BAR AIDS.
ONE NIGHT. ONE CAUSE
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he 7th Annual Bar AIDS Chicago, a benefit for AIDSCare Progressive Services, on Thursday, August 26, promises to be an intoxicating mix of one part night-on-the-town, two parts fundraiser, and a dash of HIV/AIDS awareness. More than 50 Chicago pubs, coffee shops, and juice bars will host fundraisers for AIDSCare Progressive Services, a member of EdgeAlliance. This year’s Bar AIDS will feature events throughout the city, including a Boystown Crawl with themed parties, drink specials, and fun prizes at each stop along the way. Adding a caffeinated twist, coffee and juice bars will be added to this year’s Bar AIDS lineup. Each location will boast a distinct combination of liquor sponsors, raffle prizes, and themes providing an opportunity to experience your favorite bar in a new way. Local Chicago corporations, sports teams, clubs, and choirs will participate in the Bar AIDS Adopta-Bar Program. These organizations will “adopt” participating bars, helping to guarantee the success of the event by driving traffic to each bar and by selling raffle tickets throughout the night. Last year CSMA Volleyball league combined its 2009 End-of-the Season Party with Bar AIDS, hosting an incredible night at Circuit Night Club. Venues throughout the city will also host raffles with prizes such as; swimwear, liquor baskets, hotel and spa packages and roundtrip tickets to Mexico, Canada, or anywhere in the Continental United States, courtesy Orbitz. Each location will feature a Bar AIDS Ambassador to invite friends, co-workers and family to their bar, greet patrons, and sell tickets for the grand prize raffle. These incredible volunteers are what make Bar AIDS a successful event. EdgeAlliance and AIDSCare Progressive Services continue to provide compassion, care, housing, and hope to those living on the edge. Call 773.359.0103 or go to edgealliance.org for more information. Those interested in being part of Bar AIDS as an Ambassador, contact Kevin Richards at 773.359.0103 or krichards@edgealliance.org. boi
BOI’S LIFE It’s time for us to blow…out the candles on our birthday cake. This month boi celebrates its 10th year of publishing. Technically, the magazine started on January 1 of 2000, sort of a Y2K baby. However, we long ago decided we didn’t like to celebrate it in the dead of winter; we’re more “the bois of summer”, so to speak. So much has changed in society. We’re a very different publication than we were in our infancy. Back then, the magazine’s original publisher, Dustin Tyler had a very specific focus. At that time, boi was geared to the circuit party scene, with articles and photos that reflected the hedonism that was part of that lifestyle. In Dustin Tyler’s own words, “I wanted to develop a magazine that had a look and feel that they (circuit-goers) could identify with. Much of the editorial was ‘borrowed’ from the Internet and we weren’t so much worried about spelling, grammar and all that. “Our major sources of income were phone sex ads and ads for companies that allowed HIV folks to cash in their life insurance. The Internet killed phone sex ads and improved medicine allowed folks with HIV to live longer. Plus a lot of my advertisers weren’t happy that I was writing about what it was like to be tweaked.” Tyler eventually handed over the publication to current publisher Mike Macharello, but still thinks that the time he spent running the magazine was “a huge learning experience.“ He now works for a Chicago-based advertising and marketing company. As with all publications, boi has changed over the past ten years. Our focus now is on the community at large. When I joined the staff in early spring it was, in part, to help expand the scope of boi. Our demographic has long been much broader than most would expect. Yes, we do have a large percentage of our readers who enjoy going to the clubs and bars, but for most of our readers,that’s not the entire focus of their life. The road boi is on now is to be a lifestyle publication for the community in which we serve. Yes, we’ll cover events and news about the bars and club (love them!), but we’ll also continue to expand our coverage of fashion, entertainment, and the arts. We’re also adding coverage of business, charitable and community organizations impacting the GLBT community. While we don’t claim to be a news magazine, there are times when we may add our two cents to the public discourse. Throughout this anniversary issue we’ll take a look at the landmark events and trends of the past ten years and give you a chance to meet the folks behind boi today. As I said in my first letter from the editor, “Being a boi is a state of mind. It has nothing to do with your age or appearance. Being a boi has always been about enjoying the adventures that arise… and savoring each aspect of life without limitations.” We hope you continue to join us as we move into our second decade, still a boi at heart.
