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The Hippest Hottest Ticket on Broadway – Comes to Chicago FUERZA BRUTA … LOOK UP!
FUERZA BRUTA: LOOK UP
is a non-stop collision of dynamic music, visceral emotion, and kinetic aerial imagery. Featuring mind-blowing visual effects that must be seen to be believed, FUERZA BRUTA: LOOK UP is a theatrical experience that floods the senses. Experience a 360 degree heart-pounding theatrical event, filled with flying dancers, pumping beats, engaging dream sequences and a multidimensional swimming pool above the heads of an audience who is standing on stage in the middle of the action.
This show is eye-popping and jaw-dropping! It has played nearly three years in New York , London, Buenos Aires and Taipei! Now comes to CHICAGO.
THIS IS A MUST SEE! Mind-blowing visual effects that must be seen to be believed – a man running full throttle through a series of moving walls, women frolicking in a watery world suspended just inches above the audience – FUERZABRUTA is a theatrical experience that floods the senses.
The Village Voice likens it to “AN ARGENTINE NIGHTCLUB ON ACID!”
“HOT, WET, HARD, AND FAST”
exclaims HX Magazine.
“It’s Unbelievable!”
says actor Ashton Kutcher.
“A sexy, heart-pounding Fantasy!”
says NY Daily News
And Towleroad.com writes “IT’S AS CLOSE AS YOU’LL EVER GET TO RAVE IN IBIZA WITHOUT PAYING FOR A ROUNDTRIP TICKET.”
It’s a short show – just over an hour – and you will have to stand for the entire performance.
Tickets $50-$80
MORE INFORMATION and PURCHASE TICKETS NOW !
WATCH THE VIDEO TRAILER !
Fuerza Bruta MAIN SITE (does not always load properly in English…)
Also check the New York site Fuerza Bruta .
The Hippest Hottest Ticket on Broadway – Comes to Chicago FUERZA BRUTA … LOOK UP!
FUERZA BRUTA: LOOK UP
is a non-stop collision of dynamic music, visceral emotion, and kinetic aerial imagery. Featuring mind-blowing visual effects that must be seen to be believed, FUERZA BRUTA: LOOK UP is a theatrical experience that floods the senses. Experience a 360 degree heart-pounding theatrical event, filled with flying dancers, pumping beats, engaging dream sequences and a multidimensional swimming pool above the heads of an audience who is standing on stage in the middle of the action.
This show is eye-popping and jaw-dropping! It has played nearly three years in New York , London, Buenos Aires and Taipei! Now comes to CHICAGO.
THIS IS A MUST SEE! Mind-blowing visual effects that must be seen to be believed – a man running full throttle through a series of moving walls, women frolicking in a watery world suspended just inches above the audience – FUERZABRUTA is a theatrical experience that floods the senses.
The Village Voice likens it to “AN ARGENTINE NIGHTCLUB ON ACID!”
“HOT, WET, HARD, AND FAST”
exclaims HX Magazine.
“It’s Unbelievable!”
says actor Ashton Kutcher.
“A sexy, heart-pounding Fantasy!”
says NY Daily News
And Towleroad.com writes “IT’S AS CLOSE AS YOU’LL EVER GET TO RAVE IN IBIZA WITHOUT PAYING FOR A ROUNDTRIP TICKET.”
It’s a short show – just over an hour – and you will have to stand for the entire performance.
Tickets $50-$80
MORE INFORMATION and PURCHASE TICKETS NOW !
WATCH THE VIDEO TRAILER !
Fuerza Bruta MAIN SITE (does not always load properly in English…)
Also check the New York site Fuerza Bruta .
Renae Ogletree – A Celebration of Life Saturday May 1st for Chicago LGBT Activist
Chicago activist Renae Ogletree
died recently at 59 after a battle with lung cancer.
She had worked with numerous community groups and projects, including Gay Games VII, Chicago Black Lesbians and Gays, the Lesbian Community Cancer Project, the National Black Lesbian and Gay Leadership Forum, and the Chicago Police Department’s 23rd District Gay and Lesbian Advisory Committee. She was inducted into the Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame and received the 1997 Chicago Commission on Human Relations Award.
