Category Archives: Celebrity
My Private Chef Demonstrates How to Cook Spanish Tapas October 19th
Fresh
from his trip to Barcelona, Spain, Chef Christopher Tong of the upscale
Chicago-based private gourmet dining service, My Private Chef, will
demonstrate how to cook and serve Spanish Tapas.
Chef
Tong has been a favorite at Bloomingdales for several years because
lovers of gourmet food get to ask questions, discuss preparation and
come away with recipes that spice up their meals. And, everyone gets to
have a taste!
The demonstration will take place on Saturday, October 19, from 2-4 p.m. at the Bloomingdale’s Home & Furniture Store at Medinah Temple, 600 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago.
For more information about this Bloomingdale’s event, contact 312.324.7678.
My Private Chef is
enjoying popularity as one of Chicago’s favorite private gourmet dining
services. Trained in European-style fine cuisine,Chef Tong
established his reputation at fine restaurants and hotels in Florida,
California, and Chicago. Now he has adapted his impressive skills to the
world of private entertaining. My Private Chef offers enticing cuisine for a wide range of events, from intimate dinners to weddings to corporate parties.
Chef Chris says:
“Every event is different and I’ve met some wonderful people including
many celebrities. Being part of very special occasions makes my work
worthwhile. I also love conducting cooking demonstrations where I get
the feeling that audience members will go home and try some new dishes!”
For more information about My Private Chef, contact Event Services at 773.370.8131 or visit our web site: www.myprivatechef.net
Gay Porn Stars in Chicago this Weekend
May 23rd, 2013 –
Grabby Official Kickoff Party with
Chi Chi LaRue
and the Men
for Fabscout
Hydrate 3458 N. Halsted from 9pm till
? $5 Cover.
Friday
May 24th, 2013 –
Lucky Horse Shoe
3169 N. Halsted
CameraBoys.com presents Cocktails with the Stars
w/Scotty B and the men of Colt, Hot House & Jet Set Men
9pm-till Midnight $5 Cover
Saturday
May 25th, 2013
The
2013 Grabbys! NEW LOCATION!!
Center on Halsted 3656 N. Halsted
Red carpet / doors open at 6:00
PM. Show stars at 8:00 PM.
GET TICKETS
GRABBY
OFFICIAL AFTERPARTY
Charlies
3726 N. Broadway – 10pm till Close…
$10 Advance….$15 at the Door
Tickets now on sale
CLICK
HERE
The finale!
Sunday May 26th, 2013
Naked Sword Post
Grabby Recovery Brunch at North
End
3733 N Halsted from 1
– 4:00 PM
$10 Cover. $15 at the door.
For the first time ever
hear from the Porn Stars what took place before, during and after the
Grabbys.
* this event has sold
out
early in
the past so
get your tickets early space is
limited! Tickets are available at North End.
VIP Access to GLAAD AWARDS Auction for Chicago House
VIP TO GLAAD AWARDS on EBAY!
Exclusive GLAAD Media Awards online charity auction is drawing to a close on Saturday, April 13th!
Proceeds
will benefit Chicago House’s Trans100 efforts, part of our greater
programming which has served Chicago’s LGBT community since 1985.
Bid here for a VIP Package for TWO to your choice of:
GLAAD Media Awards In Los Angeles at the JW Marriott (4/20) honoring President Bill Clinton
GLAAD Media Awards in San Francisco at the Hilton San Francisco (5/11) honoring Adam Lambert
Star Studded Package Includes!
*Roundtrip domestic flights for two people to Los Angeles (4/19) or San Francisco (5/10)
· *One hotel room for two nights (4/19 & 4/20 or 5/10 & 5/11)
· *2 VIP GLAAD Media Awards Tickets (access to the Private Celebrity Reception
for each guest; as well as entrance to the GLAAD Cocktail Reception
& Silent Auction, Dinner & Show, After-Party, and Gift Bag).
