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| | Council approves LGBT-friendly Pennycuff-Castillo residences, plaza
The Chicago City Council, on Dec. 14, approved borrowing of $16 million for LGBT-residences in Logan Square. The complex, located at 2033 N. Milwaukee Ave., will be named after LGBT- and housing-rights activist Robert Castillo and ... | | 
| | Sleep In to benefit Chicago youth homeless agencies Feb. 24
From a press release
With winter already spreading its arctic grip across the Chicago area, more than 20,000 young adults and students are looking for a permanent home, not just overnight shelter. In response to this housing crisis, a region-wide ... | |
| | Committee approves LGBT-friendly residences
The City Council's Finance Committee, on Dec. 12, approved borrowing $16 million to fund a Logan Square housing complex that would be friendly to LGBT residents. The plan now goes to the full city council for ... | | 
| | Golden Globe nods announced
The 74th annual Golden Globe Awards nominations ceremony were announcned Dec. 12 at the Beverly Hilton. LGBT film Moonlight received three nominations, including Best Motion Picture-Drama (alongside Manchester by the Sea, Hacksaw Ridge, Hell or High ... | |
| | LGBT elected officials convene in D.C. to strategize
From a Victory Institute press release
Thursday, Dec. 8 (Washington, D.C.)—Today, Victory Institute convened LGBT elected officials from across the nation in a closed-door session to strategize the future of the equality movement under a Trump ... | |
| | Devastating data in new transgender report
From a LGBTQ Task Force press release
Washington, DC, December 8, 2016—Today the National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) published a report on the 2015 U.S. Transgender Survey, which is a follow up to the 2011 groundbreaking ... |
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| | 'Universal Joy' cabaret Dec. 17
A Church 4 Me MCC is inviting the LGBTA community to "Universal Joy—A Christmas Cabaret." "Universal Joy" will take place Saturday, Dec. 17, 7-10 p.m. at Atmosphere, 5355 N. Clark St. The show was created by ... | | 
| | Art AIDS exhibit in Chicago through April 2
Art AIDS America—a groundbreaking exhibition that underscores the presence of HIV in art in this country—culminates its U.S. tour at the Alphawood Gallery, 2401 N. Halsted St., through April 2, 2017. This temporary space has been ... | |
| | Louisiana Judge strikes down Governor's Executive Order protecting LGBTQ state workers
From a press release
WASHINGTON — Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and Forum for Equality issued the following statements in response to a ruling by Judge Todd Hernandez of the 19th Judicial District Court striking down Louisiana Governor John ... | |
| | PASSAGES Arlo Andrade-Janzen, born with HIV in 1986, memorial Dec. 28
A memorial for Arlo Andrade-Janzen will be held Wed., Dec. 28, in the Grand Ballroom of the Carlton Hotel, 1110 Pleasant St., Oak Park, 5-9 p.m. Andrade-Janzen, the son of Eva Janzen Powell, died in Denver ... | |
| | Study looks at marriage equality and the election
A team of researchers from the West Coast, the Midwest, and the South are studying how stigma and discrimination negatively impact LBQ and transgender health. "There is an urgent need for research on the health of ... | | 
| | TRUST Collective-Chicago Denounces Muslim Registry
From a press release
TRUST Collective-Chicago, Chicago's emerging community and intersectional voice for justice, peace, support, creativity, and collaboration, adamantly condemns all forms of targeted hatred toward American Muslims. We are Latinx, Muslim, and/or ... | |
| | All Survivors Project to study, shape policy on male sexual victimization in war
From a press release
The Williams Institute at the UCLA School of Law announces the launch of the All Survivors Project, documenting sexual and gender based violence against boys and men in situations of armed conflict and displacement. The project, ... | |
| | Chicago Sky names Amber Stocks head coach and general manager
From a press release
CHICAGO— After an extensive six-week process in which the organization interviewed over a dozen strong candidates, the Chicago Sky has selected Amber Stocks as its Head Coach and General Manager. "We are extremely excited to hand ... | |
| | Transgender employee in Louisiana prevails in employment discrimination case
From a press release
(LAKE CHARLES, LA, Dec. 7, 2016)—A former employee of an installment loan company in Lake Charles, Louisiana has prevailed in his sex discrimination case. Tristan Broussard filed a federal complaint against the company in April 2015 ... | |
| | HRC highlights anti-LGBTQ state bills, Illinois protections, laws, legislative proposals
From a press release
WASHINGTON — The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, in partnership with the Equality Federation, today released its third annual national report assessing the status of state legislation affecting LGBTQ equality ... | |
| | LGBTQ health conference calls for submissions
