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off the cuffs
by TRACY BAIM
2004-03-31
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This article shared 1520 times since Wed Mar 31, 2004
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Join us for Windy City Gay Idol Thursday, April 1 at Closet, an amateur contest where the audience vote counts. Cash prizes to winners every night. two finalists chosen at each prelim, at finals, Grand prize includes $1,000 cash, two American Airlines tickets, Bud Light Mountain Bike, & more. $5 cover, $10 contestant entry fee, sign up at 6 p.m., event starts at 7 p.m., 3325 N. Broadway. But prizes every night! www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com .
Test Positive Aware Network hosts Celebrations of Spring April 1. Guests will sample a variety of premium wines perfect for spring, complimented by foods prepared by Fritz and Zoe Distinctive events. 6-9 p.m., Belloc Lowndes Gallery, 835 W. Washington, (773) 989-9400.
The Public Square sponsors a debate on the future of feminism April 1. Panelists include Eleanor Smeal, Lisa Jervis, creator of Bitch Magazine, Beth Ritchie, head of the African American Studies Department at UIC, and Mary Morten. Visit www.thepublicsquare.org .
Stella Productions presents A Class Act April 2 at Buddies', a female impersonation show. Regina Upright, Tajma Hall, Chanel Exostique, Reina Valentino, and Marilyn Black. 10 p.m., 3301 N. Clark, (773) 743-5772.
Queer As Folk's Hal Sparks attends a Showtime launch for the new QAF season April 2 at Sidetrack.
Windy City Performing Arts hosts a concert April 3 with their own choruses plus Lakeside Pride Symphonic Band, Joel Hall Dancers, HealthWorks Theatre, portion of proceeds to benefit the Center on Halsted; 8 p.m., $15-$24, Anthaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport, (312) 902-1500.
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