Tracy Baim

Windy City Times June 29, 2011 Post-Pride issue

Download PDF Issue News Float tires cut with knives at key Pride provider - Posted June 26, 8:20 a.m. - In what could be a hate crime, dozens of tires on floats headed for Chicago's Pride Parade were cut with ...  AIDS Former Chicagoan Tom Buchanan looks back at 28 years of HIV - In 1990, Tom Buchanan moved to Chicago from Rome, Italy, and saw an ad for an HIV support group at ...  AIDS: Local doctor looks at women and AIDS - Dr. Celeste Watkins-Hayes, associate professor in the departments of African American Studies and Sociology at Northwestern University in Evanston, is ...  AIDS: UN political declaration addresses HIV among men who have sex with men - The Global Forum on MSM & HIV (MSMGF) welcomes the progress represented in the new 2011 United Nations Political Declaration ...  AIDS: Sean Blay, riding strong with HIV - The 200-mile Ride For AIDS was an emotional journey, not just a physical challenge for Sean Blay, 38, an East ...  AIDS: Rider in the storm, Brian Harder pedals against AIDS - The annual two-day, 200-mile Ride For AIDS is a physical grind and emotional battle for Brian Harder, who will participate ...  More Census info on same-sex households released - News update posted Thursday, June 23, 2011 - The number of same-sex couples identifying themselves on the U.S. Census grew by 36 percent in California between 2000 and ...  New York passes marriage-equality, Cuomo signs bill - News update posted Friday, June 24, 2011, 11:25 p.m. - UPDATE: Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the bill just shortly after it passed.. On June 24, New York became the sixth ...  Anti-gay reggae singer gets jail time - News update posted Saturday, June 25, 2011 - Reggae singer Buju Banton—whom gay-rights groups have vilified because of his anti-gay songs—was sentenced to 10 years in prison for ...  Pride ralliers arrested in St. Petersburg, Russia - Posted June 27, 2011 - Fourteen activists were jailed overnight after police broke up the second gay pride march in St. Petersburg, Russia, just two ...  AMA backs same-sex marriage - From a news release, posted June 27, 2011 - The American Medical Association (AMA) is lending its seal of approval to same-sex marriage. While unlikely to shift President Obama ...  Joey Kafka, Lakeview wine-shop owner, dies - News update posted Tuesday, June 28, 2011 - Joseph "Joey" Frank Kafka, co-owner of Kafka Wine Co., a Boystown fixture, died in the early morning hours June 26 ...  Obama says marriage is a state's rights issue during LGBT DNC fundraiser - Posted June 23, 2011 - President Obama avoided full support of same-sex marriage during the LGBT Democratic National Committee fundraiser for his campaign in New ...  Secretary Clinton to speak at LGBT Pride event June 27 - From a U. S. Department of State News Release, June 23, 2011 - Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will deliver remarks on "The Human Rights of LGBT People and U.S. Foreign Policy" ...  Obama disappoints at LGBT fundraiser - Posted June 24, 2011 - An audience of about 600 people gave President Obama money Thursday night at an LGBT fundraising event in New York ...  SLDN responds to Gates comments on certification - From a News Release - Sarvis cites overabundance of caution, Pentagon bureaucracy for continued delay ( Washington, D.C. ) — Army Veteran and Servicemembers Legal ...  New York legalizes same-sex marriage - Posted June 25, 2011 - New York state legalized same-sex marriage June 24. The Senate passed the bill 33-29 at 10:29 p.m. and Gov. Andrew ...  A tale of two prides: Crowd control a problem at Chicago's Pride Parade - News update posted Sunday, June 26, 2011 - It was the best of pride. It was the worst of pride. Hundreds of thousands of people converged on Halsted, ...  MORE PRIDE PHOTOS from Chicago's 2011 Pride Parade by Kat Fitzgerald - Posted June 26, 2011 - Pride crowds along Halsted and Broadway thrilled to the Windy City Cowboys, a giant robot rolled out by the t-shirt ...  PRIDE PHOTOS 2011 parade, by Tracy Baim - Posted June 27, 2011 - Photos from Chicago's 42nd annual LGBT Pride Parade, June 26, 2011, by Tracy Baim, Windy City Media Group ...  New discharges as 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' awaits certification - From news releases, posted June 27, 2011 - Servicemembers United Statement on three additional recent discharges under 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' WASHINGTON, D.C. - Servicemembers United issued the ...  N.Y.'s marriage- equality bill: Reactions - New York made history late June 25 as the state Senate approved a same-sex marriage measure by a vote of ...  Howard Brown continues to face charges, concerns - Howard Brown Health Center (HBHC) has, since its founding in 1976, been as rocky an institution as it has been ...  GLAAD head and 8 board members quit - The board of directors of the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation accepted the resignation of the organization's president, Jarrett ...  Boystown stabbing leads to racial controversy - A late-night altercation in a 7-Eleven parking lot in Boystown has left one man in the hospital and a community ...  National News Summary - Posted June 27, 2011 - New York legalizes same-sex marriage New York state legalized same-sex marriage June 24. The Senate passed the bill 33-29 ...  In LGBT-AT&T fiasco, Chicago groups come out clean - In the wake of a debacle that started at the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) and ended with ...  Lakeview LGBT bar bans man after racist comments - A June 16 incident at the Lakeview bar The Closet resulted in the bar banning a patron who called out ...  Tunney responds to allegations of conflict of interest - Tom Tunney, alderman of Chicago's 44th Ward, intends to vote on a city ordinance that, some say, presents a conflict ...  Lesbian pastor suspended - In Wisconsin, United Methodist Church (UMC) lesbian pastor the Rev. Amy DeLong has received a 20-day suspension for officiating a ...  Lambda sues Oregon over trans operation - Lambda Legal filed suit against Oregon on June 21 on behalf of a state employee who was denied insurance coverage ...  Dept. of Revenue blocking joint filings by civil-union couples - Same-sex civil union partners who file taxes jointly in Illinois will be breaking the law, according to the Illinois Department ...  30 Under 30 Awards at Center on Halsted - Posted June 27, 2011 - The annual Windy City Times 30 Under 30 Awards ceremony was held June 22 at the Center on Halsted. This ...  Three more discharged under 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' - From a News Release, posted June 27, 2011 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - Servicemembers United issued the following statement today about the discharge of three additional servicemembers pursuant to the ...  Wis. DP registry withstands challenge - Wisconsin's Domestic Partnership Registry was declared constitutional June 20 by the Dane County Circuit Court Branch 11. "It is clear," ...  PASSAGES Steven Nedzel - Steven Nedzel died June 17 of injuries suffered in a fall at his home in Chicago. He was 32. He ...  VIEWS More than a civil union: It's marriage that matters - While entering the institution of marriage, voluntarily, seems to be losing its luster amongst opposite-sex couples— many same-sex couples are ...  Letter: Disappointment on parade - Dear Editor: � It is with great disappointment and a certain amount of anger that I am writing this letter. ...  South African minister on fighting for LGBTQ equality - About two dozen people gathered June 25 at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Logan Square to hear from the Rev. ...  PRIDE PHOTOS: Pride goes north to Glenwood Ave. - Many Rogers Park residents and their friends celebrated this Pride Sunday a little closer to home at Pride North, the ...  N.Y. decision pressures GOP presidential candidates - The news that New York State passed a marriage equality law June 24 was big news and, not surprisingly, drew ...  Renee Hanover memorial July 16 - The family and friends of longtime lesbian attorney and activist Renee Hanover has been set for Saturday, July 16, 1-4 ...  New Alliance of Illinois Judges president installed - Judge Lorna Propes (left) and Justice Aurelia Pucinski (right) congratulated Judge Colleen Sheehan at the Alliance of Illinois Judges event ...  Entertainment PRIDE PHOTOS: Chicago Pride Parade 2011 - Street shots from Chicago's 42nd annual LGBT Pride Parade, June 26, 2011by Tim Carroll; shots from the roof of the ...  PRIDE PHOTOS: Dyke March rolls through South Shore - Posted June 27, 2011 - dykemarchchosenOvercast skies and cool weather could not keep more than 500 people from Dyke March Chicago this year. The June ...  PRIDE PHOTOS: Lambda Legal's lake event - Posted June 27, 2011 - The Lambda Legal Ladies on the Lake event is fast becoming the premiere Pride weekend kick-off event for women. This ...  Pop Making Sense - The 2010 film The Runaways was truly enjoyable and greatly overlooked, although it has historical inaccuracies. The groundbreaking all-female teen ...  Gay ex-judge's new role: actor - SCOTTISH PLAY SCOTT - At age 59, Tom Chiola has more life experience than many of his fellow cast mates in Bohemian Theatre Ensemble's ...  Good Boys and True - THEATER REVIEW - Playwright: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa. At: Kokandy Productions at Theatre Wit, 1229 W. Belmont. Phone: 773-975-8150; $22. Runs through: July 9 We ...  Yellow Face - THEATER REVIEW - Playwright: David Henry Hwang. At: Silk Road Theatre Project, 77 W. Washington. Tickets: 312-433-3800; http://www.GoodmanTheatre.org; $34 (NOTE: Yellow Face is ...  Spotlight - What's a queer-identified woman to do when her Muslim father's dying wish is for his daughter to return to her ...  The Homosexuals - THEATER REVIEW - Playwright: Philip Dawkins. At: About Face Theatre at the Biograph, 2433 N. Lincoln. Phone: 773-871-3000;$28. Runs through: July 24 Mart ...  Educating Rita - THEATER REVIEW - Playwright: Willy Russell. At: Shattered Globe Theatre at Chicago Dramatists, 1105 W. Chicago. Phone: 773-236-0764; $23-$28. Runs through: Aug. 14 ...  Knight at the Movies: Making the Boys - Three years ago when the DVD version of 1970's The Boys in the Band, the film version of Mart Crowley's ...  PRIDE PHOTOS: Backlot Bash - The annual all-female party known as the Backlot Bash took place Pride Weekend in Andersonville, as hundreds of women attended, ...  PHOTOS: Revolution at House of Blue - Revolution took over House of Blues Friday, June 24. The thumping crowd was treated to an opening set by Cody ...  Billy Masters - "Linda Evans was going on about how fabulous it was, so I tried it and it was absolute agony. After ...  PRIDE PHOTOS: Thousands party at Rocks - The Rocks Co-ordinating Committee held its 14th annual LGBT Rocks Pride event at Cricket Hill of Montrose Park. Always held ...  Outlines PRIDE PHOTOS: Proud to Run turns 30 - Posted June 27, 2011 - The 30th anniversary of Proud to Run took place June 25 at Montrose and Lake Shore. The event had a ...  Force defeat Pittsburgh in playoffs - Posted June 27, 2011 - The Chicago Force women's tackle football team defeated Pittsburgh 41-31 in a heated back-and-forth regional playoff match at Evanston High ...  Celebrations: Civil unions make their mark on Pride parade - With the approval of Illinois civil unions earlier this year, many couples marched proudly in Pride parade, heralding their commitment ... GAY SOFTBALL WORLD SERIES Brian Lopez - Brian Lopez has only played in one Gay Softball World Series—the 2006 edition, held in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. And his ...  BUZZ! Out Chicago artist releases dance single for LGBT community American Foundation for Equal Rights: Prop. 8 anti-marriage activists are desperate SLDN joins "It Gets Better" Project, video features DADT-discharged service members, SLDN Staff Rep. Bachmann's anti-Gay path to GOP presidential candidacy Force defeat Pittsburgh in playoffs

