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| | Belize overturns anti-sodomy law
The Belize Supreme Court made a historic ruling Aug. 10 in favor of gay activist Caleb Orozco, and has struck down the country's anti-sodomy law. This is the first case started in the Caribbean and the ... | |
| | 18th trans woman killed in U.S.
In Columbus, Ohio, trans woman Rae'Lynn Thomas was fatally shot by James Allen Byrd, the ex-boyfriend of her mother, Renee Thomas. An official from New York City's Anti-Violence Project said this is the 18th confirmed killing ... | |
| | GUEST COLUMN Is It OK To Label?
The initials GLBTQ reflect a long, successful journey. Once we were "Homosexual." With Stonewall we began being "Gay." Then it got to being "Gay" and "Lesbian." Slowly "Bisexual" was included. ... | | 
| | 'Legacy Live' looks at LGBT history
A new series of LGBTQ programming from The Legacy Project, the Northalsted Business Alliance and the Center on Halsted aims to entertain as much as educate. The Legacy LIVE series uses art, film, music, discussion and ... | | 
| | Out & Equal workshop challenges companies to engage allies
Jenner & Block has hosted many LGBTQ-related downtown events. On Aug. 10, the law firm hosted the national LGBT workplace equality and inclusion advocacy organization Out & Equal to present solutions for Chicago-based companies with "How ... | |
| | 'State of LGBT Health Symposium' Aug. 18
The inaugural State of LGBT Health Symposium will take place Thursday, Aug. 18, 1-4 p.m., at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law's Aspen Hall, 375 E. Chicago Ave. This symposium will feature a keynote lecture by ... | | 
| | LCHJ holding 'Cuba Libre' event Aug. 18
Legal Council for Health Justice (LCHJ) will host its annual summer party at Sidetrack in Lakeview on Thursday, Aug. 18. This year's travel theme is "Cuba Libre: Holiday in Havana" and will feature cuisine by 90 ... | |
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'Nikkei Queer' event Aug. 18 in Chicago
"Nikkei Queer*: A Workshop on Making Our Spaces LGBTQ Affirming" will take place Thursday, Aug. 18, 6:30-8 p.m., at the Japanese American Service Committee, 4427 N. Clark St. Participants will work on recognizing and interrupting homophobia ... | |
| | 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" ... | | 
| | Martinez named to Equality Council post
Anthony Martinez, who formerly headed the LGBT-rights organization The Civil Rights Agenda (TCRA), has been named as director of communications for the national organization Family Equality Council, which advocates on ... | |
| | LETTER Losing my religion
Dear Editor: Colin Collette was discharged from his position as music director at Holy Family parish in Inverness in 2014, shortly after he announced his engagement to his longtime partner, William Nifong. To his credit, Collette ... | |
| | Leather Fireside Chat travels to Amsterdam
"Inside Leather History, A Fireside Chat," in cooperation with Leatherhistory.eu Foundation, is joining Amsterdam Leather Pride this year with a live-on-stage interview with Amsterdam's own Martijn Bakker Saturday, Oct. 29 ... | |
| | PASSAGES Photographer/author Mark Thompson dies
Photographer/author Mark Thompson recently died at his home in Palm Springs, California. He was 63. The Riverside County Coroner's office has said an investigation into the cause of death is pending, with a toxicology report expected ... | | 
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National roundup: Chelsea Manning, political items, Justice Roy Moore
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Chelsea Manning supporters delivered more than 115,000 petition signatures to the Secretary of the Army Eric Fanning, calling for him to drop serious new charges Manning faces as a direct result of her attempt to take ... | | 
| | World news: Eddie Izzard, Qatari op-ed, Annie Lennox
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
In Britain, Jamie Penny allegedly threatened to "do" Eddie Izzard's house after Izzard refused to give Penny and his friend a lift in his Beetle in April—and when Penny encountered Izzard again on a London street ... | |
| | Report: Lack of State Funding Jeopardizes Program that Prevents Homelessness
On any given night more than 6,700 Chicagoans find themselves without a home or shelter bed. How they become homeless varies widely, but one thing is now certain: homeless prevention programs and funding dramatically decrease the ... | |
| | Trump shows hypocrisy days after campaigning with anti-LGBTQ activists in Orlando
From a press release
WASHINGTON, DC — Chad Griffin, president of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), today made the following statement responding to Donald Trump's "foreign policy" speech: "The same Donald Trump who today ... | |