The City of Chicago Commission on Human Relations invites you to join Renae Ogletree’s family and friends as we celebrate her life at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 1, 2010, in the Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark Street.
A reception will immediately follow the memorial service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution to the Anaya Renae Clark Trust Fund, a scholarship fund for Renae’s grand niece, Anaya. Make checks payable to Anaya R. Clark Trust Fund Mail to WCT Times, 5315 N. Clark St, #192, Chicago, 60640.
You may also make contributions in Renae’s honor to the Crossroads Fund, 3411 W. Diversey Parkway, Chicago, 60647.
Best New Brunch at Kit Kat Lounge is Packing Them in Sundays, with Madame X!
The Kit Kat Lounge and Supper Club
(3700 N. Halsted St.; 773-525-1111)
celebrated their
NINTH ANNIVERSARY this year!
In case you have never been, the decor evokes Old Hollywood glamour–white sofas, stone-topped tables on chrome legs, old vintage black and white movies showing on the wall – and classy entertainment that includes celebrity look-alikes performing in glamorous cabaret-style Wednesday through Sunday.
Often voted Best Martini Bar in Chicago and Best Entertainment, the creative team behind the Kit Kat Lounge have decided to reach-launch their Sunday Brunch, with the help of Kit Kat veteran Madame X.
“We used to do brunch a long time ago and stopped. But recently Edward and Ramesh decided to bring brunch back and I host every Sunday! It’s a DIVA-LICIOUS Brunch, every Sunday, 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.
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! Madame 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 Madame 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.
2 years later, a friend of mine George Lowell , wanted to go to school here, so we both moved here together. George now has storefront in Andersonville and besides performing at the Kit Kat, I am also an artistic ensemble member of Mid-Tangent-Productions, a Chicago based theatre company.”
Madame X achieved iconic status when a line of table furniture named the Madame X/Y collection, designed by Douglas Levine for The Bright Chair Company debuted in 2007.
“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!”
If you are thinking about coming with Mom for MOTHERS DAY (May 9th) Make a RESERVATION NOW!
It is filling up quickly! Kit Kat will offer a special 4-course brunch for $29.95!
Best Sunday Brunch!
Best New Brunch at Kit Kat Lounge is Packing Them in Sundays, with Madame X!
The Kit Kat Lounge and Supper Club
(3700 N. Halsted St.; 773-525-1111)
celebrated their
NINTH ANNIVERSARY this year!
In case you have never been, the decor evokes Old Hollywood glamour–white sofas, stone-topped tables on chrome legs, old vintage black and white movies showing on the wall – and classy entertainment that includes celebrity look-alikes performing in glamorous cabaret-style Wednesday through Sunday.
Often voted Best Martini Bar in Chicago and Best Entertainment, the creative team behind the Kit Kat Lounge have decided to reach-launch their Sunday Brunch, with the help of Kit Kat veteran Madame X.
“We used to do brunch a long time ago and stopped. But recently Edward and Ramesh decided to bring brunch back and I host every Sunday! It’s a DIVA-LICIOUS Brunch, every Sunday, 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.
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! Madame 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 Madame 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.
2 years later, a friend of mine George Lowell , wanted to go to school here, so we both moved here together. George now has storefront in Andersonville and besides performing at the Kit Kat, I am also an artistic ensemble member of Mid-Tangent-Productions, a Chicago based theatre company.”
Madame X achieved iconic status when a line of table furniture named the Madame X/Y collection, designed by Douglas Levine for The Bright Chair Company debuted in 2007.
“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!”
If you are thinking about coming with Mom for MOTHERS DAY (May 9th) Make a RESERVATION NOW!
It is filling up quickly! Kit Kat will offer a special 4-course brunch for $29.95!
Best Sunday Brunch!
