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Windy City Times 2022-03-09 |
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| | Chicago Pride Parade taking place in person June 26
The Chicago Pride Parade is back in business. After being out of commission for three years, the event will take place for the first time this decade on Sunday, June 26. Organizer Tim Frye the widower of ... | |
| | Idaho House passes bill criminalizing care for trans youth
On March 8, the Idaho House passed House Bill 675, which would prohibit gender-confirming medical treatment for anyone under the age of 18, KTVB reported. The bill would place a ban on surgery, puberty blockers and ... | |
| | Twelve states removed from Chicago's COVID travel advisory
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) removed 12 states from its weekly COVID-19 Travel Advisory on March 8. Thirty-four states and one territory are still on the advisory. The following states and territories were removed ... | |
| | Florida Senate passes 'Don't Say Gay' bill, LGBTQ+ groups respond
On March 8, the Florida Senate passed a bill that would prohibit "classroom discussion about sexual orientation or gender identity" in the state's primary schools, NBC News reported. The measure, dubbed the "Don't Say Gay" bill ... | |
| | DeSantis' press secretary: Those who oppose 'Don't Say Gay' are groomers
In a recent tweet, Christina Pushawthe press secretary of Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantisstated that those who oppose the state's anti-LGBTQ "Don't Say Gay" bill are groomers, according to LGBTQ ... | |
| | Broad coalition of organizations holds March for Abortion Rights in Northalsted/Boystown
A broad coalition of organizations held a March for Abortion Rights March 5 in Chicago's Northalsted (formerly Boystown) neighborhood. The march took place ahead of International Women's Day (March 8) to, according to the event pre ... | |
| | WNBA player Griner arrested in Russia [UPDATE]
Out lesbian WNBA player Brittney Griner is being detained in Russia after customs officials said they found hashish oil in her luggage at an airport near Moscow in February, according to an ESPN item that cited ... | |
| | Florida students stage walkouts in response to 'Don't Say Gay' bill
Across Florida, students staged school walkouts in response to legislationnicknamed the "Don't Say Gay" billthat would prohibit discussing sexual orientation and gender identity in the state's primary schools, NBC News ... | |
| | Texas court partially blocks Abbott's anti-trans directive
-- From a press release
AUSTIN, Texas The Travis County District Court granted a temporary restraining order on Wednesday to block the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) from investigating the plaintiffs of a lawsuit brought by Lambda ... | |
| | Michigan Supreme Court hears LGBTQ-discrimination case
On March 2, the Michigan Supreme Court heard a case to decide if the state's civil-rights law offers protections against discrimination for LGBTQ people in in employment, housing, education and public accommodations, Michigan Radio reported. Attorneys ... |
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| | Chicago Sky championship ring and banner ceremony set for May 24
-- From a press release
CHICAGO (March 9, 2022) — The Chicago Sky will host a pregame celebration, featuring a ring ceremony and banner unveiling, to commemorate the team's 2021 WNBA championship on Tuesday, May 24, at Wintrust Arena. Chicago Sky's ... | |
| | Ray Koenig III among most recent Pritzker appointees to boards, commissions
Attorney Ray Koenig III, a member of the LGBTQ+ community, is among the 22 most recent appointments Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has made to various boards and commissions. Koenig will serve as a member of the ... | |
| | MUSIC Pitchfork talent announced for July 15-17 festival
Pitchfork announced the 2022 edition of the Pitchfork Music Festival, taking place Friday-Sunday, July 15-17, at Chicago's Union Park. The 16th iteration of the fest will be headlined by The National, Mitski and The Roots and ... | |
| | Blackhawks overwhelm Ducks 8-3; Aaron Rodgers stays with Packers