3708 N. Halsted St. Chicago, IL 60613 773.975.0264 boieditorial@aol.com Publisher Editor
Mike Macharello Rick Karlin
Layout & Design Roberto Balderas
JR Garcia
Advertising Bill Gubrud, Manager Freddie Bain Korey Neibarger
bill@boimagzine.com freddie@boimagazine.com korey@boimagazine.com
Photographers Freddie Bain Korey Neibarger Oliver Aguilar
Tim Hite - MTMChicago Frank Failing George St. George
Editorial Contributors Harry Taunt
Gregg Shapiro
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bar aids. one night, one cause Who’s who at boi Introducing the naughties dining out Check it out dining out (contd) top ten movies of 2000 waz happening stage and screen in the know, on the go top ten stage and screen 2000 top ten new stories of 2000 BARS & CLUBS DIRECTORY
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Who’s Who
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n the occasion of our anniversary, we’d like to introduce you to the folks who bring you BOI.
Mike Macharello Publisher
Korey Neibarger Account Rep
Birthplace: Elgin, IL, Earth (maybe). Interests: Underground, club, dance music. Relationship Status: Happily (would-be if legally possible) married, going on 14 years. Philosophy: Don’t force a round block in a square hole. Move away from things and people who hurt you or make you feel bad. Gravitate towards things and people who make you feel good.
Birthplace: Champaign, IL Interests: Shopping, traveling, cooking, Cubs, pool, darts and hanging out with friends. Relationship Status: Single. Philosophy: Live for today. Yesterday is gone and tomorrow may never come.
My passion has been to unite our community through the club scene. The high school I went to in Melrose Park was mixed, white, black, Latino, Asian, boys, girls and of course, a few obvious gays. When I went to my first gay clubs in Chicago, they were men-only and all-white. At that point I set out to create an all-inclusive option. It was easier said than done, and to this day there is still a lot of prejudice in our community. As a former DJ, I know the dance floor doesn’t see color, race or sexuality, just unity in music, perfect pitch and harmony! Something that I believe is worth striving for. At boi, we are trying to break down the barriers as well. Over the years we have abolished the stereotypical negative image of the circuit-boy and have worked hard on becoming more all-inclusive. When people such as my sister and people of color, such as my hairdresser, say they love reading boi, then I know we are on the right track. To all our readers and advertisers: Thanks for your support!
Freddie Bain
Rick Karlin Editor
Birthplace: Lake Forest, IL Interests: Cooking, writing, theater, history. Relationship Status: Legally unwed for 18 years, with a 36 year old son. Pets: 2 dogs, K.D. (as in lang) a basenji mix and Dusty (as in Springfield) a golden retriever mix. Philosophy: Life is a banquet and most poor sons of bitches are starving to death.
Bill Gubrud
Sales Manager Place of Birth: Chicago. Interests: Family, friends and anything Chicago Cubs related. Relationship Status: partnered for 4 years. Interests/Hobbies: I really would like to see the Cubs win the World Series before I die or have to rely upon Depends. Philosophy: What goes around, comes around and karma’s a bitch.
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Account Rep
Birthplace: Chicago. Interests: Music, fashion, graphic design, promotions, friends, family and doing anything creative. Relationship Status: Single. Philosophy: Find something you love to do and you’ll never have to work a day in your life.
Gregg Shapiro
Contributing Writer Birthplace: Chicago. Interests: Writing, music, movies, books. Relationship Status: Legally unwed for 18 years, proud “parent “of 2 perfect mutts. Philosophy: Imitation is the laziest form of flattery.
J.R. Garcia
Graphic Design/Layout Place of Birth: McAllen, TX Interests: Riding bicycle trails, motorcycling. Relationship Status: Single. Pets: Two cats, Josie & Kitty. Philosophy: Do unto others as you would have done unto you. Don’t take life too seriously, ‘cause you will get another chance to make it better in your next life.
Roberto Balderas Graphic Designer
Place of Birth: Puebla, Mexico. Interests: Technology, science, photography, illustration, typography and web/graphic design. Relationship status: Widow. Pets: Two shaggy fag hags. Philosophy: There is no finish line.
Introducing the Noughties
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e had “The Roaring Twenties”, and “The Gay ‘90s.” What do we call the first decade of this century? The ‘00s looks like we’re awaiting for James Bond. How about bringing back an old fashioned term for zero and calling them “The Noughties”? Until someone comes up with something better, that’s what I’m using. So, here we are The Top 10 Songs of The Noughties
Top 10 Dance Songs From Associated Content.com 1. 2.