Chicago LGPA GOAL to Host Annual International Conference for Pride Week June 22 – 27
LGPA/GOAL Chicago,
Chicago Police and Chicago’s suburban departments are proud to host the 14th Annual INTERNATIONAL LGBT Conference for Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Professionals in our culturally diverse, visually spectactular and chic…City of Chicago, Tuesday, June 22nd through Sunday, June 27th. 2010.
The conference has been entitled A Bridge to Unity. The conference will be hosted at Chicago’s legendary Palmer House hotel, located in bustling downtown Chicago, steps from Chicago’s central business district, shopping on the Magnificent Mile, and tourist attractions in every direction.
This six day conference will provide an AMAZING array of unique and diverse hands-on training that focuses on relevant criminal justice professionalism, industry trends and technology while impressing its’ attendees with the principles of justice, equity and equality within the area of law enforcement and the community it serves.
Whether you are interested in law enforcement professionalism, correctional system, youth advocacy, diversity issues, private security or military, we feel confident that no matter what area of public safety your title falls under, this conference will arm you with effective, innovative knowledge.
Although, providing newly enhanced law enforcement training is the primary goal of this conference, it is also designed to encourage motivation to achieve a higher degree of efficiency in the discharge of their duties while promoting and striving for a high level of diversity, inclusion, and sensitivity of all people as law enforcement and criminal justice professionals within their work environment, as well as, with in the GLBT community, thus becoming a part of A Bridge to Unity.
A week long of workshops, seminars and events!
Attendee Early Registration
Discount Extended till April 1st,
ONLY $175.00 for this 6 day event!
($200 after April 1st).
You can also join them on their online social network to socialize in privacy with your fellow attendees and faculty of the conference beforehand.
Attendees will be coming in from all over the world!
*For those coming from other countries, we know from past years that wait times for an appointment can be lengthy. We are urging you to make your appointment as early as possible to begin the process of obtaining a US entry visa.
You can download Business Visitor Visa information on the Goal Chicago site.
Gay Chicago Fun with Big Gay Brunch Club and Venga Bus Chicago
Last month we told you about a couple of Alternative and off-the-beaten-path things to do, this month we have 2 new ones for those looking for something new and different!
BIG GAY BRUNCH CLUB was formed 1 year ago by a small group of friends looking to get together over brunch at somewhere new and different. The next month, more friends joined, and the next month their friends joined in the roving brunch gathering!
The group now has over 300 friends on their FaceBook page and about 50-70 people show up at their monthly traveling brunch.
BGBC is a GLBT networking group to meet new people in the GLBT Chicago community. Keep an eye out for events and updates like brunch, wine tasting, BBQ etc.
April 25th at 1:30pm is the groups 1 year anniversary which will be at Broadway Cellars, 5900 N. Broadway, the spot where the group had their first brunch gathering!
Expect fun people, food and of course, mimosas and bloody marys!
VENGA BUS CHICAGO is another group that started by accident.
Vengabus takes Chicago’s 21 and over fun seekers on adventures!
Doug Collins who manages a local bus tour company decided to get a group of friends together, a bunch of liquor, and shuttle everyone up to LA CAGE in Milwaukee for an evening of fun!
Usually $10-$20 covers the gas and the driver and bus fee. It’s a BYOB party that plans to do possible getaways to places like Six Flags, Saugatuck and maybe even somewhere over in Indy.
Doug says to join his FaceBook page and “check out the links to our past events and watch and join our upcoming events!”
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The Bangles Headline AIDS Foundation Chicago 25th Anniversary Gala May 1st
The Best Party in Town Returns May 1
to Raise Funds for Fight Against HIV/AIDs
After a four-year hiatus, the AIDS Foundation of Chicago’s (AFC) signature spring gala, Not Just Song and Dance, returns as one of the city’s most exclusive events with a special performance by the iconic music group, The Bangles. AFC revives the black-tie affair, held at the Hilton Chicago on May 1, to commemorate a significant milestone for the organization, 25 years as a driving force in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
Guests will enjoy a cocktail reception, dine on a delectable four-course dinner, have the opportunity to bid on extravagant packages during a silent auction and dance the night away, all while raising funds for AFC.