| | Howard Brown Health unveils new sliding-scale fees
From a press release
(Chicago, IL, August 15, 2016) — Howard Brown Health today unveiled a new sliding-scale fee for all patients as part of its efforts to increase the accessibility of its wide range of health and wellness services. ... | | 
| | Market Days turns 35
Northalsted Market Days—the largest two-day festival in the Midwest took place—took place Aug. 13-14 on Halsted Street between Belmont Avenue and Addison Street. It was the 35th anniversary of the event, which is hosted by the ... | |
| | Rauner signs bills addressing assault victims' follow-up
Gov. Bruce Rauner, on Aug. 12, signed legislation addressing procedures that assist victims of sexual assault. Senate Bill 3096, according to a press statement, provides sexual assault victims with stricter ... | |
| | Gay man attacked in Logan Square
A Logan Square man said that a group of teenagers attacked him because he is gay. Levi Frerichs was returning home from a birthday party in the 2600 block of North Spaulding Avenue at about 2:30 ... | |
| | Orlando activists denounce Trump, Rubio at
Anti-LGBT Faith Conference
From a press release
ORLANDO, FL - Equality Florida, faith leaders, and family members of victims of the Pulse shooting were joined by nearly 200 local progressives today outside the "Rediscovering God in America" conference in Orlando to call out ... | |
| | AIDS History: 35th Anniversary of Gathering in Larry Kramer's Living Room
From a press release
New York, New York - GMHC released the following statement in response to the 35th anniversary of the first gathering of men in Larry Kramer's living room, which provided the foundation for Gay Men's Health Crisis. ... | | 
| | Upcoming: Kim Foxx, Trans chats, Cuba Libre
Kim Foxx to speak after 'Death Row' Aug. 14 Kim Foxx, the Democratic Party Nominee for Cook County state's attorney, and Cook County Justice Advisory Council Executive Director Lanetta Haynes Turner will speak after the Sunday, ... | |
| | LGBT groups rally in D.C. for gun reform
From a press release
Activists from diverse groups concerned about gun violence will come from across the country will unite Aug. 13 to tell political leaders "Enough." Organizing began after the tragic events at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando in ... |
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| | THEATER REVIEW The Jackie Wilson Story
Playwright: Jackie Taylor. At: Black Ensemble Theater, 4450 N. Clark St. Tickets: $55-$65. Runs through: Sept. 4 Matinee audiences frequently are slower to warm up than evening crowds, daylight hours tending to discourage suspension of disbelief.
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| | The Promise of a Rose Garden
Playwright: Dustin Spence. At: Babes With Blades Theatre Company at City Lit, 1020 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. Tickets: $22. Runs through: Sept. 10 In stories about men and war, the soldiers squabble among themselves, raise ruckus ... | | 
| | THEATER REVIEW Three Hotels
Playwright: Jon Robin Baitz. At: Bluebird Arts at The Athenaeum, 2936 N. Southport Ave. Tickets: 773-935-6875; AthenaeumTheatre.org; $25. Runs through: Sept. 17 This excellent production reminds me of the power and deeply woven texture of this ... | | 
| | THEATER REVIEWS Planted; Pen; The Transcivility of Albert Cashier
At: Chicago Musical Theatre Festival at Victory Gardens Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave. Tickets: 773-871-3000 or cmtf.org; $20 per show. Runs through: Aug. 24 (Cashier); Aug. 25 (Planted) Aug. 26 (Pen) ... | |
| | Auditorium Theatre names new CEO
The Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University has named Tania Castroverde Moskalenko as its chief executive officer. Castroverde Moskalenko is currently the president/CEO of The Center for the Performing Arts and the Great ... | | 
| | Theater spotlight on LaChanze, Critics' Picks
Theater spotlight For its first season benefit, Chicago Theatre Workshop is going big with Broadway talent by featuring Tony-wining star LaChanze in her solo Windy City debut. Not only is LaChanze famous for originating the role ... | | 
| | MOVIES A moment with Meryl Streep
Acting luminary on love of gay people,, her LGBT roles
Meryl Streep is laughing her signature laugh. You know it: Sometimes light and airy, sometimes a surge of boisterous euphoria that carries well into the next question—but always unmistakably Meryl. Cinema's grand dame cracks one of ... | | 
| | Out singer Anne Steele reacts to Orlando tragedy with 'Love'
"When the Orlando shooting happened, I was devastated — as we all were," Anne Steele said. "I didn't know how to react. I was on my way to Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, to do a concert at The Blue Moon and my ... | | 
