award winner MARCOS CARNAVAL. Marcos is a truly international DJ, who has held a residency at Pacha in NYC and was the first Brazilian DJ to hold a residency in Ibiza.
Miss Continental 2012-13 Sasha Colby will be delivering big showgirl late-night performances. This will be her Neverland debut.
PHOTOS FROM THE LAST NEVERLAND PARTY by Jennifer Catherine
TWO HUGE EVENTS IN ONE!–The night kicks off at 9:30pm with Drag Carnage Carnaval with an all-star showgirl cast. At 11:30pm the Neverland dance party begins, with an opening set by Alex-q and live drums by Mo Kabre.
Hosted by Kim Chi, Shea Coulee, and Eddie Couture
PRE-SALE $15 / DOOR $20—LAST NEVERLAND SOLD OUT!!!
GET PRE-SALE TO ENSURE YOU GET INTO THE PARTY.
Hydrate 3458 N Halsted St
Howard Brown Town Hall Meetings on Health Issues
Howard Brown Health Center (HBHC) invites community members to participate in a series of town-hall meetings to discuss the health and wellness needs of Chicago’s diverse LGBTQ community. The sessions are part of HBHC’s community needs assessment, conducted every five years to gauge health-related concerns for HBHC’s patient populations.
“Respondents to the 2012 LGBT Community Needs Assessment overwhelmingly identified affordable health services and care as their leading concern,” said David Ernesto Munar, President and CEO. “Our series is designed to dig deeper in order to better understand the community assets and barriers affecting the health of people in our community.”
HBHC will rely on the community needs assessment for planning and quality improvement initiatives. Input from the meetings will be shared widely to spur public awareness and support for LGBTQ health promotion activities.
Sessions will be held at HBHC’s Brown Elephant in Lakeview at 3651 N. Halsted, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. on the following dates:
Monday, May 12: LGBTQ Older Adults
Facilitators: Medical Director Magda Houlberg, MD and Cecilia Hardacker, Manager of Geriatric Education
Monday, May 19: Lesbians, Bisexual and Queer Women
Facilitators: Betsy Rubinstein, Manager of Lesbian Community Care Project, and Michelle Wetzel, Sr. Vice President for Policy, Strategy and Business Development
Monday, June 2: Gay, Bisexual & Queer Men
Facilitators: Staff Physician Alfred Torrence, MD and Serette King, Health Educator
Monday, June 9: Transgender Individuals
Facilitators: Blue, Program Manager of the Transgender Women of Color Project, and Taylor Casey, Manager of Transgender Health
Monday, June 16: LGBTQ Youth Under 24
Facilitators: Imani Rupert, Director of HBHC’s Broadway Youth Center, and Kristin Keglovitz, PA, Director of Clinical Operations
Interested participants who cannot attend in person can join the discussion virtually on Twitter with the hashtag #HBHCTownHalls.
Brown Elephant Resale in Boystown Is Moving
Sad news today….
In July, Howard Brown Health Center’s (HBHC) flagship Brown Elephant Resale Shop in Lakeview will move to a new location at 3020 N. Lincoln Avenue. For over two decades, the popular Brown Elephant shop, currently on Halsted, has been an outlet for gently used vintage clothing, furniture, electronics, and other items in the Lakeview community.
“The new location will offer our loyal customers a warm, inviting retail experience,” said David Ernesto Munar, HBHC’s President and CEO. “The Lincoln Avenue space will enhance our ability to meet the health needs of LGBTQ people and our allies. The store is better suited for the resale operation and collection of donations. A flexible floor plan and private offices will allow us to host community events and on-site services.”
HBHC established the Brown Elephant in the 1980s to support a full continuum of affordable health-related programs and services for low-income LGBTQ people and allies. The revenue generated by donations and purchases support essential health care for thousands of uninsured and under-insured patients each year.
The current location at 3651 N. Halsted will keep normal business hours (daily from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.) until the end of June. Effective July, HBHC’s Brown Elephant locations will be:
Brown Elephant in Lakeview
3020 N. Lincoln Avenue
773.549.5943
Brown Elephant in Andersonville
5404 N. Clark Street
773.271.9382
Brown Elephant in Oak Park
217 Harrison Street
708.445.0612
Tax-deductible donations of household items, furniture, electronics or apparel can be made at any location. To learn about pick-up options go to http://www.howardbrown.org/hb_brownelephant.asp or dial 773.549.5943 Ext. 1.
“The Brown Elephant is much more than a resale store but a way for individuals to give back to their community,” Munar said.