“Rehab” - Amy Winehouse “I Bet You Look Good On The Dance Floor” Arctic Monkeys 3. “Crazy in Love” - Beyoncé [featuring Jay-Z] 4. “Yellow” – Coldplay 5. “Paper Planes” - M.I.A. 6. “Bleeding Love” - Leona Lewis 7. “Hurt” - Johnny Cash 8. “Seven Nation Army” - The White Stripes 9. “Can’t Get You Out Of My Head” - Kylie Minogue 10. “Hey Ya” - Outkast
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Top 10 Pop Songs From TheTop10s.com 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
“I Still Believe In Loving You” - Sarah Geronimo “The Kill” - 30 Seconds to Mars “It’s My Life” - Bon Jovi “In The End” - Linkin Park “Lost Angel” - Heart “You Rock My World” - Michael Jackson “Bring Me to Life” - Evanescence “Stan” - Eminem “Jesus of Suburbia” - Green Day “Hung Up” - Madonna
From Pitchfork.com 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
“B.O.B.” - OutKast “All My Friends” - LCD Soundsystem “Paper Planes (Diplo Remix)” - M.I.A. “Crazy in Love” - Beyoncé [featuring Jay-Z] “One More Time” - Daft Punk “Maps” - Yeah Yeah Yeahs “Get Ur Freak On” - Missy Elliott “Idioteque” - Radiohead “My Girls” - Animal Collective “Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)” - Arcade Fire
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Dining Out 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 open only for breakfast and lunch and are best known for hearty daytime offerings and their homemade 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. 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 Perched kitty-corner from Jackhammer and Touché, the diner’s “open 24 hours on the weekend” status is perfect after a night of dancing and partying. Featured menu items include breakfast skillets that are served anytime. Golden Nugget Family Restaurants 2720 N. Clark | 773.929.0724, 2406 W.Diversey | 773.252.8903, 1765 W. Lawrence | 773.769.6700. Established 40+ years, 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. 441 N Halsted | 773.348.9696 This Boystown eatery 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 This fun and popular Andersonville restaurant features a wide 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 (broth-based soups and whole wheat tortilla wraps) and at affordable prices. Breakfast, including multigrain pancakes and egg white omelets, served all day long. Delivery available. 16 boi
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. Joey’s Brick House 1258 W. Belmont | 773.296.1300 “Thelonious Brunch” with live jazz on Sundays features menu items such as a Cajun Scramble with andouille sausage, Crab Cakes Benedict, and the Hobo Skillet. Brunch includes 15 varieties Long Island Ice Teas. 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.. M. Henry 5707 N. Clark | 773.561.1600 This popular Andersonville outpost serves breakfast and lunch daily and features creative fare such as dulce banana rumba French toast, and pancakes with warm blackberries and vanilla mascarpone cream. Additionally there are many vegetarian dishes and traditional menu items like three-cheese omelets. Minibar Café 3341 N. Halsted This attractive and sophisticated space serves gourmet bruschettas, cheeses, paninis, and entrees as well as an impressive selection of wines by the glass from around the world. The Sunday brunch is tasty and impressive. Nookies Tree 3334 N. Halsted | 773.248.9888 A regular haunt for the locals of Boystown and popular with hangover recoverers, this upscale diner serves made-to-order omelets, pancakes, waffles and crepes 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, Orange 3231 N. Clark | 773.549.4400 This homey restaurant specializes in breakfast on a daily basis and hosts a full house on weekends for brunch. Unique menu items include green eggs and ham (eggs scrambled with basil pesto and pancetta), jelly donut pancakes, Chai tea-infused French toast, and panseared grit cakes. Queens Tavern & Bistro 750 W. Cornelia | 773.248.8333 Occupying the old Cornelia’s space,
May Street Market
1132 W. Grand, 312.421.5547
Bill of Fare: Grilled watermelon salad; yellow watermelon shooter, mixed baby greens, candied cashews, local aged cheddar $6/12 Grilled watermelon sounds weird, and it is, not in a good way. Local vegetable gazpacho $4 Incredibly fresh & delicious. Crab cakes; baked in shredded phyllo, with banana chipotle aioli $8 Loved the crab cake, the banana aioli-not so much. Chorizo stuffed dates; wrapped in bacon, smoked onion purée, roasted peppers $10 The perfect hangover food, greasy and spicyin a good way. Grilled half chicken; Moroccan spices, cilantro corn on the cob, couscous salad $18 Perfectly cooked and spiced, corn on the cob is a tasty, if unwieldy side. Eggplant jacket; silken tofu, purple sticky rice, miso, hearts of palm purée, cilantro salad, wasabi peas, tamarind candy glaze $15 A creative & delicious vegan option. Strawberry shortcake; sweet English biscuit, strawberry salad, chantilly cream, poached rhubarb, balsamic ice cream The best dessert I’ve ever had - that wasn’t chocolate. Caramel ice cream topped with caramel corn & candied peanuts. A great reinterpretation of a childhood treat.
