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| | Governors St. offers LGBTQIA scholarship
University Park's Governors State University Foundation has announced announced the creation of a new scholarship for Governors State University students. The Jackie McKethen Scholarship aims to to support students who are part ... | |
| | Weiss psychologist earns WPATH award
Weiss Memorial Hospital's Randi Ettner, Ph.D., received the Distinguished Education and Advocacy Award from the World Professional Association For Transgender Health (WPATH) for her significant contributions for transgender health and ... | |
| | GUEST COLUMN Battling Trump via art, an actor's superpower
Let's acknowledge one thing, after two years of misery: Our president is not stupid. He is not an idiot or moron. In fact, he is probably the most savvy leader America has ever had with regard ... | | 
| | ELECTIONS 2018 Pritzker holds press conference, talks LGBT issues
On Nov. 7, Illinois Gov.-Elect J.B. Pritzker held a press conference at the Roosevelt Red Line CTA Station in Chicago's South Loop. He posed for photos with constituents and took questions on first priorities, budget, his ... | |
| | ELECTIONS 2018 Personal PAC marks midterm successes
Chicago-based reproductive-rights organization Personal PAC marked a number of successes in the Nov. 6 midterms, particularly the defeat of one of its longtime foes who was also a key opponent of marriage-equality. Personal PAC CEO/President Terry ... | | 
| | Author Miriam Frank headlines CTU LGBTQIA+ event
Out in the Union: A Labor History of Queer America author and Pride at Work founding member Miriam Frank was the featured speaker at a Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) LGBTQIA+ event, co-hosted alongside Pride at Work's ... | | 
| | Erie marks success in HIV-suppression rates
BChicago-based Erie Family Health Centers announced in late October that it had reached its highest-ever success rates—about 93.4 percent—in HIV-positive patients achieving suppressed viral loads. About 49 percent of Americans ... | |
| | Komen raises $600K during October
Throughout October, Komen Chicago raised more than $600,000 during this year's Breast Cancer Action Month. These funds come in large part from Komen Chicago's 2018 Gala—an Oct. 27 event with the theme "The Greatest Show Under ... | |
| | The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce honoring Heels & Hardhats
The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NNGLCC) will be honoring several organizations during the 2018 NGLCC National Dinner—including local company Heels & Hardhats Contracting Corp. The Byron, Illinois-based company (headed ... | | 
| | The Merion offers an LGBT-inclusive senior living experience
Nestled three short blocks away from Lake Michigan in downtown Evanston, the Merion offers older adults a place to live and thrive while also meeting their needs as they age. According to its website, the Merion ... | | 
| | Nigerian activist in Glen Ellyn on Nov. 18
Nigerian-born LGBT-rights activist and interfaith minister Davis Mac-Iyalla will speak Sunday, Nov. 18, at the First Congregational Church of Glenn Ellyn, 535 Forest Ave., Glen Ellyn, about the important work he is doing to advance the ... | |
| | ELECTIONS 2019 Chicago NOW PAC backs Preckwinkle
The Chicago NOW PAC is endorsing Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle for mayor of Chicago. "We are extremely excited to be supporting Toni's candidacy for mayor. She is the only progressive in the mayoral race ... | |
| | ELECTIONS 2018 Heuerman, Reneau secure victories
Among the LGBTQ-related victories in Illinois during the Nov. 6 elections were those of Dustin Heuerman and Rob Reneau. Heuerman won his race for Champaign County sheriff. He is a criminal-justice instructor at Lake Land College. ... | |
| | 2nd Annual 'Sleep Out' Nov. 15
Covenant House Illinois (CHIL) will host its 2nd Annual Sleep Out on Thursday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m. at St. James Commons, 65 E. Huron St. Members of the community, celebrities, business leaders and young professionals ... | | 
| | HIV/AIDS researcher receives MacArthur Genius Grant
It seems unlikely in this social media ravaged climate to find a humble genius among us, but Yale University Assistant Professor Gregg Gonsalves has set the bar high. $625,000 with no strings attached high. Gonsalves, a ... | |
| | YEPP's 'Rise Up' taking place Nov. 14
In recognition of the Transgender Day of Remembrance/Resilience and Youth Homelessness Awareness Month, Youth Empowerment Performance Project (YEPP) will host "Rise Up" Wed., Nov. 14, at Chicago Theater Works, 1113 ... | |
| | Madigan files suit after inn fails to pay damages
