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| | Judge dismisses Cicero discrimination suit
A federal judge, on Aug. 1, ruled that a painter in a Cicero high school could not bring Title VII discrimination charges against school officials, though the judge's decision described the painter's workplace treatment—because he was ... | |
| | LGBT people of color face bias, abuse in criminal justice system
From a press release
As the nation focuses on disparities in policing and criminal justice, a new report spotlights how our broken system adversely impacts LGBT people of color. Washington, D.C., August 4, 2016 — The events of the summer ... |
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| | Experts: 'Negligible risk' of HIV transmission if person is virally undetectable
From a press release
HIV /AIDS experts from the U.S., Australia, Denmark and Switzerland—including Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, Assistant Commissioner for the Bureau of HIV/AIDS at the New York City Health Department — endorsed a ... | |
| | Pastors to challenge Illinois conversion therapy law
A coalition of Illinois pastors has said that they will, on Aug. 11, file suit against the state of Illinois to challenge its law prohibiting so-called "conversion therapy" for minors. The Youth Mental Health Protection Act, ... | | 
| | Evanston school cancels transgender policy meeting
Within a day of the United States Supreme Court's (SCOTUS') Aug. 3 "preserve the status quo" ruling that, for now, has demolished the ability for a transgender boy, Gavin Grimm, to use a Gloucester County, Virginia, ... | | 
| | Earles Architects and Associates marks 25 years in the business
By Tarina Hargrays
Earles Architects and Associates (EAA) have been going strong for a little more than 25 years. Dan Earles, the principal and owner of EAA, is a Detroit native who has worked for several architect firms until ... | | 
| | Gay fast-food worker joins fight for higher wages
Samuel Santana, 20, of Cicero appreciates his job at an area Burger King, where he's worked for 10 months, but wants to make more money. He makes $8.25 an hour and rarely works more than 30 hours a week. "It feels ... | | 
| | International Asian LGBT confab to take place in Chicago Sept. 1-5
The International Friendship Conference (IFCON) will hold its annual gathering at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Chicago—Magnificent Mile Sept. 1-5. This is the third time the conference has taken place in Chicago. Chicago hosted the second ... | | 
| | Tiny Homes model tours in August
The winning design entry from the recent Tiny Homes for the Homeless competition will be on display for a few months on Chicago's Southwest Side. August tour dates are set, and additional tours available on request, ... | |
| | Event to examine LGBTQs and gun laws
The Gun Violence Prevention PAC is hosting an event focused on LGBTQs and guns Thursday, Aug. 18, 7 p.m. at Weinberg/Newton Gallery, 300 W. Superior St., Suite 203. "Disarm Hate … One Vote at a Time" ... | | 
| | In the Life: Kristen Kaza
As a high school student, Kristen Kaza organized a fundraiser gala for a women's rape crisis center, complete with a jazz band and a newspaper ad to spread the word. Since then, she's continued to stay ... | | 
| | Open TV hosts first-ever 'Friendraiser'
By Tarina Hargrays
Open TV's first annual Friendraiser was held recently to bring more exposure to the platform designed to showcase diverse independent artists' TV series, and build a larger network of supporters and investors. The intimate event was ... | | 
| | Remembering Bayard Rustin, the civil rights movement's Brother Outsider
From a press release
Bayard Rustin was the unsung hero of the Civil Rights Movement. While working behind the scenes his religious passion, his sense of honor, his belief in non-violent civil disobedience, his tactical planning skills, and his considerable ... | | 
| | West Side Story Movie-in-the-Park celebrates Maestro Leonard Bernstein's 98th
From a press release
Leonard Bernstein (2015 Legacy Walk Inductee) was among the first conductors born and educated in the United States to receive worldwide acclaim. He was best known to the public as the longtime music director of the ... | |
| | Walgreens and HRC release LGBTQ pharmacy guide
From a press release
HRC, in partnership with Walgreens, has released a resource guide that helps pharmacists better understand the needs of LGBTQ customers and patients. The guide, which is being distributed by the pharmacy giant to more than 70,000 ... | | 
| | World: Olympics items, gay juvenile executed, lesbian Serbian official