The GLAAD Media Awards celebrate the most outstanding images of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community in the media at the largest, most visible LGBT gala in the nation, the GLAAD Media Awards! Held in New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco with over 5,000 attendees, the GLAAD Media Awards bring celebrities, corporate partners, media professionals, and young adults together in support of GLAAD’s mission to amplify the voice of the LGBT community and achieve full equality!
VanderPump Rules at Hydrate! Sheana Marie and Jax Taylor Live MARCH 16th
If you have bitten by the VanderPump bug – you don’t want to miss this!!
VanderPump Rules at Hydrate! Sheana Marie and Jax Taylor Live
You’ve seen them on the show…
now you can see them live!
Come see SCHEANA MARIE perform her hit single….”WHAT I LIKE!” live at
Hydrate! Stick around after the show and get to ask the questions you
want the full T on!
Scheana and Jax (the ever so hot and sexy bartender) are going to be dishing about what happened on and off the screen!
Advance General Admission tickets are only $15.
VIP Meet and Greet tickets along with a special VIP Gift bag are only $25!!!
HYDRATE
Wanna arrive in style for this star studded event, we’ll help you out with that too! Download the UBER Black Car service app on your smart phone and use promo code UBERHYDRATE and get $10 off your first ride in this amazing on demand VIP car service!
Comedian Paula Poundstone Performs at AFC Dinner April 18, 2013
Renowned comedian Paula Poundstone will grace the stage as the guest of honor at the AIDS Foundation of Chicago’s (AFC) annual Spring Dinner on Thursday, April 18 at the Hilton Chicago.
Armed
with nothing but a stool, a microphone and a can of Diet Pepsi,
Poundstone’s sharp wit and raw honesty promise an evening of
intellectual diversion and unrelenting humor.
This laugh-out-loud event will also honor two of Chicago’s finest philanthropic men, Robert Neubert and Randy Duncan for their commitment to fight against HIV/AIDS.
Funds
raised through the Spring Dinner will support AFC’s policy, outreach
and public education programs. AFC is the largest source of private
HIV/AIDS philanthropic support in the Midwest. To learn more visit www.aidschicago.org.
WHEN: Thursday, April 18
5:30 – 6:15 p.m. Reception
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Dinner and evening program, featuring stand-up performance by Paula Poundstone
8:45 – 10:00 p.m. After hours meet & greet with Paula Poundstone (Premium and VIP guests)
WHERE: Hilton Chicago, Grand Ballroom – 720 South Michigan Ave., Chicago
TICKETS: General admission: $250 — Reception and dinner
Premium admission: $350 — Reception, dinner and after hours meet & greet with Paula Poundstone
VIP
admission: $500 — Reception, dinner, after hours meet & greet with
Paula Poundstone and tickets to exclusive event with renowned
choreographer Randy Duncan (to be held at a later date)
For tickets and information,
www.aidschicago.org/
Chef Christopher Tong at Gildas Club of Chicago Feb. 12
The popular appearances of Chef Christopher Tong of the upscale private gourmet dining service,
My Private Chef, continue in the New Year with some wonderful menu ideas emphasizing healthy eating
so essential for Gilda’s Club members and their families. People living with cancer know that healthy
eating is important for the body and the spirit. The meals in this cooking series are designed to inspire
people living with cancer to eat well, serve beautiful food and stay healthy.
demonstration: Chicken Marengo with Crusty French Bread. The dish is named after Napoleon’s
battle of Marengo in 1800 and, lucky for us, it is filled with cancer fighting ingredients including
tomatoes, onions and olives.
The club is located at 537 North Wells Street, Chicago. 312-464-9900.
friends, join with others to build social and emotional support in addition to medical care.
Gilda’s Club is named in honor of the late comedian Gilda Radner.
demonstrations and conversations with Chef Tong.
My Private Chef is enjoying popularity as one of Chicago’s favorite private gourmet dining services.