In the months leading up to the move, HBHC will host a series of community town-hall meetings at the store on Halsted and its new location to invite public input on LGBTQ health needs and topics. Public input will support a community health needs assessment, conducted by HBHC every five years. The schedule of discussion topics and meeting facilitators is forthcoming.
“We are so grateful to the tens of thousands of shoppers and donors who have generously supported LGBTQ health via the flagship Brown Elephant for over two decades,” Munar said. “As we plan for the shop’s new location, there is not a more fitting use of the space on Halsted than to invite community input to help shape future health and wellness initiatives to better serve the community.”
Center on Halsted and MINI of Chicago present Biggest MINI Wedding Ever
Center on Halsted has teamed up with MINI of Chicago to present the Biggest MINI Wedding Ever. This celebration to kick off pride month and celebrate the passage of marriage equality in Illinois will provide two couples with an all expenses paid wedding on the evening of May 31st into June 1st .
The passage of the Religious Freedom and Marriage Equality Act this past fall allows all of the benefits of marriage to be extended to same-sex couples. “Marriage Equality is a huge step forward for the LGBTQ community,” says Modesto Tico Valle, CEO at Center on Halsted.
“This event offers us a chance to kick off Pride Month, celebrate marriage equality, and show the community what these new benefits look like.”
Enter in person by visiting Center on Halsted – 3656 N Halsted – MINI of Chicago – 1111 W Diversey – or online at biggestminiwedding.com. All couples have to do is tell their story and why they deserve to win an all expenses paid wedding.
Sponsors include Sound Production Lighting LLC, e. melone, Robin Subar Lifestyle Photography, Thompson Chicago, Center on Halsted, Circuit Mom, Real Urban Barbecue, WCPT, Windy City Times, MillerCoors, MINI of Chicago, Roeser’s Bakery, OUT Chicago, Service is Us, Jan Dee Custom Jewelry, Miller Fortune.
Please visit biggestminiwedding.com for rules and regulations.
Scarlet Bar – Chicago and Beyond
After the Chicago Fire of 1871, the city was reborn and rebuilt, bigger and better than ever before.
Similarly, after the fire at Scarlet bar in 2009, the bar was rebuilt and it was born anew.
General manager Robbie Baldwin remembers, “I was here helping with the new layout and the rebuilding and ended up just staying on as a full time employee and became General Manager.”
Year after year Scarlet places high on various top lists; Best gay bar in Chicago, One of the top 100 bars in Chicago, Best in Boystown, and even the Best Gay Club for Straight Folks! It’s almost as if after the fire, new energy was brought to the space.
It was in 2010 that Robbie crossed paths with designer Traver Rains, formerly of the outrageously successful Heatherette and currently of T Rains designs. “I walked into Spin one night and saw him sitting at the bar and introduced myself to him, ” remembers Baldwin. “We started chatting, he was in town scouting a location for an upcoming fashion show. We exchanged phone numbers and a few weeks later he called and said he wanted to come by Scarlet with then Chelsea Lately’s “Staff Homosexual” Guy Branum for a night of music, laughs and a great party to benefit the Trevor project. And they did! It was great fun!” (Photo at Scarlet of Johnny Weir and Traver Rains)
These days Traver is frequent fixture in Boystown, always hanging out at Scarlet and Taverna 750 when he is in town. “We’re kind of like family now, ” says Robbie. “He has designed shirts and hoodies for Scarlet but he really focuses his time on philanthropy and his photography.”
Another Scarlet regular is model/actor Austin Armacost, who first came into the public eye by way of The A List -New York, reality show. He dated designer Marc Jacobs for a short time.”After visiting Chicago for more than ten years, I find SCARLET to be the best place to just let loose!” says Austin.
“Fun crowd, fun staff, they are not cunty like some of the bars! I have celebrated my last three birthdays at SCARLET and I will be there on March 27th! I love the team there. I can dance on a speaker in my underwear and everybody is just like that’s SCARLET!”
You never know who you might see there. Brad Goreski, Jaslene Gonzalez, Candis Cayne…
Originators of The First Ward Ball, Frat Night, Liquid Brunch, Red Cup Party and Dance-off with Your Pants off, Scarlet strives to keep things fresh. “The gay community is constantly changing and evolving and you have to keep offering them something different to keep them interested. So we are always doing different themes. People know when they come here they can expect a crazy, fun, unique and memorable experience!”
Scarlet prides themselves on their list of DJ’s and their sound.
The Examiner once said, “If you’re a gay or female, chances are a drink doesn’t feel complete without dancing. And if it’s been a rough week, that preference becomes a legitimate need. If your preferences run to techno or rap, well, you can head to just about any club in the city. But if you’re looking for a DJ who will mix infectious top 40’s so seamlessly you won’t experience one of those annoying I’m-going-to-bob-my-head-because-I-have-no-idea-what-this-song-is lulls, then head to Scarlet.”