USA Today reported that South African runner Caster Semenya could be one of the most intriguing people in this year's Olympics. Semenya has never said she is intersex, but speculation follows her around the globe. Track ... | | 
| | National: Hillary's HIV/AIDS platform, Pulse Nightclub, Cleveland Pride
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), in a press release, welcomed Secretary Hillary Clinton's announcement detailing the plan she would embark on as president to end the HIV and AIDS epidemic nationally and globally. Her blueprint includes ... | | 
| | PASSAGES Michael John Leahy dies
Michael John Leahy, 48, died July 27, 2016 at Weiss Memorial Hospital. His friends will celebrate his life with a memorial Thursday, Aug. 18, 6:30 p.m. at Unity Church, 1925 W. Thome Ave. Leahy worked in ... | | 
| | Freedom Square in Day 18 protesting Homan Square
Damon Williams of the two-year-old Let Us Breathe Collective in Chicago speaks at Freedom Square, across from the police department's Homan Square facility where there are allegations of thousands of people tortured and detained without access ... | |
| | Covenant House hires Illinois director
From a press release
UPDATE Sept. 2, 2016: After an initial acceptance of the position of executive director of Covenant House Illinois, Warren K. Chapman soon announced that he would not take the position. NEW YORK—Covenant House has hired Warren ... | |
| | LGBT activists to get hearing on Open Meetings complaint
A judge has scheduled a hearing on a complaint filed by LGBT activists who say the Chicago City Council is in violation of the Illinois Open Meetings Act (OMA). According to a statement from activist Andy ... | | 
| | Chicago Freedom Summer remembered in Marquette Park march
Several thousand people from across the city and suburbs gathered Saturday, Aug. 6, at 63rd and Kedzie on Chicago's Southwest Side to retrace the steps of a march by Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his ... | |
| | No League of Their Own tells stories of trans athletes, airing Aug. 7
From a press release
August 3, 2016 — 2015 was a formative year for transgender athletes with Caitlyn Jenner publicly announcing her name change, Chris Mosier becoming the first transgender man to make the U.S. National Team and the IOC ... | | 
| | Ugandan police arrest 15 at pride event
On Aug. 4 in Uganda, authorities raided a nightclub that was hosting a gay-pride event, arresting at least 15 people. The arrested individuals were charged with promoting homosexuality (which is not legal in that country) and ... | |
| | International Asians and Friends conference Sept. 1-5
From a press release
Asians & Friends Chicago will host the International Friendship Conference (IFCON ) 2016—a conference for the LGBT Asian/Pacific Islander community—Sept. 2-5. Based in the DoubleTree by Hilton, Magnificent Mile, IFCON ... | |
| | Band together, Illinois: AIDS Run & Walk Chicago to unite the HIV community Oct. 1
From a press release
CHICAGO, July 28 — This year's AIDS Run & Walk Chicago, emphasizing the importance of unity and partnership in responding to health crises, will be held on the morning of Saturday, Oct. 1, at Chicago's Soldier ... | | 
| | VIEWPOINT: Judge Pethers explains leaving the bench
by Sherry Pethers
What follows is a letter from Judge Sherry Pethers, the first open lesbian elected to a judicial seat in the Chicago area. Pethers wrote this letter in response to the public report on an original letter ... | |
| | Highest ranking openly LGBT service member to be honored by AMPA
From a press release
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the American Military Partner Association (AMPA), the nation's largest organization of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) military families, announced that Maj. Gen. Patricia "Trish" A. ... |
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| | THEATER REVIEW The Merchant of Venice
Playwright: William Shakespeare. At: Shakespeare's Globe at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Navy Pier. Tickets: 312-595-5600; ChicagoShakes.com/merchant. Runs through: Aug. 14 This 10-day run is sold out but seek tickets anyway, perhaps
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| | THEATER REVIEW Mother (and Me)
Sean Margaret Wagner
Playwright: Melinda Buckley. At: The Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. Tickets: 773-404-7336 or GreenhouseTheater.org; $25-$30. Runs through: Aug. 14 "Mother," Writer/Performer Melinda Buckley says, and the floor lights ... | | 
| | THEATER REVIEW The Anton Chekhov Book Club Returns