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed a lawsuit against a downstate bed-and-breakfast that has failed to pay damages directed by the Illinois Human Rights Commission after the Commission determined that it had discriminated against a same-sex ... | | 
| | Brynn Tannehill: Trans activist calls for action in new book
Many readers remember Dr. David Ruben's Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex (But Were Afraid to Ask)—a 1969 best-selling book and then a 1972 Woody Allen movie. Published the same year as The Stonewall ... | | 
| | THE AMAZON TRAIL Going to the doctor
"Visiting the doctor doesn't have to be all gloom and doom," said my sweetheart. "We can make it fun." Remember the all-powerful, usually white male doctors of childhood? From the waiting room you could hear kids ... | | 
| | DINING 'Friends' pop-up, Avli opens, Chicago Wolves
—Replay Lincoln Park, 2833 N. Sheffield Ave., has transformed into a Friends-themed experience open through Sunday, Nov. 25. Fans will be able to hang out in Monica's apartment as well as Chandler and Joey's place, or ... | | 
| | PFLAG's Northern Illinois chapter holds 'Positivity' conference
PFLAG Northern Illinois held its fall conference, "Power of Positivity: Time to Thrive," Nov. 10 at Southminster Presbyterian Church in Arlington Heights. Among the events of this day-long conference were remarks by Diversity and Inclusion Consultant ... | | 
| | WORLD Scottish curriculum, Mexico bill, St. Lucia LGBT group
Scotland's government announced plans to introduce an extensive world first LGBTI curriculum in schools across the country, Gay Star News noted. All state schools will now teach themes like LGBTI terminology and ... | | 
| | NATIONAL Don Lemon, Kan. governor, LGBT electoral wins
Don Lemon took President Donald Trump to task for the president's thoughts about the migrant caravan traveling through Mexico, The Huffington Post reported. The CNN Tonight host suggested Trump should have instead been focused on tackling ... | |
| | 'Unicorn Ball' Dec. 15 at The Shapiro
The 2018 Unicorn Ball—Brave Space Alliance's largest annual fundraiser—will take place Saturday, Dec. 15, at 9 p.m.-2 a.m. at The Shapiro Ballroom, 1612 W. Chicago Ave. This has been called the official queer "coming out" party ... | |
| | AMA policy supports services for LGBTQ survivors of intimate partner violence
CHICAGO — While intimate partner violence (IPV) can occur between heterosexual or same-sex couples, efforts to address this public health problem have remained mostly focused on heterosexual women despite other ... | |
| | SAGE, NCLR hosting meetings Nov. 14
SAGE and the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) are hosting two community meetings Wed., Nov. 14, regarding housing discrimination. The events will be 2-4 p.m. at Affinity Community Services, 2850 S. Wabash Ave., #108; and ... | | 
| | AVER hosts 26th annual Veterans Day dinner
The American Veterans for Equal Rights (AVER) Chicago chapter hosted its 26th Annual Veterans Day Dinner Nov. 11 at Ann Sather Restaurant on Belmont Avenue. The dinner speaker was Vanessa Sheridan—an author and performer as well ... | |
| | Nationwide coalition of LGBTQ groups supporting Affordable Care Act outreach
WASHINGTON, DC — Out2Enroll announced today the expansion of its nationwide coalition of 70 national, state, and local LGBTQ and allied organizations committed to educating LGBTQ consumers about the health ... | |
| | LGBT Community Fund at The Chicago Community Trust seeks grant proposals
The LGBT Community Fund at The Chicago Community Trust has released a Request For Proposals (RFP) from nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Cook County serving or intending to serve the LGBT community. A Vision for the Future ... | |
| | Dishing Indulgence, the World of Chocolate World AIDS Day Gala returns
The annual holiday gala, World of Chocolate gala, raises funds and HIV awareness for the AIDS Foundation of Chicago The AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) hosts Chicago's premier World AIDS Day event, on Friday, Nov. 30 ... | |
| | ELECTIONS 2018 Heuerman, Reneau secure victories
Among the LGBTQ-related victories in Illinois during the Nov. 6 elections were those of Dustin Heuerman and Rob Reneau. Heuerman won his race for Champaign County sheriff. He is a criminal-justice instructor at Lake Land College. ... |
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| | Joffrey Ballet names winners of choreographic competition
CHICAGO — November 14, 2018 — The Joffrey Academy of Dance, Official School of The Joffrey Ballet, announces the recipients of the ninth annual Winning Works Choreographic Competition: Tommie-Waheed Evans, Marissa Osato, Xiang Xu and Edgar