Trained in European-style fine cuisine, Chef Tong established his reputation at fine restaurants and hotels
in Florida, California, and Chicago. Now he has adapted his impressive skills to the world of private
entertaining. My Private Chef offers enticing cuisine for a wide range of events, from intimate dinners to
weddings to corporate parties.
or visit www.gildasclubchicago.org
Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Prez Obama Push for Illinois Gay Marriage
President Obama
has waded into a same-sex marriage debate in his home state of Illinois
– with the White House saying the president would vote for the measure
if he were still in the legislature.
considered by state legislatures, he believes in treating everyone
fairly and equally, with dignity and respect,” White House spokesman
Shin Inouye told the Chicago Sun-Times on Saturday.
couples who are in loving, committed relationships, and want to marry,
from doing so,” Inouye continued. “Were the President still in the
Illinois State Legislature, he would support this measure that would
treat all Illinois couples equally.”
Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act,” as early as this week, the Sun-Times
reported.
Glitz and Glam with Aurora Sexton New Years Eve @ KIT KAT Lounge
AN EVENING of
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.
Jackie Beat at HYDRATE – Holiday Show Dec 20
Jackie Beat is a very well known drag persona and actor, singer, songwriter and screenwriter.
with love of my life, Alexis Arquette and Lady Bunny.
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!!!
About Face Theatre presents We 3 Lizas
pop culture for its world premiere holiday production WE THREE LIZAS with book and lyrics by
AFT Artistic Associate Scott Bradley, music and additional lyrics by Alan Schmuckler, directed
by AFT Artistic Associate Scott Ferguson, playing through December 23, 2012 in The
Steppenwolf Garage, 1624 N. Halsted St., Chicago.
You probably know the name Scott Bradley, who is part of the Scooty and JoJo team, who is best known for his locally produced super camp musicals like Alien Queen, Rosemary Clooneys Baby and Carpenters Halloween. “Really, Liza still sits in this strange place,” Bradeley says. “Everyone knows about Liza as a gay icon because of her resilience – taking the knocks and coming back. She always lived in a different realm than the rest of us. She has always been a part of a Hollywood and Broadway mythology.”
The creators of We 3 Lizas hope that the show will develop a following and become an annual tradition for About Face Theatre. And judging from the response of yesterdays audience, everyone LOVED IT and will keep this show alive for years to come.
This is like a New York show – in Chicago. The Steppenwolf space is awesome. Staging and costumes were brilliant, and the cast was TOP NOTCH. There is a cool lounge space attached with full a full service bar and $5 Drinks! Yes, $5 drinks!
Discounts available for groups of ten or more.
Final Days to catch Scrooge and Marley in Chicago
Scrooge & Marley is a modern day variation on Charles Dickens’
classic story of the holidays, “A Christmas Carol.” On Christmas Eve,
Ben Scrooge, the man who hates the holidays, is given the chance to
begin again when he is visited by three spirits – the Ghosts of
Christmas Past, Present and Future. Revisiting the tragic missteps of
his life enables Scrooge to rediscover the joy of the holiday season and
make a journey back to love. Recounted from a gay sensibility with
heart, comedy and music, the magic of Dickens’ timeless tale comes alive
from a fresh perspective that will appeal to audiences of all
persuasions.
I urge you to support this wonderful independent film! It is very well done with excellent acting and SURE TO BRING A TEAR TO YOUR EYE! It is such an awesome cast loaded with great original music!
Ebenezer Scrooge- David
Pevsner
Jacob Marley’s Ghost – Tim
Kazurinsky
Freda – Rusty Schwimmer
Fezziwig – Bruce Vilanch
Terry, Ghost of Christmas Present – Megan Cavanagh
Colin – Richard Ganoung
Bob Cratchit – David
Moretti
Randy, Ghost of Christmas Past – Ronnie Kroell
Young Ebenezer Scrooge – Drew
Anderson
Young Jacob Marley – Nicholas
Bailey
FINAL DAYS Bat the MUSIC BOX
in Chicago…
✴ Dec. 4, Tuesday, 2:30 p.m.