The Bottom Line: Great food, but a bit overpriced for such unpolished service.
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Dining Out
Stella’s Diner 3042 N. Broadway | 773.472,9040 Fine diner dining features fresh salads, a large selection of wraps, sandwiches, hearty entrees, pastas, and homemade deserts.
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 Monsiuer and Mufalatta 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.
Tweet 5020 N. Sheridan | 773.728.5576 This Uptown favorite 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.
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.
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 like chicken pot pie, meatloaf dinner, fish & chips, burgers and salads.
MEDITERRANEAN____
this charming new eatery is warm and inviting and features a value menu filled with both bar food and entrée items as well as daily specials.
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 ragoon, 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 the restaurant as well as any number of hotties walking by outside. Delivery available. Young’s Chinese Restaurant 3949 N Ashland | 773.248.7998 While Chinese takeout is sometimes a bad and poorly tasting stereotype, 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, and best of all: inexpensive.
Andies 1467 W Montrose | 773.348.0654; 5253 N Clark | 773.784.8616 Specializing in Mediterranean and vegetarian cuisine, specialties of the house 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. Istanbul 3613 N Broadway | 773.525.0500 Specializing in Turkish and Mediterranean cuisines, this recent addition to the lakeview dining scene has been attracting patrons with a varied menu, generous portions, and affordable prices. MEXICAN___________ 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.” Fiesta Mexicana 2423 N. Lincoln | 773.348.4144 and 4806 N. Broadway | 773.769.4244. Not your typical late-night taco joints, these neighborhood favorites serve up traditional Mexican dishes and seafood specialties. Open until 2am (3am on Saturdays) Mayan Palace 2703 N. Halsted 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!” boi 19
Top Ten Movies of 2000
From Hollywire.com
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lthough the year isn’t over and, no doubt, there will be at least a couple of contenders for a spot on this list (“Inception” is already being mentioned), most of the films listed below are pretty safe bets.
1. “The Dark Knight” - 2008
6. “Memento” - 2000
2. “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” - 2003
7. “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers” - 2002
The Dark Knight is one of the rare few that come from a well-known, and even clichéd, genre, and yet still manages not only to surpass expectations, but to expand upon the world it comes from. There are epic battles, state of the art special effects, tons of bizarre and freaky creatures.
3. “City of God” - 2002
Directors Fernando Meirelles and Kátia Lund show us the true story of the gangs that ruled the slums of Rio de Janeiro. It’s been captured on film in one of the best movies of the new century.
4. “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring” - 2001
Peter Jackson’s astonishingly ambitious fantasy adventure epic that captures millions of imaginations and instantly garnered dedicated fans all over the world.
5. “Up” - 2009
Pixar’s animated gift to the world is an enormous achievement in story telling and a shining example of the possibilities available to the animated genre.
Christopher Nolan’s masterful mystery thriller came out of nowhere in 2000 and blew audiences away. Told in reverse in ten-minute sections, the movie intricately weaves paranoia and memory loss into a fascinating thriller. The second film in any trilogy or franchise is arguably the most important of all. The first sequel in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, then, was no small task to pull off, especially following the massive success of the original film.
8. “WALL-E” - 2008
Hardly a word is spoken, still WALL-E earns its spot on the list. One of the most charming screen romances ever seen .
9. “Amelie” - 2001
A charming romantic comedy about a shy waitress setting herself to the task of distributing happiness to the world.
10. “The Departed” - 2006
A gritty crime mystery about a cop undercover in a crime organization while a mole is undercover in the police force. True to Scorsese form, the movie is tense, fast-moving and stomach-turningly violent. It rarely gets better than this.
