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ISSUE 14.11

MARKET DAYS 2011 PROGRAM GUIDE

We’re Having Our 30th Party! Welcome Northalsted Market Days! This year we’re celebrating our BIG 3-0 (can you believe it?!) A huge highlight of this iconic weekend party is the non-stop music on four stages (Belmont, Roscoe and Addison, plus the Jazz Oasis on Aldine). The red hot lineup includes Glee cast member (and hottie!) Darren Criss; disco legend Ms. Gloria Gaynor; America’s Got Talent Prince Poppycock; pop/R&B chanteuse Lisa Lisa; Tony Hadley from Spandau Ballet; ‘70s soulstress Maxine Nightingale; indie rock faves Shiny Toy Guns, and many, many more. The bottomline? It’ll be a rockin’ and funky weekend! Northalsted Market Days is hands-down Chicago’s best fest for people-watching, but there’s plenty more to do. With 400 vendors, there’s every type of food imaginable. The same holds true for the artwork on display and the bevy of community booths that add a unique vibe to the Northalsted Market Days experience. Whether you’re from the city, suburbs or visiting from out-of-town, another state or another country, we welcome everyone to the 30th annual Northalsted Market Days, the midwest’s largest and most fun-filled summer street fest!

JUST THE FACTS 30th Annual Northalsted Market Days® Saturday & Sunday August 13 & 14, 2011 11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. North Halsted St. (between Belmont & Addison) $7 suggested gate donation Presented by the Northalsted Business Alliance www.northalsted.com www.chicagoevents.com boi

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WELCOME ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE Market days ENTERTAINMENT Market days SPONSORS market days STREET MAP market days VENDORS where to wet your whistle DINING OUT IN CHICAGO dining out continued in the know, on the go! SCREEN SAVOR bars and clubs directory

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SATURDAY, August 13

SUNDAY, August 14

Rivers Casino Stage 3:00p - 3:45p Maxine Nightingale 4:30p - 5:45p Darren Criss 7:00p - 7:30p Prince Poppycock 8:30p - 9:45p Shiny Toy Guns

Rivers Casino Stage 1:45p -2:20p Frenchie Davis 3:00p - 3:30p Covergirls 4:30p - 5:15p Lisa Lisa 6:00p - 7:15p Tony Hadley of Spandau Ballet 8:30p - 9:45p Ms. Gloria Gaynor

Roscoe Stage 12:30p - 2:00p Ordinary Outcast 2:45p - 3:45p Art vs Science 4:30p - 5:45p Abba Salute 6:15p - 7:15p Eric Himan 8:00p - 10:00p 16 Candles Belmont Stage 12:30p - 1:30p Ronnie Nyles & Tallulah Who 2:15p - 3:15p Everelle 3:15p - 3:35p Spirit Brigade 4:00p - 4:30p Manila Luzon (Comcast) 5:15p - 7:15p Dot Dot Dot 8:00p - 10:00p Rock Candy Jazz Stage 2:00p - 4:30p Lil Ricki and the Licorice Sticks 6:00p - 8:30p Done Deal

Roscoe Stage 12:30p - 1:30p The Locals 2:00p - 3:00p The Personnel 3:30p - 4:45p Journey Unauthorized 5:15p - 6:00p Expose 6:30p - 7:10p Reina 7:45p - 9:45p Hairbangers Ball Belmont Stage 12:30p - 1:30p Plain Ole Delicious 2:00p - 4:00p Rod Tuff Curls & The Benchpress 3:00p - 3:15p Gay Cowboys 4:10p - 4:30p Chicago Spirit Brigade 4:30p - 6:30p Libido Funk Circus 6:30p - 6:50p ROTC 7:45p - 9:45p 7th Heaven Jazz Stage 2:00p - 4:30p BMR4 6:00p - 8:30p The Flat Cats

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7th Heaven is a band that

can carry a myriad of styles and make them all sound original. One minute the group can sound like Linkin Park and the next it’s coming across as an all boy-band in the style of BB Mak and Invertigo. 7th Heaven has been described as, “A great mixture of Def Leppard with a good dose of power pop.”

16 Candles brings great 80’s songs to life in full force. The members are 5 fun-loving guys with a simple love for the music of years gone by and a mission to fuse nostalgia and style to create a sight/sound spectacular unlike any other.