At the United Center on March 8, the Chicago Blackhawks (21-29-8) routed the Anaheim Ducks (27-23-9) 8-3. Patrick Kane set a career mark with six points on the night (one goal and five assists) as Chicago ... | |
| | LGBTQ Victory Fund endorses Sorensen for House; would be first out LGBTQ elected to Congress From Illinois
-- From a press release
Washington, DC — Today LGBTQ Victory Fund, the only national organization dedicated to electing LGBTQ leaders to public office, endorsed Eric Sorensen for U.S. House of Representatives (IL-17). Sorensen would be the first out LGBTQ person ... | |
| | Andersonville Chamber of Commerce's annual 'InsideWalk Sale' returns March 18-20
-- From a press release
CHICAGO (March 7, 2022) The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce (ACC) is pleased to welcome back its annual InsideWalk Sale, as retailers make way for spring by clearing out winter merchandise. Throughout the weekend of March ... | |
| | U.S. Supreme Court refuses to review Cosby case
The U.S. Supreme Court will not review the sexual assault case against Bill Cosbyleaving in place a decision by Pennsylvania's highest court that vacated the comedian's 2018 indecent assault conviction and freed him from prison last ... | |
| | CPS to drop mask mandate March 14; no state COVID deaths for March 6-7
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) announced masks will be optional for staff and students at schools and on school buses beginning Monday, March 14setting up another showdown with the Chicago Teachers ... | |
| | Brave Space Alliance celebrates five-year anniversary
Brave Space Alliance (BSA) celebrated its five-year anniversary at its virtual Unicorn Gala with performances and a silent auction that will continue into this week. Despite more than an hour of technical difficulties, the event raised ... | |
| | COLLEGE SPORTS Loyola wins MVC title, punches ticket to NCAAs
Under 30-year-old first-year coach Drew Valentine, the Loyola Ramblers earned their second straight NCAA Tournament invitationand their third in five yearswith a 64-58 win over Drake in the Missouri Valley ... | |
| | Republican Utah governor poised to block anti-trans law
Republican Utah Gov. Spencer Cox promised a veto of a bill that seemingly had been a compromise on the issue of transgender children playing school sportsand then suddenly switched to an all-out ban, Fox 13 News ... | |
| | WORLD Singapore ruling, journalist killed, Ukraine items, 'Flee'
Singapore's highest court dismissed a challenge by three LGBTQ+-rights activists against a law criminalizing sex between men ruling that since authorities did not enforce the law, it did not breach plaintiffs' ... | |
| | NATIONAL Electoral items, #BiHealthMonth, Disney, NYC mayor, jury award
More than 100 openly LGBTQ+ people announced Congressional bids this yearthe most in U.S. history, The Hill noted. Sixteen of those candidates are running in competitive districts that will determine control of the House, and three ... | |
| | SHOWBIZ Lesbian film, Broadway items, 'The Batman,' Jonathan Groff
Kino Lorber is presenting the U.S. theatrical release of the 4K restored lesbian-themed film I've Heard the Mermaids Singing, a film written and directed by Patricia Rozema, per a press release. Winner of the Prix de ... | |
| | 2022 Clarence Darrow ceremony to highlight efforts to transform criminal justice system
CHICAGO With its mission of bringing the spirit of famed attorney and social justice advocate Clarence Darrow to bear on contemporary issues, this year's Darrow commemoration and symposium will focus on efforts to transform our ... | |
| | Gov. Pritzker issues updated COVID-19 executive order regarding schools
-- From a press release
CHICAGO — With Illinois continuing to see vast improvement in recent weeks of COVID-19 hospitalizations and transmission, Gov. JB Pritzker released an updated executive order lifting the school exclusion requirements ... | |
| | PASSAGES OPALGA member Jan Grillos dies
Jan O. Grillos, a longtime member of the Oak Park LGBTQ+ organization OPALGA+ who was formerly from Denver, passed away March 2. Grillos was a systems programmer for United and Frontier Airlines, Sales Executive for several ... | |
| | Legislation introduced to increase critical access to HIV prevention medications
