Pride & Joy Reception

The Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame will host its annual Pride and Joy Reception"Pride & Joy" Reception, celebrating the 20th year of the Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame. The evening will feature a fabulous buffet of heavy hors d'oeuvres, plus entertainment. The Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame is a project of the City of Chicago Commission on Human Relations’ Advisory Council on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Issues. It is privately funded through generous donations from individuals, businesses, organizations, and fundraisers such as the Pride and Joy Reception. For the 2010 season, the Hall of Fame's featured sponsors include Boi Magazine, Center on Halsted, Circuit Night Club, Miller Lite, Sidetrack, and Supergurl Images. Staff support for the Hall of Fame is provided by the Chicago Commission on Human Relations, members of the Advisory Council on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Issues, and volunteers. Chicago is the only known municipality that so honors its LGBT residents. The Hall of Fame not only pays tribute to individuals and organizations but also documents the communities' heritage and diversity through its annual publication and its Web site (www.GLHallofFame.org).