Abba Salute recreates an

ABBA experience that won’t soon be forgotten. Fronted by two dynamic ladies with angelic voices, and backed by a group of world class musicians, the music of the greatest pop band in history comes to life in a Las Vegas style show.

talent have made them one of the most successful female groups of their time. The group released 4 albums, sold over 3 million records, charted 11 singles in a row on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart, and have had international success all over the world.

Darren Criss and his friends created a

musical parody, the YouTube hit “A Very Potter Musical” during senior year of college, Criss starred as the boy wizard and also wrote several of the songs used in the show. That performance brought him to the attention of the producer of “Glee”, in which he currently stars as Blaine Anderson, a charismatic and openly-gay student. His breakout performance of Katy Perry’s “Teenage Dream” in his first episode debuted at number one on Billboard, selling over 200,000 tracks in its first week.

Frenchie Davis was a

contestant on the second season of the “American Idol”. Her appearance on that show Art vs. Science is a three-piece dance band led to her performing in the Broadway cast of “Rent”. In from Sydney, Australia formed early in 2008. 2003 she played the role of Effie in a west The group consists of Jim Finn on vocals and coast touring production of “Dreamgirls”. She keyboards; Dan McNamee on vocals, guitars and keyboards; and Dan Williams on drums and also starred in the role of Mahalia Jackson in the Hartford Stage production of “Mahalia: A vocals. Gospel Musical”. Recently, she appeared on the BMR4 is a jazz quartet that features some of first season of “The Voice”. the best players in the city including members Done Deal is one of the most versatile of the Buddy Guy, Lonnie Brooks, and Patricia Barber bands. The group has performed at such bands around, playing a repertoire of jazz, venues as; Andy’s Jazz Club, Shaw’s Crabhouse, swing, blues, funk & Latin grooves. Pops For Champagne, Pete Millers, Navy Pier Dot Dot Dot formed in 2007 when select and official City of Chicago events. Besides straight ahead jazz, the musicians also perform members of two well-known Chicago-based cover bands joined forces. The plan was to blues, funk, Cajun, Latin, soul-jazz, and R&B. bring their unique talents together to create The Cover Girls were a classic pop/dance a distinctive and dynamic live act. The band was among the finalists on “The Next Great group of the late 80’s and early 90’s whose American Band. glamour and beauty combined with musical

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Everelle features intense and hard-hitting

all-original music that is lean and muscular with a familiar, but innovative sound. Described as post-punk rockers, the group has a sound that is fully formed and mature, delivered with confidence and swagger.

Exposé was formed in 1984,

within a year a demo led to being signed by Arista Records. During the ‘80s, Expose released two albums. The first of which was “Exposure” in 1987. “Come Go With Me”, from that album was a number five single in the U.S. The group’s second album, “Point of No Return” produced another hit, “Seasons Change”. “What You Don’t Know” was its biggest hit album, yielding the top 20 singles “When I Look at Him” and “Tell Me Why” as well as the title track.

splash on Broadway in “Smokey Joe’s Café”, and on national TV, as a guest star on such popular programs as “That ‘70’s Show” , “Ally McBeal”, introducing her to a whole new generation of fans. “I Will Survive,” is featured on the soundtrack of more than a half dozen major motion pictures. She also lends her support to numerous charities, ranging from the likes of The Rita Hayworth Gala for Alzheimer’s to Revlon’s Annual Walk for Life.

Tony Hadley was lead

The Flat Cats play a range of vintage and

modern music rooted in swinging jazz and blues, contemporary classics, and timeless standards. These talented musicians, with years of performing, arranging, and composing experience, have appeared at such venues as; Navy Pier, Willowbrook Ballroom, Pete Miller’s, Green Dolphin Street and Grant Park. The band has also backed legendary singing groups such as The Drifters and The Crystals.

singer of Spandau Ballet. Over the years he has earned the accolades of being one of pop music’s greatest vocalists. In addition to all the band’s songs, many will remember his prominent vocal contribution to the Band Aid UK charity single “Do They Know It’s Christmas” and subsequent 1985 London appearance at Live Aid. He also performed at the Nelson Mandela Concert at Wembley in June 1988. He has continued to write and record, and has released four solo studio albums and three live albums. On the live music front Tony is a regular performer, delighting audiences UK & European tours. In 2007 he won a new legion of fans following his critically acclaimed performance as Billy Flynn in “Chicago” in London’s West End stage.