 

QponChicago.com launches for LGBTs, allies

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CHICAGO — QponChicago.com is a new website focused on deals by and for the LGBT and allied community of the Chicago region. The project launches this month in marketing partnership with Windy City Times, Chicago's award-winning LGBT newspaper. QponChicago.com will feature daily deals on a wide range of products and services, including restaurants, spas, travel, entertainment, health, beauty, pets, and much more. Suzanne Arnold and Tracy Baim, the founders of QponChicago.com, have a long history of involvement in Chicago's LGBT community, including through media and sports programs. They both served as leaders of the Gay Games VII board in 2006. Arnold has been a leader in numerous sports leagues, and Baim is co-founder and publisher of Windy City Times. "We wanted to create a one-stop place to find the best deals for the LGBT Chicago area, and that includes deals from great places all around the city and suburbs, in addition to special travel-related deals in other cities," said Arnold. QponChicago.com uses the innovative "QR Code" technology for each coupon, and it allows those purchasing coupons to receive the unique QR code for their coupon purchase through an email alert. They can elect to have the QR code sent instantly to their phone, to save on carrying the printed coupon. The website also allow businesses to sign up and monitor sales of their coupons, and post new deals. They can void coupons through a QR reader or through the website. "Our goal is to make this a win-win for businesses and consumers," said Baim. "We want to drive traffic to LGBT and allied companies, and we want to help consumers by offering a range of LGBT-friendly choices. There is power in the 'gay dollar,' and this will complement a company's existing advertising plans with a no-risk coupon program." The QponChicago.com website was developed by Lisa Hernandez and Martie Marro of LoveYourWebsite.com, a community-based business that works extensively with LGBT non-profits and small businesses. For more information, see http:// www.qponchicago.com .

 

 

