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Andersonville’s Midsommarfest Program Guide

Why should I give $10 at the gate?

Midsommarfest is the primary fund raiser for the non-profit Andersonville Chamber of Commerce (ACC). ACC is its own small entity, not affiliated with larger groups such as the Chicagoland Chamber. Your donation also supports the work of the Andersonville Development Corporation, whose mission is to keep Andersonville a vibrant and sustainable community filled with strong independent businesses.

Where does my $10 go?

In addition to helping cover the enormous costs of putting on a large festival, pretty much everything else that you enjoy about Andersonville year ‘round – the events such as Arts Weekend and the Andersonville Farmers Market, the clean streets and sidewalks, the unique, local small businesses – is supported in part or in whole by Midsommarfest. In addition, every beer that you purchase at the Midsommarfest beer booths at Berwyn, Catalpa and Balmoral directly supports ACC and the work it does year round to make Andersonville a great place to eat, shop, work and live. And a portion of those proceeds benefit three great community non-profit organizations!

All that, plus a great day of entertainment, for just $10? Is it really that simple?

Yes, it really is. And with each $10 donation (while supplies last), you get a raffle ticket for a chance to win great prize packages from some of your favorite Andersonville businesses. From shopping to dining to getting your hair done, Andersonville has it all!

For more information, and to drop off your raffle ticket, you can visit the ACC booth at the intersection of Clark & Berwyn during the fest. boiMAG

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While you may no longer hear as much Swedish spoken along Clark Street as you would have in the past, you are surrounded by the history and tradition of Swedish immigrants who turned what was once a cherry orchard into one of Chicago’s most thriving, popular and unique neighborhoods. Each year on the second full weekend of June, we invite our neighbors and friends to celebrate Andersonville during Midsommarfest.

Why is it called ‘Midsommar’ when summer hasn’t even officially started?

The festival is named for Midsommarafton (Midsummer’s Eve) and Midsommardagen (Midsummer’s Day). These traditional Swedish celebrations mark the summer solstice and take place in Sweden each year on the Friday and Saturday between June 19th and June 26th. A hallmark of the celebration is the raising of a midsommarstang, a maypole that is covered in flowers. Families gather to listen to music and dance around the maypole and many wear traditional folk costumes. Each year at Midsommarfest we honor this tradition with a maypole dance at 11:45 am at the South Stage at Clark & Foster.

As Andersonville has grown over the years and attracted a diverse array of businesses, so too has Midsommarfest grown to reflect the diversity of the neighborhood.

With 6 stages, a bustling family area, beer garden, 160 food vendors, merchants, artists and non-profits PLUS all of the great stores and restaurants in Andersonville both on the venue and off, Midsommarfest is a great way to spend the weekend. Thank you so much for visiting Andersonville and supporting us, welcome to the neighborhood!

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Historic Andersonville In March, 2010, the Andersonville business area was named a National Historic District by the United States Department of the Interior. The designation was granted because of Andersonville’s rich cultural and architectural history. In recent years Andersonville has gained national acclaim as a model urban community, with a thriving commercial district filled with unique, independent businesses and a commitment to environmental sustainability. But Andersonville’s roots as a community extend well back into the 19th century, when immigrant Swedish farmers started moving north into what was then a distant suburb of Chicago.

In the 1850s the area north of Foster and east of Clark was a large cherry orchard, and families had only begun to move into the fringes of what is now Andersonville. The neighborhood’s first school, the Andersonville School, was built in 1854 at the corner of those two thoroughfares, and it served as the area’s primary school until 1908. After the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, wooden homes were outlawed in Chicago, and Swedish immigrants, who could not afford to build homes of stone or brick, began to move outside of the city’s northern limits. Swedish immigrants continued to arrive in Andersonville through the beginning of the 20th century, settling in the newly built homes surrounding Clark Street.

to Chicago. The Museum was opened to the public in a ceremony attended by King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, who returned in 1988 to dedicate new and larger quarters at 5211 North Clark Street.

In the late 1980s, Andersonville began a period of revival as new groups discovered its lovely housing stock, easy access to downtown Chicago and the lakefront, and unique commercial district.

Today, Andersonville is comprised almost entirely of unique, locally owned, independent businesses. The vast majority of Andersonville merchants have ties in the community beyond the walls of their business.

Andersonville’s commitment to all things local isn’t its only claim to fame; like no other neighborhood in Chicago, Andersonville has also demonstrated a deep commitment to the planet. eco-Andersonville, a program of the Andersonville Development Corporation (ADC), is designed to ensure that the neighborhood stays environmentally, economically and socially sustainable for many years to come. eco-Andersonville offers one of the only sustainable business certification programs aimed specifically at local, small businesses.

Before long, the entire commercial strip was dominated by Swedish businesses, from delis to hardware stores, shoe stores to blacksmiths, and bakeries to realty companies. The local churches, such as Ebenezer Lutheran Church, Bethany Methodist Episcopal Church, First Evangelical Free Church and St. Gregory’s Roman Catholic Church, were also built by Swedes, and reflected the religious diversity of the new arrivals.

Like most other European-American ethnic groups, Swedes began to move to the suburbs during the Depression and post-war periods, and the neighborhood began to decline. Concerned about the deteriorating commercial situation, the Uptown Clark Street Business Association renewed its commitment to its Swedish heritage by renaming itself the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce. On October 17, 1964, Andersonville was rededicated in a ceremony attended by Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley and Illinois Governor Otto Kerner. At about the same time, the annual Swedish tradition of celebrating the summer solstice blossomed into Midsommarfest, which has since grown into one of Chicago’s largest and most popular street festivals.

