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| | PASSAGE Legendary actress Debbie Reynolds dies
Actress Debbie Reynolds died Dec. 28 at age 84—a day after her daughter, Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher died at age 60. Reynolds starred in dozens of movies. However, she will forever be remembered as Kathy ... | | 
| | PASSAGES Actress Carrie Fisher dies
Actress Carrie Fisher—known worldwide for portraying Princess Leia in the Star Wars saga and for her reinvention as a novelist and screenwriter—died Dec. 27 at age 60. She was the daughter of singer Eddie Fisher and ... | | 
| | George Michael dies at 53
British-Greek singer George Michael—who launched his career with Wham! in the 1980s and later continued his success as a solo performer—has died at age 53, according to multiple sources, including the BBC. Authorities said Michael "passed ... | | 
| | Miss. man pleads guilty to hate crime in trans murder
1st gender identity case under Shepard/Bird act
Joshua Brandon Vallum, 29, of Lucedale, Mississippi, pleaded guilty today to a federal hate crime for assaulting and murdering Mercedes Williamson because she was a transgender woman. Williamson was 17 years old and resided in Alabama ... | | 
| | Homelessness advocates march in Uptown, shelter saved
Story updated 12-24-2016
About two dozen community members gathered Dec. 23 at the viaduct at Wilson and Lake Shore Drive and marched to Preston Bradley Center, 941 W. Lawrence Ave., in a show of solidarity for persons experiencing homelessness. ... | |
| | Cappleman: Northside Shelter to stay open
In a post on social media, 46th Ward Ald. James Cappleman said that "Northside Shelter will remain open thru the holidays & I am working with DFSS & Mayor to keep open indefinitely." Last week, protesters ... | | 
| | Women's March on Chicago announces post-inauguration march, rally
From a press release
December 22, 2016 (CHICAGO, Ill.) — The First Amendment is alive and well in Chicago, as thousands of women and their allies will brave the cold to rally downtown on Jan. 21 in solidarity with others ... |
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| | Hill Leaders Call for 'Day of Action' in New Session of Congress
From a press release
WASHINGTON — Warning that congressional Republicans are about to "ram through a budget bill" to "throw our health care system into chaos," Senate and House leaders called Wednesday for a nationwide "day of action" to mobilize ... | | 
| | 2016: The local LGBT year in review
This was a tumultuous year for many in the LGBT community. There were numerous "highs," such as local advancements of pro-trans ordinances and dramatic expansions of healthcare services in the city. But there were "lows" too, ... | |
| | Know Your Rights: Ensuring Equality for LGBTQ Employees
GUEST COLUMN
The Corporate Equality Index ("CEI"), an annual list published by the Human Rights Campaign ("HRC") Foundation that rates workplaces on LGBTQ equality, recently released its 15th Edition, which reported that ... | |
| | Retail shop Blossom Boys closes
Blossom Boys, a retail flower shop at 9911 S. Walden Parkway in Beverly, closed Dec. 24, according to DNAInfo. Owners Steve English and Ryan Steinbach opened the shop April 24, 2008. Steinbach said, "I've told some ... | | 
| | Heartland official speaks on testing, PrEP outreach
For Ed Stellon, executive director of Heartland Health Outreach (HHO), engaging Chicagoans who have, or who are especially vulnerable to, HIV infection is about "more than putting signs on a train." HHO is the primary healthcare ... | |
| | New tracking tool for religious bills launched
On Dec. 13, the daily online publication Rewire introduced a new resource, the Religious Imposition Legislative Tracker, a comprehensive and timely database of state and federal legislation that seeks to expand the reach of religious power ... | | 
| | AUTOS: VEHICLE REVIEW The 2017 Lincoln MKZ is a sexy beast
So, who hasn't salivated at seeing those Matthew McConaughey TV commercials for the 2017 Lincoln MKZ? The actor—who has been the brand's spokesperson going on two years now—has, without a doubt, managed to get tongues panting ... | | 
| | Deaths in 2016
—Jeanne Cordova: Pioneer feminist, activist, journalist, publisher and LGBT media figure Jeanne Cordova passed away Jan. 10 at the age of 67. —David Bowie: Superstar British singer/songwriter David Bowie died at age 69 after a sustained ... | |
| | HB2 repeal fails
During a special session Dec. 21, North Carolina legislators failed to repeal House Bill 2 (HB2)—the state's so-called "bathroom bill." Signed by outgoing Republican Gov. Pat McCrory in March, HB2 bans people from using public bathrooms ... | |
| | MOMBIAN LGBTQ families: Preparing for the year ahead
My family parties from Thanksgiving through New Year's. I'm Jewish, my spouse is Protestant (though neither of us is particularly observant), and my family of origin has always celebrated Thanksgiving as our ... | |
| | VIEWS What can queer people expect from Pope Francis? Not much
Pope Francis has made headlines worldwide for his conflicting statements and actions when it comes to LGBTQI people. In famous off-the-cuff remarks, he stunned many by asking "Who am I to judge?" when asked about gay ... | |
| | Art Institute, Filmmakers among NEA grant recipients
For its first major grant funding round of fiscal year 2017, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announced more than $30 million will be awarded to nonprofit organizations and individuals across the country for grants ... | | 