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Waz Happening Weekly Events at a Glance MONDAY
Cocktail – “Trash Dance” techno Crew – “Pub Stumpers” trivia Roscoe’s – “You’re the Star” karaoke Scarlet – live music Sidetrack – show tune sing-along Spin – karaoke Wild Pug – free pool, “Motown Mondays” Velvet Rope – singles meet & greet
TUESDAY
Cocktail – go-go boys Roscoe’s – “Drag Race” Spin – dart tournament & bingo Temptations – “Stud Puppy” Wild Pug – acoustic music
WEDNESDAY
Cocktail – “Twisted Trivia” Hydrate- “Hydrag Revue” Mary’s Attic –“ Mary-oke”
North End – karaoke Roscoe’s – “You’re the Star” karaoke Sidetrack – “Rockin Retro” Touché – “Bear Chested” Wild Pug – “Live Game Show”
THURSDAY
Atmosphere – “Hot Mess” male dancers Berlin – “Stardust” Circuit – “La Noche Loca” Cocktail – “Spank” Hideaway – “Trailer Trash Bingo”, Latin night North End – darts Roscoe’s – “Alternative Sounds” Scarlet – “Frat Party” Sidetrack – comedy videos Steamworks-“Lights Out Party” Velvet rope – jazz duet performs Wild Pug – karaoke
FRIDAY
Circuit – Flashback Fridays Man’s Country – strippers Rehab – “Wig Out” Scarlet – “First Ward Ball” Sidetrack – show tune cocktail hour Spin – shower contest
SATURDAY
Circuit –“Urbano” Man’s Country – strippers Wild Pug – “Dog Day Afternoon,” pets welcome
SUNDAY
Atmosphere – movie night, Circuit – “Noche Latina” Mary’s Attic – “Mary-oke” North End – ‘80s video Sidetrack – show tunes/’60s-‘80s Smart bar – “Dollar Disco” Spin - “Game Show Trivia”
Dine & Drink Deals Weekly Specials at a Glance MONDAY
Big Chicks – Buck Burger Club Krave - $10 draft pints & $ top shelf Crew – 1/2 priced pizza & flat breads Halsted’s - $14 Miller buckets Hideaway - $3 “U Call It”, $2 off pizzas Hydrate - $1 drink specials Kit Kat – 1/2 off your entire bill Roscoe’s - $10 Miller Lite pitchers Scarlet - $3 tallboy PBR, $5 well Cosmos Scot’s - $3.25 domestic bottles Spin – $1 Leine draft/ $4 Skyy drinks Touché - $2.50 PBR Wild Pug – domestic pints $2
TUESDAY
Atmosphere - $1 well & Bud Lite draft Berlin - $1 drink night Club Krave - $2 well, $1 drafts, $4 draft pitchers Crew- $1 tacos, half-priced appetizers Halsted’s - $5.95 salad entrees Kit Kat – half-priced martinis Scarlet - $6 mini-pitchers vodkalemonade, $3 Miller Lite, Scot’s - $2 off all martinis Spin – $4 call cocktails Temptations - $1 kamikaze shots Wild Pug – Shock Top pints $2.75
WEDNESDAY
Atmosphere - $2.50 drink specials Club Krave - $7 Three Olive martinis
Crew – 1/2 priced martinis & desserts Halsted’s - $2 Miller & Bud draft pints Kit Kat – 1/2 priced cocktails & martinis, 2 for 1 entrees Mary’s Attic - $3 well or domestic beer Roscoe’s - $3 off all martinis Scarlet - $95 Classic Stoli bottle service, $5 martinis, $4 Amstel or Heineken Scot’s – $2 off Cosmos Spin – $1 house cocktails, domestic draft beer & wine Velvet Rope - $1 drinks Wild Pug – Absolut cocktails $3.50
THURSDAY
Atmosphere – $3 well, $5 cosmos, Club Krave - $10 draft pints, $5 top shelf cocktails Crew – chips & salsa $2.50, $3 tap Hydrate - specials on Effen cocktails Kit Kat - $5 Effen martinis & $5 mojitos Sayat Nova – $3 Lite, $4 Bacardi Bombs, Rokk Vodka $4 mixers, $5 martinis Scarlet - $5 40oz Miller Light & King Cobra, 26oz Corona or mini-pitcher of Long Island Iced Tea Scot’s - $4 draft beers Touché - $2.50 PBR
FRIDAY
Circuit - $3 cocktails, $2 beer Club Krave - $5 sangria, $10 domestic buckets, $16 imported buckets Crew – 1/2 priced nachos, $2 PBR Halsted’s - $12 pitchers Miller Light & Bud Lite
Hamburger Mary’s - $4 Leine bottles Hideaway $7 Smirnoff lemonade pitchers Kit Kat - $30 3-course prix fixe meal Roscoe’s – Coor’s Light pitchers Scarlet - $4 well drinks, $4 Bud Light, Wild Pug – all martinis $6
SATURDAY
Club Krave - $12 mixed drink pitchers Crew - $9 pitchers Miller Lite Halsted’s - $3 mimosas & screwdrivers Hamburger Mary’s - $5 slushies Hideaway - $5 Long Islands Roscoe’s - $3 off martinis Scarlet - $95 Classic Stoli bottle service Touché – free pizza at midnight
SUNDAY
Atmosphere – $3 well, $2 Bud Lite draft Big Chicks – Free BBQ Club Krave $5 pitchers beer/margaritas Halsted’s - $3 mimosas & screwdrivers Kit Kat – “Divalicious Brunch”-unlimited mimosas and bloody Marys Roscoe’s - $12 pitchers of Long Islands Scarlet –“Liquid Brunch” $12 bottles of champagne, $4 bloody Marys & screwdrivers, free cereal & juice bar Scot’s – Free BBQ Smart Bar – Dollar Disco – drinks are $1 Spin –“Supersize Me” all Absolut cocktails in pint glasses, “Meat & Buns” - free hot dogs & hamburgers Wild Pug – specials on pitchers of mimosa, Sweet Tea, Long Islands