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ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP FRIDAY, June 7th North Stage Clark & Catalpa

5:00pm DJ Dan Luna 7:00pm 16 Candles

Out Rock Stage Clark & Balmoral Sponsored by Hamburger Mary’s and Gay Chicago TV

11:00am Mindy Bartlett 1:00pm Ripley Caine & Full Moon 3:00pm Fatally Cool 5:00pm Software Giant 7:00pm Eric Himan 8:30pm DJ Voxbox

SATURDAY, June 8th Swedish Stage North Stage Clark & Catalpa

11:30am Gus Giordano Dance School 1:00pm Bonzie 2:30pm Chgo Spirit Brigade 3:00pm Sidewalk Chalk 5:00pm Stann Champion’s Roots Rock Society 7:00 pm The Spazmatics

Center Stage Clark & Berwyn

11:00am Steve Sebby Band 12:30pm Chgo Spirit Brigade 1:00pm Chicago Samba 3:00pm The Joans 4:30pm Windy City Cowboys 5:00pm Angel Melendez and the 911 Mambo Orchestra 7:00pm ABBA Salute

Clark & Foster Sponsored by The Swedish American Museum

11:30am Opening Ceremony 11:45am Maypole Dance 12:15pm Swedish American Children’s Choir 12:40pm Nordic Folkdancers 1:05pm Chgo. Swedish Men’s Chorus 1:25pm Merdula Swedish Choir

Summerdale Stage Clark & Summerdale Sponsored by Lake Shore Schools

11:00am Mad Science 12:00pm Ruff n’ Stuff Pet Parade 1:00pm Trowbridge Guitar Studio 2:00pm Dream Big Performing Arts 2:30pm Little Linguists 3:00pm Raisin Rhyme 4:00pm LiveWire 5:00pm The Revelettes 6:00pm The Dirty Rooks 8:00pm Torn Soul

SUNDAY, June 9th South Stage Clark & Foster Sponsored by Simon’s Tavern

2:00pm Ode 4:00pm 7th Heaven 6:00pm Planet Claire 8:00pm Get Up With The Get Downs

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North Stage Clark & Catalpa

9:30am Hatha Yoga with Bikram Hot Yoga Midwest - Chicago 11:00am The Uglies 1:00pm Al Rose 2:30pm Chgo Spirit Brigade 3:00pm The Right Now 4:30pm Windy City Cowboys 5:00pm Rod Tuffcurls & Bench Press 7:00pm 16 Candles

Center Stage Clark & Berwyn

11:00am Deliverance Singers Gospel Brunch 1:00pm Chicago Spirit Brigade 1:30pm Devin Jake 2:30pm Windy City Cowboys 3:00pm Pyro Fighters 5:00pm Bumpus 7:00pm Rock Candy

South Stage Clark & Foster Sponsored by Simon’s Tavern

2:00pm New Invaders 4:00pm Soundtrack Serenade 6:00pm Expo 76 8:00pm This Must Be The Band

Out Rock Stage Clark & Balmoral Sponsored by Hamburger Mary’s and Gay Chicago TV

11:00am Jeff Brown 1:00pm Ian Wilson 3:00pm Monica Del Castillo 5:00pm Stephen Leonard Band 7:00pm Sami Grisafe Band 8:30pm DJ Moose

Swedish Stage Clark & Foster

Sponsored by The Swedish American Museum

12:00pm Nordland Band

Summerdale Stage Clark & Summerdale Sponsored by Lake Shore Schools

12:00pm Andersonville Suzuki 1:00pm Goodman’s “Jungle Book” 2:00pm Toys Et Cetera Kids Talent Show 3:00pm Dream Big Performing Arts 3:30pm Design Dance 4:00pm Laura Doherty 6:00pm Autumn in Augusta 8:00pm Kongfuzi

Friday, June 7th 5pm-10pm

Saturday, June 8th, Sunday June 9th 11am-10pm

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FESTIVAL VENDORS Merchants A la card Alamo Shoes Baan Home Baraka Big Skinny Wallets Bow wow Lounge Brownstone Antiques Bucky Gear Canine Social Club Capitol City Pitch Clark’s Antiques Clark Street Sports Fair Earth Foot Path Trading Co. Futurgarb Indigenous Artworks Jade Orient Jameson Loves Danger Judy’s Kopi Cafe - 2 booths Midwestern Solutions Moda Boutique Nomadic Ant Out of Africa Rad Vintage Solola Artists Alexa Razma Anna calendar ArtZings Photo Letter Art Atira jewelry Brian Mancl photography Brian Sperry Chicago Dye Works Chicago Style Lab Crescent Moon Henna Demographic Earth Cadets Fish face goods Floating Leaf Tables & Chairs Go Jump In The Lake Green Hide Handcrafts by Hedda iCandee Apparel Imaginary Girl Jewelry Jojo and Sofia Just for Dogs Keelan Rogue Andrews Ki Cham Yu Laura Kinker Photography Lucius Art Lucky

Madcanvases Mia’s Wish Raw Candles Sophisticated Pup The Sign Post Think Again Madame Platypus Unpretentious Art Unreal Tattoos Works Food Andies Calo Cevapcici Churro Factory El Campeon Genoa Georgie’s Greek Tasty Gilbert’s Craft Sausages Hamburger Mary’s Home Bakery Homemade Pizza Lees Concessions Lisa’s Homemade Italian Ice Nicolas Quality Meats Noodle Zone Paciugo Quang Noodles Reza’s Strawberry Patch Chris & Gary’s That’s So Corny The Great Grape Venue Management

Every Family Education Project (Equality Illinois) Famous Fido Rescue & Adoption Alliance Felines and Canines First Financial Credit Union First Free Church Foundation for Wellness Professionals Friends of Peirce Sen. Heather Steans & Rep. Kelly Cassidy Howard Brown Health Center Human Rights Campaign I-go Car Sharing Lambda Legal LCCP Mercy for Animals Proud to Run St. Matthias Elementary School Team Chicago Athletics The Night Ministry The pH Comedy Theater Tree House Humane Society Urban Village Church

Sponsors 1st Family Dental Advanced Spine and Sport Andersonville Kitchen and Bath Anheauser Busch Boi Magazine Chevy Chiro One CHIRP Do (312) Gay & Lesbian Police Association Gay Chicago TV Home Improvement Network Non-Profits Intraspectrum Counseling About Face Theatre K Hits 104.3 ACLU Lake Shore Schools AIDS Foundation Mayne Stage/Act One Pub Babes with Blades North Side Federal Savings Bethany Retirement Silverleaf Community Simon’s Tavern Chicago Area Gay & Lesbian Softtub Chamber of Commerce Swedish American Museum Chicago Filmmakers Urban Pooch CMSA Verizon Wireless/Mobile Chicago Rowing Union Generation Congregation Or Chadash Zip Car Edgewater Congregations Together boiMAG 21

DINING SPOTS IN ANDERSONVILLE No one will ever accuse Andersonville of being a food desert! There are hundreds of dining and drinking options with something for everybody’s tastes.