-- Press release from the Office of State Representative Kelly M. Cassidy 14th District
SPRINGFIELD Yesterday evening, HB4430 Increased Access to PrEP and PEP sponsored by Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy was brought to the Illinois House floor to continue to address the health disparities communities ... | |
| | Life Is Work to hold Chicago Trans Visibility Pageant
-- From a press release
On March 31, 2022, Life Is Work will hold its first annual Chicago Trans Visibility Pageant 2022-2023. This is an amazing opportunity for transgender/nonbinary people to showcase their talents and win up to $5000 in cash/prizes. ... | |
| | Iowa governor signs anti-trans sports law against women, girls
On March 3, Republican Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a law that bans transgender girls and women in the state from competing in sports according to their gender identity, NPR noted. The measure applies to public ... | |
| | Biden ends forced arbitration of Sexual Assault Act
On March 3, President Joe Biden gave victims of workplace sexual assault and/or harassment the right to seek recourse in a court of law instead of through forced arbitration proceedings, PBS reported. Biden signed into law ... | |
| | THEATER The Black Knight
Title: The Black Knight. Playwright: Angeli Primlani At: Lifeboat Productions at City Lit, 1020 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. Tickets: $38; LifeboatChicago.com. Runs through: April 2 The pre-curtain music is Wagner at his most narcotic, the chronological ... | |
| | GLAAD responds to Biden administration's actions supporting trans youth in Texas
President Biden statement: "... the Governor's actions callously threaten to harm children and their families just to score political points. These actions are terrifying many families in Texas and beyond. And they must stop… Respected medical ... | |
| | National Coalition for LGBTQ Health announces theme for 20th Nat'l LGBTQ Health Awareness Week
-- From a press release
Washington, DC - The National Coalition for LGBTQ Health announces that the 20th Annual National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week will be held March 21 - 25 and the theme is LIVE OUT LOUD for LGBTQ Health! The theme encourages everyone to speak openly ... | |
| | Andersonville Midsommarfest returns June 10 - 12 after two-year hiatus
-- From a press release
CHICAGO (March 3, 2022) Following a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce (ACC) is pleased to announce the return of Andersonville Midsommarfest, one ... | |
| | THEATER The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci
The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci. Adapted and Created by: Mary Zimmerman At: Goodman's Owen Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn St.; 312-443-3800, www.goodmantheatre.org/Notebooks. Runs through: March 20 If you remember just one fact about Leonardo da Vinci, ... | |
| | HRC applauds Biden administration actions to protect Texas trans youth, families
-- From a press release
WASHINGTON Today the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization, welcomes action from the Biden administration and the Department ... | |
| | Two dozen openly LGBTQ+ candidates win primary races in Texas
Twenty-four of the record-setting 54 openly LGBTQ+ candidates in Texas won their elections March 1 in the first primary of the 2022 election cycle, setting the stage for LGBTQ+ representation in the state legislature to more ... | |
| | Russia, Belarus athletes face consequences of Ukraine invasion
Athletes from Russia and Belarus are facing the consequences of their countries' invasion of Ukraine. Faced with threats of withdrawals and growing animosity in the Athletes Village, organizers of the Winter Paralympics, on March 3, expelled ... |
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| | Chicago Pride Parade taking place in person June 26
The Chicago Pride Parade is back in business. After being out of commission for three years, the event will take place for the first time this decade on Sunday, June 26. Organizer Tim Frye the widower of ... |
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| | Paramount Theater announces 2022-23 Broadway series
-- From a press release