The Scarlet/Red Bull stage is always packed for Chicago PrideFest and Market Days. “Our internal motto at Scarlet is “We sell FUN” and that’s exactly what we try and do when we have our acts at these bigger events. The Djs will be playing great music you want to dance to, the Scarlet boys will be jumping around on stage and Trannika Rex, as always will be screaming into the mic and MC’ing. It’s over the top and it’s ridiculous!” says Robbie.
Scarlet throws numerous off site large scale events and the manage a team of Djs and talent. They have done several events with Macy’s and last year they were invited to Milwaukee PrideFest for a 2 hour DJ set and brought along Traver Rains who did a fashion show of his clothes. This year Scarlet will be doing 6 hours at Milwaukee Pridefest with DJs, dancing boys and the Trannika Rex Show plus ….who knows …maybe a surprise guest? At press time, contracts were still being negotiated. Don’t Miss Scarlet bar and friends Friday June 6th in MKE.
“It’s all very exciting!” exclaimed Robbie. “This year we are returning to Six Flags Great America OUT IN THE PARK private night and we have been invited to the St Louis Six Flags for their very first OUT IN THE PARK. Two of our DJ’s will also be playing the HEATWAVE LGBT charity event at Key Lime Cove in the Fall AND possibly we might be doing something in San Francisco later this year,” tells Robbie.
“We have really worked hard to develop a brand and we enjoy taking the brand on the road into other markets. One day it would be great to have several Scarlet bars in several cities.”
Scarlet Bar Chicago
3320 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657 773-348-1053 FACEBOOK
| (773) 348-1053 |
Austin Armacost will Celebrate Birthday at Scarlet March 27th
Model and Actor AUSTIN ARMACOST will be in Chicago next week celebrating his birthday at his favorite bar SCARLET for what is sure to be a fun night of drinking, dancing and debauchery!
Fun starts about 9pm!
St Baldricks Benefit at Scarlet bar March 27
Vanite’ Paul Mitchell Focus Salon is hosting a benefit at Scarlet on MARCH 27th, from 7-9PM. Kettle One & Nolet’s Gin will be providing cocktails for 2HRS & My Fit Foods will be providing “Cancer fighting foods” for the event.
This is a fundraiser for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation—proceeds to benefit cancer research, development and services for children in Chicago.
Tickets are $30 per person – – Tickets are available here
Chicago Gay Mens Chorus BIG PACKAGE Event April 5th
Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus (CGMC) will expose their biggest and best at CGMC’s 7th Annual Big Package Auction featuring special guest hostess, “Miss Richfield 1981” on Saturday, April 5, 2014.
The Big Package Auction is a fun, frisky and all around fabulous benefit. It will feature a live auction of spectacular prizes and packages presented by equally spectacular (and scantily clad) men of Boystown. Live packages include a wedding package, an African safari, a trip to New York and a cruise.
This year, CGMC welcomes back by popular demand, well-known Provincetown and Atlantis Events entertainer, “Miss Richfield 1981” as the guest hostess of the live auction. Guests will also have the opportunity to participate in a stellar silent auction and raffle drawing.
The Big Package Auction will be held at Sidetrack, 3349 N. Halsted Street, Chicago, on Saturday, April 5, 2014 from 5:00p.m.-8:00p.m.
Presale tickets are $25 and include drink tickets and hors d’oeuvres: tickets are $30 at the door.
VIP tickets are available for $50, which include a pre-show “Meet & Greet” with Miss Richfield and a silent auction preview from 4:30p.m.-5:30pm.
All proceeds from the event will benefit the Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus.
Best Gay Dining in Chicago Boystown @ Taverna 750
If you live here, I am sure you know all about Taverna 750. For the LGBT visitor, sometimes you need to venture off Halsted to find our hidden gems. Some of our favorite, neighborhood hotspots are tucked away, just slightly off the gay-beaten path.
Taverna 750 is one of the newest, brightest and now busiest restaurants in Boystown. After a near tear-down renovation of the property at 750 West Cornelia, a true gem of an establishment emerged just a stone throws away from the main gay drag. Since it’s opening in 2011, critics have consistently voted Taverna750 such accolades as Best Italian Restaurant, Best Hidden Gem, Best Date Restaurant, Best Brunch and Best Sidewalk Café in Boystown Chicago. Taverna 750 is a blend of old-school, family recipes and Italian hospitality perfectly mixed with a today’s metropolitan flair and understanding of distinctive cuisine, crafted cocktails, décor and ambiance.