The Institute for Sexual and Gender Minority Health and Wellbeing at Northwestern University and the Center on Halsted are asking for submissions for the 5th Annual National LGBTQ Health Conference. The conference will take place April ... | | 
| | Martin-Ocasio among 'Honor 41'
Chicago activist Kenny Martin-Ocasio is among those named to The 41 list. According to Honor 41's website, "The 41 List highlights 41 role models in the Latina/o LGBTQ community who demonstrate that we can be successful ... | |
| | Equality Illinois to honor Lurie
Equality Illinois will honor the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago with its Business Leadership Award. The recognition will be made at the Equality Illinois 2017 Gala, the Midwest's largest LGBTQ formal celebration. ... | |
| | D.C. women's march set for Jan. 21
Despite media reports, The Women's March on Washington will still take place at 10 a.m. on Jan. 21—the day after Donald Trump's inauguration, The Huffington Post reported. The website says, "In the spirit of democracy and ... | |
| | SENIOR MOMENTS Not my president, not my first lady
It doesn't surprise me that another German fascist has risen to power. In Europe, we've been through this before with devastating results. I grew up in the shadow of World War II, bombsites, ration books, Vera ... | |
| | LETTERS A matter of TRUST
TRUST Collective-Chicago is a new entity created "post-Orlando" that is composed of Latinx, Muslim and LGBTQ+ community leaders created after the shooting at the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando. We stand in solidarity with the community of ... | | 
| | National roundup: HB2 repeal urged, Victory confab, TrevorLIVE gala
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Following Pat McCrory's concession, North Carolina Governor-Elect Roy Cooper called upon the legislature to repeal House Bill 2, the state's sweeping anti-LGBT measure, a press release stated. Lambda Legal, along with the ... | | 
| | World news: Pence, global rights, OutRight group, presidential elections
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
A Washington Post article says that a Trump administration would like reverse the progress the Obama administration made regarding global LGBT rights. The piece points out that Trump said at the Republican National Convention (a little ... | | 
| | Agency lends a hand to those with HIV
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Erie Family Health's Lending Hands for Life program has, since 1989, been offering testing and treatment, primary care and numerous other medical and wraparound services for persons with HIV/AIDS. Located primarily in Humboldt Park, the program ... | | 
| | U.S. Transgender Survey reveals disturbing numbers
Extended for the online edition of Windy City Times
Five years after the release of the national transgender discrimination survey Injustice at Every Turn and one month following a Donald Trump electoral-college win that has already been marked by an increased level of hate crimes ... | | 
| | Equality Illinois to honor Mona Noriega, Terry Cosgrove with Freedom Awards
From a press release
CHICAGO - Chicago Human Relations Commissioner Mona Noriega and Personal PAC CEO Terry Cosgrove will be the 2017 recipients of the Equality Illinois Freedom Award for their lifelong commitment to fighting for the civil rights and ... | | 
| | Big Chicks celebrates 30 years
Big Chicks, 5025 N. Sheridan Rd., welcomed the community to three events over the weekend to mark three decades doing business in Uptown. More of the Big Chicks story at ... | |
| | International Human Rights Day: LGBTIQ activists urge Trump to uphold human rights
From a press release
(New York) — LGBTIQ activists from Iraq, Lebanon, South Africa, Sri Lanka, St. Lucia, Sweden, Thailand, and USA gathered at the office of OutRight Action International, formerly the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission, in ... | | 
| | VIEWS Standing up at Standing Rock
I've struggled to find words to describe Standing Rock. I've sat before a blank white page and blinking cursor hoping that I could capture the thoughts, prayers, hope, and sense of heartache my journey to the ... | |
| | Dept. of Education issues report on 8 years of progress, challenges
From a press release
Protecting our students' civil rights is fundamental to ensuring they receive a high-quality education. Two reports released today spotlight the challenges and achievements of the U.S. Department of Education's Office ... | | 
| | PASSAGES Fran Hairston, mother of Vernita Gray, dies
The mother of longtime Chicago lesbian activist Vernita Gray has died. Fran "Toots" Hairston, born April 4, 1932, died Nov. 24, 2016. Her memorial was Dec. 3 at Calvary Baptist Church of Glenwood, Illinois. Gray, who ... | | 
| | Panel explores art, history in Chicago's LGBTQ culture
Local historian, Legacy Project co-founder and LGBTQ Hall of Fame board member Owen Keehnen hosted a panel about the impact of art and culture on Chicago's LGBTQ history at the Harold Washington Library on Dec. 7. ... | |
| | Faith leaders to convene in Washington to promote pro-LGBTQ policy agenda
From a press release
