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Windy City Times 2019-08-21
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wct 2019-08-21

Powerful AIDS group may be examined for use of federal funds

California state Sen. Ben Hueso (D-Chula Vista) has asked state Attorney General Xavier Becerra to investigate if the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is fraudulently misusing savings from 340B—a federal drug-discount ...
wct 2019-08-21

Pritzker bolsters Illinois Human Rights Act

On Aug. 20, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed several measures—including HB 252—which strengthens the Illinois Human Rights Act to protect employees against discrimination in the workplace, no matter the size of the employer. "Thank you, Gov. ...
wct 2019-08-21

SAGE endorses aid-in-dying laws

Patient-rights organization Compassion & Choices issued a press release praising SAGE, dedicated to improving the lives of LGBT elders, for endorsing medical aid-in-dying laws. Medical aid-in-dying laws give mentally capable ...
Mayor of Canada's capital comes out

Mayor of Canada's capital comes out

Jim Watson—the longtime mayor of Ottawa, the capital of Canada—came out as gay in a column in the Ottawa Citizen, writing that the announcement was "better late than never," according to CNN.com. He wrote he had ...

  News

wct 2019-08-21

LGBTQ journalists to convene in Chicago in 2020

NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists announced that its 2020 National Convention will be held in Chicago on Sept. 10-13, 2020. The 2020 National Convention will be held at the historic Drake Hotel, 140 E. Walton ...
wct 2019-08-21

NEH awards $29M to 215 humanities projects

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) announced $29 million in awards for 215 humanities projects across the country. Grants were awarded in several categories, including Collaborative Research; Digital Humanities ...
Matt Herek on the state of CMSA

Matt Herek on the state of CMSA

Matt Herek was in his first season playing in the Chicago Metropolitan Sports Association (CMSA). He was on a flag football team sponsored by Hydrate Nightclub back in September 2005 and, well, he had a slight ...
NATIONAL Trans death, ACA, 1957 gay wedding, serial killer

NATIONAL Trans death, ACA, 1957 gay wedding, serial killer

Several bridges and the city hall building in Houston were lit in transgender flag colors to honor the memory of Tracy Single, 22—a Black transgender woman who was found dead in a possible homicide in July, ...
wct 2019-08-21

HRC releases HEI; 16 Illinois hospitals cited as leaders

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC) released its 12th annual Healthcare Equality Index (HEI), which scores healthcare facilities on policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of ...
Equality Illinois looks ahead with more diverse board

Equality Illinois looks ahead with more diverse board

LGBT-rights advocacy Equality Illinois recently began its new fiscal year with a board of directors organization officials say better reflects the diversity of the constituency it serves. There are 20 persons serving on the Equality Illinois ...
WORLD Fleeing Russia, Cuban activist, UNAIDS, Magnum ad

WORLD Fleeing Russia, Cuban activist, UNAIDS, Magnum ad

Gay married couple Andrei Vaganov and Yevgeny Yerofeyev were forced to flee Russia over concerns their adopted children could be taken away, NewNowNext.com reported. The couple married in Denmark in 2016, and Vaganov adopted the couple's ...
PASSAGES Paul Baker

PASSAGES Paul Baker

Paul Baker, long-time Northside resident, passed away on Aug. 19 at the age of 88. He was born on Jan. 9, 1931 and raised in Carollton, Missouri, served in the Navy and lived and worked most of his adult life in ...
wct 2019-08-21

Reports: Teen to testify against Aurora church employee

A minor alleging that an Aurora area church employee solicited nude photos from them via Snap Chat and text messages will be allowed to testify against the defendant, according to reports. The Kane County Chronicle reported ...
FASHION A 'Peach' of an event inspires queer fashion

FASHION A 'Peach' of an event inspires queer fashion

Black Thread Agency is a cultural marketing and events agency based in Chicago. The agency has hosted a series of events throughout the year since 2017—such as Peach. Peach is an event series and brand that ...
wct 2019-08-21