| | National roundup: Pulse lawsuit, lesbian judge removed, artists against Ivanka
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
The families of three men shot and killed at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando earlier this year are suing Facebook, Twitter and Google for allegedly providing the Islamic State terrorist with material support, Forbes noted. In ... | | 
| | World news: UN attempt, Taiwan items, gay British royal
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Two days before Christmas, a group of conservative states at the United Nations made a final attempt to stop the independent expert on the "protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity," ... | | 
| | Looking back: National news
Extended for the online edition of Windy City Times
Oh, 2016. It was a year of (sometimes extremely) emotional highs and lows—including developments regarding what was quite possibly the most polarizing election ever as well as a mass shooting that, sadly, made the record books. ... | | 
| | New president takes the helm at Mills College
Growing up in a middle-class neighborhood in Pleasant Hills, Pennsylvania, Elizabeth Hillman's family didn't rub shoulders with academics, lawyers, or college presidents. But her parents constantly emphasized the importance of ... | |
| | LGBT Organizations See Continued Financial Growth and Stability
From a press release
(DENVER, December 15, 2016)— 2015 held many changes for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) organizations and their funders, especially as a result of the Supreme Court's decisive ruling that ... | | 
| | PASSAGES John Joseph Manzella
John Joseph Manzella, 74, retired beautician, of Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood, passed away peacefully, December 17, 2016. Beloved life partner of 51 years to the late Carlyle ... | |
| | Judge issues decision in Open Meetings suit
A Cook County judge, on Dec. 20, ruled that the Chicago City Council violated the Open Meetings Act (OMA) by not having any forum for public comment in its monthly meetings. The partial ruling by Judge ... | |
| | Theaters across U.S. launch 'Sanctuary Project' Jan. 19
From a press release
On January 19, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in each time zone across the country, members of the theater community—from Broadway to regional theaters to high schools and colleges and community theaters—will come together to launch The ... | | 
| | PASSAGES Dr. Brent E. Smith
Dr. Brent E. Smith, 55, of Bolingbrook, passed away at his home Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016. Brent was born June 16, 1961, the son of Richard and Bessie Louise (Miller) Smith in Carthage, Illinois. He attended ... | |
| | In Chicago 'Writers Resist' in their neighborhoods Jan. 15
From a press release
Chicago 'Writers Resist' events in 8 neighborhoods Jan. 15 On Jan. 15, 2017, the date of Martin Luther King's birth, more than 75 Chicago authors will join writers across the United States and worldwide, coming together ... | | 
| | Holiday trolley tour ends Dec. 26
The Chicago Trolley & Double Decker Co.'s Holiday Lights Tour will end Dec. 26. The tour begins on Michigan Avenue, meeting by the John Hancock Center. There is then a 2.5-hour tour that goes through such ... | |
| | Gay couple removed after Ivanka Trump confrontation
At New York City's JFK International Airport, a gay man verbally confronted soon-to-be First Daughter Ivanka Trump, 35, on a JetBlue airplane before he and his husband were removed from it. "Your father is ruining the ... | |
| | Community, labor, faith leaders to join in January 14 mobilization for resistance
Chicago, IL- On Saturday, January 14th, mobilizations will be held across the country to build community, celebrate immigrant heritage and defiantly pledge to protect immigrants, Muslims and refugees from hateful attacks and policies expected to come ... |
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| | SCOTTISH PLAY SCOTT Reflecting on 2016
The close of the calendar year is typically a time to reflect. So here's a look back on some notable Chicago-area theater news stories and trends of 2016. Hamilton in Chicago Lin-Manuel Miranda's wildly acclaimed hip-hop
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| | BENT NIGHTS Foxing; Shemekia Copeland
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
On the suggestion of a friend, I made it a priority to catch St. Louis' Foxing at the 2015 edition of Riot fest. The idea that something tasty could come out of St. Louis in this day and age intrigued me ... | | 
| | THEATER REVIEW The Weir
Playwright: Conor McPherson. At: Irish Theatre of Chicago at The Den, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. Tickets: $26-$30. Runs through: Jan. 22 Our locale is a tavern in rural Ireland, close enough to seaside Ulster counties to ... | | 
| | THEATER REVIEW The Phantom of the Opera
Music: Andrew Lloyd Webber. Lyrics: Chris Hart, with additional lyrics by Richard Stilgoe. Book: Richard Stilgoe and Andrew Lloyd Webber. At: Cadillac Palace Theater. Tickets: BroadwayInChicago.com: $50-140. Runs through: Jan. ... | | 
| | THEATER REVIEW Honky Tonk Angels
Playwright: Ted Swindley. At: Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre at the No Exit Cafe, 6970 N. Glenwood Ave, Tickets: $34-$39. Runs through: Jan. 29 There's these three young women hoping to make it in show business, see. ... | | 
