Windy City Media Group Frontpage News

THE VOICE OF CHICAGO'S GAY, LESBIAN, BI, TRANS AND QUEER COMMUNITY SINCE 1985

home search facebook twitter join
Gay News Sponsor Windy City Times 2023-12-13
DOWNLOAD ISSUE
Donate

Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor

  WINDY CITY TIMES

Local Roundup
2005-06-01

This article shared 1716 times since Wed Jun 1, 2005
facebook twitter google +1 reddit email


The Chicago Area Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Business-to-Business Network breakfast on June 14, 7-9 a.m., at The Hearty Boys, 3404 N. Halsted. Tickets cost $15-$25; www.glchamber.org .

Be-All, the transgender convention, will take place June 7-12 at the Sheraton Chicago Northwest, 3400 W. Euclid Avenue, Arlington Heights. For more info, visit www.be-all.org or call ( 708 ) 302-1803.

DIFFA/Chicago will present its 17th annual gala June 11 at Chicago's South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 S. South Shore. A silent auction will feature furniture, decorative art, dining, and spas while a live auction will feature trips and much more. Individual reservations are $350. RSVP by calling the DIFFA/Chicago office at ( 312 ) 644-6412, e-mailing at info@diffachicago.org or visiting www.diffachicago.org .

A Latino/a LGBT forum will be held June 4, 9:30 a.m., at the Mexican Fine Arts Center, 1852 W. 19th St. The agenda will include local updates and reports from two newly formed groups. RSVP by e-mailing LatinoLGBT@aol.com or calling Nilsa at ( 312 ) 744-0167.

Hep Team Chicago will have a kick-off campaign to tackle hepatitis A and B at Roscoe's, 3356 N. Halsted, on June 7, 5:30-7:30 p.m. RSVP by June 3 to Amy Maggio at ( 312 ) 840-9291 or e-mail for info: amy.maggio@mccann.com .

The Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame will begin its 2005 fundraising drive with the 14th Pride and Joy Reception at Star Gaze, 5419 N. Clark, June 20, 6-10 p.m. Tickets are $10 and available from Hall of Fame inductees, members of the Advisory Council on LGBT Issues and at Star Gaze. Contact Bill Greaves at ( 312 ) 744-7911 or the Hall of Fame at ( 773 ) 281-5095.

The 23rd District Community Police will host the 2nd Annual GLBT Youth Health Fair June 10 at Alternatives, 4730 N. Sheridan, 7-11 p.m. For more information, contact Jose Rios or Judith Jenkins at ( 312 ) 744-0064.

West Shore Aware, a Michigan LGBT organization, will hold its second annual fund-raiser, 'An Evening at the Pavilion—A Gatsby Affair,' at the Blue Star Antique Pavilion in Douglas, Mich., June 18. Call Chris Seidel at ( 269 ) 857-1296.

Meet Katherine Acey, executive director of the Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice, at 1269 W. Early June 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Contact Candace Hewitt at ( 212 ) 529-8021, x 14, Candace@astraeafoundation.org .

The First Annual Drinking & Writing Festival will take place June 11, 2-7 p.m., at The Hopleaf Bar, 5148 N. Clark. Call ( 773 ) 793-9408 or e-mail festival@drinkingandwriting.com .


This article shared 1716 times since Wed Jun 1, 2005
facebook twitter google +1 reddit email

Out and Aging
Presented By

  ARTICLES YOU MIGHT LIKE

Gay News

SAVOR Gemini Grill opens, 'Rick Bayless Day' and more 2024-03-17
- —And I quote: I'm not crazy about reality, but it's still the only place to get a decent meal."—Groucho Marx —Pop life: Don't forget my other Substack: "Pop-Eds: My takes on pop culture." Thank you so ...


Gay News

Andersonville Midsommarfest returns June 7-9 2024-03-04
- From a press release: The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce (ACC) is pleased to announce the return of Andersonville Midsommarfest, one of Chicago's oldest and most beloved summer street festivals. Now in its 58th year, the annual ...


Gay News

'West Side Story' gets a sex-positive spin with new burlesque show 2024-02-19
- In partial observance of National Condom Day, which was Feb. 14, Los Angeles-based AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) presented A West Side Story Burlesque at the Harris Theater for two hour-long performances on Feb. 17. The show, ...


Gay News

Lakeside Pride Wilde Cabaret Valentine's Day Feb. 17 2024-02-16
--From a press release - Lakeside Pride Wilde Cabaret puts their own spin on Valentine's Day with a show celebrating things done and sacrificed for love - not just romantic love, but love for pets, friends, family and art. Join the ...