With a long list of hit songs, such as “Walk Like an Egyptian,” “Manic Monday,” and “Eternal Flame,” The Bangles made their mark in music history as one of the greatest all-female bands ever. In 1999, the group reunited to record the song “Get the Girl” for the comedy Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me. Today, The Bangles continue to tour and perform all over the country as well as in Europe.
Marking its 25th anniversary this year, the AIDS Foundation of Chicago is a driving force in the worldwide fight against HIV/AIDS. Founded in 1985, by community activists and physicians, AFC collaborates with community organizations to develop and improve HIV/AIDS services; funds and coordinates prevention, care, and advocacy projects; and champions effective, compassionate HIV/AIDS policy.
WHEN: Saturday, May 1, 2010: 6 p.m. – midnight
WHERE:
Hilton Chicago 720 South Michigan Ave., Chicago
TICKETS: $500 per person.
Corporate tables are available from $7,500 to $100,000.
Tickets and tables can be purchased by
calling 312-922-2322 or visiting AIDS Chicago
The Bangles Headline AIDS Foundation Chicago 25th Anniversary Gala May 1st
The Best Party in Town Returns May 1
to Raise Funds for Fight Against HIV/AIDs
After a four-year hiatus, the AIDS Foundation of Chicago’s (AFC) signature spring gala, Not Just Song and Dance, returns as one of the city’s most exclusive events with a special performance by the iconic music group, The Bangles. AFC revives the black-tie affair, held at the Hilton Chicago on May 1, to commemorate a significant milestone for the organization, 25 years as a driving force in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
Guests will enjoy a cocktail reception, dine on a delectable four-course dinner, have the opportunity to bid on extravagant packages during a silent auction and dance the night away, all while raising funds for AFC.
With a long list of hit songs, such as “Walk Like an Egyptian,” “Manic Monday,” and “Eternal Flame,” The Bangles made their mark in music history as one of the greatest all-female bands ever. In 1999, the group reunited to record the song “Get the Girl” for the comedy Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me. Today, The Bangles continue to tour and perform all over the country as well as in Europe.
Marking its 25th anniversary this year, the AIDS Foundation of Chicago is a driving force in the worldwide fight against HIV/AIDS. Founded in 1985, by community activists and physicians, AFC collaborates with community organizations to develop and improve HIV/AIDS services; funds and coordinates prevention, care, and advocacy projects; and champions effective, compassionate HIV/AIDS policy.
WHEN: Saturday, May 1, 2010: 6 p.m. – midnight
WHERE:
Hilton Chicago 720 South Michigan Ave., Chicago
TICKETS: $500 per person.
Corporate tables are available from $7,500 to $100,000.
Tickets and tables can be purchased by
calling 312-922-2322 or visiting AIDS Chicago
Chicago House Presents 2 days of Brunch and Fashion May 1 and 2
An entire weekend
of brunch and fashion events
to benefit
CHICAGO HOUSE!
The “Families for Families” Brunch
and the
Spring Brunch & Fashion Show:
“Cirque”
“Families for Families” Brunch
Saturday, May 1, 2010
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Chicago’s hottest new family event, with rave reviews from kids and parents alike!
Harold Washington Library
Winter Garden Room
400 S. State Street, Chicago
Junior Tickets: $40
Adult Tickets: $100
Family Table $750
The Spring Brunch & Fashion Show: CIRQUE
Sunday, May 2, 2010 11:30 am – 3 pm
Everyone’s favorite spring tradition! Welcome back the warm weather in the sunny Winter Garden room of the Harold Washington Library.
Harold Washington Library Winter Garden Room 400 S. State Street, Chicago
Premium Tickets: $175, Runway Tickets: $250, and Tables of 10 available
More details for both events online at Chicago House!
Chicago House Presents 2 days of Brunch and Fashion May 1 and 2
An entire weekend
of brunch and fashion events
to benefit
CHICAGO HOUSE!