✴ Dec. 5, Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Benefit for Lambda Legal of Chicago
✴ Dec. 6, Thursday, 2:30 p.m.
later this month –
Dec. 21, Friday, 8:15 p.m. Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State Street, Chicago, IL http://www.siskelfilmcenter.org
Dec. 22, Saturday at 7:45 p.m. Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State Street, Chicago, IL http://www.siskelfilmcenter.org
Dec. 27, Thursday, 7:45 p.m. Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State Street, Chicago, IL http://www.siskelfilmcenter.org
You can even buy the DVD NOW!
Loni Love comes to Up Comedy Club Dec. 6-9
Loni Love has been a comedy favorite ever since she started spouting witty one-liners on VH1’s flagship I Love the…
series. But now this engineer-turned-comedian has become the go-to
woman for several funny quips and segments taking up space (thankfully
so) on DVRs across the country.
I first fell in love with Loni when she was on Star Search in 2003.
Love has been named by Variety as “one of the top 10 comics to watch”
and regularly appears as a round table panelist on E!’s “Chelsea
Lately.”
Loni has a big gay following and she emceed the Equality Awards for Long Island Gay and Lesbian Youth.
” It
was great. I learned a lot — because it was for Long Island, there were
24 senators who actually voted for the marriage equality act. Some of
them were honored there, and it was really like an overall push. They’re
trying to raise funds so that senators that believe in equality can
still stay in office. There are some threats to them for being voted out
of office. A lot of it has to do with them being voted out of office
because they don’t have the money to campaign. It was a really good
event — they also honored a couple of other actors and it was really
nice.”
She IS NOT a lesbian. But when asked, If someone decides to start a lesbian rumor about you, do you think that would mess up your game?
“No,
because in my act everybody knows I talk about the lesbians and how I
feel about them. If they know me and they know my act, they know that it
would be a rumor. I won’t lie — it probably would help me! [Laughs] It would probably help my game.”
Love is not a one-note performer. She has opinions on a multitude of
subjects and puts an amusing spin on politics in particular. In
explaining Barack Obama’s black and white sides, one of the examples she
gives is that he travels with an entourage (white), but they ride in
Cadillac Escalades (black).
An admirer of Obama (except for his dancing [white]), she speaks of
his intelligence and intellectualism. “We went from a president that
would make up words to a president that would make us look up words when he talked.” She frequently tweets her political thoughts.
Loni’s first love is performing for live audiences. She puts it quite simply “I love to make people laugh!” And you can catch her live in Chicago at UP COMEDY CLUB. Dec. 6-9th. Performing 6 shows. $17-$20.
UP Comedy Club, 230 W. North Ave, 3rd Floor
GET TICKETS ONLINE NOW
(312) 662-4562
‘Scrooge & Marley’ Chicago Red Carpet Premiere at Music Box Theatre November 29
Chicago Indie Film “Scrooge & Marley,” a modern-day variation on Charles Dickens’ classic holiday story “A Christmas Carol,” will have its Chicago Red Carpet Premiere and one-week run at Chicago’s historic Music Box Theatre (3733 N. Southport Ave.) November 29 thru December 6th.
The Chicago Premiere run will kick off with a gala opening night celebration featuring most of the stars of the film including Pevsner, Schwimmer, Vilanch, Cavanagh, Kroell, Moretti and Ganoung.
The film will also screen over Christmas at the Gene Siskel Film Center 164 N., State Street, Chicago: Friday, Dec. 21, 8:15 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 22 at 7:45 p.m. and Thursday, Dec. 27, 7:45 p.m.
Harvey Fierstein Interviewed by Chris Jones Oct 16th at Music Box
On Tuesday, Oct. 16, the Chicago Tribune presents
Cyndi Lauper Meet & Greet Nov. 11th
CHECK THIS OUT! MEET & GREET WITH CYNDI LAUPER!
| Get Kinky with ALCC and Cyndi Lauper! | |
| Join ALCC on Thursday, October 11 at a pre-Broadway performance of Kinky Boots – The Musical and a cocktail reception with the one-and-only Cyndi Lauper! All tickets purchased through ALCC include access to a private reception |
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Kinky Boots will strut its stuff thru -Nov. 2 at the Bank of America Theatre in Chicago, prior to a 2013 Broadway arrival. Kinky Boots is produced by Tony winners Daryl Roth and Hal Luftig.