Sit Down & Eat Acre/Bar Ombra, 5310 N. Clark, Acre focuses on regional ingredients, while Ombra serves Italian small plates.

Andies, 5253 N. Clark, Take a culinary tour around the Mediterranean, with Greek, Italian and Middle Eastern fare, while sitting in front of the fireplace or street-side windows Anteprima, 5316 N. Clark, A new twist on traditional Italian cuisine in an upscale atmosphere.

A Taste of Heaven, 5401 N. Clark, The best scones in the world? Try the universe! Serves light meals as well.

Ann Sather, 5207 N. Clark, Andersonville’s outpost of this popular local chain is open for breakfast and lunch.

Big Jones, 5347 N. Clark, Southern food with a sophisticated edge.

Bongo Room, 5022 N. Clark, A neighborhood branch of the popular Wicker Park breakfast and lunch spot.

Brasserie 54/L’etage, 5420 N. Clark Burger Philosophy, 1541 W. Bryn Mawr, Their philosophy seems to be a combination of “bigger is better” and “try something new” which combined means unusually delish burgers.

Hamburger Mary’s, 5400 N. Clark, Whether you prefer the raucous dining room, the laid back sports bar or want to enjoy entertainment or dance in Mary’s Attic, this campy place serves up burgers and sandwiches and a killer brunch.

Hopleaf, 5148 N. Clark, One of the city’s original gastro-pubs, the Dutchinfluenced food wins critical raves.

Huey’s, 1507 W. Balmoral, A traditional Chicago style hot dog and beef place.

Icosium Kafé, 5200 N. Clark, Crepes and Mediterranean food.

Jerry’s Sandwiches, 5419 N. Clark, Gatropub with an extensive beer and sandwich menu.

Jin Ju, 5203 N. Clark, Upscale Korean in a cozy setting.

Johnny Brown Bag, 5406 N. Clark, Upscale Italian sandwich spot.

Konak, 5150 N. Clark, Good, basic food at reasonable prices.

Kopi Café, 5317 N. Clark, Delicious pastries, good nibbles and light meals in a laid-back coffee house, sprawl in the lounging area, take a table or shop in the Jalan Jalan Boutique in the back of the store.

Lady Gregory’s, 5260 N. Clark, Great food from the British Isles from the folks who own Wilde.

M Henry, 5707 N. Clark, This breakfast and lunch spot is so popular that it’s had to expand and open another location in Edgewater. The blackberry bliss cakes mind blowing.

Reza’s, 5255 N. Clark, One of the first and still one of the most popular Persian restaurants in town.

Sunshine Café, 5449 N. Clark, Nothing fancy, just good, healthy Asian food in a peaceful environment.

Svea Restaurant, 5236 N. Clark, Traditional Swedish breakfast and lunch fare serving until early evening.

Tanoshii, 5547 N. Clark, Pleasant servers and traditional Japanese food.

Vincent, 1475 W. Balmoral, If you’ve ever been to Amsterdam you’ll be familiar with the food at this quaint little bistro.

Grab a Bite Middle East Bakery, 1512 W. Foster Swedish Bakery, 5348 N. Clark JB’s Deli, 5501 N. Clark

Bottoms Up @mosphere, 5355 N. Clark, Popular with the GLBT community, features dancers and shows from time to time.

The Call, 1547 W.. Bryn Mawr, Theme nights and shows in a comfortable neighborhood GLBT gathering place.

Farraguts Tavern, 5240 N. Clark, A laid.back place where old and new friends meet.

Hopleaf, 5148 N. Clark, The food is good, but the beer list is sensational.

Noodle Zone, 5427 N. Clark, The aptly named spot focuses on a variety of Asian pasta, as well as sushi.

Joie de Vine, 1744 W.. Balmoral, A wine bar, popular with women, with some incredible nibbles on the menu.

Calo Restaurant, 5343 N. Clark, Old school Italian fare in a fancy new setting.

Piehole, 5001 N Clark, The popular Lakeview pizzeria opens its second location, in Andersonville.

Marty’s, 1511 W.. Balmoral, The best martinis in the neighborhood in the GLBT-centric bar.

First Slice Pie Café, 5357 N. Ashland, A favorite for its delicious baked goods, meals and salads.

Polygon Cafe. Thai Kitchen and Sushi Bar, 5204 N. Clark, The latest entry to Andersonville’s dining scene.

Simon’s Tavern, 5210 N. Clark, The quintessential corner bar has been around since the 1940s.

George’s Ice Cream and Sweets, 5306 N. Clark, Pastries and ice cream creations.

Yak-Thai Cuisine, 5701 N. Clark, Contemporary and traditional Thai.

SoFo, 4923 N. Clark, SoFo stands for South of Foster, a laid-back predominantly GLBT tavern that welcomes doggies on Saturday afternoons.

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Ranalli’s, 1512 W. Berwyn, This location of the local mini-chain features an attractive dining room and a walk-up window.

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Andersonville Events Here’s what’s coming up in Andersonville...

Farmers Market Wednesdays, June 5th-Sep. 4th, p.m.

Sept. 11-Oct. 16, p.m.

Celebrate summer and the bounty of the local harvest at the Andersonville Farmers Market by picking up some fresh, sustainably grown produce, baked goods, and more. The market will also feature entertainment for all ages, environmental programming, and other fun activities.

Summer Sidewalk Sale July 26-28th The sidewalks will be lined with a splendid array of specialty gifts, clothing, and more from your favorite Andersonville stores. Come find a great bargain at our annual summer sidewalk sale!

Taste of Andersonville Dinner Crawl August 7th Tempt your taste buds as you explore Andersonville’s diverse and award-winning restaurants! Sample delicious fare from all of your Andersonville favorites, and maybe discover a few surprises as you travel through the neighborhood.

