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	Legacy Walk benefit features drag revue by Carrie Maxwell, Windy City Times 2013-07-17

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About 50 people attended a benefit for Chicago's Legacy Project/Walk at @mosphere on July 14. The event featured performances by DIVA: All Drag Revue (Angelique Munro, Miss Sassy Trade, Marilyn Black, Monique Moyet, Tiger Sky, Terri Michaels and Wendy Sity), with Munro hosting. Munro is @mosphere's host/show director. Following words of welcome by Munro, Legacy Project/Walk Executive Director Victor Salvo spoke about the importance of the Legacy Walk in educating students about LGBT people and events across history and from around the world. Munro announced raffle winners in between performances. Furtastic, Off Street Market, Ulta, Lettuce Entertain You, Warner Brothers movie pack with Ellen boxer briefs, Frango Mints, Chicago Salon, Windy City Crossfit, Ballet Chicago, the Chicago Diner and Six Flags provided prizes. Wirtz Beverages and @mosphere served as the evening's sponsors. See www.legacyprojectchicago.org . Note: Carrie Maxwell is also a volunteer for The Legacy Project.



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