CBGMC launching Caucus Corps Aug. 29

The Chicago Black Gay Men's Caucus (CBGMC) is officially launching its new membership program, the Caucus Corps, on Thursday, Aug. 29, 6-9 p.m., at Little Black Pearl, 1060 E. 47th St. The mission of the caucus ...
LGBT neighborhoods favor Buttigieg, then Harris

LGBT neighborhoods favor Buttigieg, then Harris

Heavily LGBT neighborhoods' dollars go to Democrats

This may not be a surprise, but it is news: Openly gay presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg has outraised his Democratic competitors in most heavily LGBT neighborhoods around the country. And he is now the third most ...
Lighthouse plots continuing protest strategies

Lighthouse plots continuing protest strategies

Community members, among them stakeholders from several Chicago-area religious organizations, gathered at Lighthouse Church in Lincoln Park the morning of Aug. 10, to discuss community engagement around Center on Halsted. ...
Leigh Gallery closing party Aug. 23

Leigh Gallery closing party Aug. 23

The Boystown business The Leigh Gallery, 3306 N. Halsted St., will end its 15-year run with closing party Friday, Aug. 23, 5-9 p.m. Owner Jean Leigh said in a goodbye letter, "I will be changing my ...
wct 2019-08-21

Reports say Schock may be stepping out of closet

LGBTQ Nation reported that former Congressman Aaron Schock (R-Illinois)—who favored anti-gay legislation while in office—appears to be taking one step out of the closet. In a leaked chat conversation Queerty ...
wct 2019-08-21

Log Cabins endorse Trump for 2020 election

The Washington Blade has reported that—in a stunning reversal from 2016—the LGBT group the National Log Cabin Republicans has endorsed President Trump for re-election, asserting he "met his commitments" to LGBT people. Robert Kabel and Jill ...
Event promotes LGBTQ tourism in Israel

Event promotes LGBTQ tourism in Israel

On Aug. 8 at Goddess and the Baker, 225 N. Lasalle St., the Israel Ministry of Tourism hosted a happy hour. The most eye-catching display, perhaps, was the rainbow cake peppered with mini-Israeli flags. Next to ...
New HRC president to go on national tour

New HRC president to go on national tour

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) announced that new President Alphonso David will embark on a national tour of seven key cities (#WeAreHRC tour) to meet with and rally HRC members, advocates, voters and pro-equality candidates ahead ...
wct 2019-08-21

IL Safe Schools Alliance, Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago merge

Chicago, IL - After almost a year of integrating operations, the Boards of Directors for Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago (PHIMC) and Illinois Safe Schools Alliance(the Alliance) are delighted ...
wct 2019-08-21

LGBTQ+ Biz Bootcamp to start Oct. 5

The LGBT Chamber of Commerce announced that applications are open for its first-ever LGBTQ+ Biz Bootcamp. This six-week cohort program (which begins Saturday, Oct. 5, and will be every Saturday at 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.) will allow ...
wct 2019-08-21

Study finds older transgender men who are pregnant risk depression, lack of care

Older transgender men who become pregnant need better mental health care than female counterparts Transgender men who become pregnant are at increased risk for depression and difficulty getting medical care due to a lack of knowledge ...

  Entertainment

wct 2019-08-21

Considering Matthew Shepard concert st Ravinia Festival Sept. 12

On Thursday, Sept. 12, Considering Matthew Shepard will be performed at Ravinia Festival. The concert focuses on the brutal 1998 killing of a 21 year old gay student which attracted the attention of the world for
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BAC Announces Season of Inclusion, Productions to Focus on Diversity

BAC Announces Season of Inclusion, Productions to Focus on Diversity

(Chicago, August 20, 2019) — The Beverly Arts Center announces the productions for their upcoming 2019-2020 season, dubbed the "Season of Inclusion." The content in each play represent themes of ...
wct 2019-08-21

Muslim performers' event Aug. 30-31

On Aug. 30-31, at 8 p.m., the Muslim Writers Collective will host a program at Steppenwolf Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St., with artists from multiple performative backgrounds. In collaboration with Steppenwolf's LookOut Series, the two-night variety ...
Bechdel Fest 7 set for Aug. 25-28