The “Families for Families” Brunch
and the
Spring Brunch & Fashion Show:
“Cirque”
“Families for Families” Brunch
Saturday, May 1, 2010
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Chicago’s hottest new family event, with rave reviews from kids and parents alike!
Harold Washington Library
Winter Garden Room
400 S. State Street, Chicago
Junior Tickets: $40
Adult Tickets: $100
Family Table $750
The Spring Brunch & Fashion Show: CIRQUE
Sunday, May 2, 2010 11:30 am – 3 pm
Everyone’s favorite spring tradition! Welcome back the warm weather in the sunny Winter Garden room of the Harold Washington Library.
Harold Washington Library Winter Garden Room 400 S. State Street, Chicago
Premium Tickets: $175, Runway Tickets: $250, and Tables of 10 available
More details for both events online at Chicago House!
Chicago History Museum Steps Out – OUT AT CHM April 15
Chicago History Museum Steps Out
Think you have a solid understanding of the Civil Rights Movement? During a special April 15 program at Chicago History Museum, Kevin Mumford will make a case for putting sexuality at the center of the movement that may persuade you to reconsider.
Mumford is an award-winning historian known for his compelling revisions of standard history. His April 15 discussion on “Sexuality and Civil Rights: Rethinking the Sixties” is part of the museum’s landmark Out at CHM series, now in its seventh year. Previous Out at CHM discussions have explored how city space is reshaped for queer communities and how art and political change have intersected over the last 25 years, among other topics.
Cocktails will be served at 5:30 PM, and the program begins at 6:30.
Get complete details online, and plan now to attend this intriguing event.
Cost: $12; $10 members and students.
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Chicago History Museum Steps Out – OUT AT CHM April 15
Chicago History Museum Steps Out
Think you have a solid understanding of the Civil Rights Movement? During a special April 15 program at Chicago History Museum, Kevin Mumford will make a case for putting sexuality at the center of the movement that may persuade you to reconsider.
Mumford is an award-winning historian known for his compelling revisions of standard history. His April 15 discussion on “Sexuality and Civil Rights: Rethinking the Sixties” is part of the museum’s landmark Out at CHM series, now in its seventh year. Previous Out at CHM discussions have explored how city space is reshaped for queer communities and how art and political change have intersected over the last 25 years, among other topics.
Cocktails will be served at 5:30 PM, and the program begins at 6:30.
Get complete details online, and plan now to attend this intriguing event.
Cost: $12; $10 members and students.
Best of Gay Chicago
Gay Chicago Hottie Ronnie Kroell Goes Full Frontal Nude for Playgirl
Social Media has created
a new world of celebrities.
The exposure that a TV show and your Facebook fan page can give someone, affords people the ability to reach new heights. Welcome to the 21st Century!
Chicagoan Ronnie Kroell was the only gay contestant on the first year of Make Me A Super Model. Ronnie was a full-time student at the University of Illinois at Chicago had plans to take home the top prize. He came very close! He came in second place but the exposure has been HUGE for him and his career.
Cocktails to Couture. From pouring drinks at MiniBar onward and upward to SuperModel, Ronnie has had a couple very busy years!
He has been in the news a lot lately with the buzz around his Playgirl photo shoot!
A couple months ago, Daniel Nardicio of Playgirl secured Ronnie for photo shoot. The Levi Johnston shoot created quite a stir, but Ronnie will go FULL FRONTAL, all the way! The shoot happened this past week.
I spoke to Daniel last night. He called me from New York. “Ronnie Kroell is shot and DONE! He was shot by Lope Navo Wednesday at The Grace Hotel. And I have to say, it’s going to be groundbreaking for Playgirl. The shots are amazing, and Ronnie is yes, hard and full frontal. You will GAG!”
Ronnie revealed, “The theme of the shoot was to celebrate fashion and one’s ability to express themselves, but also throughout the shoot, being able to see beyond the clothing labels and beyond the labels that society puts on us to reveal something we all have – the human body, fragile, vulnerable and beautiful.”