Washington, D.C.- On Friday, December 9th, Rev. Fred Davie, Executive Vice President at Union Theological Seminary in New York, will host a press conference with Evangelical and other faith leaders from around the country to promote ... | |
| | New survey shows need to protect transgender youth from conversion therapy
From a press release
(San Francisco, CA, December 8, 2016)—Today, the National Center for Transgender Equality released the findings of the U.S. Transgender Survey (http://www.ustranssurvey.org/report ) , the largest survey of transgender people in ... |
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| | 'Moonlight' gets SAG nominations; Tomlin to be honored
Nominations for the 23rd Annual Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards were announced Dec. 14 at the Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles. Among other things, Lily Tomlin will receive a lifetime achievement award. Again, LGBT film
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| | Bernadette Peters, Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra here March 31
Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters makes her Auditorium Theatre debut, and her first Chicago appearance in over 10 years, on March 31 when she joins the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra for a mixed program that features ... | |
| | About Face Theatre to present The Temperamentals, the Mattachine Society story
From a press release
CHICAGO (December 13, 2016) — About Face Theatre is pleased to continue its 2016-17 Season with the Chicago premiere of THE TEMPERAMENTALS, Jon Marans' Off-Broadway hit about America's first LGBT ... | | 
| | SCOTTISH PLAY SCOTT London stage knights
LONDON—Not everyone can jaunt across the Atlantic just to see world-famous actors performing onstage in London. And that's especially if the productions are completely sold out, like Benedict Cumberbatch starring as Hamlet or Helen Mirren as ... | |
| | Anti-bullying musical Jan.-Feb.
Chicago Children's Theatre's The Hundred Dresses—the musical about a young girl who struggles with bullying and learns what it takes to stand up to others—will run Jan. 17-Feb. 12 at the Ruth Page Center for the ... | | 
| | THEATER REVIEW Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde
Playwright: Moisés Kaufman. At: Promethean Theatre Ensemble at Edgewater Presbyterian Church, 1020 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. Tickets: 800-838-3006 or PrometheanTheatre.org; $15-$25. Runs through: Dec. 18 Promethean Theatre Ensemble is making ... | |
| | THEATER REVIEW The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Playwright: Simon Stephens, adapted from Mark Haddon's novel. At: Oriental Theatre, 24 W. Randolph St. Tickets: 800-775-2000; BroadwayInChicago.com; $25-$98. Runs through: Dec. 24 The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is performed on a ... | | 
| | THEATER REVIEW Uncle Philip's Coat
Playwright: Matty Selman. At: Solo Celebration at the Greenhouse, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. Tickets: $34-$48. Runs through: Dec. 31 There's this coat, you see—a voluminous woolen gentleman's overcoat of mid to late ... | | 
| | THEATER REVIEW This Way Outta Santaland (and other Xmas miracles)
Playwright: Mitchell Fain . At: Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. Tickets: 773-975-8150; TheaterWit.org; $20-$29. Runs through: Dec. 23 In This Way Outta Santaland (and other Xmas miracles), actor/playwright Mitchell ... | | 
| | Spotlight on Jay Torrence's Burning Bluebeard, Critics' Picks
Spotlight Jay Torrence's Burning Bluebeard, an artful meditation on Chicago's deadly 1903 Iroquois Theatre Fire in which 600 people died, returns for a very short run at in the space where it originally debuted: The Neo-Futurarium. ... | | 
| | Knight at the Movies: Winter LGBT movie preview
It must be December: Movie award contenders and some of their most anticipated mega blockbusters are here, along with the usual holiday trappings. Just like last year, unfortunately, although the winter months ahead promise plenty of ... | |
| | 'Glitter Glam Comedy Jam' Dec. 17
Center on Halsted's Women's Action Committee will host "By Women for Women: Glitter Glam Comedy Jam" on Saturday, Dec. 17, 6-10 p.m., at Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted St. Tamale Sepp will host the event, ... | | 
| | MOVIES
Out in 'La La Land' with Damien Chazelle, Rosemarie DeWitt
There's a new musical at the theaters this season and it's set in L.A. Damien Chazelle wrote and directed this tale about a musician named Sebastian, played by Ryan Gosling, and an actress named Mia, played ... | |
| | '[Trans]formation' through Dec. 17
Nothing Without a Company and The Living Canvas are presenting the world premiere of [Trans]formation, devised by Ronen Kohn, Darling Squire, Avi Roque, Kevin Sparrow and Gaby Labotka, with Labotka ... | | 
| | BOOKS Bestsellers at Women & Children First
Following are bestsellers from Women & Children First, 5233 N. Clark St., Chicago, www.womenandchildrenfirst.com . Fiction 1) Commonwealth by Ann Patchett 2) My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante 3) Americanah ... | | 