Windy City Times Pride issue June 22, 2011

Download PDF Issue News Thirty under thirty honored (page 1) - For the twelfth year running, Windy City Times celebrates Pride by bestowing honors upon 30 individuals under the age of ...  Thirty under thirty honored (page 2) - ALEXANDER SEWELL, 23 A native of Chicago, Alexander, 23, is a political science major at Roosevelt University, where he once ...  AIDS: Vito Russo - A true pioneering film activist - When discussing pivotal figures at the forefront of gay activism, gay history, and gay culture, there are few individuals that ...  AIDS: Ongina educates on HIV - Female impersonator Ongina ran the race with us for the first season of RuPaul's Drag Race on the Logo channel. ...  AIDS: Champions of Change: HIV/AIDS – 30 Years of Activism on the Frontlines -NOTE: Champions of Change is a weekly White House initiative to highlight Americans who are making an impact in their ...  AIDS: Testing dates - Community HIV testing day in Englewood The Englewood United Methodist Church, 6400 S. Stewart Ave. in Chicago, will host ...  AIDS: Michael O'Connor, I'm Still Here - With all the private and government organizations designed to help AIDS patients in America, why is there still a shocking ...  Local LGBT coalition presents policy priorities to mayor's council - News posted from a press release Thursday, June 16, 2011 - FROM A PRESS RELEASE The Chicago LGBT Citywide Coalition, a coalition made up of 30 LGBT organizations, attended a meeting ...  Agency to take over Catholic Charities' foster services in Rockford - News posted Thursday, June 16, 2011 - The Youth Service Bureau of Illinois Valley will take over foster-care services after Rockford's Catholic Charities branch said it ...  Obama spokesman denies 1996 gay survey - Posted June 17, 2011, updated June 21 - Despite a statement by President Barack Obama's White House Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer June 17 that a 1996 survey response ...  2010 Census shows dramatic upsurge in same-sex couples - News update posted Wed., June 22, 2011 - U.S. Census 2010 data on same-sex couples has begun trickling out and, if the first two states are any measure, ...  Senate Armed Services Committee markup of Defense Authorization Bill includes no DADT delay language, SU, SLDN respond - From a Servicemembers United News Release, June 17, 2011 - SLDN hails Senate Armed Services Committee's action to end Article 125, amend Article 120 in Defense Budget ( Washington, DC ...  Historic LGBT decision at the United Nations - From a news release, June 17, 2011 - Human Rights Council Passes First-Ever Resolution on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity ( Geneva, June 17, 2011 ) In a ...  Dept. of State briefing on UN LGBT resolution - From a News Release, June 17, 2011 - U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE On-the-Record Briefing U.S. Ambassador to the Human Rights Council Eileen Donahoe; Deputy Assistant Secretary of State ...  Obama, Clinton, Rice, respond to United Nations resolution - From News Releases, June 17, 2011 - THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 17, 2011 Statement by the President on the ...  Wisconsin Court Upholds Domestic Partner Benefits - From a News Release, June 20, 2011- (Madison, Wisconsin, Monday, June 20, 2011) - Today, the Circuit Court, Branch 11 in Dane County Wisconsin upheld as constitutional ...  U.N. passes effort to address LGBT discrimination - The United Nations' Human Rights Council, meeting in Geneva, voted 23 to 19 on June 17 to approve a resolution ...  Immigration Equality praises Senate introduction of LGBT-inclusive immigration reform - From a News Release, June 22, 2011 - WASHINGTON, June 22, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Immigration Equality Action Fund, which advocates on Capitol Hill for equality for lesbian, gay, ...  Move to undo Proposition 8 strikedown fails - A legal attempt to "vacate" the federal court ruling that struck down California's Proposition 8, which amended the state constitution ...  Locals react to Prop 8 ruling - A federal court has upheld a ruling by Chief Judge Vaughn Walker to strike down Proposition 8, the same-sex marriage ...  Chicagoans part of historic event with Obama - President Obama will be the keynote speaker at the LGBT Leadership Council Dinner on June 23 launching New York's pride ...  Heartland Alliance gets grant to support LGBT refugees - The federal government has awarded Heartland Alliance $250,000 to create the country's first LGBT refugee resource center. The Administration for ...  Alvarez holds Pride Celebration - Posted June 16, 2011 - Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez was in a festive mood June 14 as she celebrated her 2nd Annual Pride ...  GLAAD secretive about resignation of its president - Under intense scrutiny over his endorsement of a corporate merger between AT&T and T Mobile, Jarrett Barrios, president of the ...  Tennessee sued over anti-gay law - Gays, LGBT groups and elected officials sued Tennessee in state court June 13 over a new law that prohibits cities, ...  LGBT coalition presents policy priorities to mayor's council - The Chicago LGBT Citywide Coalition, a coalition made up of 30 LGBT organizations, attended a meeting of the Advisory Council ...  Roger 'RJ' Chaffin dies - Posted June 18, 2011 - Long-time community activist, volunteer and businessman Roger "R.J." Chaffin, 59, died June 17 after a short illness. A memorial is ...  Gay high schooler becomes prom king - Craig Cassey, Jr., is the epitome of a student-athlete, certainly a logical choice to be named prom king during this, ...  Renee Hanover memorial July 16 - A memorial has been set for long-time Chicago lesbian activist and attorney Renee Hanover. The memorial will be Saturday, July ...  Out attorney is Elgin college trustee - John Dalton may have been unsuccessful in his attempt to become the first openly gay judge elected outside of Cook ...  A 'Flare' for HIV education - Activists, leaders, local personalities, and organizations gathered for "United in HIV: Taking Control Through Unity and Advocacy" June 14 at ...  World News - Extended for the online edition of Windy City Times - French Parliament rejects same-sex marriage France's National Assembly voted 293-222 against legalizing same-sex marriage June 14. President Nicolas Sarkozy's ...  Harris Bank hosts Pride breakfast - Chicago-based Harris Bank hosted its fourth annual Pride breakfast June 17 at its downtown headquarters. More than 30 people attended ...  Chicago House's art auction June 23 downtown - Chicago House's 25th-anniversary Pride weekend begins this year with an annual art auction and cocktail party to benefit families affected ...  Latino Commission on AIDS hosting June 23-25 training - The Latino Commission on AIDS (the Commission) will host "Tratamiento Ahora" ("Treatment Now") Training June 23-24 at the AIDS Foundation ...  Dyke March on South Shore June 25 - The Annual Dyke March Chicago will take place in Chicago's South Shore community Saturday, June 25. Complying with a 2008 ...  LGBT activists talk Edgewater gay history - According to longtime gay activist Rick Garcia, nearly every piece of pro-LGBT legislation to be passed in Illinois has the ...  Teachers' union, Temple Sholom to debut in Pride Parade - Out of 240 entries, the Chicago Teachers Union's (CTU) inaugural float will premiere near the very start of the Pride ...  Bisexual woman starts network, will meet Obama - When Adrienne Williams lost her job a few years ago, she fell into a funk. The former information technology specialist ...  Forum explores Truvada's use in fighting HIV - When Gladstone Institutes released evidence that Truvada, a one-a-day HIV pill, might prevent HIV in addition to treating it, the ...  VIEWS Pride celebrations? Haven't we assimilated? - As we all know, June is Pride Month for LGBTQ communities across the country—and parades abound. Unlike the revolutionary decade ...  VIEWS Pride and prejudice - I am a child of the Chicago Tribune newspaper—and I do mean that in a pretty literal way. My mom ...  Entertainment Knight at the Movies: Poison at 20; film notes - All of urban America, it seems, is on board with Gay Pride celebrations in June. In addition to the parades ...  Filmmakers of burlesque movie seek support - For nine years, producer/director Red Vaughan Tremmel immersed herself in the world of burlesque while shooting her documentary, Exotic World ...  Pop Making Sense - At this year's Alt Q Festival, Ellis captivated the audience with her contagious laugh. Alone on the stage, she opened ...  Details of retail: The history of Marshall Field's - BOOKS - If you ever told someone to meet you "under the clock," then you are no doubt a long-time resident of ...  NUNN ON ONE Philip Dawkins''Homosexuals' - Ask playwright Philip Dawkins what his new play, The Homosexuals, is about, and you'll get the basic answer: "A bunch ...  The Last Act of Lilka Kadison - THEATER REVIEW - Playwright: Nichola Behrman, David Kersnar, Abbie Phillips, Heidi Stillman, Andrew White. At: Lookingglass Theatre, Water Tower Water Works. Tickets: 312-337-0665; ...  The History of King Henry the Fourth - THEATER REVIEW - Playwright: Stanton Davis adapted from William Shakespeare. At: Oak Park Festival Theatre at Austin Gardens, Oak Park . Phone: 708-445-4440; ...  Spotlight - Originally just a sketch as part of Collaboraction's Sketchbook X, The New Colony's 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche has now ...  Fifth of July - THEATER REVIEW - Playwright: Lanford Wilson. At: Infamous Commonwealth Theatre Company at the Raven Theatre, 6157 N. Clark. Phone: 312-458-9780;$20. Runs through: July ...  CRITICS' PICKS - Dental Society Midwinter Meeting, At Play Productions at Theater on The Lake, June 29-July 3. Laura Jacqmin reveals the timely ...  The Cherry Orchard - THEATER REVIEW - Playwright: Anton Chekhov, adapted by Jean-Claude Van Itallie. At: Raven Theatre, 6157 N. Clark. Phone: 773-338-2177;$30. Runs through: July 23 ...  In and Out of Hollywood - BOOK REVIEW - Written by Charles Higham, $29.95; Terrace Books; 306 pages It was just an accident. Nobody meant for it to happen. ...  Tyler Robinson of 'The Voice': Gay Mormon on show, Blake Shelton - TELEVISION - Tyler Robinson provided some soulful singing—and some unintended controversy—to the hit NBC reality-competition show The Voice. An out gay Mormon, ...  Marion Ross: Icon on family and Audrey Hepburn - NUNN ON ONE: TV - Five-time Emmy nominee Marion Ross stars in the new Hallmark production Keeping Up With The Randalls. Forever remembered as Marion ...  Jill Scott's new CD out - Grammy Award-winning R&B singer/actress Jill Scott has released her new album, The Light Of The Sun—one week from the previous ...  Sir Ari Gold releases` CD - Openly gay pop artist Sir Ari Gold is out with his fourth album, Between the Spirit & the Flesh. He ...  God-des and She: Duo's on a roll - MUSIC - God-des and She are a hip-hop/pop/soul duo who grew up in the Midwest—and in the four years since their appearance ...  Chefs and the City at Ritz-Carlton July 15 -  - Vital Bridges—a non-profit organization that provides food and housing services to low-income men, women and children impacted by HIV and ...  Nina Here Nor There: My Journey Beyond Gender - BOOK REVIEW - by Nick Krieger, $15; Beacon Press; 202 pages Nina Here Nor There is about Nina's journey toward self-defined identity and ...  Gerber/Hart book group - Gerber/Hart Library will begin a new book group, the BTQ Book Discussion Group, that focuses on books pertaining to bisexual, ...  Outlines QponChicago.com launches for LGBTs, allies - From a News Release - CHICAGO — QponChicago.com is a new website focused on deals by and for the LGBT and allied community of the ...  Gay man talks about heading StreetWise - StreetWise is not just a magazine sold by the homeless on the streets of Chicago. It's much more than that, ...  Gay Chicagoan on coming out, marriage and losing 200+ pounds - Darryn Dunbar has had quite a journey over the past 10 years, so spending a "pretty chill" Father's Day with ...  A Gay in the Life: Promoter Otis Mack - Raising 14 kids hasn't stopped Otis Mack from living his jet-set lifestyle of hosting parties, traveling, being fabulous and, above ...  Cubs' It Gets Better video out - Posted June 20, 2011 - The Chicago Cubs are the second major league team to release an It Gets Better video, following the San Francisco ...  Gay homeless man turns things around - As music blasts throughout the party and cocktails flow from person to person, his energy defies gravity. His personality decorates ...  Lesbian looks back at life of ministry - Before finding her calling, the Rev. Barbara Pescan, an out lesbian, followed her father from church to church looking for ...  Doug Birkenheuer: Photographer uses 'hands-on' approach - Doug Birkenheuer certainly deserves a high-five for his hand-iwork. Birkenheuer, 43, who lives in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood, is the ...  BUZZ! Bullied teen recognized in Secretary Sebelius's speech "Woke Up Black" makes broadcast premier on WTTW June 26. Tracy Morgan speaks for LGBT equality in Nashville Clerk Dorothy Brown remembers RJ Chaffin Study spells out losses from gay-unfriendly workplaces Howard Brown Health Center receives $250,000 GE Foundation grant Lambda Legal sues Oregon to defend health care rights of transgender man  CELEBRATIONS Museum of Broadcast Communications hosts open house HRC Celebrates Fathers' Day, recognizes "Fathers of the Year" Fall Away soundtrack release CD Making the Boys documentary continues Cinema Q Film Series Former Chicagoan debuts 'Burlesque' film

 

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Renee Hanover Memorial

Memorial for Renee Hanover July 16

A memorial has been set for long-time Chicago lesbian activist and attorney Renee Hanover. The memorial will be Saturday, July 16, 1-3 p.m. at 1900 S. Prairie Avenue in Chicago near South Loop. Hanover, 84, died Jan. 5. 