Bechdel Fest 7 set for Aug. 25-28

Broken Nose Theatre (BNT) has announced the full line-up for Bechdel Fest 7: Momentum—the company's annual festival of new short plays featuring an ensemble of female-identifying and non-binary actors. Presented ...
Chicago performers 'Dance for Life' in annual showcase

Chicago performers 'Dance for Life' in annual showcase

Patrons of the arts gathered Aug. 17 in the South Loop for the 28th Dance for Life benefit performance. Dancers from six different organizations, including regulars Giordano Dance Chicago, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago and the Joffrey ...
About Face names new associates

About Face names new associates

About Face Theatre has announced the addition of five new artists to the company's roster of artistic associates. Along with Artistic Director Megan Carney, the associates represent the company's core artistic community whose creative focus helps ...
wct 2019-08-21

Maria Callas hologram performance Sept. 7

On Saturday, Sept. 7, at 7:30 p.m., legendary opera diva Maria Callas will return to the Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Upper Wacker Dr.—42 years after her death. "Callas in Concert: The Hologram Tour" will feature ...
wct 2019-08-21

Reports: Wachowski back in the Matrix

Transgender filmmaker and Chicago native Lana Wachowski announced Aug. 20 that she would be directing a fourth Matrix film, according to Variety. Wachowski directed the three previous films in the series—The Matrix ...
THEATER REVIEW You Can't Fake the Funk

THEATER REVIEW You Can't Fake the Funk

Author: Daryl D. Brooks At: Black Ensemble Theater, 4450 N. Clark St. Tickets: BlackEnsembletheater.org, 773-769- 4451; $55-65. Runs through Sept. 22 Enjoyment of You Can't Fake the Funk is rooted in one question: Can you dig ...
THEATER REVIEW All Quiet on the Western Front

THEATER REVIEW All Quiet on the Western Front

Playwright: adapted by Matt Foss, from the novel by Erich Maria Remarque At: Red Tape Theatre at the Greenhouse, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. Tickets: RedTapeTheatre.org; free. Runs through: Sept. 14 World War I might not have ...
BOOK REVIEW The Ghost Photographer

BOOK REVIEW The Ghost Photographer

By Julie Rieger $25; Enliven/Atria Books; 243 pages You know how they do it. It's a snap, really. A little bit of computer imagery, film cells inserted here, a half-screen there, and you've got a movie ...
THEATER REVIEW The Fly Honey Show

THEATER REVIEW The Fly Honey Show

Authors: Erin Killmurray (concept), Mary Williamson and Shannon Matesky. At: The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. Tickets: http://www.theflyhoneyshow.com/events; $22.50-$45, $100 VIP. Runs through: Sept. 7 Last week at The ...
wct 2019-08-21

Critics' Picks

The Band's Visit, Cadillac Palace, Sept. 3-15—Critics' Picks rarely promotes shows not yet open, but this disarming, tender, compassionate and entertaining musical must be seen despite its short run. Splurge on the close-up seats for this ...
NUNN ON ONE MUSIC Michael Feinstein, The legend returns to Ravinia

NUNN ON ONE MUSIC Michael Feinstein, The legend returns to Ravinia

Cabaret king Michael Feinstein returns to Ravinia Festival this month with singer Haley Reinhart in her Ravinia debut. Songs will span over decades of the music Feinstein is known for playing. As the ambassador of the ...
SHOWBIZ Tituss Burgess, IMDb, Halsey, Stephen Colbert, 'Queer As Folk'

SHOWBIZ Tituss Burgess, IMDb, Halsey, Stephen Colbert, 'Queer As Folk'

Quibi has greenlit Dishmantled—described as "a high-octane cooking competition that will literally blow your socks off," with Tituss Burgess (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt; 30 Rock) set to host, Deadline reported. Hosted ...
THEATER REVIEW Women of 4G