Gay News

$200,000+ raised at AIDS Foundation Chicago's World of Chocolate Fundraiser to fight HIV/AIDS 2024-02-13
--From a press release - (Chicago, IL) More than 950 guests gathered at Chicago's famed Union Station (500 W. Jackson) for Chicago's Sweetest Fundraiser, AIDS Foundation Chicago's (AFC), World of Chocolate on Friday, February 9. ...


Gay News

Asians and Friends Chicago to host LGBTQ Lunar New Year Dinner Feb. 24 2024-02-09
--From a press release - CHICAGO—Taking a cross-dressing twist for the Year of the Dragon, members of Asians and Friends Chicago (AFC) will host a dinner-and-drag musical revue, celebrating the Year of the "Drag-on" and bringing together members of the lesbian, ...


Gay News

Chicago-based production company to host all-inclusive, LGBTQ-focused Valentine's Day event 2024-02-07
--From a press release - CHICAGO — Second Glance Productions will host the LGBTQupid Soiree this Valentines Day, Wednesday, February 14, 2024. The event will be held at the iO Theater, 1501 N. Kingsbury St., from 6 pm to 11 pm ...


Gay News

Center on Halsted opens two new art exhibitions 2024-02-07
- On Feb. 2, Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted St., hosted its latest gallery opening, presenting two solo exhibitions exploring the role of the artist and their relationships with their environments, albeit using vastly different styles. ...


Gay News

SAVOR Jean Banchet Awards, new Black-owned spots and free pizza 2024-02-04
- Congrats!: The winners of the Jean Banchet Awards—which honor Chicago cuisine—were recently announced at Venue Six10. Longtime Chicago Tribune critic Phil Vettel was (justifiably) honored with the Culinary Excellence of ...


Gay News

13th Annual Bay Area American Indian Two Spirit Powwow Feb. 10 2024-02-03
--From a press release - San Francisco, CA. On Saturday Feb. 10, 2024, the 13th Annual Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits (BAAITS) Two Spirit Powwow will be held at Fort Mason-Festival Pavilion, San Francisco, California, from 10 am to 6:30 pm. ...


Gay News

Mr. Chicago Leather 2024 at Touche, Vince Jay takes title 2024-02-02
- A diverse group of people from around the world gathered at Touché Chicago for the Mr. Chicago Leather 2024 Contest the evening of Jan. 27. Ammar Houssamo hosted the event, at which Mr. Chicago Leather 2022-23 ...


Gay News

SAVOR Valentine's/Galentine's Day offerings for 2024 2024-02-01
- Love is in the air—until it isn't. While some couples will be getting ready to celebrate their closeness (and all that other mushy stuff) on Valentine's Day, others will get together to celebrate Galentine's Day (celebrating ...


Gay News

Leather Archives & Museum announces 2024 Fetish Film Forum 2024-01-27
--From a press release - CHICAGO, Illinois—After a wildly successful inaugural year, including a 10-film series at the Leather Archives & Museum and a 5-film series at FACETS, the Leather Archives & Museum is thrilled to announce the continuation of Fetish ...


Gay News

Windy City Times seeks nominations for 30 Under 30 Awards 2024-01-24
Windy City Times news release - CHICAGO—After a four-year hiatus, Windy City Times has revived its 30 Under 30 Awards. Windy City Times is seeking to recognize 30 more outstanding LGBTQ+ individuals (and allies). Nominees should be 30 years or younger as ...


Gay News

SAVOR TriBecca's hiccup, CRW deals, Beam Suntory dinner and more 2024-01-21
- The Avondale spot TriBecca's Sandwich Shop had to temporarily close because of flooding caused by a burst water pipe. However, it ...


 


Copyright © 2024 Windy City Media Group. All rights reserved.
Reprint by permission only. PDFs for back issues are downloadable from
our online archives.

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 Transgender 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.

 
 

TRENDINGBREAKINGPHOTOS







Sponsor


 



Donate


About WCMG      Contact Us      Online Front  Page      Windy City  Times      Nightspots
Identity      BLACKlines      En La Vida      Archives      Advanced Search     
Windy City Queercast      Queercast Archives     
Press  Releases      Join WCMG  Email List      Email Blast      Blogs     
Upcoming Events      Todays Events      Ongoing Events      Bar Guide      Community Groups      In Memoriam     
Privacy Policy     

Windy City Media Group publishes Windy City Times,
The Bi-Weekly Voice of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Trans Community.
5315 N. Clark St. #192, Chicago, IL 60640-2113 • PH (773) 871-7610 • FAX (773) 871-7609.