Andersonville City Limits Fest, September 21st & 22nd Join us for a brand-new festival celebrating Chicago craft beer, Chicago music, and Chicago artisans! Featuring a revolving lineup of local brews, one stage of live music, and dozens of vendors, Andersonville’s City Limits Fest will invite participants from across Chicago to celebrate its exceptional artisan community and the breweries that are making some of the nation’s best beers right in our own backyards.

Andersonville Arts Weekend October 11-13th Get your creative juices flowing by celebrating Andersonville’s artistic

community and fabulous array of locally-owned businesses. Features original artwork by dozens of local artists showcased in businesses and galleries throughout the neighborhood, plus a variety of live shows and performances.

Late Night Andersonville December 6th For four hours only, your favorite Andersonville stores and restaurants will be open late and offering great discounts on distinctive gifts and delectable meals, plus complimentary refreshments and entertainment.

Julmarknad December 7th & 8th The Swedish “Christmas Market” celebration centers on the crafts and performers at the Swedish American Museum, but shops throughout Andersonville feature holiday festivities to entice shoppers.

St. Lucia Festival of Lights December 13th The festival of St. Lucia is a Sicilian tradition adopted by the Swedes, a celebration of lights prevailing over the darkest time of the year. Each year the specially chosen Lucia girls lead a torch-lit procession down the sidewalks of Clark Street, with the Swedish American Museum hosting caroling and refreshments after, followed by a special Lucia service at Ebenezer Lutheran Church.

Late-er Night Andersonville December 20th Are you a procrastinator when it comes to holiday shopping? Then join us for our second night of Late Night Andersonville, just a little “late-er” than usual. For four more hours, take advantage of the same discounts from Late Night Andersonville, plus once again enjoy free entertainment and refreshments.

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eco-Andersonville Green Gift Wrapping Bash December 20th eco-Andersonville supplies a collection of re-purposed materials that make great gift wrap plus crimpers, shredders, tape, glue, and lots more!

Take a break from shopping to wrap your gifts and warm up with hot drinks and treats!

Andersonville Honors April 10, 2014 Celebrate the local, unique, green and diverse Andersonville business community at the second annual Andersonville Honors awards ceremony. Featuring great food and drink, live music, and a fantastic silent auction.

Andersonville Wine Walk May 18, 2014 Presented by the Andersonville Development Corporation and cosponsored by In Fine Spirits, the annual Wine Walk is one big wine tasting throughout the neighborhood.

Please your palate with over 30 wines in different Andersonville retail shops with additional tastings from local distilleries and micro-breweries. Your specially printed wine glass is your ticket, and a tasting booklet helps you keep track of notes and flavors.

Midsommarfest June 13, 14 & 15, 2014 One of Chicago’s oldest and most beloved street festivals, Midsommarfest features two and a half days of music on five stages, dancing, kids’ entertainment, and delicious food. Vendors from around the region sell their wares to passers-by, while ethnic dance troupes and cutting-edge bands keep the party going.

Special Promotions BUY A BEER, SUPPORT A SCHOOL

Strong and vibrant neighborhoods need great schools and cultural institutions, and when you buy a beer at Midsommarfest, you are helping support three in Andersonville. Parents, teachers, and friends of Peirce Elementary School and Friends of Trumbull are joining with staff and members of the Swedish American Museum to work at the Andersonville beer booths at Catalpa, Berwyn and Balmoral.

When you buy a beer (and leave a tip) at these locations, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to these local organizations. Last year raised more than $16,000 for these community organizations!

SHOP IN ANDERSONVILLE, GET A FREE BEER

Have you had your eye on that cute shirt for a while? Thinking about booking a massage to relieve some stress? Now is the perfect time to treat yourself. If you spend $30 or more at any

locally-owned Andersonville retail location or service provider (from a haircut to dry cleaning to dog grooming and more!) during Midsommarfest weekend, bring your receipt to the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce booth and get a coupon for a FREE beer during the festival.

THE FINE PRINT

Valid for purchases Fri, June 7 - Sun, June 9.

Store or service provider must be locallyowned and located in the Andersonville retail district (Ainslie-Victoria, Magnolia-Ravenswood).

Purchases at bars, restaurants and outdoor Midsommarfest vendors are excluded from this promotion. One beer coupon per $30 receipt per person, while supplies last.

The Chamber booth is located at Clark and Rascher on June 7 and at Clark & Berwyn on June 8 & 9.

You must be 21 years of age or older with a valid photo ID to receive this promotion.

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boi’s Best Restaurants AMERICAN___________

ITALIAN_________________

The Bagel 3107 N. Broadway 773.477.0300

Anna Maria Pasteria 4400 N. Clark

Chicago Diner 3411 N. Halsted 773.935.6696

This world famous vegetarian restaurant offers vegan and organic offerings. Organic beers, wine, and spirits are also available.

773.506.2662. Owned by sisters who hail from the Basilicata region of southern Italy, this neighborhood gem creates homemade modern and traditional Italian dishes that are authentic & delicious.

Angelina Ristorante 3561 N. Broadway 773.935.5933. Hosting the coolest and hippest Sunday brunch crowd in Lakeview. Brunch here is loud, raucous and FUN! Great for dinner, as well.

Byron’s Hot Dogs 1017 W. Irving Park Rd.

Panino’s Pizzeria 3702 N. Broadway

The quintessential Jewish style deli is the perfect spot for a corned beef or pastrami sandwich, some chicken soup, lox and bagels or a full dinner.

773.281-7474 1701 W. Lawrence 773.271-0900.

The place for classic Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches and the best French fries this side of paradise

Golden Nugget Family Restaurants

2720 N. Clark 773.929.0724. 2406 W. Diversey 773.252.8903. 1765 W. Lawrence 773.769.6700.

A great option for after bar dining as they are all open 24-7, and have free parking. Everything is housemade, known for fluffy buttermilk pancakes.

Halsted’s Bar & Grill 3441 N. Halsted

773.348.9696 This Boystown eatery serves up a wide array of tasty appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, and popular comfort food items at very reasonable prices in a fun and inviting atmosphere.