THEATER REVIEW Women of 4G

Playwright: Amy Tofte At: Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St. Tickets: TheFactoryTheater.com and BabesWithBlades.org; $20-$28. Runs through: Sept. 14 It is 75 years in the future, and seven women and their male captain lead a routine ...
Kinley Preston previews Lips Chicago dinner theater

Kinley Preston previews Lips Chicago dinner theater

Lips, billed as "the ultimate in drag dining," is locating its fifth location in Chicago. The South Loop venue, opening to the public Aug. 23, includes acts such as lip-synching, live vocals, choreographed numbers, bawdy humor ...
THEATER SPOTLIGHT Doing Fine

THEATER SPOTLIGHT Doing Fine

Joanna Furnans may be the only dancer on view in Doing Fine, Aug. 22-Sept. 8 at the grey space, but the world premiere work is the result of a year-long collaboration between a half-dozen artists, while ...
Billy Masters

Billy Masters

"I don't know if you noticed or not, but there's a bit of an age difference between the two of us. But on this cruise, nobody gives a shit."—Katharine McPhee's quip about her marriage to David ...
Illinois Gay Rodeo Association presents Rodeo Round Town

Illinois Gay Rodeo Association presents Rodeo Round Town

The Illinois Gay Rodeo Association presents Rodeo Round Town, a three-day series of events throughout Chicago, continuing the tradition of the annual Windy City Rodeo, which drew rodeo fans from all across the nation. The rootin'-tootin' ...
wct 2019-08-21

Invictus Announces 2019-20 Season

CHICAGO— Invictus Theatre, a theater company that emerged in November 2017 with an intimate production of OTHELLO and followed it with Shakespeare's comedy LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST in November 2019, has announced its expansion into a season ...
NUNN ON ONE CABARET Rizo's 'Chaos' theory

NUNN ON ONE CABARET Rizo's 'Chaos' theory

Teatro Zinzanni's Love, Chaos & Dinner is currently playing at the newly opened Cambria Hotel Chicago, 32 W. Randolph St., on the 14th floor in The Spiegeltent ZaZou—a Belgian mirror tent created to showcase singers, acrobats, ...
The Camino Project, an experiment in travel

The Camino Project, an experiment in travel

Far removed from the constructs of your typical theater experience, Theatre Y evokes participation, both physical and emotional. The Camino Project is an experimental experience birthed from its writer, Evan Hill's and its director, his wife, ...
wct 2019-08-21

David Sedaris' "The Santaland Diaries" returns to Goodman Theatre

(Chicago, IL) Goodman Theatre announces the return of The Santaland Diaries—a "funny, sardonic, wickedly funny look at the traditions and trappings of Christmas" (BroadwayWorld) by David Sedaris, adapted by Joe ...
CONCERTS Activate: Green Room, Alice Cooper, Hozier, Parker Milsap, Hunx

CONCERTS Activate: Green Room, Alice Cooper, Hozier, Parker Milsap, Hunx

In case you didn't get enough queer cheer in June, July and August came packed with plenty of treats for every persuasion. Fairy godmother Barbra Streisand hit the United Center on Aug. 6, just days after ...
THEATER REVIEW The Hunchback of Notre Dame

THEATER REVIEW The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Music: Alan Menken; Lyrics: Stephen Schwartz; Book: Peter Parnell At: Music Theater Works at Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson St., Evanston. Tickets: 847-920-5360 or MusicTheaterWorks.com; $34-$96. Runs through: Aug. 25 The Hunchback of Notre Dame is not ...
NUNN ON ONE: COMEDY Flame Monroe's career heats up

NUNN ON ONE: COMEDY Flame Monroe's career heats up

The Netflix comedy special Tiffany Haddish Presents: They Ready premiered recently on Aug. 13. Haddish hand-picked her favorite comedians to spotlight on various segments. One of them is Chicago's very own Flame Monroe, who is the ...
Music Box calls on Parton and Poppins for 90th anniversary