And he added, “I am VERY happy to have worked with a truly talented creative team on this PLAYGIRL COVER SHOOT. Stay tuned for pictures to be released on or before MAY 15th and to get your own copy of the SUMMER 2010 issue of PLAYGIRL on JUNE 15th!!”
Daniel is very excited as well. He told me, “I’m convinced that the Ronnie Kroell shoot will bring Playgirl up to a whole new level.
The entire crew made for an exciting day for Playgirl, and a next step in our evolution as a magazine. I trust readers are going to love it.
IT WAS GREAT! Honestly, it could not have gone better!”
Best Gay Chicago
Gay Chicago Hottie Ronnie Kroell Goes Full Frontal Nude for Playgirl
Social Media has created
a new world of celebrities.
The exposure that a TV show and your Facebook fan page can give someone, affords people the ability to reach new heights. Welcome to the 21st Century!
Chicagoan Ronnie Kroell was the only gay contestant on the first year of Make Me A Super Model. Ronnie was a full-time student at the University of Illinois at Chicago had plans to take home the top prize. He came very close! He came in second place but the exposure has been HUGE for him and his career.
Cocktails to Couture. From pouring drinks at MiniBar onward and upward to SuperModel, Ronnie has had a couple very busy years!
He has been in the news a lot lately with the buzz around his Playgirl photo shoot!
A couple months ago, Daniel Nardicio of Playgirl secured Ronnie for photo shoot. The Levi Johnston shoot created quite a stir, but Ronnie will go FULL FRONTAL, all the way! The shoot happened this past week.
I spoke to Daniel last night. He called me from New York. “Ronnie Kroell is shot and DONE! He was shot by Lope Navo Wednesday at The Grace Hotel. And I have to say, it’s going to be groundbreaking for Playgirl. The shots are amazing, and Ronnie is yes, hard and full frontal. You will GAG!”
Ronnie revealed, “The theme of the shoot was to celebrate fashion and one’s ability to express themselves, but also throughout the shoot, being able to see beyond the clothing labels and beyond the labels that society puts on us to reveal something we all have – the human body, fragile, vulnerable and beautiful.”
And he added, “I am VERY happy to have worked with a truly talented creative team on this PLAYGIRL COVER SHOOT. Stay tuned for pictures to be released on or before MAY 15th and to get your own copy of the SUMMER 2010 issue of PLAYGIRL on JUNE 15th!!”
Daniel is very excited as well. He told me, “I’m convinced that the Ronnie Kroell shoot will bring Playgirl up to a whole new level.
The entire crew made for an exciting day for Playgirl, and a next step in our evolution as a magazine. I trust readers are going to love it.
IT WAS GREAT! Honestly, it could not have gone better!”
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Equality Illinois and Civil Union Lobby Day in Springfield
This FREE event is sponsored by Equality Illinois.
SAVE THE DATE! Thursday, April 22nd!
CIVIL UNION LOBBY DAY IN SPRINGFIELD
Join us at the Illinois State House as we lobby our legislators
for passage of SB 1716 – the Civil Union bill.
Free Buses will depart at 7am from:
Chicago @ The Equality Illinois office – 3318 N. Halsted Street
Oak Park @ Euclid Avenue United Methodist Church – 405 S. Euclid Avenue
(the bus will make a brief stop in Bolingbrook from 7:30-8am at
Denny’s Restaurant – 126 East North Frontage Road – Exit 267 off of I-55 South (Stevenson)
Carbondale @ Church of the Good Shepherd – 515 S. Orchard Drive
(this bus will make a brief stop in Belleville from 8:45-9:15am at
St. Paul’s United Church of Christ – 115 West B St.
Please note that the pick up/drop off point will be at the corner of 2nd & C Streets.
All buses will drop off attendees at The Hoogland Center for the Arts 420 South 6th Street, Springfield, Illinois at approximately 11am. Anyone taking alternate transportation should meet us there.
Lunch will be held from 11am-12:30pm, during which we will discuss effective talking points and lobbying your legislators.
