About Face Theatre's Wonka Ball and Laced production postponed Video below 2020-04-01
This article shared 1568 times since Wed Apr 1, 2020
CHICAGO ( April 1, 2020 )— About Face Theatre today announced the postponement of its annual benefit gala and its planned production of LACED, which was set to begin performances on May 13. WONKA BALL: SILVER & GOLD, which had been scheduled for Saturday, May 30, 2020, at Venue West, 221 N. Paulina Street in Chicago, will be rescheduled to a date to be determined. LACED, by Samantha Mueller, set in a recently vandalized queer bar and honoring the power of community solidarity, will be moved into a slot in the 2020-2021 season.
AFT artistic Director Megan Carney said, "The Wonka Ball is always one of the most important events of the year for us, both as a fundraiser for our company and an opportunity to gather with our family of supporters and artists. We're looking forward to another memorable evening when the time is right and will be rescheduling the event when it's safe to do so.
"Similarly, we are working closely with the creative team on LACED to maintain the integrity and vision of this project. We are eager to share this new play with audiences during our 25th anniversary season."
ABOUT WONKA BALL
Proceeds from WONKA BALL: SILVER & GOLD support About Face Theatre's award-winning mainstage programming and nationally recognized youth education and outreach program. Since 1995, About Face has created exceptional, innovative and adventurous theatre and educational programming that advances the national dialogue on sexual and gender identity while challenging and entertaining audiences in Chicago and beyond. Support from Wonka Ball enables About Face to thrive as Chicago's celebrated home for LGBTQ+ theatre.
About Face Theatre creates exceptional, innovative, and adventurous theatre and educational programming that advances the national dialogue on sexual and gender identity, and challenges and entertains audiences in Chicago and beyond.
—From a press release
This article shared 1568 times since Wed Apr 1, 2020
Windy City Media Group does not approve or necessarily agree with the views posted below.
Please do not post letters to the editor here. Please also be civil in your dialogue.
If you need to be mean, just know that the longer you stay on this page, the more you help us.
ARTICLES YOU MIGHT LIKE
Tribute event to honor Chicago's first Cultural Historian Jan. 28 2021-01-14 --From a City of Chicago press release - CHICAGO, IL — Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) today announced a tribute event to honor Chicago's first Cultural Historian, Tim Samuelson. Samuelson recently retired after 3 ...
Howard Brown developing new center in Northalsted area
2021-01-14 Howard Brown Health has chosen Inland National Development Company, LLC to develop its newest healthcare center in Chicago's Northalsted neighborhood (formerly known as Boystown), according to REJournals. There are plans ...
Two-Spirit/LGBTQAI Native American Powwow plans a week of virtual events 2021-01-13 --From a press release - Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits (BAAITS) exists to restore and recover the role of Two-Spirit people within the American Indian/First Nations community by creating a forum for the spiritual, cultural ...
GLSEN executive director stepping down
2021-01-13 After a dozen years leading the national organization GLSEN—which aims to create a better world for LGBTQ+ students—Executive Director Eliza Byard is stepping down March 1. Deputy Executive Director Melanie ...
Mayor Lightfoot, DCASE announce $2.5M in arts grants 2021-01-11 --From a press release - CHICAGO, IL — Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) today announced $2.5 million in funding opportunities for Chicago artists and arts organizations. A new "Artist Response Program," ...
Affinity's Virtual Burning Bowl on Jan. 9
2021-01-06 Affinity Community Services—which serves the needs of the Black LGBTQ+ community, with a particular focus on Black women—will hold its annual Burning Bowl ceremony virtually on Saturday, Jan. 9. At past Burning Bowls, attendees were asked ...
Equality Illinois gala's silent auction now open
2021-01-06 Equality Illinois announced that its 30th-Anniversary Gala silent auction is now open. The silent auction will remain open until the end of the gala on Saturday, Feb. 6, at 8 p.m. CT. Winning bidders' credit cards ...
NATIONAL Marriage proposal, Creating Change, mural erased, 'Queer Santa' 2021-01-05 A COVID-19 vaccine appointment at a Canton, South Dakota, hospital turned into a marriage proposal for one healthcare couple, CNN.com noted. Robbie Vargas-Cortes, 31, a paramedic and EMS supervisor, was scheduled to get his vaccination on ...
Gerber/Hart Library awarded $100K Mellon Grant, seeks Development Coordinator 2020-12-28 --From a press release - Gerber/Hart Library and Archives has been awarded a $100,000 Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Grant for Small Community Archives. This is the largest grant G/H has ever received. The grant will provide funding for a two-year Development ...
Chicago History Museum partners with ALMA in new 'OUT at CHM' series
2020-12-22 The Chicago History Museum announced a new partnership with the local LGBTQ+ group Association of Latinos/as/x Motivating Action (ALMA). This partnership is the culmination of a longstanding collaboration with OUT at CHM and will highlight the ...
AIDS Garden projected for fall 2021 completion 2020-12-22 State Rep. Yoni Pizer convened a virtual meeting Dec. 21 to discuss the progress of the AIDS Garden Chicago. The long-planned site is "destined to become a true Chicago landmark and destination," said Pizer as he ...
Lighthouse Foundation to host Black Queer Pride: Winter Edition 2020-12-22 --From a press release - Lighthouse Foundation will host Chicago's Virtual Black Queer Pride: Winter Edition with three days of programming by eleven local Black Queer artists. The virtual event will take begin on Facebook live, Friday, ...
Affinity seeks new executive director
2020-12-22 Affinity Community Services—a Black- and queer-led organization on Chicago's South Side dedicated to social justice in Black LGBTQ+ communities—is seeking a new executive director. The executive director will provide visionary ...
Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame seeks 2021 nominees
2020-12-18 The Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame, celebrating its 30th year, is seeking nominations for new inductees. The deadline for nominations is May 31, 2021. The nominations will be reviewed by a committee composed of current Chicago ...
Windy City Gay Chorus, Windy City Treble Quire present Let There Be Light 2020-12-15 --From a press release - Chicago, Ill. — Windy City Performing Arts (WCPA), the not-for-profit parent organization of Windy City Gay Chorus and Windy City Treble Quire, is proud to announce its 41st annual holiday concert, Let there be Light: A ...
Return postage must accompany all manuscripts, drawings, and
photographs submitted if they are to be returned, and no
responsibility may be assumed for unsolicited materials.
All rights to letters, art and photos sent to Nightspots
(Chicago GLBT Nightlife News) and Windy City Times (a Chicago
Gay and Lesbian News and Feature Publication) will be treated
as unconditionally assigned for publication purposes and as such,
subject to editing and comment. The opinions expressed by the
columnists, cartoonists, letter writers, and commentators are
their own and do not necessarily reflect the position of Nightspots
(Chicago GLBT Nightlife News) and Windy City Times (a Chicago Gay,
Lesbian, Bisexual and Transegender News and Feature Publication).
The appearance of a name, image or photo of a person or group in
Nightspots (Chicago GLBT Nightlife News) and Windy City Times
(a Chicago Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender News and Feature
Publication) does not indicate the sexual orientation of such
individuals or groups. While we encourage readers to support the
advertisers who make this newspaper possible, Nightspots (Chicago
GLBT Nightlife News) and Windy City Times (a Chicago Gay, Lesbian
News and Feature Publication) cannot accept responsibility for
any advertising claims or promotions.