Music Box calls on Parton and Poppins for 90th anniversary

An all-night Dolly Parton film festival and a Mary Poppins sing-a-long screening are among the offerings at Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave., celebrates its 90th anniversary starting Aug. 22. Festivities kick off Aug. 22 ...
London Gay Symphonic-Lakeside Pride Joint in concert Aug. 24

London Gay Symphonic-Lakeside Pride Joint in concert Aug. 24

CHICAGO (August 15, 2019) — Lakeside Pride Music Ensembles presents an international collaboration with London's only LGBTQ symphonic wind band, the London Gay Symphonic Winds (LGSW), for Aug. 24 7-9 p.m. here in Chicago at the ...
Drag-and-dining venue Lips to open Aug. 22

Drag-and-dining venue Lips to open Aug. 22

Lips, a drag-and-dining venue, will have a grand opening Thursday, Aug. 22, at 2229 S. Michigan Ave. Just some of the drag performers will include Mimi Marks, Shavonna B. Brooks, Ruff N' Stuff, Angel LeBare, Delilah ...
10 Questions with Vic Featuring Xabiani Ponce de Leon

10 Questions with Vic Featuring Xabiani Ponce de Leon

It's hard to stand out as an actor during a film festival such as Outfest where over 150 films are screened within nine days. But Xabiani Ponce de LeÃ"n did just that with director Hari Sama's ...
Victory Gardens Theater announces Directors Inclusion Initiative assistant directors

Victory Gardens Theater announces Directors Inclusion Initiative assistant directors

Chicago, IL— Victory Gardens Theater announces the 2019/20 Season Directors Inclusion Initiative Assistant Directors including Alexander (Lex) Turner (Tiny Beautiful Things), Lanise Antoine Shelley (The First ...

  Outlines

Michael Bauer reflects on a life of activism

Michael Bauer reflects on a life of activism

Activist Michael Bauer, originally an attorney and executive who has been active in fundraising in local LGBT, Jewish and womens' communities since the mid-'90s, recalls vividly sitting through the inauguration of Mayor Lori Lightfoot this past ...
Paxton Pride organizer didn't give up on hometown

Paxton Pride organizer didn't give up on hometown

When the first hateful comments against Paxton's planned Pride parade appeared on the Ford County Record's Facebook page, organizer Tyger McClure had a new problem: talking his octogenarian father out of carrying a rifle at the ...
Goldie Goldbloom on new book, being a queer Chasidic Jew

Goldie Goldbloom on new book, being a queer Chasidic Jew

Chicago author and queer Chasidic Jew Goldie Goldbloom's newest book is On Division. It centers on the life of Surie Eckstein in Brooklyn, New York and what happens to her when she becomes pregnant but decides ...
MOMBIAN Pushing for inclusivity in children's books, one publisher shows how

MOMBIAN Pushing for inclusivity in children's books, one publisher shows how

Orca Book Publishers of British Columbia, Canada, is an independent publisher with the goal of offering "reading material that represents the diversity of human experience to readers of all ages." Among other titles, they have produced ...
SAVOR Chiya Chai

SAVOR Chiya Chai

DISH Dining Guide

What could beat an iced chai on the riverwalk? Four flavorful kinds of chai on the riverwalk, maybe. All this and more awaits tourists and locals alike along the east portion of the walking strip along ...
DINING Travelle dinner, National Bao Day, Winestyr Fest, ladies' night

DINING Travelle dinner, National Bao Day, Winestyr Fest, ladies' night

—On Wed., Aug. 21, Travelle at The Langham Chef Jeff Vucko will collaborate with Granor Farm Chef (and Ruffage author) Abra Berens for a one-night-only dinner. Starting at 6:30 p.m., guests meet at Granor Farm in ...
SAVOR, GT Fish & Oyster

SAVOR, GT Fish & Oyster

DISH Dining Guide

Led by Michelin-starred Giuseppe Tentorri, the River North spot GT Fish & Oyster (531 N. Wells St.; GTOyster.com) offers a diverse set of seafood at an emphasized mid-range price. The restaurant's offerings were solidly consistent in ...




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