All are welcome to celebrate Hanover's life. Memories of Renee and her times will be shared by many. RSVP to her daughter Nancy: nhanover@mac.com if you plan to attend. Also, please let her know if you wish to speak for 2-3 minutes about Renee during the event.

Hanover opened what is believed to be the first law office in the U.S. focused on women's issues and was also believed to be the first "out" lesbian attorney in the county.

Hanover was inducted into Chicago's Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame in 1991. Her tremendous contributions to Chicago's LGBT and mainstream communities includes work on dozens of non-profits, defending gay men against police entrapment, fighting to desegregate beaches in Chicago, helping overturn the Chicago anti-cross-dressing law, representing African-American lesbians protesting heavy carding at white lesbian bars, representing the Black Panthers, and much more. She was a colleague of legendary Chicago lesbian Pearl Hart.

Hanover was one of Chicago's most cherished lesbian activists. She worked inside and outside the system to save and change the lives of tens of thousands of people.

With her senior colleague, attorney Pearl M. Hart, she helped overturn the Chicago "zipper" law banning cross-dressing and worked on numerous cases of gay men arrested by police in public spaces.

Hanover, a powerful presence in any meeting, was a traditional anti-war leftie, always challenging the government. Starting in July 1961, she helped organize a "freedom wade-in" at the South Shore's Rainbow Beach to help desegregate Chicago's beaches. It took three years, but eventually she and her allies won.

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Windy City Times June 15, 2011 Edition