Hamburger Mary’s 5400 N. Clark

773.784.6969. “Eat, Drink and be... MARY” at this fun and popular Andersonville restaurant which features a array of burgers and sandwiches, along with an interesting selection of tasty appetizers.

Horizon Café 3805 N. Broadway 773.883.1565.

This long-time popular Lakeview family restaurant serves up big portions of creative homestyle dishes as well as healthy fare at affordable prices. Breakfast served all day long.

Kit Kat Lounge 3700 N. Halsted 773.525.1111.

Providing the best of diva entertainment along with a full dinner menu,

Philly’s Best 907 W. Belmont 773.525.7900.

Authentic Philly cheese steak sandwich. Their meat is brought directly from Philadelphia. Also, medium crust pizza, oven baked grinders & fresh salads.

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Jitlada Thai House 3715 N Halsted |

773.388.9988 This quaint family-owned eatery features Asian favorites such as Pad Thai, pineapple fried rice, crab rangoon, pot stickers, tempura and spice curry.

773.472.6200. Panino’s has established itself as a Boystown favorite with its varied menu selections, including gyros and burgers, pasta entrees.

Piehole Pizza 3477 N. Broadway 773.525.8888.

From their hole to yours. Traditional pizza served in untraditional ways. 773.525.8888. Their “hole” is open Sunday-Thursday from 11am-midnight and Friday & Saturday until 3am. Grab it and go or have it delivered..

Delivering until late at night.

MEDITERRANEAN____

Gyro-Mena 905 W. Belmont 773.935.2600.

Augments the Athenian Gyros by satisfying the American desire to pick our own toppings! True Athenian Gyros is a choice of all natural non-ground meat (pork or chicken) stacked and cooked on a rotisserie.

Sayat Nova 157 E. Ohio 312.644.9159. Classic

Mediterranean-American fare served in comfortable surroundings Every Thursday night things get extra gay for the “Boystown in Downtown” party.

MEXICAN/LATIN__________

El Mariachi 3906 N. Broadway 773.549-2932

and at 3420 N. Broadway 773.549-7020. Quickly becoming one of the very best Mexican restaurants in the city, the focus is on using fresh, high-quality ingredients for its “south of the border” cuisine. Full bar featuring over 100 brands of tequila.

Las Mananitas 3523 N. Halsted St. 773.528.2109.

Traditional & regional Mexican dishes along with freshly squeezed limes for margaritas. Nice place to eat, drink and window watch people on Halsted St. Has a full bar & plenty of hardy dishes to satisfy any appetite. Serving the community for over 28 years.

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Swedish Recipies

by Anita Taylor It’s not difficult to take the tastes of Andersonville home with you with recipes for some popular dishes, courtesy of my Swedish mother-in-law.

Swedish Meatballs Ingredients 3 slices white bread 1/4 cup milk 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1 lb. ground beef & 1 lb. ground pork 2 large eggs 1/4 teaspoon allspice 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 3 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup flour 1/4 cup heavy cream 2 cups beef broth salt and black pepper frying oil Directions Tear bread into pieces and soak in milk, set aside. Sauté onion and garlic over medium high heat until translucent. Combine meat with bread and milk mixture, eggs and spices. Form into small meatballs, no more than 2 inches in diameter. Chill for at least one hour. Sauté, turning regularly, until cooked through. Make the sauce by melting butter over medium heat, adding flour and whisking for one minute.

Gradually whisk in cream and broth, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes until sauce has thickened. Taste and season with remaining nutmeg, add salt and pepper, if necessary. Ladle the sauce over prepared meatballs. Serve over buttered egg noodles or mashed potatoes.

Swedish Pancakes Ingredients 2 eggs 1 1/4 cups plain wheat flour (not self-rising) 2 1/2 cups milk 1 teaspoon salt butter (for frying) 36 boiMAG

Directions Mix eggs, flour and salt. Add the milk, a little at the time, and whisk to a smooth batter. The batter will be very thin (almost like for crêpes).

In a hot skillet (preferably cast-iron), add one teaspoon butter and just as much batter to cover the bottom (turn the skillet around to spread the batter). Fry until golden brown on both sides. Add more butter for each new pancake. Serve hot, preferably with lingonberry jam or sauce and whipped cream.

Glogg Ingredients 3 bottles red wine (don’t waste the good stuff) 1 cup raisins 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon each, cloves & cardamom 2 cinnamon sticks 1/2 cup blanched almonds Directions Combine raisins, sugar, cloves, cardamom pods, cinnamon sticks and almonds. Cover with water and simmer for 2 hours. Remove raisins and spices, either by straining or with a slotted spoon. Turn off burner and add wine. Let sit for 1-2 hours. Serve warm.

Smorrebrod (Onion and Herring Sandwich) Ingredients 4 teaspoons butter, softened 4 slices Swedish rye bread, crusts removed 1 jar (8 oz.) herring fillets, in wine sauce drained and fillets cut into 1-inch strips 1 medium sweet onion, cut into thin rings tomato & cucumber, cut in thin slices capers watercress Directions Spread 1 teaspoon butter on each slice of bread, being sure to cover each completely. Cut each buttered slice in half crosswise or into 2 (4-by-2-inch) pieces. Top each piece of bread with one-eighth of the herring, placing the fish smooth-side up. Top each with several onion rings, tomato and cucumber slices, garnish with watercress and capers.

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Chicago Spotlight! Teri Yaki

by Gregg Shapiro According to that incomparable diva Teri Yaki, it’s challenging to describe her “without using swear words.” A staple of the Boystown scene for more than 10 years, Teri Yaki has hosted an array of fun-filled events including lube wrestling and co-hosting Night of 100 Drag Queens. Teri Yaki’s antics, outrageous outfits and gift for making anyone around her laugh, have made her a favorite of the Chicago GLBT community.”

Currently she can be found hosting “Team Trivia” at various community bars during the week.

When did you come out and what was the experience like for you? My coming out was a gradual process. I never did the whole “Surprise!