Ms. Gloria Gaynor best

Hairbangers Ball revives the era of

known for her chart-topping mega-hit, “I Will Survive”, made history when her recording of “Never Can Say Good-Bye” topped “Billboard’s” first Disco chart. She was also the first singer to record an album especially for clubs, and the first to do a mega-extended dance medley mix and release 12” dance singles, which are now high-end collector’s items. Ms Gaynor continues to record and perform in concert. “I Wish You Love”, her most recently album produced four number one dance singles on Billboard’s dance charts. She made a 22 boi

legendary ‘80s hair rock bands such as Poison, Def Leppard, Guns N’ Roses, Motley Crue, Van Halen and Bon Jovi. The “loud, proud and exciting” band has sold out venues and festivals and played to crowds ranging in size from 500 to 10,000 people.

Eric Himan is an award-winning soulful/

folk/rock musician whose recordings have been featured on Sirius/XM’s Coffeehouse radio station, MTV, Vh1, Oxygen, and E! With his signature gift for pop, Eric a woven tapestry of genres which flow seamlessly together providing the listener with as diverse an experience as the artist is himself.

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Journey Unauthorized offers a salute to

been a part of the Chicago music scene for Journey’s music in a tribute show that recreates the last decade. They have played extensively the sights and sounds of the band 30. The group in the Midwest and have earned themselves a dedicated fan base. performs the most complex and challenging songs that Journey recorded in the studios and Manila Luzon is an Asian glamasaurus performed for live audiences. whose fashion and beauty garner the attention of everyone in the room. She was the first Libido Funk Circus an over-the-top runner-up on the third season of “RuPaul’s tribute to the disco music of the ‘70s, has Drag Race” and is currently a Drag Professor on been relentlessly entertaining a wide range of RuPaul’s Drag U”, both on Logo. audiences since it’s inception in 1996. While the band continues to play disco favorites, the Maxine Nightingale was addition of hundreds of dance & rock songs, singing in a handful of local spanning from the 60’s through today, has clubs right out of high school. turned the group into a human jukebox. When she signed with her first Li’l Ricki and the Licorice Sticks get label, four hit singles followed rapidly, including “Spinning folks onto the dance floor with its combination Wheel” and “Love on Borrowed Time”. Later in of swing, big band, jazz, blues and popular that decade she paired with the songwriter/ dance tunes. The band features a lead vocalist production team J.Vincent Edwards and Pierre and the full complement of instruments including clarinet, sax, flute, trombone, trumpet, Tubbs to produce her biggest hit, “Right Back from where We Started From”. Her next album upright base, vibraphone/marimba and included the hits; “Love Hit Me” and “Didn’t I percussion. Blow Your Mind This Time”. She also starred in Lisa Lisa and her band, Cult some of the early ‘70s hottest musicals including “Hair” and “Godspell” among others Maxine has Jam, were one of first freestyle toured all over the world, sharing the bill with music groups to emerge from New York City in the 1980s. The Santana, The Commodores, Lionel Richie, Boz group released its titular debut Scaggs and Isaac Hayes, among others. album in 1985. She was signed by Columbia Records and the label released the Ordinary Outcast is a high-energy single “I Wonder If I Take You Home” which went Chicago-based act on a mission to bring the house down, every time. They have all the right gold. That was followed by another club hit, “Can You Feel the Beat?”. The band’s third single, moves and all the right tunes. They kick down the ballad “All Cried Out”, also went gold. “Go for the door and the party starts! Yours,” was featured in the movie “Caddyshack The Personnel rocks stages with an upbeat II”. The group disbanded in 1991, while Lisa and clever approach to the ‘90s R&B and pop. continued to perform as a solo and artist and The band has performed Milwaukee, House expanded into acting, most notably on the of Blues, Aragon Ballroom, Millennium Park in Nickelodeon series “Taina”, in which she played Chicago, and various summer festivals and fairs the title character’s mother. all over the Midwest. The Locals is an alt-pop, indie-rock trio that is steadily winning fans and devotees with Plain Ole Delicious is a female fronted cover band, playing classic rock, blues and ‘90s its latest EP “Salt”. The bands sound has been music. High energy show features a wide range described as The Pixies meet the Yeah Yeah of music from originals to outstanding covers of Yeahs and The Breeders. Fronted by singer everything from reggae to punk. and songwriter Yvonne Doll, The Locals have boi 25

Prince Poppycock aka

John Quale, was lead singer and songwriter for the synthpop band Endora. In 2006 John created the character of Prince Poppycock: a roguish operatic dandy with a persona and repertoire that drew on all John’s varied influences as a performer and a musician. Poppycock has opened for such bands as; Dresden Dolls and The Sounds and sung at extravagant special events such New York’s Dances of Vice; and opened for performance art legend Ann Magnuson. He was recently a contestant on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent”.