Download PDF Issue News The futures of the LGBT and HIV/AIDS communities: Leaders weigh in - After looking at the LGBT and HIV/AIDS communities' pasts in last week's issue, Windy City Times asked the leaders of ...  AIDS: Mark Ishaug pushes AIDS agenda in Chicago and far beyond - Humanitarian Mark Ishaug has been working zealously for social justice surrounding the often-taboo subjects of hunger, homelessness, healthcare, HIV/AIDS and ...  AIDS: Anthony Fauci at the Center of the AIDS Story - One man has been at the center of AIDS treatment, research, and policy since the beginning—Anthony Fauci. He has been ...  AIDS: Remembering Diana - In 1997, Chicago photographer Mark Brown donated images to Chicago House of Princess Diana. The Sept. 17, 1997 press releases ...  AIDS: Shaine Wynsma learns lessons from HIV - Shaine Wynsma was living in Grand Rapids, Mich., in the late 1990s, halfway through what would ultimately become a four-year ...  AIDS: Teddy Greene keeping pace with AIDS - His title this summer with the AIDS Foundation of Chicago's ( AFC's ) Team To End AIDS ( T2 ) ...  FEATURE: Dustin Lance Black on his new project, Harvey Milk and more - News update posted Sunday, June 12, 2011 - Oscar-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black ( Milk ) has a new project. The Courage Campaign has launched a nationwide video ...  Emanuel hosts first Pride reception - Posted June 10, 2011 - Continuing a long tradition held by Mayor Richard M. Daley, Mayor Rahm Emanuel hosted his first LGBT Pride Month Reception ...  Lesbian Syrian blogger a fraud - News update posted Monday, June 13, 2011 - Many followed the "saga" of the Syrian woman behind the blog "A Gay Girl in Damascus," who was supposedly kidnapped ...  LGBT groups react to education dept.'s letter about GSAs - News update posted Tuesday, June 14, 2011 - Several pro-LGBT organizations have responded separately to the U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan releasing a guidance letter to school districts ...  Judge rejects call to vacate Prop 8 decision - News update posted Tuesday, June 14, 2011 - As expected, a federal judge in San Francisco on Tuesday refused to vacate last year's landmark ruling that Proposition 8 ...  Secretary Gates: ready for DADT certification, SLDN responds - From a news release, posted June 13, 2011 - (Washington, DC) — Today, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates told the Associated Press that he is prepared to move forward ...  Lesbian activist Mona Noriega honored - Community activists and friends honored Mona Noriega, the city's new commissioner of The Department of Human Relations, on June 13. ...  Lesbian activist, new commissioner, Mona Noriega on new post - An LGBTQ reception was held to honor lesbian Mona Noriega, who was recently appointed the new commissioner of the Department ...  Federal Court: Being gay not grounds for recusal, Lambda Legal applauds - From a news release, posted June 14, 2011 - "Prop 8 was declared unconstitutional because it is unconstitutional - not because the judge is gay." (San Francisco, June 14, ...  HHS advises state Medicaid agencies on flexibility to offer financial protections to same-sex couples - From a news release, posted June 10, 2011 - HHS delivers guidance to state Medicaid agencies on states' freedom and flexibility to offer financial protections to same-sex couples Today, ...  Judge seems unlikely to vacate Prop 8 ruling - SAN FRANCISCO—It now seems unlikely that a federal judge will vacate a landmark decision in which a gay judge ruled ...  First same-sex divorce filed in Illinois - At the same moment that many LGBT couples were waiting in line for the first civil-union licenses in Illinois on ...  GLAAD under fire for backing merger - The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) came under fire last week, following a turbulent media storm that's left ...  Civil-union law a victory for trans community as well - For Chicagoan Vicki Byard, June 16 is a day she is anticipating gleefully. That day, she and her partner have ...  National News - GLAAD letters to FCC questioned Several gay bloggers have taken issue with three letters sent to the Federal Communications ...  World News - posted Monday, June 13, 2011 - Officials denounce ban, crackdown on Moscow PrideEuropean and U.S. officials have denounced the Moscow government for banning gay pride ...  Dioceses react to civil-union law - Special to the online edition of Windy City Times - Due to the recent passing of the civil-union law, certain child-welfare agencies have acted against complying with the law that ...  Gay nonprofit 1VU abruptly folds - After much anticipation, fundraising, and community outreach, One View: Uniting People (1VU,) a gay nonprofit with a green focus, has ...  'Pride and Joy' at Circuit June 20 - The Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame will begin its 2011 fundraising efforts with its annual Pride and Joy ...  Mike McRaith starts new chapter in Washington, D.C. - There is great joy and great sadness for Mike McRaith who, on Monday, June 13, started his new job as ...  VIEW: Speaking trans: A primer for LGB folks - Pride, for me, is both a joyous time and a difficult reminder that what many of us mean when we ...  National Roundup: Bankruptcy court says DOMA is unconstitutional; Rev. Eddie Long settles for $25 million - Special to the online edition of Windy City Times - The American Civil Liberties Union will present the Roger N. Baldwin Medal of Liberty award to Constance McMillen and Edith ...  Anti-DOMA rally in Lake View - Special to the online edition of Windy City Times - Several Chicago LGBTQ-rights groups led a demonstration to call for the repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) June ...  Forum focuses on intersex individuals - Special to the online edition of Windy City Times - Intersex people are all around us, according to Dr. Veronica Drantz, a professor at North Shore and DePaul universities. Drantz ...  NYC healthcare mandates LGBT cultural competency - On May 25, the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (HHC) became the first public healthcare system in the ...  Anti-drug rally June 17 - A rally to mark the 40th anniversary of former President Richard Nixon's declaration of the war on drugs will take ...  AFC president gets national honor - David Ernesto Munar, president of the AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC), was filled with emotion at his latest honor, courtesy ...  NEA-GLBT caucus holding reception, dinner - The National Education Association's (NEA's) GLBT caucus will hold its Ichabod Crane reception Thursday, June 30, at Sidetrack, 3356 N. ...  Lesbian artist part of Walgreens initiative - Jacquelyn Kennedy was walking down West Pico Boulevard in her native Los Angeles in early 2010 when something caught her ...  Walgreens carries female condoms - With the decision to carry the newest version of female condoms in 400 of its stores, Walgreens has become the ...  VIEWS: Silly queer: Pride is for those with gay pride - Last week, I posted a question on my Facebook page: "A week from this Sunday is Gay Pride in Philly. ...  HIV talk delves into research - Special to the online edition of Windy City Times - In front of an almost all-male audience of about 30 people Nelson Vergel, HIV-wellness advocate and author, gave a talk ...  CJR holds SGL summit - Special to the online edition of Windy City Times - Coalition for Justice and Respect (CJR) hosted a day of spoken word, special guest speakers, expert's presentations and their insight, ...  Entertainment Actor/comedian Tracy Morgan goes on anti-gay rant, apologizes - News update posted Friday, June 10, 2011 - Comedian and 30 Rock actor Tracy Morgan has been accused of homophobia. Kevin Rogers reported on his Facebook page that, ...  'Normal Heart,' 'Book of Mormon' lead Tonys - News update posted Monday, June 13, 2011 - The Broadway production of Larry Kramer's The Normal Heart took three honors at the June 12 awards show, which aired ...  NUNN ON ONE Shirley MacLaine: Legend discusses films, androgyny - Named after Shirley Temple, Shirley MacLaine has had a life growing up in show business since she was very young. ...  Windy City Gay Idol finalists - Sidetrack, Sat., June 18, 2011. Presented by Windy City Media Group. Doors 2pm, show 3pm. $10 cover. Christine, The Glenwood ...  Knight at the Movies: Stephen Sondheim's Company; film notes - Neil Patrick Harris is the latest in a long line of gay actors to successfully portray the role of the ...  Peter Marc Jacobson: Gay producer works with ex Fran Drescher on new show - Peter Marc Jacobson is currently working as an executive producer for the TV Land show Happily Divorced, starring Fran Drescher. ...  Community art space features LGBT locals for pride - ART - On a bright, tree-lined lot in North Lawndale, a house decorated with LGBT- themed art sits waiting for the Pride ...  A Single Year - BOOK REVIEW - By Dawn Mueller. $15.99; DM Publishing; 262 pages Why do we read memoirs? To get the inside dish from a ...  NUNN ON ONE: TV Paris Hilton talks about her 'World' - Paris Hilton is the Hollywood socialite who always winds up on the press. Her exploits have made her famous in ...  Cathy Richardson in area June 17 - Cathy Richardson, lead singer from Jefferson Starship, will perform at the Metropolis Ballroom, 6 S. Vail, Arlington Heights, Richardson, an ...  Cameron Esposito plays it for 'Laughs' - NUNN ON ONE: COMEDY - Cameron Esposito is more than just a local one-trick comedian. The out lesbian has three performances at the Just For ...  Mind Your Own Life - BOOK REVIEW - By Aaron Anson. $16.95; Balboa Press; 274 pages. Aaron Anson has a message and he puts it out there relentlessly ...  Milwaukee with Mo'Nique, more - Pridefest in Milwaukee, Wis., started with rain and fog all day June 10, although there were plenty of rainbows to ...  CELEBRATIONS Midsommarfest - Summer in Andersonville kicks off with Midsommarfest, providing treats for big and small boy and girls. Photos by Kizzy and ...  SUGAR & SPICE Chicago's hidden gems - Special to the online edition of Windy City Times - You don't have to look very far to find a fabulous meal in Chicago. Our neighborhoods are packed with chic ...  John Waters at Music Box - Special to the online edition of Windy City Times - Legendary film director John Waters made a special appearance over the weekend at Lake View's Music Box Theatre. Robert K. ...  Lips Together, Teeth Apart - THEATER REVIEW - Playwright: Terrence McNally. At: Remarcable Productions at Viaduct Theater, 3111 N. Western . Phone: 773-296-6024; $18. Runs through: July 2 ...  The Chicago Landmark Project - THEATER REVIEW - Playwright: Various authors. At: Theatre Seven of Chicago at the Greenhouse, 2257 N. Lincoln. Phone: 773-404-7336; $15-$30. Runs through: July ...  CRITICS' PICKS - The Front Page, TimeLine Theatre, through July 17. Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur's classic 1920s Chicago journalism comedy gets a ...  SPOTLIGHT - Time is running out to catch a unique collaboration between Steppenwolf Theatre and Northwestern University directing and designing students called ...  Northwest Highway - THEATER REVIEW - Playwright: William Nedved. At: Gift Theatre Company, 4802 N. Milwaukee. Phone: 773-283-7071;$25-$30. Runs through: July 17 Once its inhabitants have ...  Lighthousekeeping - THEATER REVIEW - Playwright: Georgette Kelly from the Jeanette Winterson novel. At: New Leaf Theatre at the Storefront Theatre, 66 E. Randolph. Tickets: ...  Ky Dickens on her 'Sole' ambition - MOVIES - For a long time after the release of the LGBT documentary Fish Out of Water, award-winning director Ky Dickens was ...  Tonys show has 'Heart' - The Broadway production of Larry Kramer's The Normal Heart took three honors at the June 12 awards show, which aired ...  Billy Masters - "I mean, every male secretly wants to have sex with Brad Pitt, but that's a given."—Adam Levine of Maroon 5 ...  Cheyenne Jackson, Whitney Houston and Dan Savage - Entertainment news: Special to the online edition of Windy City Times - Reality-TV staple Khloe Kardashian has apologized for a "nipple slip" that occurred during a live morning television broadcast, according to ...  Rocco Dispirito's'Party' favors - TELEVISION Special to the online edition of Windy City Times - BY CONSTANCE RUHOLL Award-winning and celebrated chef Rocco Dispirito will devote his talents to Bravo's new series, Rocco's Dinner Party, ...  Tina Fey comments on Tracy Morgan anti-gay remarks - From a news release - New York, NY, June 10, 2011 — The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation ( GLAAD ) has renewed a ...  Cazwell: Not just another DJ - MUSIC/TELEVISION - Cazwell is often called a "gay hip-hop" artist but the man and his music are more than that. Windy City ...  Local filmmaker tries to get gay love story off the ground - MOVIES - BY CONSTANCE RUHOLL I Am the Water, You Are the Sea is a documentary by Malachi A. Leopold about the ...  Transition - BOOK REVIEW - By Chaz Bono (with Billie Fitzpatrick) $25.95; Dutton; 245 pages REVIEW BY TERRI Schlichenmeyer The face in the mirror is ...  BENT NIGHTS Big Freedia; White Mystery - MUSIC Special to the online edition of Windy City Times - Last fall, in my review of Diamond Rings' show at The Empty Bottle, I pegged him as the harbinger of ...  Ledisi puts the 'Pieces' together - NUNN ON ONE: MUSIC Special to the online edition of Windy City Times - Grammy-nominated singer Ledisi shares a little bit of herself in the new album Pieces of Me. Known for jazz vocals ...  Gay Israeli singer performs in Chicago - Special to the online edition of Windy City Times - Moments before going on stage at the House of Blues June 12, Ivri Lider was surfing his smart phone for ...  Puerto Vallarta: A place with lots of flavor - TRAVEL Special to the online edition of Windy City Times - Puerto Vallarta, or PV, is a resort city with something for every tourist. Food was the focus of this trip ...  Gay Veterans' celebration - Special to the online edition of Windy City Times - The Chicago chapter of American Veterans for Equal Rights (AVER) held its 15th-anniversary Flag Day celebration—a BBQ and beer bust—at ...  Outlines Gay in the Life: Bartender/musician/actress Sami Grisafe - Sami Grisafe was playing in a key volleyball playoff match during her senior year at Redlands (Calif.) High School, but ...  Sky's Gay Pride game June 23 - The inaugural Family Gay Pride Outing at a Chicago Sky game is set for Thursday, June 23, when the Connecticut ...  Mayor: June 25 is 'Proud to Run' Day - Proud To Run received a special recognition award from Mayor Rahm Emanuel and many leaders of Chicago's LGBT community at ...  Sheila Simon in Ride for AIDS - Illinois Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon and her husband, Perry Knop, will participate in Ride for AIDS Chicago (RFAC), which Test ...  Ex-football player supports marriage equality - Michael Strahan, the record-setting former defensive end of the New York Giants, has filmed a video with his fiancée for ...  BUZZ! Benton Harbor OutCenter announces charity event Exotic World and the Burlesque Revival launches Kickstarter Campaign PBS to broadcast documentary on historic legal battle over "Gay Olympics" Coalition to Southern Baptist Convention: Apologize for bigotry against LGBTs Black Ensemble Theater announces 3rd annual "Sex in the Summer in the City" series CREW files ethics complaint against Boehner for violating spending laws defending DOMA LUSH Cosmetics holds 'Kiss and Tell' protest for same-sex marriage Northern IL Methodists vote for equality Mayor proclaims June 25 Proud To Run day as it celebrates 30 years New York Giants great Michael Strahan supports marriage equality Groups encourage straight friends, allies to attend Pride celebrations Chicago Pride parade grand marshal announced