AURORA, March 8, 2022 — Aurora's Paramount Theatre enters its second decade with today's announcement of the four blockbuster musicals on tap for its 2022-23 Broadway Series: Meet the Dreamgirls - Effie, Lorrell and Deena - ... | |
| | Chicago Choral Artists to present 'Considering Matthew Shepard
-- From a press release
Chicago Choral Artists will present Craig Hella Johnson's Considering Matthew Shepard in three performances: Friday, April 29, 7:30 PM at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 1500 W. Belmont, Chicago Saturday, April 30, 7:30 PM at Grace Lutheran ... | |
| | Lady Gaga announces new tour dates, will stop in Chicago on Aug. 15
After having to reschedule due to COVID, Lady Gaga announced new dates for her Chromatica Ball summer tour, Variety noted. The singer announced the 15 stops via Twitter; the dates start July 17 and will continue ... | |
| | MUSIC Chaka Khan performing at Indiana's Hard Rock Live on June 24
R&B superstar Chaka Khan is coming to the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana's new performance venue, Hard Rock Live, on June 24. Tickets go on sale this Friday, March 11 at 10 a.m. Central Time. Doors ... | |
| | Shawn Banks finds a new home in the Windy City
Chicago-based stand-up comedian Shawn Banks is making an appearance at the World Comedy Expo. This talented performer is sure to have audiences rolling in the aisles with some quick banter and hot takes on life at ... | |
| | The Lost Daughter,' 'Red Rocket' among Spirit Award winners; LGBTQ+s underrepresented
The Lost Daughter, a psychological drama that is the directing debut of Maggie Gyllenhaal, was named the best feature at the 37th Film Independent Spirit Awards, Variety noted. Red Rocket's Simon Rex and Zola's Taylour Page ... | |
| | John Cameron Mitchell bites into new Joe Exotic role
There's a new Tiger King on TV, with John Cameron Mitchell taking on the role of Joe "Exotic" Schreibvogel for Peacock's Joe vs. Carole, a comedy/drama based on the popular Netflix docuseries Tiger King. This talented ... | |
| | Billy Masters
When I'm at my Hollywood home, I often get invited to swanky soirees like seeing Taylor Dayne at Herb Albert's Vibrato in Bel Air. The talented Taylor calls these intimate gatherings "Dayne's Den," and it was a ... | |
| | Five Worth Finding: Horror film, fantasy series, 'Women in Wine'
The Last Thing Mary Saw: Offered exclusively on Shudder, The Last Thing Mary Saw (directed by Edoardo Vitaletti) is an engaging treat. In 19th-century New York, Young Mary, blood trickling from behind the blindfold tied around ... | |
| | ATTRACTIONS Field Museum running 'Jurassic Oceans,' 'Wild Color' exhibits
The ongoing successes of the Jurassic Park and Jurassic World movies are just a couple indicators of how fascinated people are with dinosaurs. Those people will absolutely love "Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep," a new ... | |
| | Illinois Philharmonic to feature 'Porgy & Bess,' Debussy and more in new season
-- From a press release
CHICAGO (March 2, 2022) - Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO), under the direction of Maestro Stilian Kirov, announced its 45th anniversary season. The 2022-23 season features some of the world's most ... | |
| | 'An Evening with Renee Elise Goldsberry' April 9 at the Auditorium Theatre
The Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Dr., will host "An Evening with Renée Elise Goldsberry" on Saturday, April 9, at 7 p.m. Making her Chicago concert debut at the Auditorium, Goldsberry is best known ... | |
| | Cloris Leachman LGBTQ+ movie 'Jump, Darling' coming to theaters, DVD
The Breaking Glass Pictures LGBTQ+ family drama Jump, Darlingstarring the late actress Cloris Leachmanis coming to select theaters, DVD/Blu-Ray and On Demand. Jump, Darling will open in Los Angeles on March 18, and Palm Springs and ... | |
| | New date announced for trans comedian River Butcher's performance
Comedian River Butcher has announced a new date for his spring stand-up engagement at The Den Theatre. Butcher, originally scheduled to perform Friday, March 11, will now appear Saturday, April 9, at 7:30 p.m. on The ... | |
| | Wrightwood 659 announces trio of exhibitions for spring 2022
-- From a press release