Reina means “queen” in

Spanish and the New York-born singer is fast becoming the Queen of Latin music. Inspired by the film “Fame”, set in her home town, Reina decided to become seriously involved in pop music. That opportunity came while working as a backup singer for Deborah Cox and dance music artist Corina. Reina’s debut single, “Find Another Woman,” produced by Hex Hector, climbed to number two on Billboard’s Hot Dance Music/ Club Play chart and was a hit at the winter Dance Music Conference in Miami. “Anything for Love”, her follow-up hit followed soon after

Rock Candy plays the best in upbeat dance, hip hop, 80’s, pop and rock music. The fivepiece, highly versatile band is on a mission. Their motto is If you ain’t dancin’, we ain’t doin’ our jobs”.

Rod Tuff Curls & The Benchpress strive to

create a party atmosphere with every performance. The band focuses on playing songs that encourage the audience to join in on air-guitar, high-five someone and scream out, “Awesome!”. 26 boi

R.O.T.C. performs military-

style precision routines to dance music. Righteously Outrageous Twirling Corps is a crowd favorite when it performs to hits such as the opening cheer from the movie “Bring It On”, Ru Paul’s “Supermodel”, “It’s Raining Men,” “Don’t Leave Me This Way” or Christina Aguilera’s “Ain’t No Other Man”.

Shiny Toy Guns released its first studio

album “We Are Pilots” in 2006, which featured three singles that peaked inside the top 30 on the Alternative Songs Chart. The album was nominated for a Grammy Award. The band’s second album “Season of Poison” was released in 2008 and featured two singles that peaked inside the top 30 on the Alternative Songs Chart.

Spirit Brigade performs

at community events as a way to raise funds to help keep the doors open at agencies fighting hard on the frontlines of cancer and AIDS.

Ronnie Nyles & Tallulah nails rock classics

as well as today’s top 40 hits. Lead singer Ronnie Nyles, an accomplished singer, songwriter and guitarist, has been compared to Melissa Etheridge, yet she has a voice and performing style all her own.

Windy City Cowboys

is an all male dance ensemble performing routines which combine visual elements derived from country/western dance, ballroom, color guard and theater with country and western fabulousness, at festivals, parades, rodeos, and special events.

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Wet Your Whistle at Market Days by Anita Taylor

Cruising down the midway of Market Days and ogling the hotties is hard work. Combine that with Chicago’s erratic weather and you could end up seriously dehydrated. Keep yourself lubricated by partaking of some of the adult refreshments available at various booths. That’s one of the best things about Market Days, you’re never more than 10 steps away from your next cocktail. If you over-indulge try to barf discreetly, perhaps into one of those ecologically friendly reusable plastic totes every booth seems to be handing out these days. That’s a good way to reuse, reduce and recycle. Perhaps you can take the contents home and compost them later. If that doesn’t seem to be your style, remember that there are trash containers every few yards as well. No one likes a party girl who tosses her cookies on their flip-flops (although in my opinion, anyone wearing flip-flops to an event like this deserves it). Here’s the lowdown on whose got the hooch you need to survive the weekend. Buck’s Saloon Caminito Argentinian Grill Cell Block Chicago Diner D.S. Tequila El Campeon Gourmet Grape Hydrate Jack’s on Halsted Kafka Kit Kat Lounge Mini Bar Roscoe’s Sidetrack Spin Taverna 750 Hearty Boys Caterers Living Well Brewery Lucky Horseshoe Waterfront Cafe With a Stick Yoshi’s Remember, don’t drink and cruise...alone. boi 37