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Stage & Screen ON THE CONCERT STAGE The Flesh Hungry Dog Show presents acclaimed and openly gay vocalist and songwriter Matt Alber at 9 p.m. on Aug. 20 at Jackhammer, 6406 N. Clark. The music video for Alber’s song “End of the World” was a sensation on Logo. Chicago-based singer/songwriter Jen Porter opens for Alber. DJ Sky spins between the bands, with Gary Airedale acting as hosts. Call 773-743-5772 or visit fleshhungrydog.com. ON THE BIG SCREEN “All About Evil” (Backlash): Part homage/part parody, grisly slasher flick “All About Evil” is writer/director Joshua Grannell’s magnum opus. In addition to helming the project, Grannell’s drag persona Peaches Christ also appears in the film about drab and dreary San Francisco librarian Deb’s transformation into gore goddess Deborah. Determined to keeping her devoted, but departed, father’s legacy alive, Deb (Natasha Lyonne) spends her nights (after working all day at the library) showing horror flicks at the family-owned Victoria Theater. But Deb’s evil mother Tammy (Julie Caitlin Brown) wants Deb to sign over her rights to the property so that she can make a killing in real estate. Instead, Deb kills Tammy with her own pen to the jugular. The gruesome murder is captured on closed-circuit cameras and when projectionist Mr. Twigs (Jack Donner) fails to show up in time to start the scheduled movie for the impatient audience, Deb accidentally screens the videotape that could incriminate her. But instead of being arrested, Deb is celebrated as some kind of horror auteur. Thus begins her killing spree with assistance a ragtag production crew that includes Twigs, killer twins Veda (Jade Ramsey) and Vera (Nikita Ramsey) and swishy and ghoulish street kid Adrian (Noah Segan). As her popularity grows with each film, Deb morphs into Deborah who is sort of a cross between Mae West and Tallulah Bankhead. Meanwhile, Deborah’s biggest fan, adorable prep-school dude Steven (Thomas Dekker) becomes suspicious of Deborah when two of his classmates, alterna-girl Judy (Ariel
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Hart) and preppie Claire (Lindsay Kail), go missing after being at The Victoria. By now, Deborah is virtually unstoppable. But will she be able to go forward with her plans to massacre an entire audience? Mink Stole and Cassandra Peterson (a.k.a. Elvira) co-star as Deborah’s annoying library co-worker Evelyn and Steven’s mother Linda, respectively. The camp is over the top as are the blood and guts. If you can stomach it, it’s worth a look and a laugh. (Showing Aug. 14 only at the Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport.) “Stonewall Uprising” (First Run Features) – There is no shortage of good GLBT documentaries and “Stonewall Uprising,” based on David Carter’s book “Stonewall: The Riots that Sparked the Gay Revolution,” takes its proud and rightful place among its predecessors. Co-directors Kate Davis and David Heilbroner provide a suitable amount of background through photographs and “dramatic recreation” for what was to become gay people’s “Rosa Parks moment.” The doc sets the 1960s stage, described as the “dark ages for gay and lesbian people across America,” with footage of CBS’s 1967 new special “The Homosexuals,” a speech by the virulently anti-gay psychologist Charles Socarides, fear-mongering educational films and a psych hospital in Atascadero, CA considered to be the “Dachau for queers.” It also presents a picture of increased gay and lesbian visibility, including the rise of the homophile movement (i.e. Mattachine Society and Daughters of Bilitis). Such an oppressive atmosphere proved to be fertile ground for what would eventually occur at the Stonewall Inn, described in late June of 1969. “Stonewall Uprising” includes informative interviews with Virginia Apuzzo, former NYC mayor Ed Koch and historian Eric Marcus, as well as several Stonewall Inn bar patrons, such as Yvonne Ritter, present that revolutionary night. But what sets it apart is the in-depth focus on the events that created the perfect storm for the uprising that took place and led to the birth of gay liberation.