I’m gay” thing. To be honest, your gay-dar would have had to have been pretty out of whack not to see the raging queen in me anyway. Right out of college, I moved here from the Detroit area for a job and partially to be with Amy Armstrong (my then girlfriend of 3 years). When I got to Chicago, I was in awe of all the proud gay people around me and I wanted to be part of it. I came out slowly to members of my family who I knew would be understanding and gradually told everyone in my life. I was amazed how liberating the whole process was and today I couldn’t be happier!

Please name a few of your GLBT heroes and say a few words about why you chose them.

Ellen DeGeneres. I admire her for her brave coming out and the fact that she can connect successfully with gay/straight alike. She has her shit together! Ellen has the ability to make people laugh and feel good about themselves and uses her show as a platform entertain and help make people’s lives better.

Freddie Mercury and Elton John have always been two of my favorite gay icons; both had balls-out attitudes regarding their art. They never let society dictate how they dressed, performed or lived their lives, which makes them perfect role models for me and thousands of members of the GLBT community.

Gotta love (Waylon Flowers’ puppet) Madame!!!

That bitch was raunchy, sexy and made me smile every time I heard a double entendre fall from her acrylic lips!

What do you consider to be your most significant contribution to the GLBT community in Chicago and at large?

Well… you remember that outbreak of swine flu a couple of years back? Just kidding!

I try to do whatever I can for the community that has treated me so well over the last 15 years. I’m very proud of the fact that whenever an organization has approached me over the years to help raise money for GLBT causes, that I am always willing to help raise money for any worthwhile charity. I may not be able to give as much as I’d sometimes like to but I sure as hell can donate my talents to helping the GLBT community any way I can. I believe that all drag queens/ performers that have the privilege of performing for their community have a responsibility to give back to it.

What are your future goals and aspirations?

I would love to open a show lounge of my own one day. I have a background in theater, have worked in the bar scene for more than 15 years and would love the chance to run my own club. Giving both new and seasoned performers a place to strut their stuff while giving audiences a place to enjoy a crazy spectacle would be my ultimate dream.

The other major goal I have is to buy and renovate a home that I can share with the love of my life, Raymond Burke. Ray and I have been together for more than 12 years and to have a place we could call our own and grow old together in is something I WILL make happen! Love ya, Ray! Words of wisdom to the next GLBT generation? Respect each other FUCKERS! Our GLBT predecessors have gone through so much and there’s much more that we, as a community still need to get done, we need to work together to achieve anything. Help each other out. Don’t put other members of your community down... lift them up! There’s no more room for any more bitchy queens in this world! God knows we have enough! Don’t take yourselves too seriously!! boiMAG 39

Theater Interview Charles Busch

By Gregg Shapiro Theater and film legend Charles Busch has created some of the most memorable characters on stage and screen. His plays, including”Vampire Lesbians of Sodom” and Tony nominee “The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife”, are as varied as one playwright’s work could possibly be. The film adaptations of his plays “Psycho Beach Party” and “Die, Mommie, Die!” are comedy classics with campy queer twists.

Busch, who can be seen in both aforementioned films, has made his name as both a playwright and an actor. A born performer, Charles Busch brings his new solo show to the Acorn Theater in Three Oaks, MI on June 8. I spoke with Busch about his work in the Spring of 2013.

Gregg Shapiro: Before we get to talking about your new solo show, I wanted to ask you to say something about Valerie Harper, who appeared in your play “The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife”.

CB: It was such a shock hearing about Valerie’s illness. I saw her at the end of December and she looked so great and we had so much fun.

She’s a great, great lady. Everything you hope she’d be. Modest, self-deprecating, and so full of enthusiasm. I’ve learned a lot from her about making other people feel good about themselves.

But, I’ll never be half as good at it as Val. GS: Are there any plans for a film version?

CB: About a month ago, I would have said, “None.” Suddenly there’s a flurry of interest about it again. I think perhaps because there have been a number of movies about middle-aged people that have been successful. I hope it happens. Around five years ago, I worked very hard on a screen adaptation and I’d love to see it come to life.

GS: What does it mean to you that your films, such as Psycho Beach Party and Die, Mommy, Die!, have a good track record for being launching pads for young actors, including Lauren Ambrose, Amy Adams and Stark Sands (now on Broadway in “Kinky Boots”)?

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CB: I have to say that in each case, I could see that those young people were really wonderful. Each of them was so professional and committed to being good. There was no silliness or self-indulgence that you might associate with a young performer.

Around fifteen years ago, I starred in a regional theatre production of the old musical “Little Me” in Birmingham, Michigan. There was a little blonde girl who had the smallest role in the ensemble but was amazingly talented. She could tap on toe, sing coloratura and belt and got a big laugh on her one line of dialogue. Her name was Kristin Chenoweth.

I felt a little bit like Helen Lawson in Valley of the Dolls when she first sees Neely O’Hara. I knew the kid “really had it.”

GS: You are the subject of the 2005 documentary The Lady in Question is Charles Busch. Why was that the right time in your career and personal life for that film to be made and released?

CB: Simply because these two filmmakers, John Catania and Charles Ignacio, who I knew as producers of the PBS show In The Life, wanted to make a feature length documentary and approached me about it. Who could resist? At the time, it also seemed appropriate because “The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife” was about to open on Broadway, and it gave a good ending to the movie. However, after that, all sorts of things were happening to me, including my near death from an aortic aneurism and the making of the movie of Die Mommie Die so the film makers kept the cameras rolling for another two years. It was hard for them to know when to stop.

GS: As a performer who has worked in film, television and theater, how would you rank your preferences for each?

CB: My favorite medium is film. The most satisfying and exciting moments in my career were making Die, Mommie Die! and the only movie I’ve directed and starred in, A Very Serious Person. The latter went straight to video but making it was a magical experience. For one thing, I’ve been obsessed with movies all my life and to actually be in one is fabulous. Or, should I say starring in one. I had bit parts in a few big commercial movies early in my career and as an old actress friend of mine once said, “That’s not acting. That’s just showing up.” But when you have a lead role in a movie, it’s heaven. I love the crazy tumult of the film set with all the technicians shouting and carrying on and then when the director calls “Action,” everything becomes so still and silent and everyone is focused on this extremely intimate moment. Also, having a stage career that’s been built on a very stylized kind of performance, I love the challenge of doing the sort of minimalist movie acting where you do very little but the camera can read your inner thoughts. Second, I would say the theatre. Playing comedy on stage is like walking a tightrope. Great timing is involved and knowing how long to hold for a laugh and then when to come right back in. I love the relationship between the actor and the audience and how on those great nights, the audience encourages you to go to the next step and create a new laugh.