| | THEATER REVIEW The Hunter and the Bear
Created by: PigPen Theatre Company. At: Writers Theatre, 325 Tudor Court, Glencoe. Tickets: 847-242-6000 or WritersTheatre.org; $35-$80. Runs through: Jan. 22 Supernatural forces are at eerie play in The Hunter and the Bear, a world-premiere ghost ... | | 
| | Theater Spotlight, Critics' Picks
Spotlight Pride Films and Plays teams up with members of the Chicago Cabaret Professionals to see out 2016 and look toward 2017 with the revue 525,600 Minutes: A Cabaret. Denis McGowan hosts the show with Beckie ... | | 
| | 'Rip Nelson' to run through Dec. 30
Hell in a Handbag Productions is running David Cerda's world-premiere comedy The Rip Nelson Holiday Spectacular through Friday, Dec. 30, at Mary's Attic, 5400 N. Clark St. Handbag ensemble member Ed Jones stars as Rip Nelson, ... | |
| | 'The Dolphin Show' running 'Little Shop' Jan. 20-28 at NU
The Dolphin Show—advertised as this country's largest student-produced musical—announced that Little Shop of Horrors will be its 75th annual ("Diamond Dolphin") show at Northwestern University. Little Shop of Horrors is ... | | 
| | Knight at the Movies: Best movie of the year and a final farewell
Last year, it was easy to put together a Top 10 LGBT Movie list. With titles like Carol, Grandma, Tangerine, The Danish Girl and others to choose from, it was actually a no-brainer. This year was ... | |
| | GLAAD report reveals mostly good news
GLAAD recently released its annual "Where We Are on TV" report. "Where We Are on TV" analyzes the overall diversity of primetime scripted series regulars on broadcast networks and assesses the number of LGBTQ characters on ... | | 
| | DANCE A top seven in dance in 2016
It's been an interesting year for Chicago dance. Exciting, big-budget initiatives propelled our city into national and international dance dialog, while favorite local traditions are changing, shifting, evolving, and in some cases ... | | 
| | Joffrey in NYC March 29-April 2
The Joyce Theater Foundation, Inc. will present the New York City return of The Joffrey Ballet, performing the New York premiere of its production of Krzysztof Pastor's Romeo & Juliet at Lincoln Center's David H. Koch ... | | 
| | Entertainment: Elton John, Tegan and Sara, Russell Tovey, Will Smith
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Elton John has teamed with YouTube to give creative talent from around the world the opportunity to craft official videos for three of his most iconic songs: "Bennie and the Jets," "Rocket Man" and "Tiny Dancer," ... | | 
| | BENT NIGHTS Making the best of a sad year
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
For anyone older than 18, 2016 was a game-changer. It may have been the year that Cubs fans had waited for, but it also was a year that left the nation politically angry, divided, and with uncomfortable truths. In entertainment—and especially, ... | | 
| | ART
Artivist Monica Raye Simpson talks social justice, childhood
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Artivist Monica Raye Simpson has been a mover and shaker for more than a decade and currently serves as the executive director of SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective (SisterSong). This past September, the Woodhull ... | |
| | PASSAGES Actress Carrie Fisher dies
Actress Carrie Fisher—known worldwide for portraying Princess Leia in the Star Wars saga and for her reinvention as a novelist and screenwriter—died Dec. 27 at age 60. She was the daughter of singer Eddie Fisher and ... | | 
| | BlackTransMagick to perform at 2017 Midwest BLGTA College Conference
From a press release
Chicago, IL — Dec. 16, 2016 — The MBLGTACC 2017 Planning Committee is thrilled to announce that #BlackTransMagick—the music and poetry duo composed of artist-activists J Mase III and Vita E.—will provide entertainment the night of ... | | 
| | New LGBT inclusive show "The Kiki" to premiere at Laugh Factory Chicago
From a press release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, CHICAGO —- Put on your heels, and get ready to spill the tea and dish the dirt. In 2017, Laugh Factory Chicago presents The Kiki — Queer Comedy with Variety, an evening of ... |
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| | Chicago's top LGBT sports memories
It was an award-winning, record-setting, grand coming-out 2016 for Chicago's LGBT sports scene, with cheers, jeers and tears. The year was, arguably, the best-ever locally, such that, ranking the Top 10 events—or Top 16, to coincide ... | |
| | Gay Games raising scholarship money for 2018 event
The international Federation of Gay Games is raising funds to send athletes and artists to #ChangeTheWorld at Paris 2018 Gay Games 10. San Francisco's Martha Ehrenfeld and Carla McKay are matching the funds received by Dec. ... | | 
| | Dining news: Cape Cod closing, grilled-cheese offerings, NYE options
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
—The Drake Hotel's Cape Cod Room—known as the restaurant where Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio carved their initials after getting married in 1954—will have its last service on New Year's Eve, according to NBC News. The ... | | 
| | Toys R She event cheers kids, benefits pediatric oncology
IT presented Toys R She, a holiday party sponsored by This Free Life Dec. 23 at Annoyance Theatre. The event was headlined by RuPaul's Drag Race star Manila Luzon, as well as Chicago favorites like Dida ... |
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