Playwright: text by Anton Chekhov. At: Moving Dock Theatre Company at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. Tickets: $17.50-$19.50. Runs through: Sept. 23 (Fridays only) Anton Chekhov is mostly known for his plays, not for the ... | | 
| | THEATER REVIEW Einstein's Gift
by David Mccann
Playwright: Vern Thiessen. At: Genesis Theatrical Productions at The Athenaeum Theatre 2936 N. Southport. Tickets: at 773-935-6875 or Athenaeumtheatre.com; $30. Runs through: Aug. 28 Noted Canadian playwright Vern Thiessen crafted ... | | 
| | Theater Spotlight on Bette, Live at the Continental Baths and Critics' Picks
Theater Spotlight Bette Midler is readying her Broadway return in a high-profile revival of the musical Hello, Dolly! this season. Yet you can see another take on Midler in her early career with another revival. Hell ... | | 
| | DANCIN' FEATS Dance for Life marks 25 years, plans for future
Twenty-five years ago, dancers Keith Elliott and Todd Keich put on a sold-out dance concert raising money to do something about the AIDS epidemic, which, in 1992, was heavily impacting Chicago's dance community. The formula was ... | | 
| | Coming up: Disco legend Clifford, LGBT Milwaukee, Numbers Nerds, Musically Human Theatre
Disco legend Clifford in concert Aug. 26 Disco legend Linda Clifford will be in concert at Unity in Chicago, 1925 W. Thome Ave., on Friday, Aug. 26. There will be a meet-and-greet with Clifford at 7 ... | |
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Carrie Fisher, 'Back to Future' stars at Comic Con Chicago
Wizard World, Inc., announced that Star Wars' Carrie Fisher will make her first Wizard World appearance ever in Chicago, where she will join the Back to the Future trio of Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, and ... | |
| | 'BITE' running thru Aug. 14
Pride Films and Plays (PFP) will complete its summer in Mary's Attic, 5400 N. Clark St., with the world premiere of BITE: A Pucking Queer Cabaret, PFP Artistic Associate Derek Van Barham's pop-rock ode to A ... | |
| | 'Wink and a Nod' at Driehaus
The Richard H. Driehaus Museum, 40 E. Erie St., will present the special exhibition "With a Wink and a Nod: Cartoonists of the Gilded Age," has opened. The exhibition features 74 rare original drawings created for ... | | 
| | Market Days talent unveiled
Northalsted Market Days has announced the musical acts for the Aug. 13-14 event that will take place on North Halsted Street between Belmont Avenue and Addison Street, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Among the acts performing Aug. 13 ... | | 
| | 'Transparent' director talks 'More Than T' documentary series
Beginning with a brightly animated title Trans 102, a nearly two minute Public Service Announcement (PSA) released in late June contains a cast of celebrated transgender and gender nonconforming individuals representing the full scope of the ... | | 
| | Zumanity's Edie at Davenport's Aug. 18
Drag sensation Edie—who just marked her 4,000th show as the Mistress of Sensuality in Cirque du Soleil's show Zumanity—will perform at Davenport's Piano Bar & Cabaret, 1383 N. Milwaukee Ave., on Thursday, Aug. 18, at 8 ... | | 
| | New book looks at German LGBT life during 1880-1945
Clayton J. Whisnant's newest book, Queer Identities and Politics in Germany: A History, 1880-1945, is an examination of LGBT life during a time of great scientific discovery as well as changing social and political climates. According ... | | 
| | CONCERT ROUNDUP Lovato, Jonas make it hot for the summer
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas have left their Disney beginnings behind in exchange for a full scale Future Now Tour that arrived in Rosemont, Illinois, Aug. 2. Opener Mike Posner got emotional talking about his mom ... | | 
| | Nelson Rodriguez named Artistic Director of Pride Films and Plays
From a press release
CHICAGO - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Nelson Rodriguez, a Chicago-based actor and writer of Puerto Rican descent who has been an ensemble member of Pride Films and Plays since August 2012, has been named the company's ... | | 
| | Entertainment: Drag Race, Jared Leto, Melissa Etheridge, Where the Bears Are
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars season two debuts Thursday, Aug. 25, with a 90-minute episode, a press release stated. For the first time in "Drag Race" history, the full season will simulcast on Logo and VH1. ... | | 
| | NUNN ON ONE Hailee Steinfeld shows 'True Grit' in acting, music
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld is determined to sell out stadium's on her own but in the mean time she will get by with a little from her friend Meghan Trainor. As a young actress Steinfeld ... | | 
| | NUNN ON ONE: COMEDY Trans speaker Jackson Bird flies into Nerd Comedy Fest