The third would be television, mainly because I’ve had virtually no experience in that medium. I was a regular for two seasons on Oz but that was filmed like a movie, only faster.

GS: What can you tell me about your new solo show? Will there be costume changes, including drag?

CB: I hadn’t done any cabaret work since the mid-nineties. A year ago, I got a call from a gay cruise line about doing a show. I literally had only three weeks’ notice to get my act together. I asked an old friend, Tom Judson, who is a wonderful musician, to play piano for me, mainly because I thought he’d be fun to be with on a cruise. The act was rather hastily thrown together but Tom and I enjoyed working together. Since then I’ve done shows in Provincetown, upstate New York and at a wonderful new cabaret in Manhattan called 54 Below. The show, as it has developed,

really has a bit of everything I do. I’m in glamorous drag. Feathers and sequins and a turban and a lot of pearls. Somehow cabaret to me has always seemed like a feminine medium. I do a number of monologue sketches that are in the style of my Hollywood movie genre plays and I also do a monologue that was the inspiration for “The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife.” Along the way, I tell stories about my life and career and sing When I did a cabaret act in the nineties, I felt that the audience just wanted me to be funny and I could get away with only one ballad. But, the audiences now seem to love when I really act out a ballad, so I do three.

And, I think in some ways they are the high points of the show.

GS: When you perform your new solo show at the Three Oaks Theater, you won’t be too far away from Chicago. As someone who went to school at Northwestern and later performed and spent time in Chicago, do you have any fond memories of the city that you would care to share?

CB: Chicago is the only city other than New York that I’ve ever lived in. After I graduated from Northwestern, I stayed in Chicago two more years.

I always think of that as my Sally Bowles period.

This was in the latter part of the seventies and oh, I had the most wild times. To be young and gay in the late seventies. Oh, my dear. And, it was a thrilling period for me discovering who I was as a performer. I did shows in gay bars such as Le Pub and a new wave club called La Mere Vipere and I also did late shows at the Village Movie Theatre. I have wonderful memories of that period.

GS: Are you working on any new ensemble theater pieces to which we can look forward?

CB: A wonderful theatre in NY, called Primary Stages, commissioned me to write a play and it’s a comedy called “You Never Know, Said the Widow”.

It’s scheduled as the last show of their next season, I’m so excited about it and the play is in very good shape. I wish we were going into rehearsal immediately. It’s a very wacky story, I play a female impersonator who concocts a scheme where he impersonates his dead landlady so he can sell her Greenwich Village Townhouse and pocket the money. Madcap hilarity ensues. boiMAG 41

In The Know, On The Go! Bar Exam

Please answer the following question using a number two pencil. Who are the DJ’s in The White Lounge during Boom Boom Room at Dolphin? If you answered DJ Martin Stoy and DJ Justin Sheridan give yourself 5 points for each. Where is the spring wine tasting benefit for EQ-IL being held? If you answered Sidetrack, give yourself 10 points. If you knew that, it’s $20 and offers a chance to sample 99 wines, give yourself another point, or a shot. Your choice.

Who hosts the Live Game Show at SoFo on Wednesdays? If you answered Dick Guhzinya, give yourself another 10 points.

What are they doing at The Call on Sunday, June 9th? If you answered, “Watching the Tony Awards, followed by show tunes,” give yourself 5 points. If you just asked, “what are the Tony Awards?”

Give back your pencil and march yourself down to the principal’s office. Can you say, “Hey Sailor!”? Then take part in the 2nd Annual Uptown Pub Crawl on Saturday afternoon, June 1st. Purchase advance tickets from Uptown Business Partners and travel to six bars for a day of fun. Sorry, there are no points for this one. What’s a Pub Stumper? If you knew that was the name of Trivia Mondays at Crew hosted by Sister Mary Monistat, give yourself 5 points. What the hell is Irresistible Thursdays at Em Lounge? If you knew that is the club’s official GLBT night and that a $5 wristband will get you $1 well drinks all night, give yourself another 5 points.

If you scored 0-5 points, you need to get out more. If you scored more than 40 points you’re cheating (and probably a little bit drunk).

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Sumpin’ 4 De Ladeez

If the city seems to be devoid of lesbians on Sunday, June 9th, a UFO hasn’t snatched them, they’re all up in Ravinia to see Joan Baez co-headlining shows with Indigo Girls… “Lesbiana: A Parallel Revolution” gets its Chicago premiere at Studio BE, 3110 N. Sheffield on Dyke Delicious Monday, June 10th. It tells the story of 1980’s, lesbian culture. Yes guys, there’s more to it than a bowl of hummus and a pair of Birkentocks… “Ladies Wine & Arts Painting Party” on Sunday afternoon, June 9th, sponsored by The Center on Halsted and the ladies of Sapphic Adventures. Paint and drink in a stress free environment. It’s $25 for all materials and two glasses of wine. Remember, the more wine you drink the better your art looks (to you).

Entertainment Tonight, Tomorrow, etc.

Chicago Filmmakers, which organizes the Reeling GLBT film festival, announced today that it is returning after a year’s hiatus. It also announced that Richard Knight, Jr. is the new program director and Gretchen Blickensderfer as managing director. Blickensderfer has a long history of arts management. Knight founded the Queer Film Society, he’s also a filmmaker, having co-written-directed-produced Scrooge & Marley... Now here’s something you wouldn’t expect, Flesh Hungry Dog, which usually has shows at Jackhammer, is producing “A Divine Evening with Charles Busch” Saturday, June 8th, at The Acorn Theater in Three Oaks, Michigan! Busch, the author and star of such plays and films as “Die Mommie Die”, “Psycho Beach Party” and the Tony nominated “The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife” presents an evening of glamour, comedy and music. Tickets are $30 or $50 with round trip bus transport from Chicago and are available online…

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In The Know, On The Go! Television personality and big ol’ queen Ross Matthews wrote a book (I didn’t know he even read a book). He’ll be appearing (I don’t know if “performing” would be the appropriate term) live at Park West May 28… About Face Theatre kicks off Pride Month with the Chicago premiere of the Olivier Awardwinning drama “The Pride”, June 6 – July 13 at Victory Gardens. “The Pride” maps the progression of the gay rights movement from the repression of the fifties to the freedom of today through the fate of two twisted love triangles.