Based on the 2005 British film of the same title, the musical has a score by Lauper, with a book by Tony winner Harvey Fierstein (Torch Song Trilogy, La Cage aux Folles, Newsies) and direction and choreography by Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell (2004’s La Cage aux Folles, Legally Blonde, Hairspray, Catch Me If You Can).
How do you get a photo with the amazing Cyndi Lauper?
Through
AIDS Legal Council of Chicago, that’s how! A private reception followed
by Kinky Boots during its world-premiere run…October 11 only!
TICKETS ARE ALMOST GONE!!
Kinky Boots Chicago FREE TICKET Giveaway By Kinky® Liqueur
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From four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein and Grammy Award-winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper comes the exhilarating new musical Kinky Boots, directed and choreographed by Tony Award-winner Jerry Mitchell.
“We are thrilled to have KINKY® Liqueur as a sponsor of the World
Premiere of Kinky Boots in Chicago and of the Broadway opening,” said Daryl
Roth and Hal Luftig, lead producers of Kinky Boots. “This partnership is a
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The 750ml bottle retails at $19.99 and to try a
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KINKY BOOTS in Chicago with Cyndi Lauper Benefit Night Oct. 11
Kinky Boots will strut its stuff Oct. 4-Nov. 2 at the Bank of America Theatre in Chicago, prior to a 2013 Broadway arrival. Kinky Boots is produced by Tony winners Daryl Roth and Hal Luftig.
Based on the 2005 British film of the same title, the musical has a score by Lauper, with a book by Tony winner Harvey Fierstein (Torch Song Trilogy, La Cage aux Folles, Newsies) and direction and choreography by Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell (2004’s La Cage aux Folles, Legally Blonde, Hairspray, Catch Me If You Can).
CHECK THIS OUT!
| Get Kinky with ALCC and Cyndi Lauper! | |
| Join ALCC on Thursday, October 11 at a pre-Broadway performance of Kinky Boots – The Musical and a cocktail reception with the one-and-only Cyndi Lauper! All tickets purchased through ALCC include access to a private reception |
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Judy Tenuta Benefit Sept 6th Laugh Factory
Judy Tenuta,
the accordion-playing comedienne and self-proclaimed “Love Goddess”, is
returning home to Chicago next month as part of her national tour – and
you can support Pride Films and Plays
by purchasing tickets to her opening night on Thursday, September 6, at
the Laugh Factory (3175 N. Broadway). Tickets are only $20, and the
full amount goes to Pride Films and Plays as a donation, courtesy of The
Laugh Factory. The performance begins at 8 pm and features Greg Glienna
and host Bill Cruz. Click here to purchase tickets.
Pride Films and Plays
is dedicated to comprehending the history of great gay writing and
fostering its excellence in new works for the stage and screen. Their
upcoming 2012-13 season will include the world premieres of Sean
Chandler and David Leeper’s play, At The Flash, and Leo Schwartz’s musical, Under a Rainbow Flag, as well as a 20th anniversary revival of Jonathan Harvey’s coming-of-age classic, Beautiful Thing. Click here to purchase season passes.
Lady Gaga at Louis Vuitton on Michigan Ave
Yesterday, like in many recent days, River North office folk were
treated to commotion in the streets and hunky firefighting actors of Chicago Fire, a TV show currently filming here. I was actually driving on Dearborn street right about the time a fires/scene was about to shoot and traffic was a nightmare!
FROM CHICAGO RACKED: One of our intrepid photogs caught Mister Taylor Kinney makin’ that bacon while his glitzy girlfriend, Lady Gaga was seen shopping at Louis Vuitton, spending the aforementioned bacon.
GAGA was at eating at Chicago Diner a couple weeks back, in Boystown.