Wrightwood 659 announces three shows Opening May 6. The gallery is at Wrightwood 659, 659 W. Wrightwood Avenue, Chicago. Exhibitions run Fridays and Saturdays, May 6 July 16, 2022. The exhibitions: American Framing Wrightwood 659 ... | |
| | Hulu to stream Ryan Murphy projects 'Pose,' 'AHS' and 'Crime Story' starting March 7
Hulu will stream three of out gay producer Ryan Murphy's most acclaimed and award-winning hit shows from FX and 20th Television: American Crime Story, American Horror Story and Pose, a press release noted. For the very ... | |
| | Broadway's Courtney Reed to receive Sarah Siddons Society's 'Leading Artist Award'
-- From a press release
CHICAGO (March 3, 2022) — The Sarah Siddons Society will present its 2022 Leading Artist Award to Broadway star Courtney Reed, who is currently leading the North American tour of the Tony-winning musical Moulin Rouge. Reed ... | |
| | Hell in a Handbag Productions presents 'The Drag Seed'
-- From a press release
CHICAGO (February 25, 2022) — Hell in a Handbag Productions is pleased to continue its 20th anniversary season with a revival of its popular comedy The Drag Seed, an unauthorized parody of the 1956 psychological horror-thriller ... | |
| | Fantasy series tells stories through POC perspectives
Gay author Jason Michael Primrose's first book was 24 pagesan impressive feat for a 9-year-old. Inspired by Bruce Coville's Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher, the handwritten "novel," called Dragon Wars, combined some of his favorite things: a ... | |
| | Chicago Philharmonic presenting Marvel Studios' 'Black Panther' live June 18
The Chicago Philharmonic Society will present and perform Marvel Studios' Black Panther in Concert at the Chicago Theatre on June 18during the weekend of Juneteenthat 7:30 p.m. Joining the orchestra is Senegalese tama talking drum player ... | |
| | The Gift Theatre announces 2022 season
-- From a press release
CHICAGO (March 2, 2022) — The Gift Theatre is pleased to announce its 2022 season, launching this spring with a return to live performances with the Chicago premiere of Naomi Iizuka's drama At The Vanishing Point, ... |
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| | SPORTS 76ers dominate Bulls in Philadelphia
In NBA action, the Philadelphia 76ers (40-24) defeated the slumping Chicago Bulls (39-26)who played without center Nikola Vucevic121-106 in Philadelphia on March 7. The loss was the Bulls' fifth consecutive ... | |
| | Blackhawks fall to Tampa Bay 6-3
The Chicago Blackhawks (20-29-8), on March 6, fell to the Tampa Bay Lightning (37-12-6) 6-3 at the United Center. The Blackhawks had a strong start in their first meeting of the season against the defending-champion Lightning, ... | |
| | Chicago Red Stars draw 0-0 against U.S. U-23 Women's National Team
-- From a press release
CHICAGO, Ill. (March 6, 2022) — The Chicago Red Stars faced off against the United States U-23 Women's National team in the first match of the preseason tournament. This match marks the first competitive match coached ... | |
| | Flyers skate by Blackhawks amid trade rumors
At the Wells Fargo Center on March 5, the Chicago Blackhawks (20-28-8) fell to the host Philadelphia Flyers (17-28-10) 4-3. The game featured four lead changes. Alex DeBrincat scored his 150th career goal and Dylan Strome ... | |
| | Bulls stumble against another top team: Milwaukee
On March 4 at the United Center, the Chicago Bulls fell 118-112 to the defending NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks. The two teams now have identical records: 39-25. A controversial moment occurred in the fourth quarter when ... | |
| | Soccer Board moves to ban hateful chants, urges formalized policy
-- From a NCLR press release
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Today, the U.S. Soccer Board of Directors passed a resolution to adopt a ban on discriminatory chants at all soccer matches sanctioned by U.S. Soccer. The Board will need to convert the ... | |
| | Bulls fall to Atlanta 130-124; Blackhawks edge Edmonton
In Atlanta on March 3, the Chicago Bulls (39-24) lost to the Atlanta Hawks (30-32) in a high-scoring affair, 130-124. For the Hawks, who are struggling for any spot in the playoffs, a win over the ... |
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