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AMERICAN___________ Ann Sather 929 W. Belmont | 773.348.2378; 3416 N Southport | 773.404.4475; 5207 N Clark | 773.271.6627; 3411 N Broadway | 773.305.0024 These bustling hot spots, serving traditional Swedish pancake house fare, are best known for hearty daytime offerings and their delish cinnamon rolls. Chicago Diner 3411 N. Halsted | 773.935.6696 This world famous vegetarian restaurant offers vegan and organic offerings using the protein-based meat substitute seitan. Organic beers, wine, and spirits are also available. Cocktail 3359 N. Halsted | 773.477.1420 The kitchen at this popular bar serves up better and fancier food than it needs to. The menu ranges from gourmet salads and sandwiches to comfort food and fabulous brunch dishes. During the summer the outdoor dining space is lush and verdant. Crew 4804 N. Broadway | 773.784.2739 More than just a sports bar, the menu includes a variety of hamburgers, sandwiches, salads and comfort food. Deluxe Diner 6349 N. Clark | 773.743.8244 Conveniently located near Rogers Park’s gay triangle, the diner’s “open 24 hours on weekends” status is perfect after a night of dancing and partying. Featured menu items include breakfast skillets that are served anytime. F. O’Mahony’s, 3701 N. Broadway | 773.549-0097 An Irish-named pub and grill, but mostly it’s a neighborhood hangout where you can order food to go along with your beer (or cosmo). While not prticularly exotic, the menu features such faves as hot wings, sliders and pizza served till the wee hours. Sundays $20 mimosa brunch is popular, get there early, this place fills up fast. Golden Nugget Family Restaurants 2720 N. Clark | 773.929.0724, 2406 W. Diversey | 773.252.8903, 1765 W. Lawrence | 773.769.6700. These places are a great place for after bar dining as they are all open 24-7, and all have free parking. The large menu is sure to please. Everything is housemade, known for fluffy buttermilk pancakes, but dinners are hearty as well. 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. Beers on tap are aplenty and the weekend brunch draws an attractive crowd.

Hamburger Mary’s 5400 N. Clark | 773.784.6969 “Eat, Drink and be... MARY” at this fun and popular Andersonville restaurant which features a wide array of burgers and sandwiches, along with an interesting selection of tasty appetizers. Wash it all down with one of Mary’s home-brewed ales. 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 (broth-based soups and whole wheat tortilla wraps) and at affordable prices. Breakfast served all day long. Delivery available. IHOP 3760 N. Halsted | 773.296.0048 More than a pancake house, this 24-hour Boystown institution serves up affordably priced appetizers, sandwiches, and entrees that are sure to satisfy varying after-bar wants and needs. Kit Kat Lounge 3700 N. Halsted | 773.525.1111 Providing the best of diva entertainment along with a full dinner menu, they offer ½-price cocktails and Buy 1 Get 1 Free Entree on Wednesdays.. On Monday nights get 50% off your entire bill. M. Henry 5707 N. Clark | 773.561.1600 This popular Andersonville outpost serves breakfast and lunch daily and features creative fare such as pancakes with warm blackberries and vanilla mascarpone cream. Additionally there are many vegetarian dishes. Minibar Café 3341 N. Halsted Serves gourmet bruschetta, cheeses, panini, and entrees as well as a wide selection of wines (and cocktails) by the glass. Nookies Tree 3334 N. Halsted | 773.248.9888 A regular haunt for the locals of Boystown and popular with hangover recoverers, the diner serves made-toorder omelets, pancakes, waffles and other brunch fare all day. And it’s open 24 hours on weekends. Melrose Restaurant 3233 N Broadway | 773.327.2060 This Lakeview institution has been catering to the after-bar crowds for decades, serving breakfast anytime along with typical diner fare. Open 24 hours Stella’s Diner 3042 N. Broadway | 773.472,9040 Friendly staff serve up delicious diner fare, such as; fresh salads, a large selection of wraps, sandwiches, hearty entrees, pastas, and homemade deserts Tweet 5020 N. Sheridan | 773.728.5576 An Uptown fave, serving breakfast and lunch only, uses organic ingredients when possible to create brunch items such as buckwheat pancakes, Danish beignets, Belgian waffles, and an impressive assortment of breakfast burritos and egg Benedict dishes. boi 45

Wilde Bar & Restaurant 3130 N. Broadway | 773.244.0404 This cozy upscale Irish pub offers a laid back and warm atmosphere and a wide ranging menu that is sure to please. Expect updated versions of pub favorites such as chicken pot pie, meatloaf, fish & chips, burgers and salads. ASIAN__________________ 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 nine spice curry items. Delivery available. Pingpong 3322 N. Broadway | 773.281.7575 This popular Lakeview restaurant features high-quality Pan-Asian cuisine in a hip and modern atmosphere as well as top-notch people-watching both those in and walking by the restaurant. Delivery available. Young’s Chinese Restaurant 3949 N. Ashland | 773.248.7998 This well-regarded outpost has earned a stellar reputation for great tasting food and delivery so quick you’ll swear there must be a wok in the car. ITALIAN_________________ Anna Maria Pasteria 4400 N. Clark | 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 & inexpensive. Angelina Ristorante 3561 N. Broadway | 773.935.5933 Hosting the coolest and hippest Sunday brunch crowd in Lakeview, the menu includes Eggs Benedict, fritattas, Croque Monsieur and mufaletta sandwiches, almond-crusted stuffed French toast, and the free flow of Champagne mimosas. Brunch here is loud, raucous and FUN! Great for dinner, as well. Panino’s Pizzeria 3702 N. Broadway | 773.472.6200 Panino’s has established itself as a Boystown favorite with its varied menu selections, including gyros and burgers, pasta entrees, and of course pizza. Delivery available. MEDITERRANEAN____ Andies 1467 W. Montrose | 773.348.0654; 5253 N Clark | 773.784.8616 Specializing in Mediterranean and vegetarian cuisine, specialties of the house 46 boi