| | Entertainment: Cyndi Lauper, 'This Is Us,' Prince, Edward Albee
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
At Cyndi Lauper's Home for the Holidays benefit concert at New York's Beacon Theater, she was joined by Billy Corgan for a performance of the Crystals' 1961 song "There's No Other (Like My Baby)," Pitchfork.com noted. ... | | 
| | Animated movie features LGBTQ storyline
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
While Frozen fans are still holding out hope that Elsa gets a girlfriend in the Disney film's pending sequel, animation students Esteban Bravo and Beth David are putting a gay character front and center in their ... | | 
| | NUNN ON ONE: MUSIC Sir the Baptist preaches positivity
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Performer Sir the Baptist is singing pop praises and raising hell for hip-hop in the process. Hailing from the South Side of Chicago, he took over this summer's festivals at Lollapalooza and Market Days. He also ... | | 
| | DANCE REVIEW Nutcracker
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Choreographer: Christopher Wheeldon. At: Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E. Congress Pkwy. Tickets: 312-386-8905; Joffrey.org; $35-150 . Runs through: Dec. 30 A decade in the making, the Auditorium Theatre ... | |
| | Oracle Productions to cease operations
Oracle Productions will cease operations by the end of December. The current performance series QUEER, ILL + OKAY (produced with Joe Varisco and Art AIDS America Chicago), which closes Dec. 17, will be the final program ... | |
| | Golden Globe nods announced
The 74th annual Golden Globe Awards nominations ceremony were announcned Dec. 12 at the Beverly Hilton. LGBT film Moonlight received three nominations, including Best Motion Picture-Drama (alongside Manchester by the Sea, Hacksaw Ridge, Hell or High ... | |
| | 'SheFest' Dec. 12
Pride Films and Plays will host SheFest at The Broadway, 4139 N. Broadway, on Monday, Dec. 12, at 7:30 p.m. SheFest is a one-night variety show which celebrates queer, female-identified artists through music, movement, spoken word, ... | |
| | Rivendell Theatre Ensemble announces The Mind/Body Connection Season
Chicago, IL— Rivendell Theatre Ensemble proudly announces its 2017 Season, "The Mind/Body Connection." The season includes three new plays linked under this mind/body connection and told from distinctly female perspectives. ... | |
| | Devastating data in new transgender report
From a LGBTQ Task Force press release
Washington, DC, December 8, 2016—Today the National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) published a report on the 2015 U.S. Transgender Survey, which is a follow up to the 2011 groundbreaking ... |
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| | BOOKS Activist Cleve Jones rises above it all
Activist Cleve Jones has lived an extraordinary life, filled with world-changing friends and figureheads from Harvey Milk to Dustin Lance Black. Portrayed by Emile Hirsch in the Gus Van Sant-directed Milk, Jones founded the NAMES Project ... | |
| | Lavender Voices fundraiser Dec. 16
"All the Works," a fundraiser for Lavender Voices, will take place Friday, Dec. 16, at 7 p.m. at Open Books, 651 W. Lake St. Lavender Voices is a monthly storytelling series featuring queer women and femme ... | | 
| | SAVOR Lowcountry; Osteria Langhe truffle dinner
DISH: Weekly Dining Guide in Windy City Times
Be prepared to have a messy meal at Wrigleyville's Lowcountry (3343 N. Clark St.; LowcountryChicago.com). That's a good thing, by the way. The culinary centerpiece of this place is the lowcountry boil, a melange of Southern ... | | 
| | David France and his guide to 'Survive'
David France's Oscar-nominated 2012 documentary, How To Survive A Plague, brought to light how AIDS activists, through the coalitions ACT UP and TAG, helped push medical breakthroughs forward by becoming part of the process. Constructed from ... | | 
| | Dining news: 'Survivor' party, Revolucion dinner, Latinicity class
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
—Fans can watch the season 33 finale of CBS's Survivor: Millennials vs. Gen X at Easy Bar, 1944 W. Division St., in Wicker Park on Wed., Dec. 14, beginning at 7 p.m. The episode will be shown with audio on three ... | | 
| | One-on-one cuddling sessions redefine touch
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Cuddling doesn't always have to be sexy and isn't just for curing loneliness. Shawn Coleman's organization Touchpoints: Cuddles and Community uses cuddling for yet another purpose. Coleman grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and now resides ... | | 
| | Five Worth Finding: Dali book, battery wallet
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
—Warwick Rowers coffee-table book: For years, the men's rowing team at Warwick University has been known for its semi-nude calendar, with proceeds going to fight homophobia. Now Angus Malcolm's coffee-table book has some of those intriguing ... |
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