By Gregg Shapiro
ON THE SMALL SCREEN A late arrival to the cult of “Showgirls” (MGM/UA), newly reissued in a Blu-Ray+DVD set, it’s safe to say that the film’s value, camp or otherwise, is completely lost on me. As camp classics go, “Showgirls” ranks low on the list when compared to “Valley of the Dolls” or “Mommie Dearest.” It’s a rabidly misogynistic mess. A corny, soft-core porn, toxic baby-oil spill of a movie. Switchblade-wielding hitchhiker Nomi (barely human blow-up doll Elizabeth Berkley) is on her way to Las Vegas to be a “dancer,” a career goal as vague as the dull look in her eyes. Once there, she’s propositioned on a regular basis. One perv even tells Nomi that “sooner or later she’s going to have to sell it,” and sooner comes sooner than later. Crashing with costume mistress Molly (Gina Ravera), Nomi “dances” at strip club Cheetahs, but clings to her dream of being a Vegas showgirl just like Crystal (Gina Gershon), the star of “Goddess” at the Stardust. But Nomi, whose personality disorder places her somewhere on the autism spectrum, still has dues to pay, including a $500 private dance for Crystal and boyfriend/show manager Zack (Kyle MacLachlan and his important hair). Before you know it, Nomi lands an audition at the Stardust with Tony (a toupeed Alan Rachins) and his gay assistant Marty (Patrick Bristow) and despite some unpleasantness gets cast in “Goddess.” Soon Nomi and Crystal are thick as thieves, dishing about dog chow over lunch (don’t ask!) and flirting with lesbian titillation (it’s a testament to Gershon’s talent that she survived this car wreck). Of course, Nomi can’t resist banging Zack, which only heightens the sexual tension between her and Crystal. And in a twist on the “42nd Street” myth, Nomi becomes Crystal’s understudy and then proceeds to fix it so that she gets the lead in the show. But Nomi’s world is about to be turned upside down when Molly is brutally raped and beaten by rock heartthrob Andrew Carver (William Shockley) and Zack discovers the truth about Nomi’s sordid past. The Blu-Ray+DVD set boasts a bevy of bonus features.
In The Know, On The Go! BAR TALK
Club Krave’s Chanda Lear is even older and she’s ready to be ridden hard, at the bar’s rodeo party August 20-22…Sherry Vine is appearing at Roscoe’s August 24 at 11 p.m. The info I got said “no cover” I’m pretty certain that they mean “no door charge” but with Sherry Vine, ya never know. . .Circle October 8 on your calendar. That’s when Kimberly Locke is at Roscoe’s…It’s “Boyztown in Downtown” on Thursdays when Sayat Nova goes gay. Amanda Lepore and her “Fierce Pussy” appears at Hydrate on August 14. Eternal Youth Spa, 4 Rebels Vodka and Steamworks, present world’s most famous transexual as she performs her hits live. Pssst! There’s an after-party at Steamworks…If your own catty comments aren’t enough to keep you entertained during “Project Runway”, head over to Crew on Thursday nights and listen to the snipes by the rest of the queens… If you haven’t checked out Tuesdays’ open mike at 3160, you should make it a point to do so. Dan Stetzel keeps things rolling. Maybe we can convince him to bring back his drag persona Paige Turner…
RUMOR CONTROL
Yes, that was the cast of “Shrek,
The Musical” at Sidetrack for Showtunes last Monday. ..But no, that wasn’t Neil Patrick Harris at Scarlet’s “Liquid Brunch” on Market
days week-end. I agree, the guy sure did look like NPH-at least in bar lighting. . . Yes it’s true that John Waters film legend, Mink Stole and drag actor Peaches Christ will make an appearance at Berlin on Saturday the 18th hosting a pre and after party for the film’s premiere at the Music Box. There’s a pre-party from 9 till 11, a free party bus ride to the film then a ride back to Berlin after the film followed by more party fun!