Attendees will have a chance to meet with their legislators from 1-3:30pm at the State House.
A debrief, reception and dinner will be held from 3:30-5:30pm
All buses depart Springfield at 5:30pm
Civil Union supporters from the entire state are welcome and encouraged to join us in Springfield!
ALL ATTENDEES MUST RSVP –
including those arriving in Springfield via alternative means of transportation.
Reserve your space for Civil Union Lobby Day!
The Best of Gay Chicago
Equality Illinois and Civil Union Lobby Day in Springfield
This FREE event is sponsored by Equality Illinois.
SAVE THE DATE! Thursday, April 22nd!
CIVIL UNION LOBBY DAY IN SPRINGFIELD
Join us at the Illinois State House as we lobby our legislators
for passage of SB 1716 – the Civil Union bill.
Free Buses will depart at 7am from:
Chicago @ The Equality Illinois office – 3318 N. Halsted Street
Oak Park @ Euclid Avenue United Methodist Church – 405 S. Euclid Avenue
(the bus will make a brief stop in Bolingbrook from 7:30-8am at
Denny’s Restaurant – 126 East North Frontage Road – Exit 267 off of I-55 South (Stevenson)
Carbondale @ Church of the Good Shepherd – 515 S. Orchard Drive
(this bus will make a brief stop in Belleville from 8:45-9:15am at
St. Paul’s United Church of Christ – 115 West B St.
Please note that the pick up/drop off point will be at the corner of 2nd & C Streets.
All buses will drop off attendees at The Hoogland Center for the Arts 420 South 6th Street, Springfield, Illinois at approximately 11am. Anyone taking alternate transportation should meet us there.
Lunch will be held from 11am-12:30pm, during which we will discuss effective talking points and lobbying your legislators.
Attendees will have a chance to meet with their legislators from 1-3:30pm at the State House.
A debrief, reception and dinner will be held from 3:30-5:30pm
All buses depart Springfield at 5:30pm
Civil Union supporters from the entire state are welcome and encouraged to join us in Springfield!
ALL ATTENDEES MUST RSVP –
including those arriving in Springfield via alternative means of transportation.
Reserve your space for Civil Union Lobby Day!
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Frenchie Davis Helps Roscoes Celebrate 23rd Anniversary in Chicago April 1st, 2010
And this year, for the 23rd celebration, Jim Ludwig and the staff of Roscoe’s are pulling out all of the stops! FRENCHIE DAVIS, American Idol Diva, Grammy Nominee and Broadway Star will be in the house to help celebrate!
In November 2009 famed DJ/Remixer Tony Moran released Frenchie’s second dance single called “You Are” as a Cd single.
Last month, Frenchie in the #5 position on the Billboard Charts with this SMASH hit song that features remixes from over 10 different DJ’s.
Frenchie is also in the process of starting to record her “debut” Cd, which will be a combination of the “classics,” “broadway” and a few new “original” songs to be out later this year!
THURSDAY, APRIL 1ST • 9PM
Roscoes will be THE PLACE to be!
sponsored by
Frenchie Davis Helps Roscoes Celebrate 23rd Anniversary in Chicago April 1st, 2010
And this year, for the 23rd celebration, Jim Ludwig and the staff of Roscoe’s are pulling out all of the stops! FRENCHIE DAVIS, American Idol Diva, Grammy Nominee and Broadway Star will be in the house to help celebrate!
In November 2009 famed DJ/Remixer Tony Moran released Frenchie’s second dance single called “You Are” as a Cd single.
Last month, Frenchie in the #5 position on the Billboard Charts with this SMASH hit song that features remixes from over 10 different DJ’s.
Frenchie is also in the process of starting to record her “debut” Cd, which will be a combination of the “classics,” “broadway” and a few new “original” songs to be out later this year!
THURSDAY, APRIL 1ST • 9PM
Roscoes will be THE PLACE to be!