 

Windy City Times June 8, 2011 Edition

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		AIDS: PEPFAR seeks to include gay, bi men in programs - The US government has taken a step to ensure that gay and bisexual men are included in programs supported by ...
		A more perfect union: Chicago hosts ceremony for same-sex couples - Posted June 2, 2011. - The morning started off chilly and gray, but by the time the first civil union was declared at 10:13 a.m. ...
		AIDS: White House comments on AIDS @ 30 - From a News Release - Washington, D.C. — Thirty years ago this Sunday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention first reported on the condition ...
		TCRA's civil-union gathering - Fifty-four LGBT couples gathered on the steps leading up to the Chicago History Museum Friday June 3 to be a ...
		AIDS: White House unveils AIDS plan - After 30 years of the HIV/AIDS pandemic sweeping across the country, the White House held a conference call June 6 ...
		AIDS The Pleasures and Intensities of AIDS Activism; - or, Making a Place for Yourself in the Universe - [ The following is an excerpt from ACT UP/Chicago member Debbie Gould's award-winning book about the direct-action AIDS movement, ...
		AIDS: Making a DIFFA-rence - By Julia Borcherts In the early 1980s, as the federal government largely ignored the AIDS crisis that was beginning to ...
		AIDS: Dance for Life: 20 years of creative combat against HIV/AIDS - "My mission here in Chicago is just to make dance happen." Keith Elliott did not know it in 1992, when ...
		AIDS Nelson Vergel, AIDS expert, talks HIV and healthy aging - Nelson Vergel is not what you think of when you say "AIDS over 50." With hefty round muscles pushing out ...
		Vital Bridges to merge with Heartland Alliance - News update posted Wed., June 1, 2011 - Vital Bridges clients will soon have access to a range of new services. The 23-year-old AIDS service agency will merge ...
		Redistricting favors gay and lesbian state reps - News update posted Friday, June 3, 2011 - The Illinois General Assembly signed off this week on Democrat-drawn redistricting maps that will secure the state's three openly gay ...
		HRC collaborats with Kenneth Cole in support of marriage equality - Take your lover up the aisle: Support Marriage Equality - FROM A NEWS RELEASE Washington - With marriage equality at the forefront of minds in New York and across the ...
		More Civil Union photo coverage - by Linda Ramos - ...
		Lesbian Syrian blogger possibly kidnapped - News update posted Wed., June 8, 2011 - In Syria, Amina Abdallah—whose "A Gay Girl in Damascus" blog made her an unlikely heroine—has alledgedly been abducted, according to ...
		Chicagoans part of historic event with Obama - President Obama will be the keynote speaker at the LGBT Leadership Council Dinner on June 23 launching New York's pride ...
		More murders in Puerto Rico, HRC responds - From a news release - WASHINGTON — Today, the Human Rights Campaign, the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, called upon ...
		Study: LGB youth more at risk - Lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) youth are more likely than their heterosexual peers to be at increased risk for unhealthy ...
		Susan Stryker takes Ariz. post - Extended for the online version of Windy City Times - Susan Stryker, a leading scholar of transgender theory and history, has been named director of the University of Arizona's ( ...
		Local activists praise fed trans guidelines - The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has produced a set of employment guidelines for federal transgender workers for the ...
		PASSAGES State Rep. Mark Beaubien dies - Illinois state Rep. Mark Beaubien, Jr., died June 5. The Republican from Barrington Hills voted for the Illinois Religious Freedom ...
		PFLAG's 'Heartland' gala - PFLAG ( Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays ) National held its "Heartland" gala June 2 at Chicago's Hotel ...
		World News - Officials denounce ban, crackdown on Moscow Pride European and U.S. officials have denounced the Moscow government for banning gay ...
		National News - Illinois civil-union law takes effect Illinois' civil-union law came into force June 1. Couples lined up early in the morning ...
		Affinity launches fundraising campaign - It all started with a parade. In 1993, Lisa Marie Pickens and her then-partner ran a support group for Black ...
		OPALGA reaches crossroads - Serious questions about the future of the Oak Park Area Lesbian and Gay Association (OPALGA) have arisen lately, including whether ...
		Edgewater society unveils PRIDE exhibit - The Edgewater Historical Society (EHS) premiered its first LGBT exhibit, Edgewater PRIDE: Oppression to Expression—which focuses on the accomplishments, milestones, ...
		Chicago to run transgender TV show - Chicago may soon get due credit for having one of the most active and diverse transgender populations in the country. ...
		LGBT vets in Memorial Day parade - Members of the Chicago chapter of the American Veterans for Equal Rights (gay and lesbian veterans) and the Lakeside Freedom ...
		CELEBRATIONS Couples get civil-union licenses - Dozens of same-sex couples lined up outside the Vital Records office at the Daley Center June 1 as the Cook ...
		VIEWS Moscow Pride: A response to Obama's statement - The first and most important thing that needs to be said is that we are very fortunate that no LGBT ...
		Being gay in Tel Aviv - TEL AVIV, ISRAEL—Perceptions can be hard to overcome. Many Americans still view this Israeli city as it was years ago ...
		Gay official talks about Tel Aviv - Exclusive to the online edition of Windy City Times - TEL AVIV, ISRAEL—Adir Steiner has great pride talking about this city, where he is the highest-ranking openly gay official. He ...
		Dead Ends and Discoveries: - The search for our GLBT ancestors - The notion of a collective tribute to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender ( GLBT ) people who have been overlooked ...
		Legacy walk to transform Halsted Street into a walking museum - With Pride month upon us comes more news from the Legacy Project. This walking museum along a half-mile stretch of ...

 

Entertainment

 

		BOOKS John D'Emilio on Allan Berube's 'Desire for History' - Extended for the online version of Windy City Times - The late gay community historian Allan Bérubé is best known for his revelatory book, Coming Out Under Fire: The History ...
		Windy City Gay Idol moves into finals - Twelve contestants triumphed at the Windy City Gay Idol semi-finals Sat., June 4 at Sidetrack. See which one of these ...
		Knight at the Movies: Beginners; film notes - The set up for Beginners, the sophomore film from writer-director Mike Mills (his first being Thumbsucker) sounds so unbelievably melodramatic ...
		A closer look at 'OUT in America' - TELEVISION ANALYSIS BY KURT NIECE - To appreciate change it's essential to take a larger view—the bigger, historical perspective. This June we're gifted with another opportunity ...
		Mo'Nique dishes on Precious, comedy and her gay fans - The comedienne and actress known the world over as Mo'Nique is heading to Milwaukee Pridefest with her stand up act ...
		Billy Masters - "I design a lot of my own clothes and I think for women of my age, over 40, there's very ...
		SCOTTISH PLAY SCOTT Screen to stage - BY SCOTT C. MORGAN Catch Me If You Can and Priscilla, Queen of the Desert The Musical were two of ...
		'Beginners' director Mike Mills on the film and his own life - MOVIES - Writer-director Mike Mills' new movie Beginners is a tremendously moving and funny relationship picture that draws on Mills' own personal ...
		The Detective's Wife - THEATER REVIEW - Playwright: Keith Huff. At: Writers' Theatre, 664 Vernon, Glencoe. Tickets: 847-242-6000; http://www.writerstheatre.org; $50-$60. Runs through: July 31 Three years ago, ...
		The Sign of the Four - THEATER REVIEW - Playwright: adapted by Terry McCabe from the story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. At: City Lit Theater at Edgewater. Presbyterian ...
		CRITICS' PICKS - Aces, Signal Theatre Ensemble, through June 14. Even Las Vegas con-artists get the blues, but sometimes, says Jon Steinhagen in ...
		Bug - THEATER REVIEW - Playwright: Tracy Letts. At: Redtwist Theatre, 1044 W. Bryn Mawr. Phone: 773-728-7529; $25-$30. Runs through: June 26 Despite the protests ...
		Spotlight - Expect a little bit of extra electricity in the Broadway musical smash Chicago, since the touring ensemble always seems to ...
		All-stars help Season of Concern - A cast of Chicago all-star actors and full audience of supporters came out May 23 to the Mayne Stage for ...
		'Twist' singles party, performance June 12 - The Route 66 Theatre Company and Nerds at Heart celebrate Gay Pride Month with A Twist of Fate, a "woo ...
		Last 'Dixie' show June 12 - The final performance of Dixie's Tupperware Party will be Sunday, June 12, at the Royal George Theatre Cabaret, 1641 N. ...
		Gay Israeli singer coming to Chicago - Exclusive to the online edition of Windy City Times - Ivri Lider is an Israeli idol. The singer known for innovation, creativity and a diverse musical pedigree is coming to ...
		Buttons from Chicago Pride and other gay history - Pictured is a selection of Chicago Pride and other gay buttons. From the private collection of Lee A. Newell II ...
		Gay bars and businesses matchbooks are historical artifacts - Pictured is a selection of matchbooks from gay bars and businesses, and even a political campaign (Ron Sable for 44th ...