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
The 4th Annual Chicago Nerd Comedy Festival returns this August and geeks are going wild. For four days socially awkward friends can celebrate with workshops, performances and special events. Transgender speaker/video creator Jackson Bird is headlining ... | | 
| | Vives Q features trans activists Parker and Betancourt
by Nina Matti
The National Museum of Mexican Art was busy and lively Aug. 2 for Vives Q's First Tuesday event. Attendees gathered at the Pilsen museum to snack, chat and learn from the evening's special guests, Joe Betancourt ... | |
| | Lily Tomlin to be honored with 2016 SAG Life Achievement Award
From a press release
LOS ANGELES (Aug. 4, 2016) — Lily Tomlin — an entertainment maverick whose talents put her at the pinnacle of comedy, acting, writing and producing — has been named the 53rd recipient of SAG-AFTRA's highest tribute: ... | | 
| | Upcoming in theater: In the Next Room at TimeLine, Trio A/Trio B at Links Hall
'In the Next Room' cast announced Chicago Inclusion Project Founder and Producer Emjoy Gavino has announced the cast of the next of The Chicago Inclusion Projects reading series, In the Next Room, or the vibratory play ... | |
| | The Color Game: whitewashing Latinx stories at Victory Gardens Aug 9
From a press release
Chicago, IL— Victory Gardens Theater and Alliance of Latinx Theatre Artists (ALTA) Chicago, along with Chicago Inclusion Project, Congo Square, Teatro Vista, Silk Road Rising, and La Cooperativa of Latina/o ... | |
| | Windy City Theater Series 2016 tickets on sale
Click on the link for full schedule: www.windycitymediagroup.com/pdf/WCT_TS2016-17_ad_v04.pdf . ... | | 
| | Numbers Nerds, Almost All-Girl Math Challenge workshop show
From a press release
CPA Theatricals' workshop production of Numbers Nerds, or the Almost All-Girl Math Challenge, was selected to be produced at the Chicago Musical Theatre Festival Aug. 13 at noon and Aug. 27 at noon. Numbers Nerds is ... | | 
| | OUTspoken! marks two years of community stories
About 150 participants have, since 2014, taken to the stage at Sidetrack for OUTspoken!, the monthly storytelling program for members of the LGBT community, according to its co-emcee Kim Hunt. August marked the two-year anniversary of ... |
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| | Writers' museum to open in Chicago
The American Writers Museum (AWM) announced that Penguin Random House has committed financial support to AWM, recognizing the importance of celebrating U.S. writers. AWM will open March 2017 at 180 N. Michigan Ave., in Chicago. As ... | | 
| | BOOKS Mark Zubro's long career is no mystery
"All I know is, I plod," said Mark Zubro about his remarkable career as a mystery novelist. Zubro is the author of 28 mystery novels, plus a science fiction trilogy. In 2014, his work was nominated ... | | 
| | Chicago man pens memoir about Tennessee Williams
Nearly 25 years after his complicated relationship with playwright Tennessee Williams, Tony Narducci decided to write it all down for his memoir, In the Frightened Heart of Me: Tennessee Williams's Last Year. Working from his memories ... | |
| | 'Olympic Gear Party' fundraiser Aug. 20
The AFC Sirens will host a special fundraiser to benefit its sponsor, the AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC), on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2-5 p.m., at The North End, 3733 N. Halsted St. Admission is free. A ... | |
| | Second City Tennis
Classic Aug. 12-14
Second City Tennis is holding its annual Classic Tennis Tournament Aug. 12-14 at the Midtown Athletic Club as well as Lakeshore Sport and Fitness. Registration continues through Friday, July 29. This will be a tournament with ... | | 
| | Dining news: Air and Water Show specials, Inspiration closes
—In honor of the 58th Annual Chicago Air and Water Show, Kanela Breakfast Club in Old Town, 1552 N. Wells St., will offer a special "French Toast Flight" with lemon poppyseed, red velvet, banana nut and ... | |
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The fairy gardener
This is an image I wouldn't want to see but since it's already out there I thought I might as well tell you all: I have some metal deck chairs which haven't been painted in years, way beyond shabby chic so ... | | 
| | Time left for some good summer reads
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
There's still lots of summer left. Time for one last dip in the lake. A few weekends left for romantic getaways. Time to say goodbye to your new college freshman or senior. And time left for a good book—so why not ... |
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