The 17th Annual Hall of Fame Celebrity Auctionbenefiting the 2009 Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Famewill take place Tuesday, Sept. 22, at Sidetrack, 3349 N. Halsted.The registration reception, silent auction, and raffle begin at 7 p.m., and bidding starts at 8 p.m.
The registration fee of $10 includes one cocktail, hors d'oeuvres from J and L Catering, raffle tickets, an auction paddle and a $10 credit on auction purchases.
Individuals, businesses and organizations wishing to donate or needing additional information may contact Bill Greaves at 312-744-7911, or the Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame at 773-281-5077. Contributions may be sent to The Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame, 3712 N. Broadway, Box 637, Chicago, Ill. 60613-4235.
The 2009 Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12, in the Sidney R. Yates Gallery at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington.