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  THEATER REVIEW 'Little Voice' showcases big talents

The Gift Theatre at Filament Theatre, 4041 N. Milwaukee Through Oct. 15 thegifttheatre.org � I kept thinking of Walter, one of the regulars at (late, lamented) Bucks Saloon, when watching The Gift Theatre's current production of ...


 
Groundbreaking-US-Sen-Dianne-Feinstein-passes-away-at-90

  Groundbreaking U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein passes away at 90

Dianne Feinstein—the oldest member of the U.S. Senate and the longest-serving senator from California—has passed away at age 90. Feinstein had planned to retire at the end of her 2024 term, according to CNBC. Shecast her ...


 
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  MUSIC Former 'Idol' finalist Jim Verraros on his new song, Chicago and Kelly Clarkson

Jim Verraros, the first openly gay top 10 finalist from American Idol (from the show's very first season in 2002, which Kelly Clarkson won) is back on the music scene with his first song in 12 ...


 
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  SAVOR Jam-packed Chicago Gourmet; Easy Bar's 'Drag Me to Bingo'

Hundreds of people recently took part in one of the city's annual culinary highlights: Chicago Gourmet. Spanning Sept. 21-24 mostly at the Harris Theater rooftop at Millennium Park, Chicago Gourmet featured, as usual, several events, including ...


 
News

  GLAAD: GOP primary debate includes question on anti-LGBTQ+ violence, candidates duck

--From a press release

GLAAD: "Instead of addressing the critical issue of the safety and rights of all Americans, GOP primary candidates ignored the rise in violence and hateful rhetoric aimed at the LGBTQ community and our allies. Several chose ...


 
WORLD-African-efforts-HIV-in-Amsterdam-Donatella-Versace-The-Queen-in-Me

  WORLD African efforts, HIV in Amsterdam, Donatella Versace, 'The Queen in Me'

A new attempt to prevent the recognition of and equal rights for LGBTQ+ people in Kenya through a constitutional amendment has been introduced in Parliament, The Washington Blade reported. The move was in response to this ...


 
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  SHOWBIZ Outfest, Halo, 'Sex Education,' trans singer, 'Doctor Who'

Outfest announced that it will honor Oscar winner Shirley MacLaine with the James Schamus Ally Award and trans actress Trace Lysette with the Trailblazer Award at the 2023 Legacy Awards presented by Genesis Motor America, per ...


 
NATIONAL-Bisexual-politicians-DADT-NBJC-awards-crimes-Buttigieg

  NATIONAL Bisexual politicians, DADT, NBJC awards, crimes, Buttigieg

For Bi Visibility Day (Sept. 23), The Advocate ran a piece titled "35 Bisexual Politicians You Should Know." Just a few on the list include trans Montana state Rep. Zooey Zephyr, Nevada Assemblymember Cecelia Gonzalez, U.S. ...


 
Chicago-Parks-celebrates-Queers-in-Gospel-Music-with-Concert

  Chicago Parks celebrates Queers in Gospel Music with Concert

As part of its summer Night Out in the Parks series, the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs presented Shout Out: A Tribute Concert to Queers in Sacred and Gospel Music. The event which took place on ...


 
News

  New report: Attacks on LGBTI rights strongly associated with democratic backsliding globally

--From a press release

A new report from the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law finds that countries that are highly accepting of LGBTI people tend to have high levels of liberal democracy, such as free and fair elections ...


 
Mexican-Museum-presents-Queer-Fiesta

  Mexican Museum presents Queer Fiesta

In celebration of National Latino Month and Mexican Independence Day, the National Museum of Mexican Art presented Noche De Musas II and Queer Fiestas Patrias on Sept. 23. The event, which spotlighted female, queer and non-binary ...


 
Texas-anti-drag-law-declared-unconstitutional

  Texas anti-drag law declared unconstitutional

On Sept. 26, U.S. District Judge David Hittner struck down a Texas law that pro-LGBTQ+ advocates feared would ban drag shows in the state and jail performers, NBC News reported. Senate Bill 12, which Republican Gov. ...


 
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  DANCE Deeply Rooted performing Nov. 3 at the Auditorium Theatre

The Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Dr., is presenting Deeply Rooted Dance Theater—a Chicago-based contemporary dance company rooted in traditions of American and African-American dance—in a one-night-only performance ...


 
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  LGBTQ+ player wins WNBA's MVP Award

Breanna Stewart won her second WNBA MVP award after a career-best scoring season in her first season with the New York Liberty, Yahoo! Sports reported. The WNBA posted on X (formerly Twitter), "Stewie averaged 23.0 PPG, ...


 
SAVOR-Proxi-chef-Jennifer-Kim-on-newest-endeavor-gender-identity-journey

  SAVOR Proxi chef Jennifer Kim on newest endeavor, gender-identity journey

Chef Jennifer Kim (they/them) has already accomplished much in their life. A second-generation Korean American, Kim was born and raised in Chicago. After leaving the University of Illinois at Chicago, Kim enrolled in culinary school at ...


 
Gov-Gavin-Newsom-vetoes-some-LGBTQ-measures-and-approves-others

  Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes some LGBTQ+ measures and approves others

For California's LGBTQ+ community, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom has made things interesting over the last few days. Late last week, Newsom vetoed three progressive measures—including an unexpected rejection of a ...


 
News

  Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes some LGBTQ+ measures and approves others

For California's LGBTQ+ community, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom has made things interesting over the last few days. Late last week, Newsom vetoed three progressive measures—including an unexpected rejection of a ...


 
Teatro-Zinzanni-returning-to-Cambria-Hotel-on-Oct-5

  Teatro Zinzanni returning to Cambria Hotel on Oct. 5

Teatro ZinZanni is returning to the Chicago Loop—tucked inside a mirrored spiegeltent within the 14th floor of the Cambria Hotel, 32 W. Randolph St. The cast features returning fan favorites including Duo 19, a dynamic trapeze ...


 
Megan-Rapinoe-receives-send-off-in-last-international-match

  Megan Rapinoe receives send-off in last international match

Lesbian soccer icon Megan Rapinoe received a triumphant send-off in her last international match, and the United States beat South Africa 2-0 at Chicago's Soldier Field on Sept. 24, per ABC News. Trinity Rodman and Emily ...


 
Reeling-Film-Festival-chooses-Family-first-for-opening-night

  Reeling Film Festival chooses Family first for opening night

Reeling: The 41st Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival kicked off a night of festivities with its first feature The Mattachine Family at Music Box Theatre on Sept. 9. One of the longest-running film festivals in the ...


 
Nobodys-Darling-celebrates-expansion-into-adjoining-property-with-soft-opening-event

  Nobody's Darling celebrates expansion into adjoining property with soft opening event

In the little over two years since its opening, Nobody's Darling in Andersonville has emerged as one of the premiere inclusive spaces to gather in Chicago. Nobody's Darling has become so successful that co-owners Angela Barnes ...


 
SAVOR-Nobodys-Darling-pastry-chef-The-Albert-and-more

  SAVOR Nobody's Darling, pastry chef, The Albert and more

Congrats go to Daisies and Thattu. These two spots—in Logan Square and Avondale, respectively—were among the restaurants on a New York Times list of the publication's "50 places in the country [it's] most excited about right ...


 
PASSAGES-Chicago-musician-producer-and-DJ-Don-Crescendo

  PASSAGES: Chicago musician, producer and DJ Don Crescendo

Queer Chicago musician, producer and DJ Rodney Donovan Taylor, a.k.a. Don Crescendo, was fatally stabbed on the evening of Sept. 12 in his Avondale neighborhood apartment building. He died Sept. 15 at Illinois Masonic Hospital after ...


 
THEATER-Mosaic-Players-revives-5-Lesbians-Eating-a-Quiche

  THEATER Mosaic Players revives 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche

Are suburban Illinois and Wisconsin towns ready to welcome 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche into their churches, synagogues and community colleges? The artists of a Lake County theater company certainly think so. "I was very pleasantly ...


 
Organizers-found-the-Cure-for-the-Riot-Fest-in-Douglass-Park

  Organizers found the Cure for the Riot (Fest) in Douglass Park

Picture it: Chicago, 2023. There were punk rockers, some in their golden years, attending Riot Fest in Douglass Park on Sept. 15, 16 and 17. Split between South Albany and South California Avenues, along West Ogden ...


 
OPINION-Social-media-use-mental-health-literacy-and-related-problems-among-LGBTQ-youth

  OPINION Social media use, mental health literacy and related problems among LGBTQ+ youth

Special to Windy City Times Depression levels in the United States have risen steadily over the past five decades, and steep increases have been observed in recent years among children, adolescents, and adults under 25 years ...


 
2023-REELING-REVIEWS

  2023 REELING REVIEWS

Reeling: The 41st Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival kicks off Sept. 21. As is our annual tradition at Windy City Times, writer Steve Warren took a look at a few of the festival highlights this year. ...


 
News

  Lambda, TLDEF urge 4th Circuit to uphold rulings protecting gender-affirming care in NC, WV

--From a press release

(RICHMOND, VA - Thursday, Sept 21) — Today, a full panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit heard arguments in two cases involving equal access to health care for transgender people. State ...


 
Reeling-premieres-a-queer-coming-of-age-story-told-through-a-Southern-Gothic-lens

  Reeling premieres a queer coming of age story told through a Southern Gothic lens

Ganymede, a Southern Gothic horror film that explores a teenager's experiences as he discovers his sexuality, will premieres Sept. 23 as part of the 41st Reeling Film Festival. The film, according to Chicago filmmakers Colby Holt ...


 
Arrests-fights-punctuate-battles-across-Canada-over-gender-diversity-in-schools

  Arrests, fights punctuate battles across Canada over gender diversity in schools

Arrests were reported in the Canadian cities of Ottawa, Halifax, Vancouver and Victoria, among others, on Sept. 20 as opposing groups clashed on how schools address issues of gender identity and how teachers refer to transgender ...


 
Chicago-Red-Stars-exercise-option-for-goalie-Alyssa-Naeher

  Chicago Red Stars exercise option for goalie Alyssa Naeher

--From a press release

CHICAGO (Sept. 20, 2023) — The Chicago Red Stars has exercised the contract option for goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher for 2024. Naeher joined the Chicago Red Stars in 2016 from former National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) club, ...


 
WORLD-French-fund-mausoleum-Abrazo-Grupal-Biden-Billie-Jean-King

  WORLD French fund, mausoleum, Abrazo Grupal, Biden, Billie Jean King

French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna announced a fund to help promote the rights of LGBTQ+ people, French24 reported. She made the announcement at the 15th anniversary of an LGBTQ+ group at the United Nations at the ...


 
NATIONAL-Sarah-McBride-TIME100-lists-Kentucky-clerk-suspects-arrested

  NATIONAL Sarah McBride, TIME100 lists, Kentucky clerk, suspects arrested

A poll showed that Delaware Democrat Sarah McBride—who is bidding to become the nation's first openly transgender member of Congress—leads her primary opponents by a wide margin, The Hill reported. In a survey of likely Democratic ...


 
SHOWBIZ-John-Waters-Madonna-Miriam-Margoyles-Angelica-Ross-Cassandro

  SHOWBIZ John Waters, Madonna, Miriam Margoyles, Angelica Ross, 'Cassandro'

Openly gay film director John Waters (Pink Flamingos, Serial Mom, Cry-Baby) received his star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame, The Hollywood Reporter noted. (Actors Ricki Lake and Mink Stole as well as photographer Greg Gorman were ...


 
Chicago-based-Pillar-of-Love-Fellowship-UCC-set-to-celebrate-20-years

  Chicago-based Pillar of Love Fellowship UCC set to celebrate 20 years

Pillar of Love Fellowship United Church of Christ (UCC), founded by Bishop Phyllis V. Pennese in 2003, will be celebrating 20 years on Oct. 1 from 2-5 p.m. at the Oak Lawn Hilton Hotel, 9333 South ...


 
Chicago-musician-producer-and-DJ-Don-Crescendo-killed-in-Avondale-stabbing

  Chicago musician, producer and DJ Don Crescendo killed in Avondale stabbing

Chicago's LGBTQ+ nightlife community and allies have rallied around the family and close friends of local longtime musician, producer and DJ Rodney Donovan Taylor, a.k.a. Don Crescendo, in the wake of his death by stabbing last ...


 
19th-annual-Andersonville-Arts-Weekend-Sept-29--Oct-1

  19th annual Andersonville Arts Weekend Sept. 29 - Oct. 1

--From a press release

CHICAGO (September 18, 2023) The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce (ACC) is pleased to welcome back its 19tn annual Andersonville Arts Weekend, with the neighborhood transformed into a "walkable art gallery" ...


 
SAVOR-REVIEW-Wake-n-Bacon-brings-its-enticing-global-style-to-dinnertime-

  SAVOR REVIEW Wake 'n Bacon brings its enticing global style to dinnertime

When a spot is named Wake 'n Bacon (420 W. Belmont Ave.; https://eatwakenbacon.com/), you can pretty much expect that brunch is quite the specialty. (I haven't had the pleasure of trying that meal there, but I ...


 
Chicago-Sky-swept-by-Las-Vegas-Aces-Skys-season-ends

  Chicago Sky swept by Las Vegas Aces; Sky's season ends

The defending WNBA champions the Las Vegas Aces continue to roll—at the Chicago Sky's expense. On Sept. 17, the Aces defeated the Sky 92-70 in Vegas to end Chicago's season and move into the WNBA semifinals. ...


 
Billy-Masters-The-world-is-full-of-amicable-separations

  Billy Masters: The world is full of amicable separations

"The people had to meet a couple of criteria, but it was just kind of my personal interest and love of them. Insofar as the women, just none of them were as articulate enough on this intellectual level." —Jann Wenner (co-founder ...


 
Jann-Wenner-comments-on-women-and-Black-musicians-later-apologizes

  Jann Wenner comments on women and Black musicians, later apologizes

Openly gay Rolling Stone magazine founder Jann Wenner apologized for telling The New York Times that, for his book The Masters, he chose interviews with white male musicians who he called the "philosophers of rock" because ...


 
Chicago-Red-Stars-tie-Angel-City-in-front-of-large-crowd

  Chicago Red Stars tie Angel City in front of large crowd

After staging a second-half comeback, the Chicago Red Stars split points with Angel City FC in a 2-2 draw. Ava Cook and Cheyna Matthews scored goals for Chicago. Cook's second-half goal was the forward's third against ...


 
Pritzker-and-Brady-Davis-honored-at-Planned-Parenthood-gala

  Pritzker and Brady-Davis honored at Planned Parenthood gala

On the evening of Sept. 14, Planned Parenthood Illinois Action (PPIA) and Planned Parenthood Illinois Action PAC (PPIA PAC) organizations presented their annual Fighting Forward Gala fundraiser. The event shone ...


 
SAVOR-Negroni-Week-Equality-Illinois-brunch-new-bakery-and-more

  SAVOR Negroni Week, Equality Illinois brunch, new bakery and more

Negroni Week (Sept. 18-24) is returning. Restaurants and bars around the world are joining forces to celebrate Negroni Week—a global charity initiative in support of Slow Food, with Campari at its heart, that has raised more ...


 
Mets-honor-lesbian-baseball-icon-Maybelle-Blair

  Mets honor lesbian baseball icon Maybelle Blair

On Sept. 14 at NYC's Citi Field, the New York Mets recognized the life work of lesbian baseball pioneer Maybelle Blair, 96, with the inaugural Amazin' Mets Foundation Legacy Award, according to a Major League Baseball ...


 
Marge-Summits-life-to-be-celebrated-Oct-15-

  Marge Summit's life to be celebrated Oct. 15

--From a press release

A celebration of the extraordinary life of Marge Summit, the legendary Chicago bar owner, promoter of live music artists, political advocate and much more who passed away on May 16, 2023. Born Sept. 3, 1935 in ...


 
National-Museum-of-Puerto-Rican-Arts-Raices-Gala-hosts-Lin-Manuel-Miranda-Ricky-Martin

  National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts Raices Gala hosts Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ricky Martin

--From a press release

CHICAGO, Illinois (September 15, 2023) — The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture released photos and video from its 10th Raices Gala, where Lin-Manuel Miranda bestowed the National Ceiba Award on international superstar ...


 
WORLD-Quebec-lesbians-violence-study-Rugby-World-Cup-Ugandan-bill

  WORLD Quebec lesbians, violence study, Rugby World Cup, Ugandan bill

The hidden history of Quebec lesbians is being explored, the CBC reported. Between 1985 and 1996, a group of lesbians leased the Plateau-Mont-Royal school and ran it as a community center. The school was also home ...


 
SHOWBIZ-Kim-Petras-LGBTQ-movies-TIFF-canceled-shows-yachts-

  SHOWBIZ Kim Petras, LGBTQ+ movies, TIFF, canceled shows, yachts

Video below

Ahead of her Feed the Beast world tour, Grammy-winning international trans pop singer/songwriter Kim Petras has shared reimagined, symphonic, seven-piece string-ensemble performances of fan favorites from her debut album Feed ...


 
NATIONAL-Lesbian-politician-Nancy-Pelosi-bomb-threat-politician-dies-Lyft

  NATIONAL Lesbian politician, Nancy Pelosi, bomb threat, politician dies, Lyft

Kathy Kozachenko—the first out politician elected to public office in the country—will be honored with a statue on the 50th anniversary of her historic election, per The Advocate. The city of Ann Arbor, Michigan, will honor ...


 
MAP-reports-on-obstacles-trans-people-face-with-healthcare-legal-recognition-

  MAP reports on obstacles trans people face with healthcare, legal recognition

--From a press release

Today the Movement Advancement Project (MAP) released Banning Medical Care and Legal Recognition for Transgender People, the fifth in MAP's report series, Under Fire: The War on LGBTQ People in America. The report details how the ...


 
Planned-Parenthood-of-Wisconsin-to-resume-abortions-after-ruling

  Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin to resume abortions after ruling

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin (PPWI) announced that it will resume abortion-care services Monday, Sept. 18, after a judge ruled in July that an old state law that appeared to ban the procedure does not apply to ...


 
Olivia-Hill-becomes-first-trans-person-elected-in-Tennessee

  Olivia Hill becomes first trans person elected in Tennessee

Olivia Hill is the first openly transgender person ever elected to Nashville's Metro Council, per The Tennessean. And according to LGBTQ+ Victory Fund, Hill, 57, is the first transgender woman elected in Tennessee. Hill secured one ...


 
Newsom-ends-Californias-travel-ban-against-anti-LGBTQ-states

  Newsom ends California's travel ban against anti-LGBTQ+ states

On Sept. 13, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that he signed SB 447 by Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego), which ends the state's restriction on taxpayer-funded travel by state agencies and departments ...


 
Chicago-Sky-routed-in-playoff-opener

  Chicago Sky routed in playoff opener

In Las Vegas on Sept. 13, the top-seeded and defending champion Aces had little problem with the number-eight seed Chicago Sky in the playoff opener for both, with Las Vegas prevailing 87-59, per ESPN. On the ...


 
In-DC-Black-LGBTQ-lawmakers-protest-Nigerian-wedding-arrests

  In D.C., Black LGBTQ+ lawmakers protest Nigerian wedding arrests

On Sept. 12, Black LGBTQ+ lawmakers—led by Maryland state Del. Gabriel Acevero and D.C. Councilmember Zachary Parker, and alongside the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) and other advocacy groups—protested outside ...


 
Red-Stars-forward-Cheyna-Matthews-selected-to-Jamaican-Womens-National-Team

  Red Stars forward Cheyna Matthews selected to Jamaican Women's National Team

Chicago Red Stars forward Cheyna Matthews selected to Jamaican Women's National Team CHICAGO (Sept. 14, 2023) — Chicago Red Stars forward, Cheyna Matthews, was selected to join the Jamaican Women's National Team for the team's Ol ...


 
THEATER-Queer-actor-Kyle-Patrick-reflects-on-leading-American-Psycho-The-Musical

  THEATER Queer actor Kyle Patrick reflects on leading 'American Psycho: The Musical'

American Psycho—both the Bret Easton Ellis novel and the Mary Harron-directed film led by Christian Bale—would seem ripe for a musical treatment, given the omnipresent campy elements (despite, or maybe because of, the gore). And, in ...


 
SAG-AFTRA-and-WGA-join-GLAAD-in-releasing-Studio-11th-Responsibility-Index

  SAG-AFTRA and WGA join GLAAD in releasing Studio 11th Responsibility Index

--From a press release

Hollywood—Sept. 14, 2023 — GLAAD released its annual Studio Responsibility Index in a joint press event in Hollywood alongside the Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio ...


 
Illinois-appeals-court-hears-Jussie-Smollett-request

  Illinois appeals court hears Jussie Smollett request

On Sept. 12, an Illinois appeals court heard oral arguments regarding embattled gay actor Jussie Smollett lying about a racist and homophobic attack, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. The actor himself—sporting a casual beige jacket and ...


 
Chicago-Opera-Theater-starts-50th-anniv-season-with-Soldier-Songs

  Chicago Opera Theater starts 50th-anniv. season with 'Soldier Songs'

Chicago Opera Theater (COT) is kicking off its 50th-anniversary season with David T. Little's Grammy-nominated Soldier Songs—described as "a haunting, heavy-metal infused theatrical cantata about the psychological impact of war." ...


 
Univ-of-Alabama-condemns-fans-racist-anti-gay-slurs

  Univ. of Alabama condemns fans' racist, anti-gay slurs

The University of Alabama condemned its fans' behavior after they were heard shouting racist and homophobic slurs at three Texas Longhorn players during the football teams' Sept. 9 clash, ABC News reported. In a video that ...


 
Lesbian-chef-Susan-Feniger-coming-to-Chicago-for-Reeling

  Lesbian chef Susan Feniger coming to Chicago for Reeling

Susan Feniger. FORKED—a verite-style documentary by award-winning filmmaker Liz Lachman that captures moments and the impactful career of her life partner: culinarian, author, entrepreneur and James Beard Award winner Susan ...


 
Porchlight-Music-Theatres-announces-29th-season

  Porchlight Music Theatre's announces 29th season

--From a press release

This past Friday at our special event, Porchlight ICONS: Celebrating Ben Vereen, we shared the exclusive announcement of our 29th Season! The new season launches with The Cole Porter Festival - A Celebration of the Man ...


 
HRC-to-host-Chicago-dinner-auction-to-support-response-to-national-state-of-LGBTQ-emergency

  HRC to host Chicago dinner, auction to support response to national state of LGBTQ+ emergency

--From a press release

Chicago, IL. - September 8th - The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Chicago Steering Committee is proud to host its Annual - Human Rights Campaign Chicago Fundraising Dinner and Auction!! The Dinner and Auction will be held ...


 
LGBTQ-media-welcome-Press-Forward-natl-media-funds-for-local-news-innovation-survival

  LGBTQ+ media welcome Press Forward nat'l media funds for local news innovation, survival

--From a press release

[CHICAGO] – Members of News Is Out, a collaborative of six legacy LGBTQ+ media organizations, have expressed support and excitement about the newly announced national Press Forward effort to support local media in the United States. ...


 
THEATER-Jim-Henson-production-in-Chicago-on-Nov-14-Dec-31

  THEATER Jim Henson production in Chicago on Nov. 14-Dec. 31

A live theatrical adaptation of Jim Henson's Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas is making its Chicago debut Nov. 14-Dec. 31, at the Studebaker Theater at the historic Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan Ave., Broadway World revealed. ...


 
Prime-minister-of-Andorra-comes-out-as-gay

  Prime minister of Andorra comes out as gay

Xavier Espot Zamora, the head of the government of the tiny European country of Andorra, has come out as gay—although he added that he never hid his sexual orientation, according to a translated article from The ...


 
Billy-Masters-Russell-Tovey-and-the-new-Superman-both-go-to-the-dogs

  Billy Masters: Russell Tovey and the new Superman both go to the dogs

"I just can't believe I will be 80 at some point, sooner than I wish. And I will still be wearing my jeans. And I will still be wearing long hair. And I will still be doing the same stuff I've ...


 
BOOKS-SAVOR-Made-in-Chicago-authors-dish-on-stories-behind-local-treats

  BOOKS/SAVOR 'Made in Chicago' authors dish on stories behind local treats

When it comes to culinary scenes, Chicago is second to none, but do people really know the origins of local dishes—or even which ones have origins in this city? Revered food journalists Monica Eng and David ...


 
SAVOR-Upcoming-events-including-a-wine-dinner-and-a-paella-fest

  SAVOR Upcoming events, including a wine dinner and a paella fest

The upscale Mexican restaurant Tzuco, 720 N. State St., will mark its fourth anniversary and celebrate Mexican Independence Day on Friday, Sept. 15. The event, "4 Anos, 4 Manos," will spotlight dishes by Tzuco Chef Carlos ...


 
AIDS-Run-Walk-Chicago-2023-to-draw-thousands-to-Soldier-Field-on-Sept-30

  AIDS Run & Walk Chicago 2023 to draw thousands to Soldier Field on Sept. 30

The AIDS Run & Walk Chicago returns to Chicago's Soldier Field on Saturday, Sept. 30 to help create equity and justice across Chicagoland and raise awareness and funds for individuals who are living with or vulnerable ...


 
Merchant-of-Death-talks-about-exchange-with-Brittney-Griner

  'Merchant of Death' talks about exchange with Brittney Griner

Russian Viktor Bout—the so-called "merchant of death" involved in a prisoner exchange for out WNBA star Brittney Griner late last year—told ESPN that, among other things, he followed Griner's case closely from federal prison in Illinois. ...


 
Chicago-Sky-in-playoffs-for-fifth-straight-time

  Chicago Sky in playoffs for fifth straight time

Despite having a losing record (17-22), the Chicago Sky are in the playoffs for the fifth consecutive time. Kahleah Copper scored 20 points, Marina Mabrey added 19 and the Chicago Sky clinched the last playoff spot ...


 
Chicago-Red-Stars-midfielder-selected-to-Canada-Womens-National-Team

  Chicago Red Stars midfielder selected to Canada Women's National Team

--From a press release

CHICAGO—Chicago Red Stars midfielder Bianca St-Georges has been called up to join the Canadian Women's National Team (CANWNT) for its upcoming CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying matches in Kingston, Jamaica and Toronto ...


 




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