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Local Roundup
by TRACY BAIM 2003-04-16
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This article shared 1584 times since Wed Apr 16, 2003
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Our best wishes to Geri, Lost & Found's long-time bartender, recovering from her recent illness. Friends will gather Sat., May 3, 6 p.m. at the bar, 3058 W. Irving, to help raise funds for her medical bills. She has been there for so long for the women's community, let's show her our support.
Grace Jones is the featured entertainment for the AIDS Foundation of Chicago annual gala May 3 at the Hilton. She is 6-feet of attitude. Call (312) 922-2322.
The Neo-Futurists present 30 Girl Bands in 60 Minutes April 17 at Metro, featuring the Chicago Kings, Big Smith, Vanessa Davis and many more. Starts 7:30 p.m., 3730 N. Clark, (773) 878-4557.
More than 300 athletes and 30 teams compete in 80-plus games of basketball, Friday-Sunday this week in the Chicago Hoops Classic XIII, University of Illinois at Chicago, www.wcaa.net .
Chix Mix spring break at Circuit is a scorcher Friday, with hot ass, sexy legs, wet t-shirt and butch bicep contests and hundreds of wild women, $10 ($8 VIP), 3641 N. Halsted, www.chixmixproductions.com .
Royal Imperial Sovereign Barony of the Windy City's First Annual Easter Parade and Bonnet Contest is Sunday at Sidetrack.
Happy Passover and Easter.
See calendar for GLBT related services and events. |
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