Owner Paul D. Cannella credits much of his inspiration to his Grandfather and Uncle’s classic Italian restaurant. Chicagoan’s enjoyed the downtown spot on Grand Avenue for several decades. Paul and his talented team tweak family recipes to a new culinary perfection and locals agree the tastes and flavors are spot on. Cannella does not prefer labeling Taverna750 as a tapas restaurant. It quickly becomes clear as plates arrive that the portions served are larger than one usually receives at many small plate eateries. The plate sharing and placing dishes in the center of the table has been encouraged by staff and embraced by guests. “I think because everyone wants to sample and try as much as possible, and that’s a good thing, plenty of sharing goes on here!” says Cannela.
Expect delicious, fresh and unexpected nightly food and drink temptations. Regular house staples and crafted cocktails change seasonally. Don’t expect food, wine and cocktail prices to break the bank! A meal enjoyed here is as affordable as memorable. Saturday and Sunday offer weekend Champagne and Martini Brunch packages for $24-$27 that are hugely popular. The Martini Brunch includes two delicious courses, two 750 Specialty Martinis and LOTS of Champagne! Brunch is served Saturday 11am-2pm and Sunday 11am-3pm. Dinner is served nightly from 6pm-11pm, Midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Reservations are always highly suggested.
Everyone seems to agree, the food, the drinks, the decor and the staff are terrific. Check out all the positive YELP! reviews and be sure to add Taverna750 as a must-visit restaurant when in Boystown. TAVERNA 750
Pssst….Patio Season is just around the corner and Taverna has one the most lush patios, perfect for al fresco dining!
NVRLND Returns March 14th
Anthony DiFiore and Damian Martin return March 14th QUEEN OF HEARTS NVRLND event at HYDRATE. 3458 N. Halsted.
NVRLND (“Neverland”) is a costume party based in Chicago that infuses art and original design with high-concept themes. In addition to throwing Neverland parties, our creative team also owns and produces the brands GayGlow, Drag Carnage, and the Market Days Yacht Party.
Edwin Morales Friday residency at Scarlet
EDWIN MORALES aka Dj Konsept
Hailing from a family of musicians and a town known for its music culture, Konsept was entrenched in Lawrence, Kansas’ music scene as a DJ and Promoter for close to a decade before heading to Chicago. It’s a history that allows him to bring something new to the turntable – and with residencies at clubs like Studio Paris and Scarlet Bar, thousands are given the chance to hear it.
His style varies, from the latest cutting edge tunes to forgotten favorites to future hits. Konsept fuses many different genres from hip-hop to House and the requisite Top 40. He’s also been known to rock doo wop, funk, soul, as well as work of his own; he produces both original music and remixes. Comfortable fusing genres or playing it straight, Konsept is an unstoppable force behind the decks. And he makes people move. Every time.
With years of experience under his belt and gigs the world over, Konsept can assess and address the needs of any crowd. He isn’t there to create background buzz; he enhances, morphs, revitalizes. And he could do the same for you. What a concept.
Edwin begins his Friday night residency at SCARLET BAR starting February 21st!
3320 N Halsted St
Stoli Vodka Bans Are Being Lifted
Stoli Group (USA) and the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center today announced a three-year partnership to fight inequality by investing in the development of LGBT leaders domestically and around the globe.
Under the partnership, Stoli will donate $300,000 to support the Center’s Leadership LAB (Learn, Act, Build): a program that helps current and future LGBT leaders and allies throughout the country and around the world to develop critical leadership skills. The aim of Leadership LAB is to prepare the next generation of LGBT leaders to effectively advocate for equal rights, build strong organizations, and fight anti-LGBT ballot measures.
Stoli Group USA has announced a $150,000 donation to support the Russian Freedom Fund.
The Russian Freedom Fund is a vehicle for making financial contributions in support of Russia’s LGBT rights movement and efforts to combat anti-gay discrimination in the former Soviet Republic.
SIDETRACK bar in Chicago has stated they will lift their ban on Stoli Vodka – Others are expected to follow suit.
North Halsted Winter Fest Sunday February 23rd
Mark your calendars for WinterFest on Sunday, February 23rd and call in your reservation to your favorite brunch spot now! Photo opportunity ice sculptures with the divas of Kit Kat Lounge and Supper Club, fire juggling in front of Taverna 750, live ice carving at the corner of Roscoe and Halsted, and a soup walk connecting all of Northalsted! Numerous ice carvings will be placed up and down the street along with a 3D projection light show.