include steak kabobs, gyros, and poultry dishes such as Greek Chicken and Lebanese Style Chicken Kefta Kabob. And as befits the cuisine, desserts include a very tasty baklava. The Sunday buffet brunch is extravagant and reasonably priced. 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__________ Cesar’s 2924 N. Broadway | 773.296.9097; 3166 N Clark | 773.248.2835 This family-owned operation offers an enticing menu full of delicious Mexican recipes, popular house specialties, irresistible desserts, and their signature “Killer Margaritas.” El Nuevo Mexicano 2914 N. Clark | 773.528.2131 Cozy dining room along with authentic Mexican cuisine makes this a great place for delicious dining. Open for lunch & dinner, great patio for summer outdoor dining. Delivery available too! Estrella Negra 3352 N. Halsted | 773.227.5993 If Ed Hardy had a taco joint, this might be it for flair. A skull-licious themed dining experience. Sure, you can get tacos, empanadas and burritos, but they are all of the gormet caliber. Owner Oto is the Chef and puts his own creative twist on everything. It’s BYOB. Fiesta Mexicana 2423 N. Lincoln Ave & 4806 N. Broadway | 773.348.4144 & 773.769.4244 Traditional favorites along with great ambiance. Nice place to bring your family, friends or bring a date to. The Lincoln location has daily specials & live music. Las Mananitas 2346 W. Fullerton Ave | 773.528.2109 A long-time favorite with the GLBT community, the food is decent, but its the margaritas that you’ll come back for. Also great for boy-watching on the patio. Mayan Palace 2703 N. Halsted | 773.935.4200 Known to be 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. Portions are generous and the cool Margaritas dubbed “The World’s Best!” Is your target market is in our distribution area?? ADVERTISE YOUR RESTAURANT IN BOI MAGAZINE Call 773.975.0264 or email us at boiADS@aol.com

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by Harry Taint

Market Days Buzz

Folks are all a’twitter (and on Facebook, too)

about the first Saturday night party for Market Days in seven years! Circuit MOM Productions is presenting “WILD WEST REVOLUTION” on Saturday, Aug. 13 at the House of Blues. Joe Gauthreaux and Roland Belmares face off in a wild west spinning showdown! Costumes are strongly suggested! BTW, congrats to Matt Harvat (aka circuit Mom) for being honored by OUT Magazine as one of its favorite “Nighthawks”, those who keep the city nights alive with parties, events and all that is hot after dark. He was honored with an exclusive “invite-only” party in his honor at Sidetrack on July 27. I had to jet to the coast for a private event, or I would have been there, too. Love ya’, Matt...Stop by the Syeamwiorks booth at Market Days and play Twister with some porn stars. Later that night they’ll be hanging out at the tub and you might be able to get into a more serious Twister redux.

Bar Wars

In a universe long, long ago in a galaxy far, far away…Oh, wait! That’s “Star Wars” I meant to talk about Bar Wars, otherwise known as Battle of the Bars”. The event is back and, by the time you read this, a couple of events have already taken place. But don’t worry you can jump in at any time, just like Double Dutch jump rope. For newbies, here’s how it works; representatives from various bar compete in ridiculous challenges (many based on game and reality shows). The winner will be crowned (sorry guys, no tiara) at the finale event on August 16th. The Battle of the Bars proudly supports the 2011 Gay Softball World Series which will be held in Chicago beginning August 29. The next few events are; July 28 at Jackhammer, Aug. 3 at Crew and Aug 4 T’s. There’s no cover for any of the events and there’ll be lots of give-aways. Plus, you get to see hot bartenders looking silly!... The ladies take over Funky Buddha Lounge on July 31 for “Sexy Sundays”.

