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Off the Cuffs
by TRACY BAIM
2003-01-29
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Theodore Mosterd, working to benefit The Children's Place, brought in more money than anyone else during the recent fundraiser at Charlie's. This made him Charlie's 'Man of the Year' and benefited a lot of children. They would like to thank their sponsors: Alcala's, Cornelia's, Eagle Leather, Lakeshore Marathon, Ross Johnston, Salon Salon, Surrender, Toys & Treasures Basket, T's, US-99, Marty Donovan, About Face Theatre, Angelina's, Ann Sathers, Barngear.com, Barry Morgan, Black Ensemble Theatre, Borders, Buca di Beppo, Buddies', Ragin' RaeJeans, David Magdziarz, Dolly Parton/Dollywood, Emerald City Theatre, Flashes, Gay Mart, Gentry, Halsted Street Beach, Ina's, Jackhammer, Jewel-Osco, Kit Kat Club, Lifeline Theatre, Madrigal's, Male Hide, Nookie's, Pegasus Players, Porchlight Theatre, River North Distributors, Robert Ferguson, Toyscape, Victory Gardens, Vitas, We're Everywhere, and The Berghoff.
Bailiwick's Dyke Mic continues Fridays, 1229 W. Belmont, (773) 883-1090. Elon Cameron, Sapna Kumar & Ripley Caine are Jan. 31.
Grinder Queer words and music Thursday, Jan. 30 features Robert McDonald & Anne-Marie Akin, 8 p.m., The No Exit Cafe, 6970 N. Glenwood, (773) 743-3355. Feb. 6: Sven Soderburg & Dylan Rice.
Fireball 2003 is fast approaching, with advance events and an entire weekend of parties. Call (773) 244-6000, or visit their Web site at www.thefireball.com . U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky is honored at a gala reception. Jan. 31, 6-9 p.m., Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Ohio, (773) 244-6000.
Event Network, a monthly gay and lesbian social group for professionals, tastes deserts with cash bar Sat., Feb. 1, $15 ($20 at door), 6-9 p.m., at Sugar, 108 W. Kinzie, (773) 279-1755.
Lambda Legal's Freedom to Marry action in Lakeview with same-sex couples dressed in wedding attire is Jan. 31, leading up to their valentine's week marriage event, Feb. 12 at High Risk, 1113 W. Belmont, 7-9 p.m. Call (312) 663-4413, www.lambdalegal.org .
Women's music legend Linda Tillery is at Old Town School of Folk Music Sunday, Feb. 2, 7 p.m., $20 ($18 members $16 seniors/children), 4544 N. Lincoln, (773) 728-6000.
CPNA sponsors a 44th Ward LGBT Forum Wed., Feb. 5. Come hear Tom Tunney, Rick Ingram and Dean Maragos debate LGBT issues. Arrive early space is limited. From 7-9 p.m., Bailiwick Theatre, 1229 W. Belmont.
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