| | Entertainment news: Beyonce's 'Becky,' Hugh Jackman, Big Freedia
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Broadway musical theater producers Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley will be honored at the 2016 National LGBTQ Task Force Gala—Miami, according to a press release. The annual fundraising gala will take place Saturday, Oct. 8, at ... | | 
| | SHOW REVIEW Dolly keeps it pure and simple at Ravinia
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Most of Boystown traveled up north to Highland Park on Aug. 7. Ravinia Festival filled to the brim in a sold-out show featuring Dolly Parton with her large lesbian and gay fan base. Parton kicked things ... | | 
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SHOW REVIEW Todrick Hall entertains in 'Straight Outta Oz'
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times by Tarina Hargrays
On Aug. 9, multitalented performer and YouTube personality Todrick Hall brought his musical tour, Straight Outta Oz to Chicago's historic Thalia Hall. Musical-goers ranged from all ages and demographics. The house was packed with hundreds of ... | |
| | Harris Theater, Lyric Unlimited announce the return of Beyond the Aria
Featuring Renée Fleming, Stephanie Blythe, Eric Owens
From a press release CHICAGO (August 10, 2016) The Harris Theater for Music and Dance, in association with Lyric Unlimited, has announced the return of Beyond the Aria — the highly acclaimed performance series produced by ... | | 
| | Casting set for first National Tour of Fun Home, on stage in November
From a press release
CHICAGO (August 16, 2016) — Broadway In Chicago and Producers Fox Theatricals (Kristin Caskey, Mike Isaacson) and Barbara Whitman are thrilled to announce casting for the first National Tour of ... | | 
| | NUNN ON ONE: MUSIC Out rapper Big Dipper provides the scoop
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Queer rapper Big Dipper is returning to Chicago and bringing some heavy-handed tunes with him. Starting with his YouTube hit "Drip Drop," Dipper made a name for himself and never looked back. Songs like "Thick Life" ... | | 
| | NUNN ON ONE: THEATER 'THIS' and that: Menninger directs diverse play
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Mix a gay director, a gay character and a bisexual all together and what do you get? The answer is THIS, a production at Windy City Playhouse. While the main story is centered around a straight ... |
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| | SAVOR Revival Food Hall
DISH: Weekly Dining Guide in Windy City Times
Revival Food Hall (125 N. Clark St., RevivalFoodHall.com) aims to make quite a dent in the Loop lunch scene with what could be called a "culinary collage"—a compendium of some 15 vendors that sell everyone from ... | | 
| | Lifetime partners share their bliss with a sunflower
The image of the sunflower has always been equated with happiness. For kids, its popularity is the botanical answer to a dinosaur. Sunflowers regularly dominate childhood drawings hung on kindergarten classroom walls or proudly displayed on ... | | 
| | LGBT-owned eye-care business expands service to community
LGBT-owned Visionary Eye Care has been serving the community for 20 years at its Andersonville location. Over those years, it has expanded its services in a variety of ways. This month marks the launch of its ... | | 
| | In the Life: Nadia Oussenko
Nadia Oussenko has quite the resume, such that, she admittedly is a "Jane of all trades, and finally old enough to be a master of some." She is a photographer/videographer and dance educator, with classroom knowledge, ... | | 
| | THEATER FEATURE Gender change distinguishes 'Good Person'
Good Person of Szechwan—Bertolt Brecht's fable of a kind-hearted hooker forced to disguise herself as a hard-hearted pimp in order to survive the predations of her underclass peers—has been approved for college curricula since the 1960s ... | | 
| | Dining: RockFit, Michael Jordan's Steakhouse, 'The Thunderbird'
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
—Rockit Bar & Grill, 22 W. Hubbard St., has unveiled RockFit fare, a roster of health-conscious special lunch items. Executive Chef/Partner Amanda Downing's alternatives to lunch plates includes a blackened ... | | 
| | AROUND CHICAGO U.S. Cellular Field: More than just a stadium
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Of course, the tens of thousands of people who go to U.S. Cellular Field for every Chicago White Sox home game are there to see the team play (and, they hope, win). However, there's certainly more ... |
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