 

Outlines

 

		VIEWS Getting reacquainted with Kobi - Hello, everybody. My name is Mia. You may remember me from the article in our very own Windy City Times ...
		Catalyst gets civil-union ball rolling June 2 - Six same-sex couples were treated to a free civil-union ceremony and wedding celebration at Chicago's Catalyst Ranch, compliments of 16 ...
		A Gay in the Life: Visual artist Welder Ramiro Vasquez - It was a cold December night when a friend asked Welder Ramiro Vasquez to go with him to a local ...
		Giants fan delights in 'It Gets Better' video - SAN FRANCISCO—Sean Chapin is a San Francisco Giants fan who proudly wears his black Giants' jacket through the Castro District, ...
		Cubs, Red Sox to make 'It Gets Better' videos - The Chicago Cubs will produce an "It Gets Better" video, which takes a stand against anti-gay bullying and homophobia. The ...
		Inaugural 'Pink' event a success - It was a complete sign of unity and support for the inaugural Paint The Park Pink, organized by the Chicago ...
		Red Stars join WPSL - The Chicago Red Stars has announced that it is joining the Women's Premier Soccer League (WPSL) for the 2011 season, ...

 

BUZZ!

 

		Documentary screening and discussion: Breaking the Stigma of HIV/AIDS
		Sondheim's Into The Woods in Chicago for three performances starting Jun. 24
		Jesus Camp - The Musical
		Lambda Legal plans "Ladies On The Lake"
		Casting special, "The Glee Project: The Final 12
		Michael Feinstein, Barbra Streisand on WTTW
		Jeff Non-Equity 2010-2011 season awards presented
		AARP debuts new site for older GLBT Americans
		Dyke March Chicago to be held in South Shore community
		Clinton: Public-private partnership with M.A.C AIDS Fund fights gender based violence in S. Africa
		Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame hosts Pride and Joy reception
		Red Hot Chili Peppers announce new studio album
		Two Spirits on Independent Lens June 14
		Raven Theatre announces season, gala
		Education Department to host LGBT summit

 