MUSIC TALK
“Body Talk Pt. 2”, the second in a trilogy of albums that Robyn will release this year on Cherrytree Records, is due out on September 7th. The collection will also feature a duet with Snoop Dogg, who delivers what Robyn describes as a “very gangsta” performance on “U Should Know Better”… Sara Bareilles has released “King Of Anything” the highly anticipated first single off her sophomore album “Kaleidoscope Heart.”
THEATER TALK
that the Minnesota based chain has donated $150,000 to antigay, anti-choice gubernatorial candidate Tom Emmer. On his web site Emmer states, “I strongly believe in the sanctity of human life, from conception to natural death. As a legislator, I have voted 100% pro-life and introduced numerous bills and amendments to protect the unborn…I believe marriage is the union between one man and one woman. As a legislator, I have consistently supported the constitutional marriage amendment that protects traditional marriage.” Judging by the large GLBT presence at the newly opened Uptown Target, that’s not exactly the community WE think of. Let target know your feelings about this. Call 1-800-440-0680.
“Til Death Us Do?!?!?!
A National Organization for Marriage supporter offered up a solution for gay marriage at an antigay rally in Indianapolis: putting gay couples to death. A blogger for Blierico.com broke the story and posted a photo of the sign, which a NOM supporter
“Hot Mikado” opens August 18 at Drury Lane Theatre. This will be the first Chicago-area production on a proscenium stage of the acclaimed musical... “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” premieres at Theatre at the Center on September 9…I’m beginning to think that renaissance fairs have gotten a bad rap. Take a look at the ad for Bristol Renaissance Faire in this week’s issue and see if it wipes brought a rally in Indianapolis. The out all thoughts of nerds. sign states the NOM supporter’s name and address: Larry Adams, HOT TOPICS from Cross Bearer Ministry in Target Practice Indianapolis. According to the The discount store, Target, touts report, more than 250 LGBT that it gives “5% back to the activists showed up at the rally Community.” I guess that depends and only 40 NOM supporters. on which community you’re in. Minnesota Public Radio reports boi 27
Top Ten Stage & Screen of 2000
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he best of stage (musicals) and television screen (television comedies, dramas) and computer screen of the new millennium, as selected by experts in the field.
Top Ten Musicals of 2000
by Wade Bradford, About.com 1. “In the Heights” 2. “Wicked” 3. “The Drowsy Chaperone” 4. “Billy Elliot - the Musical” 5. “Hairspray” 6. “Avenue Q” 7. “Little Women” 8. “Memphis” 9. “The Light in the Piazza” 10. “Urinetown”
10 Best TV Comedies of the Noughties by Josh Bell, About.com
Shows are listed in chronological order, not ranked by preference. 1. ”That ’70s Show” - Fox, 1998-2006
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2. “Will & Grace’” - NBC, 1998-2006 3. “Scrubs” (NBC, 2001-08; ABC, 2009-10 4. “Chappelle’s Show” - Comedy Central, 2003-06 5. “Arrested Development” - Fox, 2003-06 6. “The Office” - NBC, 2005-10 7. “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” FX, 2005-10 8. “How I Met Your Mother” - CBS, 2005-10 9. “My Name Is Earl” - NBC, 2005-09 10. “30 Rock” - NBC, 2006-10
Most Popular Websites of 21st Century 1. Craigslist 2. Flickr 3. Delicious 4. Google 5. YouTube
6. Amazon 7. Wikipedia 8. Pandora 9. Facebook 10 USA.gov
News in the Millennium
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he first decade of the new millennium may be seen as one of the most tumultuous in our nation’s history. A fundamental shift in our country’s position as the world’s strongest economic power, combined with terrorism on American soil and the global implications of the advent of information age have impacted the “American Dream” like no other time in history.
The Top 10 News Stories of the Past Ten Years according to Boston.com 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
The Sept. 11, 2001 attacks by Al Qaeda on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. President Obama’s election as the first AfricanAmerican president of the United States The war in Iraq. The war has so far cost more than 4,000 American lives The War in Afghanistan in the wake of 9/1 and the search for Osama bin Laden China’s steady economic growth throughout the decade and resurgence as world finance leader
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The confused 2000 election causing a Supreme Court ruling in 2000 and the inauguration of President George W. Bush. 7. Death of John Paul II, he reinvented the papacy during his 26-year reign, 8. Hurricane Katrina made landfall on the Gulf Coast Aug. 29, 2005. 9. The rise of Internet media. Google became the world’s largest search engine and its name became a verb. 10. After 13 years and just under $3 billion, government-sponsored scientists successfully mapped the human genome in 2003 boi 29
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