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|  | Chella Man talks media endeavors, the fashion world, upcoming book, AAPI visibility 2021-03-31 The multi-talented 22-year-old, Deaf, genderqueer, transgender, Jewish, AAPI, artist and activist Chella Man has done more in his short life than most people achieve in their lifetimes. This includes a successful YouTube channel; TedX talk, modeling ...
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|  | Chicago House, Center on Halsted among recipients of DIFFA/Chicago funding awards 2021-03-20 --From a press release - (Chicago) — DIFFA/Chicago (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS/Chicago) is pleased to announce the recipients of this year's Excellence in Care Awards. DIFFA/Chicago's Board of Directors tasked its Grants Committee to ...
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|  | National Trust advocates to protect legacy of LGBTQ+ pioneers
2021-02-17 --From a press release - WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Trust for Historic Preservation will testify tomorrow before the San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission in an attempt to secure a local landmark designation for the San Francisco home of pioneering LGBTQ+ ...
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|  | Chicago Southland Restaurant Week on Feb. 21-27
2021-02-11 The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau announced the launch of the inaugural Chicago Southland Restaurant Week. Designed to promote Chicago Southland restaurants while encouraging residents and visitors to support ...
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|  | Ravinia Women's Board unveils winner of poster competition
2021-01-28 The Ravinia Women's Board unveiled the winner of its annual Ravinia season poster competition. Minneapolis graphic designer Sean Quinn, 28, is the recipient of the competition's top prize for a second time; his entry in the ...
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|  | Pennycuff Memorial Apartments now open 2020-12-16 The John Pennycuff Memorial Apartments at Castillo Plaza is named for the late LGBTQ and civil rights activist, John Pennycuff. Located on Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood, the building was designed by Cyrus Subawalla ...
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|  | WORLD Egypt arrests, Trans Legal Mapping Report, designer dies 2020-10-05 In Egypt, authorities are accused of using dating apps and social media to track down and arrest queer folks in their latest attempt to "clean the streets," Out.com noted. Human Rights Watch interviewed 15 people who ...
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|  | PHOTOGRAPHY Lisa A. Frank talks career, inspirations, Springboard Arts Chicago installation 2020-09-03 Fifteen years ago, Lisa A. Frank's professional world changed forever when she was fired from a job designing textiles for Ralph Lauren. The very next day, Frank went out and bought a digital camera and "never ...
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|  | MOVIES New documentary visits 'House of Cardin' 2020-09-02 It took a queer eye to bring the new documentary House of Cardin to life. Husbands and business partners Todd Hughes and P. David Ebersole have directed a history of designer Pierre Cardin. Viewers of the ...
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|  | STREAMING THEATER REVIEW Bad Dates 2020-08-19 Playwright: Theresa Rebeck At: Online. Tickets: $25-$50; OilLampTheater.org. Runs through: Aug. 23 Fashion being an integral element in romantic fiction, we are not surprised to first discover our heroine in her boudoir, readying herself for a ...
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|  | AUTOS 2020 Cadillac XT6 is the stylish transport for you and your posse 2020-08-18 Cadillac has long hosted fashion shows with acres of flat sheetmetal, glistening chrome, and cabins drenched with all the finest materials. This once meant block-long sedans, but people aren't buying ...
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|  | Planned Parenthood of Illinois running 'Real Talk' sex-ed series for parents 2020-08-12 Planned Parenthood of Illinois (PPIL) has launched a digital education series called "Real Talk: Creating Healthy Conversations with Young People." Designed for parents, guardians and caretakers, the free, virtual series ...
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|  | STREAMING THEATER REVIEW Bad Dates 2020-08-11 Playwright: Theresa Rebeck At: Online. Tickets: $25-$50; OilLampTheater.org . Runs through: Aug. 23 Fashion being an integral element in romantic fiction, we are not surprised to first discover our heroine in her boudoir, readying herself for ...
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|  | BOOKS In fashion: Jay Manuel dishes on 'The Wig, The Bitch & The Meltdown' 2020-08-04 Jay Manuel has been many things, including an make-up artist and a creative directorand he is probably best known as taking on the latter role for several years on the reality-competition show America's Next Top Model. ...
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SHOWBIZ John Waters, Billy Eichner, 'Trans & Nonbinary Kids Mix,' RuPaul 2020-07-27 Gay filmmaker John Waters (Serial Mom; Hairspray) is the latest face of the French fashion brand Saint Laurent, Out.com noted. He appears in a suit from the brand with black shades, shot by David Sims. "My ...
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