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| | Joffrey's 'Swan Lake' draws on Degas, backstage drama
Swan Lake may evoke thoughts of feathers, tutus and Natalie Portman. In 2014, the Joffrey Ballet set out to change that—and ended up with a hit. This year, Oct. 17-28, the Joffrey revives its production of ... | |
| | Joffrey's 'Swan Lake' draws on Degas, backstage drama
Swan Lake may evoke thoughts of feathers, tutus and Natalie Portman. In 2014, the Joffrey Ballet set out to change that—and ended up with a hit. This year, Oct. 17-28, the Joffrey revives its production of ... | |
| | Chicago Dramatists has leadership changes
Chicago Dramatists announced it has accepted the resignation of Executive Director Vanessa Bamber. Bamber will continue in her position until Dec. 31, according to Ajitha Reddy, president of Chicago Dramatists board of directors, in a statement. ... | | 
| | Director Borden to appear after Born in Flames screening
Film director Lizzie Borden will appear during a question-and-answer session following a free screening of her 1983 feminist classic Born in Flames on Friday, Nov. 16 at the Northwestern University campus in Evanston. Shot by Borden ... | | 
| | Glad Rags' 'Wonder 'Under': An emotional kaleidoscope
Local queer psychedelic orchestra band Glad Rags' second full-length album, Wonder Under, is an eclectic and weird ride in all the best ways. Although bringing to mind Tom Waits, with rich vocals graveling over horn and ... | | 
| | Alyson Stoner, actress/singer/dancer on Ms. Jackson, acting, coming out
Being in the glare of the spotlight—especially for those who have been in the public eye since childhood—can be harsh. However, Alyson Stoner, 25—who many may remember as the dancing girl in Missy Elliott's videos such ... | |
| | Sophia Petrillo Italian Dinner and Talent Show to benefit Hell in a Handbag
CHICAGO (November 13, 2018) — Join Dorothy, Rose, Blanche and Sophia for Hell in a Handbag Productions' annual benefit, The Sophia Petrillo Italian Dinner and Talent Show on Sunday, December 2, 2018 from 5 — 10 ... | |
| | Black Alphabet Film Festival Nov. 16-17
Black Alphabet returns Nov. 16-17 with its signature event, the Black Alphabet Film Festival (BAFF). It will take place at Malcolm X College, 1900 W. Jackson Blvd., and the Reva and David Logan Center for the ... | | 
| | Ike Holter: The 'Right(lynd)' stuff
Last week's midterm elections taught us that political engagement is more crucial than ever. This makes Ike Holter's Rightlynd—opening this week at Lincoln Park's Victory Gardens Theater—more timely than ever. ... | | 
| | Against Me!'s Laura Jane Grace debuts side-project album
Transgender punk rocker and Against Me! frontwoman Laura Jane Grace's new side project, The Devouring Mothers, unleashes kinetic energy with an intimate touch in Bought to Rot (Bloodshot Records). She's joined by Atom Willard, drummer of ... | | 
| | 3Arts announces award winners
Chicago-based nonprofit grantmaking organization 3Arts awarded 20 Chicago artists with unrestricted grants at the 11th annual 3Arts Awards Celebration Nov. 5, at the Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave. The celebration, which drew more ... | |
| | 'Santuario' readings Nov. 16-18 at Piven
Evanston's Piven Theatre Workshop, 927 Noyes St., will present a staged reading of Santuario/Sanctuary on Nov. 16-18. Santuario/Sanctuary is a bilingual documentary theater piece exploring the migrations of monarch butterflies ... | | 
| | Billy Masters
"I'm not gonna say that if you vote then I'll have sex with you, but if you don't then I can promise you that I won't."—Gus Kenworthy does his part to get out the vote. If you didn't vote, have no ... | | 
| | SHOWBIZ Rihanna, 'Riverdale,' Glenn Close, Ezra Miller
Rihanna reportedly sent President Donald Trump a cease-and-desist letter after learning that her music was being used to hype up the crowd at his political rallies, Time.com noted. According to Rolling Stone, the singer's legal team ... | | 
| | Intersectional team creates change in 'The Revolutionists
The Revolutionists, opening at Strawdog Theatre in mid-November, may center on the concerns of 18th-century women during the Reign of Terror, but Lauren M. Gunderson's feminist script provided a dynamic opportunity for director Denise Yvette Serna ... | | 
| | 'TransScripts' brings lives of transgender women into the light
In the shadow of President Trump's alleged memo that seeks to define them out of existence by declaring that gender is immutable from birth and has to do with chromosomes, trans people are under fire in ... | | 
| | This Bitter Earth
Author: Harrison David Rivers At: Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. Tickets: TheaterWit.org; $20-$38. Runs through: Dec. 8 In bringing This Bitter Earth to Chicago, About Face Theatre and director Mikael Burke are taking a very ... | | 