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Chicago Colori Paint Store and HGTV Color Splash with David Bromstad
Michelle’s dream of bringing C2 paint into the fashion lover’s repertoire became a reality in May of 2006 when she launched Colori Eco Paint Boutique. Since its opening, the feisty “Queen of Color” has single handedly redefined the way people experience color when shopping for paint. In addition to owning and operating her store, Quaranta stays busy serving as a self-proclaimed Color Therapist providing color consulting for interior designers, architects and homeowners alike. In 2009 Michelle was accepted as a member into the prestigious Color Marketing Group.
This past weekend, Michelle and Colori Paint hosted an in-store appearance with David Bromstad, host of HGTV’s Color Splash, More than 500 people entered the Colori contest to get one of 120 seats available at the Chicago event! David talked about paint and took questions from audience. He is even more charming in person than you can imagine and has this infectious happy energy!
Handsome hottie Bromstad, winner of HGTV’s first “Design Star” reality show four years ago, announced he has brought the show to Miami for the new season, which is filming now and will air in July. The new season will have bigger budgets and draw off many of Miami’s local artisans and design resources. And he said we’ll be seeing more of him him sculpting and designing pieces. He is very happy and very excited to be filming in his city where he lives with his partner of 6 years and their French Bulldog!
“I think Miami is a city that is absolutely inspiring; from the old and new architecture, to the mass amount of artisans and craftsmen, and of course the undeniable weather and overwhelming sexiness. Miami is unique with its international influences, especially from South America. This makes it the only city of its kind in America. I call it the American Riviera.”
“Design in South Florida will absolutely be different than what viewers say in San Francisco. Because Miami has a very specific look of being clean, sleek and sexy my homeowners will definitely want that brought into their homes. Homeowners in San Francisco have a different aesthetic, more of a comfortable, contemporary and traditional feel. The designs in Miami will push the boundaries of design, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to do so!
David is really an artist and not really an interior designer. He has an exuberance, passion and decorating savvy when transforming tired rooms into vibrant spaces! “Color is the root of great design,” says David. “I like to blend styles that incorporate realism and fantasy. Walt Disney really inspired and motivated me. And I love Philippe Starck – he has such an innovative way of creating.”
David recently partnered with Mythic Paints. “This paint is amazing! Amazing coverage, low oder, very natural and non-toxic. My color line encompasses both timeless and innovative colors. Many people suffer from what I call COLORPHOBIA and are afraid to step out of their comfort zone. With my line, you can mix and match across the palette and discover combinations that speak to YOU. Cure your colorphobia and embrace your color-fabulous you! Don’t be afraid of color!”
So what is David’s home like?
“My place is a little quirky. It’s very happy. Lot’s a greys and whites with an eclectic mix. I like big, bold pieces. I love color, but I prefer white or grey walls and pops of color in the furniture, artwork, and accessories. Right now my home has white and gray walls with pops of acid yellow, lime green and red.
“I think it’s important to create an environment not just a room. I like to use murals and custom-built furniture to create a 3-d world that will transport you into another reality.”
David is so nice and so personable and so down to earth, you can’t help but love him! “To me I’m just a regular guy who has a really cool job. I never intended on being in the public eye, therefore I never craved the attention. Now that I’m getting it, I can’t complain. I think I am the luckiest guy in the world to be blessed with what God has given me. I owe my parents and family everything. They taught me honest values that transcend fame.
I really like to help out any charities that help out the gay community and HIV/AIDS. Going to the GLAAD awards in San Francisco and presenting was one of the best memories ever.”
Before he jetted off back to Miami to resume filming he said, “I am so excited for Color Splash in Miami. It is going to be a very different show; a whole new cast. New city. New and exciting experiences. I really want to feature local artisans and craftsmen here in the Miami area. The talent here is so beyond anywhere else I have ever been, and I want to show America how fabulous Miami is. I am also going to show everyone that I’m not just a designer and painter, but I also build sculptures and create art and architectural installations myself. It should be a fabulous adventure!”
David also said more of his art will become available for purchase this on his site!
VISIT DAVID BROMSTAD ONLINE
and Colori Paint Chicago where you can buy David’s MYTHIC paints.
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