I've had a few amusing conversations this week about the new bar Downtown. Where is it? Downtown. What's it called? Downtown. Who's on first?
You can be on first at the grand opening party for Downtown Bar and Lounge, 440 N. State St. ( in the old Gentry space ) . They've really done an impressive job with the space and, most importantly, the Martinis are first-rate.
Another spectacular Night of 100 Drag Queens ( or "Night of 100," as us inside industry types call it ) at Sidetrack. I had a chance to speak with Nick after the show and he was absolutely beaming with pride after I told him that it's one of my favorite photo ops all year. It's always nice to put a smile on someone's face like that.
And Saucey Firewater--expect a dry cleaning bill for what you did all over my sweater. I lose more sweaters that way...
Look for all the purple in this issue and you'll see where I was last Wednesday on Spirit Day. Please show your support for our precious LGBT youth by donating to The Trevor Project.
www.thetrevorproject.org
Congrats to Chanel Exotique, the new Miss Heart of America Continental Elite. How the fuck are you Elite already? Are we really THAT old? Well, at least I'm not as "plus" as I was a few years ago ... not that there's anything wrong with that!
Be safe and scaaaaaaary this Halloween weekend. See our calendar on page 26 for the most comprehensive listing of gay Halloween events in the city. Take that, less comprehensive listings of gay Halloween events in the city!
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