| | Cosmologies
By: David Rabe At: The Gift Theatre, 4802 N. Milwaukee Ave. Tickets: TheGiftTheatre.org; $35-$50. Runs through: Dec. 9 Cosmologies, now in its world-premiere production at The Gift Theatre, is a confounding crash course in absurdist existentialism ... | | 
| | 110 in the Shade
Playwright: Harvey Schmidt, music; Tom Jones, lyrics; N. Richard Nash, book. At: BoHo Theatre @ Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. Tickets: 773-975-8150; BoHoTheatre.com; $35. Runs through: Dec. 16 It's not quite the Dust Bowl, but ... | | 
| | Inclusive Chicago Fashion Week takes place
By Vee L. Harrison
Chicago Fashion Week was a seven-day celebration of designers, models and absolute flyness presented by FashionBar Chicago. FashionBar is a fashion marketing firm and they are destined to create Chicago into a fashion capital. On Oct. ... | | 
| | Tig Notaro adopts a new role in 'Instant Family'
Out comic, actress and writer Tig Notaro has a new movie this November called Instant Family. The film also stars Mark Wahlberg, Rose Byrne and Octavia Spencer, telling the story—based on director Sean Anders' real-life experiences—of ... | |
| | City approves $13M financing for Uptown Theatre Rehabilitation
(November 13, 2018) Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced today that the Community Development Commission voted to approve a $75 million rehabilitation of the long-vacant Uptown Theatre at 4816 N. Broadway. "The Uptown Theatre is more than a ... | |
| | Broadway In Chicago renames Oriental Theatre to honor the late James M. Nederlander
CHICAGO (November 13, 2018) — Broadway In Chicago today proudly announced their plans to honor the late James M. Nederlander, the legendary Broadway theatre owner and producer, patriarch of Broadway and champion ... | | 
| | Dear Ex Debuts in the US
The Asian Pop-Up Cinema is currently running through Nov. 14 in Chicago with screenings at AMC River East 21. One film from Taiwan with gay content is called Dear Ex. It tells the story of the ... | | 
| | Neverland
Playright: Devised by the ensemble At: Prop Thtr, 3502 N. Elston Ave. Tickets: PropThtr.org; $20. Runs through: Dec. 2 How can the story of Peter Pan be imagined for 2018, a year marked by our individual ... | | 
| | Northwestern Alum to be featured in 'Screendance' Festival Video Corpo Nov. 16
Don't know what "screendance" is? Video Corpo will soon enlighten you. According to The International Journal of Screendance, the interdisciplinary art form is an amalgam of "dance, performance, visual art, cinema and media arts, drawing on ... | | 
| | Green Line Performing Arts Center opens
On Nov. 10, the Green Line Performing Arts Center, 329 E. Garfield Blvd., had its grand opening. Conceived by Theaster Gates, a UChicago professor as well as the founder and former director of Arts and Public ... | | 
| | Amy Ray on new album, acceptance and rock 'n' roll
Indigo Girl Amy Ray's September release, Holler, is a rich mixture of folk, Southern rock, mountain music, bluegrass and gospel, with her characteristic thoughtful and layered lyricism. Windy City Times talked with Amy about the album, ... | | 
| | Lakeside Pride Music Ensembles to honor Stonewall, LGBTQ history
It may be a difficult, shaky time for equality right now, but Lakeside Pride Music Ensembles continues to play on, promoting positivity and love: The 2018-19 season will honor the rich, diverse legacy of LGBTQ history ... | | 
| | Frida Kahlo works at Glen Ellyn campus in summer 2020
Glen Ellyn, Ill. — College of DuPage (COD), in partnership with the McAninch Arts Center (MAC) and Cleve Carney Art Gallery, today expanded upon the plans to host the largest private collection of works by Frida ... |
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| | A Cradle Song Part Five
Mark Zubro; Illustrated by W.S. Reed
A Cradle Song, written by Mark Zubro and illustrated by W.S. Reed, debuts in the Windy City Times as the new holiday classic. Filled with travail and woe, warmth and great joy, it is a story for the ages. It will ... | | 
| | Wrightwood 659 celebrates social justice, architecture
The Chicago Architecture Center isn't the only major new venue dedicated to celebrating architecture in the city. A new space in Lincoln Park, Wrightwood 659, promises to be a place of contemplation and study not only ... | | 
| | SAVOR Fulton Market Kitchen; options for Thanksgiving
DISH Dining Guide
Fulton Market Kitchen (311 N. Sangamon St.; https://www.fultonmarketkitchen.com/) continues to be an assault on the senses—and I mean that in a very good way. FMK, as it's often called, is part art gallery, part cocktail bar ... |
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