Tickets available at aboutfacetheatre. com or by calling the Victory Gardens Box Office at 773.871-3000…. Martin Casella’s play, “Directions for Restoring the Apparently Dead” won Pride Film

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& Plays 2013 Great Gay Play contest.

For more information on Pride Films and Plays, visit pridefilmsandplays.com...

Chicago-born Lani Hall Alpert, and her husband Herb Alpert, the eight-time Grammy Award-winning jazz icon, are in concert Sunday June 2nd at Park West. While in town, Lani will be signing copies of her new book “Emotional Memoirs” on Tuesday June 4th 1:002:30pm at Foodease Restaurant Market in Water Tower Place... “It’s About Time”, a celebration of love, life, and the pursuit of marriage equality presented by Windy City Gay Chorus and Aria on Saturday, June 1st, captures the spirit of love, romance and marriage from around the world at Ebenezer Lutheran Church in Andersonville.

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Chicago’s Night Clubs & Bars Boystown / Lakeview

3160 3160 N.Clark G&L, LM,DS Berlin 954 W. Belmont G&L, D, 4 Bobby Love’s 3729 N. Halsted G&L Cell Block 3702 N. Halsted G, LF Charlie’s 3726 N. Broadway G, D, W Circuit Night Club 3641 N. Halsted G&L, D, 4 Elixir Lounge 3452 N. Halsted G, 4 F. O’Mahony’s 3701 N. Broadway G&L, R Hydrate 3458 N. Halsted G, D, DS, 4 Kit Kat 3700 N. Halsted G&L, DS, R Little Jim’s 3501 N. Halsted G, V, 4 Lucky Horseshoe 3169 N. Halsted G, GB Manhandler 1948 N. Halsted G, W, 4 Minibar 3341 N. Halsted G, R North End 3733 N. Halsted G Roscoe’s 3356 N. Halsted G, D, V, DS Scarlet 3320 N. Halsted G Sidetrack 3349 N. Halsted G, V Smart Bar / Metro 3730 N. Clark MS, D, 4 The Closet 3325 N. Broadway G&L, V, 4

Chicago Downtown

Baton Show Lounge 436 N. Clark DS Castle 632 N. Dearborn MS, D, 4 Club 720 720 N. Wells MS, D, 4 Crimson Lounge 333 N. Dearborn MS, D, R Downtown Bar & Lounge 440 N State G Funky Buddha 728 W. Grand Ave. MS, D House of Blues 329 N. Dearborn MS, LM, 4 Krush/Prop House 1657 N. Elston G&L, D, 4 Second Story Bar 157 E. Ohio G, V Sound Bar 226 W. Ontario MS, D, 4 Spy Bar 646 N. Franklin MS, D, 4 Underground 56 W. Illinois MS, D, 4 Vibe 1543 N. Kingsbury MS, D, 4

Chicago Northside

@mosphere 5355 N. Clark G&L, V, GB Big Chicks 5024 N. Sheridan G&L, D, R Sidecar Bar 6920 N. Glenwood Ave. The Anvil 1137 W. Granville G, V

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Crew 4804 N. Broadway G&L, V, R 773.784.2739 Davenport’s 1383 N. Milwaukee G&L, LM 773.278.1830 Debonair Social Club 1575 N. MilwaukeeAve. MS, D 773.227.7990 Dolphin 2200 N. Ashland G&L, D, LM, 4 773.395.0066 Fat Cat 4849 N. Broadway MS, R 773.506.3100 Green Mill 4802 N. Broadway MS, LM, 4 773.878.5552 Jackhammer 6406 N. Clark G, D, V, GB, LM, 4 773.743.5772 Joi de Vine 1744 W. Balmoral L, R 773.989.6846 Marty’s 1511 W. Balmoral G&L 773.561.6425 Mary’s Attic 5400 N Clark G&L, D, V, R 773.784.6969 Parlour On Clark 6341 N. Clark 773.564.9274 Mary’s RecRoom 5402 N Clark G&L, D, V, R 773.784.6969 Scot’s 1829 W. Montrose G&L 773.528.3253 SoFo Bar 4923 N. Clark G 773.784.7636 The Call 1547 W Bryn Mawr G&L, D, DS, V, LM 773.334.2525 The Glenwood 6962 N Glenwood G 773.764.7363 Touché 6412 N. Clark G, V, LF, 4 773.465.7400 Uptown Lounge 1136 W. Lawrence 773.878.1136

Chicago Southside

Club Escape 1530 E. 75th G&L, D Escapades 6301 S. Harlem G&L, D, V, 4 Inn Exile 5758 W. 65th G&L, D, V Jeffrey Pub 7041 S. Jeffrey G&L, D, V, 4

Chicago Suburbs

773.667.6454 773.229.0886 773.582.3510 773.363.8555

Hideaway 7301 W. Roosevelt Forest Park G, D, V, DS, GB Club Krave 13126 S. Western Blue Island G&L, D, V, DS, GB, 4 Hunters 1932 E. Higgins Elk Grove Village G, D, V, GB, 4 Mission 209 E. Chicago Downtown Elgin G&L, D, V Encompass 24215 Rush St. Lake Station, IN G&L, D, R, DS Velvet Rope 728 Lake St Oak Park G&L, D, V, R

Adult Entertainment

Banana Video 4923 N. Clark G, BK Bijou Theater 1349 N. Wells G, GB, BK Man’s Country 5017 N. Clark G, GB, BH Steamworks 3246 N. Halsted G, BH, FC The Ram 35111/2 N. Halsted G, BK, D

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