Spin Cycle

The popular club that is host to all things RuPaul related (Shangela and Jade on July 30, Jara Sofia on Aug. 6, for example), offers up a change of pace with a show by the world’s oldest (or maybe it just seems that way) drag queen, Lady Bunny, 50 boi

on Aug. 12. Of course, the clubs is also famous for go-go boys and shower contests, so don’t think that it is a one trick pony. Speaking of ponies, I hear that a couple of the dancers (i.e. strippers) from Body Heat Dance Troupe, appearing on August 14, are hung like horses. Poor deformed creatures. Finally, the club is hosting a benefit for HRC, “Threads of Equality: A FashionEsque Show” on Friday, July 29, is billed as “…a night of fun, dance performances, burlesque, equality & fashion.” Tickets, priced $15-$30, include a oneyear HRC membership and one hour of hosted bar.

We’re Having A Heat Wave

So let your seat wave at Crew’s “Hot Jockstrap Contest” on Friday, July 29…Then for a change of costume, head up to Touché the next night, July 30 for “Cowboy Eye For the Leather Guy” (c’mon, that’s best title you guys could come up with?) where a leather stud gets a cowboy makeover from Alcala’s Western Wear and wins a pair of Windy City Rodeo tickets and more. The contest begins at 11 p.m., meet the new cowboy at midnight. Pick up an application at the bar…Speaking of heat waves (see how well I tie things together) Amy Armstrong celebrates the upcoming on-set of menopause with a birthday celebration show featuring the erstwhile Freddie Allen at Mayne Stage in Rogers Park on Thursday, Aug. 11th.

Ringside Seats

If you haven’t picked up your tickets to Dance for Life, benefiting AIDS Foundation of Chicago and the Dance for Life Fund, you’d better hustle your attractive little fanny or you’ll be S.O.L. Yes, the Saturday, Aug. 20, event is at the Auditorium Theater this year, so there are more seats, but this event always sells out, no matter how big the venue. It’s the event’s 20th anniversary so it’s bound to be extra special… Also, if you delayed buying tickets to About Face Theater’s fantastic world premiere of “The Homosexuals” you’re getting another chance. The show’s been extended through Aug. 14. It’s a show that I predict will go to Broadway and as if that weren’t incentive enough, there are a lot of hot men wearing little (and sometimes not any) clothing.

Shhhhh!

GuySpy is a new website for all of you who like to watch. You didn’t hear it from me, but there will be a VIP cocktail party with food & drinks at Hydrate

for the launch party of guyspy.com on Saturday, August 13th from 4-6pm with food, drinks, dancers & your favorite divas, text “MARKET” to 881188 to get on that list... Boxboy Rich is in charge of the “Superstar Sunday” event at that placed that has changed names so many times, so now we just list the address at 1543 Kingsbury... According to the folks at Boom Boom Room it is the longest running house night in the world. Check it out on Mondays at Red Dog/Ohm. .Just in time for “Back to School” events, Erasure returns to Chicago Sept. 16 and 17 at the Congress Theater.

Drink for Charity

“Dining Out for Life” gives us an opportunity to indulge our gourmet side and now here comes “Bar AIDS” on August 25 to satisfy your inner Bacchus. Many of your favorite bars and clubs pledge a portion of their proceeds from that night to EdgeAlliance. The organization provides housing and support services for those who are impacted by this HIV/AIDS. In addition, Bar AIDS volunteers are at each venue to sell raffle tickets. Each donation of $10 or more automatically enters you in a chance to win one of many fantastic raffle prizes! So, what are you waiting for?! Celebrate the end of summer by proposing a toast all, for a great cause!

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By Gregg Shapiro

Thelma and Louise in September Vintage Thunderbird-driving diner waitress Louise (Susan Sarandon) and her best friend, put upon housewife Thelma (Geena Davis), plan a few days in a cabin in the Arkansas countryside but thing go seriously amiss before they reach their destination in “Thelma & Louise”. What begins as a harmless visit to a roadhouse, with the usually sedate Thelma letting her hair down, ends with her near-rape in a parking lot by Harlan. When Harlan goes too far after being stopped at gunpoint by jaded Louise she shoots him dead. The women jump into Louise’s green convertible and go from being on vacation to being on the lam. While Thelma veers in and out of hysteria, Louise keeps a level head, checking them in and out of hotels, arranging for boyfriend Jimmy (Michael Madsen) to wire her sixty-seven hundred dollars in savings to her in Oklahoma City and charting a course to Mexico. Meanwhile, Thelma’s sexist, car salesman husband Darryl (Christopher McDonald) is being visited by police detective Hal (Harvey Keitel), who has linked his wife and Thelma to the crime. But it’s an encounter with parolee JD (a fit Brad Pitt in what would become his breakthrough role) that has the greatest impact on the women. A raucous role in the hay with JD has a profound effect on Thelma who is so dazed by the experience that she doesn’t realize that he has stolen the getaway money. Now it’s Louise’s turn to be stunned and for Thelma to take control. In addition to having earth-shaking sex with JD, Thelma also picked up on his robbery technique and puts it to use in market. Flush with cash again, the women continue their star-crossed journey, teaching perverted truckers lessons, keeping in touch with Hal (who is genuinely on their side) and turning the tables on a highway patrolman, eventually finding themselves literally at the precipice.