Windy City Times June 1, 2011 Issue

Download PDF Issue News Couples get civil-union licenses - News update posted June 1, 2011 - Dozens of same-sex couples lined up outside the Vital Records office at the Daley Center June 1 as the Cook ...  Civil unions to start - Months following the hard-fought and emotional legislative battle that ultimately resulted in Illinois' new civil-union law being signed into law ...  Showdown looming over Tennessee's anti-gay law - Gay legal activists are already working on a legal challenge to a new state law in Tennessee, signed into law ...  AIDS: Long road back: Chad Hendry running against HIV - Chad T. Hendry remembers the moment like it was yesterday, one of those where-were-you-when lifetime moments. It was Dec. 30, ...  AIDS: Whoopi Goldberg at Chicago House event - Whoopi Goldberg is coming to Chicago for the annual Speaker Series Luncheon, presented by and benefiting Chicago House and Social ...  AIDS: Sex and seniors in the city, Forum and film on HIV/AIDS and older gays - A room of more than 75 people broke into cheers when Hope Barrett, Center on Halsted senior director of public ...  AIDS warrior: Chicagoan Keith Green - As the HIV/AIDS epidemic carries into the second decade of the 21st century, Keith Green has emerged as a strong ...  AIDS: 45,000 walkers raise $6.2 million at New York AIDS Walk - The 26th annual AIDS Walk New York (AWNY) drew a massive crowd of 45,000 participants to Central Park May 15. ...  AIDS: HIV treatment stops transmission - International research led by the National Institutes on Health ( NIH ) now has strong evidence that HIV treatment helps ...  State legislature refutes latest anti-gay attempt - News update posted Thursday, May 26, 2011 - The most recent attempt to exempt religiously affiliated child welfare agencies from providing adoption and foster-care services to gay couples ...  Catholic Charities in Rockford drops adoptions - Based on a news release, posted May 26, 2011 - Catholic Charities in Rockford announced May 26 that it will end its adoption and foster services, according to The Civil ...  Anti-gays rally for 'traditional marriage' in the Loop - News update posted Friday, May 27, 2011 - "What do we want? EQUAL RIGHTS! When do we want them? NOW!" Imagine that chant from a group of more ...  Local activist Thayer arrested again in Moscow during Pride event - News update posted Saturday, May 28, 2011 - Gay Liberation Network ( GLN ) co-founder Andy Thayer is among several people who have been arrested for participating in ...  Diocese stops adoption, foster services in wake of anti-bias law - News update posted Sunday, May 29, 2011 - The Rockford diocese announced that it would halt state-funded adoption and foster-care services at Catholic Charities rather than comply with ...  Obama issues LGBT pride month proclamation - From a News Release, May 31, 2011 - THE WHITE HOUSE, LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER PRIDE MONTH, 2011 A PROCLAMATION BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES ...  Moscow flouts Euro Court ruling, arrests 32 at Moscow Pride, - Undeterred by the April ruling from the European Court of Human Rights that banning Moscow Pride is illegal in multiple ...  New group aims to instill Latino pride - United Latino Pride will be holding a weeklong event June 5-12 to celebrate "who we are and who we love," ...  Vital Bridges to merge with Heartland Alliance - News update posted Wed., June 1, 2011 - Vital Bridges clients will soon have access to a range of new services. The 23-year-old AIDS service agency will merge ...  Servicemembers United Statement on the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act - Hunter, Akin DADT and DOMA Amendments Called "A Waste of Time" - FROM A NEWS RELEASE Posted May 27, 2011 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Servicemembers United, the nation's largest organization of gay and ...  Open Letter from Andy Thayer - Posted May 31, 2011 - Moscow Pride 2011: A Response to the Obama Administration's Statement by Andy Thayer, Gay Liberation Network (Chicago), participant in Moscow ...  Transgender report presented at Center - Quantifiable proof of injustice against transgender and gender non-conforming individuals now exists in the form of a new national study. ...  LGBT Chicagoans host Obama events - Posted May 29, 2011 - Two events were staged in Chicago May 25 as benefits and outreach events for the President Barack Obama 2012 re-election ...  NCLR marks 34th anniversary - SAN FRANCISCO—Minutes after the Honorable Donna Hitchens accepted the Founder's Award here at the 34th Anniversary Celebration, held May 21, ...  Organizations discuss civil-union nuts and bolts - Debated, negotiated, compromised and tabled—but civil unions are now a reality for same-sex couples in Illinois. Effective June 1, same-sex ...  Emanuel comments on civil-union event for 30 couples - From a news release, posted May 26, 2011 - In celebration of the first day of civil-union ceremonies in Illinois, the City of Chicago Commissionon Human Relations' Advisory Council ...  IL Department of Insurance publishes civil unions guidance - Civil Union law provides new insurance benefits, protections with civil unions - FROM AN IL DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE NEWS RELEASE, posted May 26, 2011 CHICAGO—May 26, 2011. The Illinois Department of Insurance ...  Rev. Eddie Long settles with accusers - News update posted Thursday, May 26, 2011 - Megachurch leader Bishop Eddie Long has reached an out-of-court settlement with four young men who accused him of sexual coercion, ...  Ex-Palin aide bad-mouths her; KKK vs. Westboro Church at a rally - National News: Special to the Online Edition of Windy City Times - Dharun Ravi, 19, has said that he is not guilty of 15 charges related to allegedly spying on former Rutgers ...  Legacy Project appoints board of directors - News update posted Sunday, May 29, 2011 - The Legacy Project—a non-profit corporation committed to fostering awareness of the vital roles LGBT people have played in the advancement ...  State Dept. issues statement on Russian gay pride protests - News update posted May 29, 2011 - Statement from Mark Toner, deputy spokesperson from the U.S Dept. of State We note with concern that in Moscow on ...  Diversion program involves transgender women - A group of Chicago legal experts has instituted a new diversion program (one run by a police department or some ...  Human Rights Campaign endorses President Barack Obama for reelection - From a News Release - WASHINGTON — The Human Rights Campaign, the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, today announced its ...  LGBT vets honored on Memorial Day - Update posted May 30, 2011 - American Veterans for Equal Rights ( AVER ) saluted and celebrated LGBT veterans on Memorial Day in Chicago. The service ...  Teen historians in nat'l contest - More than 60 of the most accomplished teen historians from the Chicago area will represent Illinois in a national historical ...  Renee Hanover memorial July 16 - The family and friends of longtime lesbian attorney and activist Renee Hanover has been set for Saturday, July 16, 1-4 ...  VIEWS A small town's transformation - Do any of these names ring a bell: Joel Drake Johnson ( playwright ) , Ronald Reagan ( actor/president ) ...  LETTERS: History; Catholic Charities; Stevie Nicks - History in New York Dear friends and colleagues, I have been truly blessed having had the opportunity to meet ...  'Out of the Office' Pride Month event June 7 - Real-estate firm Baird & Warner has announced that its annual Pride Month networking event, "OUT of the Office," will be ...  Vital Bridges Pride kickoff event June 5 - HIV/AIDS agency Vital Bridges will host a "Kick-off to Pride" event at ACRE restaurant, 5308 N. Clark, on Sunday, June ...  Stalemate develops in transgender situation - Transgender activists from the group Illinois Gender Advocates (IGA) are facing off with the ACLU over a lawsuit that by ...  PEPFAR Seeks to Include Gay, Bi Men in Programs - From a News Release, May 31, 2011 - The US government has taken a step to ensure that gay and bisexual men are included in programs supported by ...  Entertainment SCOTTISH PLAY SCOTT Playing AIDS for comedy and tragedy on Broadway - In the 30th-anniversary year of the first reported cases of HIV/AIDS, it's interesting to note that the Broadway shows The ...  Pop Making Sense - MUSIC - Lady Gaga returns with the highly anticipated album Born This Way. The title track still gets me pumped up with ...  Knight at the Movies: L'Amour Fou; The Tree of Life; film notes - French fashion genius Yves St. Laurent and Pierre Berge, his lover and business manager for 50 years, created a dynasty ...  Artemis Singers concert June 11 - Artemis Singers, Chicago's lesbian feminist chorus, will celebrate Pride month with a concert and dance Saturday, June 11, at Broadway ...  NUNN ON ONE Chaz Bono on transitions, Cher and offensive words - The public has seen Chastity Bono grow up before their very eyes as the daughter of Sonny and Cher. She ...  Billy Masters - "At the end of the day, of course I'm gonna have a gay son. I'm not gonna have a straight ...  Neon Trees' Tyler Glenn on '80s music, Glee and more - NUNN ON ONE: MUSIC - Rock group Neon Trees hit number one on the alternative chart with its song "Animal.' Talking to Tyler Glenn the ...  Fifty Words - THEATER REVIEW - Playwright: Michael Weller. At: Profiles Theatre, 4147 N. Broadway. Tickets: 773-549-1815; www.profilestheatre.org; $35-$40. Runs through: June 26 Jan and Adam ...  Brothers of the Dust - THEATER REVIEW - Playwright: Darren Canady. At: Congo Square at the Chicago Center for the Performing Arts, 777 N. Green. Phone: 312-733-6000; $30. ...  CRITICS' PICKS - The King and I, Porchlight Music Theatre at Stage 773, through June 5. Porchlight Music Theatre's first Rodgers and Hammerstein ...  'Darkest Before Dawn: A Gay Cabaret' in June - Following its sold-out premiere in Oak Park, Passion Theater's "Darkest Before Dawn: A Gay Cabaret" transfers to Center on Halsted ...  Trogg! A Musical - THEATER REVIEW - Written by: David Cerda. At: The Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division. Phone: 800-838-3006; $15-$28. Runs through: July 3 The gang ...  The Outgoing Tide - THEATER REVIEW - Playwright: Bruce Graham. At: Northlight Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie, Skokie. Phone: 847-673-6300; ...  SPOTLIGHT Brigadoon - If you've never seen Lerner and Loewe's classic 1947 Broadway musical Brigadoon about two New Yorkers who stumble upon a ...  Porgy and Bess - THEATER REVIEW - Composer: George Gershwin; Libretto: DuBose and Dorothy Heyward, Ira Gershwin . At: Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis. Phone: 773-753-4472; $45-$65. ...  Hundreds attend IML - Memorial Day weekend means lots of vacationers—and it also means the annual attendance of hundreds of International Mr. Leather ( ...  'Democracy Remixed': Cathy Cohen on Black youth and LGBT politics - BOOKS - by Rod McCullom Cathy J. Cohen offers a rare and unique perspective on the intersection of race, sexuality, social movements ...  'Jersey Shore,' Lady Gaga and Glee 3-D - Entertainment news: Special to the Online Edition of Windy City Times - Jersey Shore castmates Ronnie "Fist Pump Brah" Magro and Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino have come to blows in the Italian ...  SUGAR & SPICE Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar - Special to the Online Edition of Windy City Times - For a truly unique Asian dining experience right here in Chicago, head to River North. Newcomer and instant hot spot ...  You're Being Ridiculous...my first time - THEATER REVIEW - Directed by: Eric Hoff. At: Gorilla Tango Theatre, 1919 N. Milwaukee. Phone: 773-598-4549; $15. Runs through: June 3 Jeremy Owens ...  'Remembrance' with Bob Smith - BOOKS - Bob Smith's new novel, Remembrance of Things ( 272 pages; Univ. of Wisconsin/Terrance; $26.95 ) I Forgot has done the ...  Lesbian-owned B&B puts a modern twist on the business - Tucked onto a quiet street in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood, Nina's Bed and Breakfast brings a distinctly modern yet homey feel ...  Peter Murphy, to the 'Ninth' power - NUNN ON ONE: MUSIC - The music legend Peter Murphy survived the breakup of goth group Bauhaus to carve out his own niche as a ...  DJ legend and a night of Sinz - Special to the Online Edition of Windy City Times - Frankie Knuckles partied like a porn star with his DJ set at V Live on Milwaukee Avenue May 30th. Sunday ...  Take a gamble on Las Vegas - TRAVEL Special to the Online Edition of Windy City Times - What does Las Vegas mean for tourism? Literally, the words translate to "The Meadows" in English. Located in the middle ...  Recent and upcoming DVDs - Disc and That: Special to the Online Edition of Windy City Times - —Biutiful (already released; $27.98): This movie definitely deserves every accolade it's received so far. Released on Lionsgate, the movie features ...  Gay chef talks about Pilsen eatery - DISH LIST Special to the Online Edition of Windy City Times- Openly gay chef Cesar Pineda is one of the minds behind Ciao Amore, an almost-two-year-old Italian eatery located in the ...  Outlines A Gay in the Life: Clinical massage therapist Ryan Dahms - Ryan Dahms has been giving massages since he was a kid and the joke had long been that, eventually, he ...  Celebrations: Jan Dee's civil-union stand - Jan Dee Custom Jewelry, 1425 W. Diversey, is showing support for civil unions with a unique window display. Civil unions ...  Gay ex-umpire gets into the wealth game - He once worked in professional baseball. Now he's in the world of prose. Tyler Hoffman was a minor-league umpire whose ...  Red Stars join WPSL - The Chicago Red Stars has announced that it is joining the Women's Premier Soccer League (WPSL) for the 2011 season, ...  Sky season starts June 4 - The Chicago Sky women's basketball team will open its season in June 4 at Indiana, and will conclude Sept. 11 ...  BUZZ! Walgreens Launches donation scan program to benefit Howard Brown Health Center Fans ask Red Sox to answer 12-year-old's petition for "It Gets Better" video Garcia, leader in passage of IL civil union bill, celebrates Free screening of Two Spirits at Chicago Cultural Center HRC praises federal guidance on protecting transgender federal workers Lambda Legal offering civil union info IL religious leaders support civil unions Edgewater PRIDE: Oppression to Expression