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Mr. Gay contest looks for Chicago sponsor
2011-05-25

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The U.S. Mr. Gay competition—scheduled for Nov. 11-12 in Philadelphia, Pa.—is looking for sponsors from across the country, including the Chicago area. The producer is the person or club/bar that would produce the Chicago Mr. Gay event, the stepping stone to the national event.

A series of competitive categories and performances will culminate in the naming of the 2012 U.S. Mr. Gay titleholder. The winner of this competition will go on to compete in International Mr. Gay.

The schedule, venues, contestants and entertainment for the U.S. Mr. Gay Competition will be released periodically at www.nightlifegay.com . For more information, email Bruce Yelk at bruce@gptmc.com .


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