For those seeing it for the first time or the fifth time, “Thelma & Louise” holds up well 20 years after its theatrical release. Ridley Scott’s direction of Callie Khouri’s Oscar-winning screenplay combined with the Oscarnominated performances by the lead actresses make the movie, and the characters, legendary. Blu-ray special features include audio commentary by Scott, Sarandon, Davis and Khouri and an extended ending with director’s commentary. “See You In September” is a completely forgettable rom-com by actress-turneddirector Tamara Tunie. Commitment-phobic Lindsay (Estella Warren) is more devastated by the annual August departure of her therapist (Whoopi Goldberg) than the romantic relationship she abruptly ends with Steven (out actor Christopher Sieber). Faced with 31 days without her therapist’s ear, Lindsay borrows BFF and boss Monica’s (Liza Lapira) Manhattan loft and forms her own Craig’s List-generated therapy support group. Populated with a variety of wacky characters, including much-divorced Charlotte (out actress Sandra Bernhard), hot nebbish Max, Max’s screwed up buddy A.J., diabolical doc filmmaker Eve and unfunny comic Roger, among others. The group survives a burglary at the loft, which strengthens their bond, and they begin meeting to help each other with their neuroses. By the end of this idiotic, offensive and pointless film, you’ll be ready for therapy and anti-depressants. The DVD contains no bonus material. Be grateful. boi 53

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 Buck’s Saloon 3439 N. Halsted G Cell Block 3702 N. Halsted G, LF Charlie’s 3726 N. Broadway G, D, W Cocktail 3359 N. Halsted G, GB 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 Spin 800 W. Belmont G, D, V, DS The Closet 3325 N. Broadway G&L, V, 4

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Chicago Downtown

Baton Show Lounge 436 N. Clark DS 312.644.5269 Club 720 720 N. Wells MS, D, 4 312.787.8720 Crimson Lounge 333 N. Dearborn MS, D, R 312.923.2473 Downtown Bar & Lounge 440 N State G 312.464.1400 Excalibur/Vision 632 N. Dearborn MS, D, 4 312.266.1944 Funky Buddha 728 W. Grand Ave. MS, D 312.666.1695 House of Blues 329 N. Dearborn MS, LM, 4 312.923.2000 Krush/Prop House 1657 N. Elston G&L, D, 4 773.486.2390 Juicy Fridays 2354 N. Clybourn Ave 773.383.5518 Second Story Bar 157 E. Ohio G, V 312.923.9536 Sound Bar 226 W. Ontario MS, D, 4 312.787-4480 Spy Bar 646 N. Franklin MS, D, 4 312.587.8779 Underground 56 W. Illinois MS, D, 4 312.644.7600 Vibe 1543 N. Kingsbury MS, D, 4 312.266.1900

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 Fat Cat 4849 N. Broadway MS, R 773.506.3100 Green Dolphin St. 2200 N. Ashland G&L, D, LM, 4 773.395.0066 Green Mill 4802 N. Broadway MS, LM, 4 773.878.5552 In Fine Spirits 5420 N Clark MS, R 773.334.9463 Jackhammer 6406 N. Clark G, D, V, GB, LM, 4 773.743.5772 Joi de Vine 1744 W. Balmoral L, R 773.989.6846 Kinetic Playground 1113 W. LawrenceMS, D, LM, 4 773.769.5483 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 T’s 5025 N. Clark G&L, R 773.784.6000 The Glenwood 6962 N Glenwood G 773.764.7363 Touché 6412 N. Clark G, V, LF, 4 773.465.7400

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

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

Chicago Northside

The Anvil 1137 W. Granville G, V @mosphere 5355 N. Clark G&L, V, GB Big Chicks 5024 N. Sheridan G&L, D, R The Call 1547 W Bryn Mawr G&L, D, DS, V, LM

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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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