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Photos: SKIN Productions hosts inaugural Boys-T Dance
More than 400 attended the inaugural BOYS-T Dance from SKIN Productions, held Sunday afternoon, Sept. 23, at Fantasy Nightclub in Boystown.
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D.S. Tequila wins Taco, Burger Awards in two-month span
D.S. Tequila captured the first-place in the Sam Adams Taco Fest Best Tacos Award 2018, presented Sept. 16 in the Southport Corridor, marking the second major award this summer for the Boystown bar/restaurant.
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'Freelancers Anonymous' opens 36th Reeling LGBTQ Film Fest on Thursday
The 36th edition of Reeling — the world's second-oldest LGBTQ film festival — will launch its presentation of 31 features and 19 shorts with a party and screening of Freelancers Anonymous at the Davis Theater in the Linc
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Former Chicagoan Danny Bernardo brings 'Jerky' to Midwest premiere at Reeling
Danny Bernardo, who lived in Chicago for about 16 years before moving to Los Angeles in 2015, makes his film debut with Jerky, which he wrote, produced and acted in.
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Chicago Archdiocese blocks priest from burning rainbow flag
The Archdiocese of Chicago has blocked a priest's plan to burn a rainbow flag which once hung at the parish he now oversees.
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Windy City Times' Tracy Baim named publisher of Chicago Reader
Tracy Baim, co-founder, publisher and executive editor of Windy City Times, has been named publisher of the Chicago Reader.
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September Octane Party raises funds for Lakeview Pantry
DJs Ale Maes and G. Cole shared the spotlight Saturday night, Sept. 8, for the monthly Octane Party from SKIN Productions, held at Fantasy Nightclub in Boystown.
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Eric Holder and Common Speak at the Auditorium Theatre in September
The Honorable Eric H. Holder, the 82nd Attorney General of the United States, and musician and activist Common speak at the Auditorium Theatre in September as part of Roosevelt University's American Dream Reconsidered co
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Ready To Ride: Hundreds set for this weekend's Ride For AIDS Chicago
The Ride For AIDS Chicago celebrates its 15th anniversary this weekend, with a one-time-only special Anniversary distance (230 miles) and a new route.
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Pop icon Cher is coming to Chicago
Cher is coming to Chicago for her Here We Go Again Tour during the spring of 2019.
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Skin Productions' Liberation Party raised funds for Lakeview Pantry
SKIN Productions kicked off a busy September with LIBERATION: A Labor Day Party featuring DJ Leo Blanco on Saturday night, Sept. 1, at Fantasy Nightclub in Boystown.
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DJ Roland Belmares brings international experience to inaugural Boys-T Dance from SKIN Productions
Twenty years ago, the promotor for the RIP'D (Main Event) party in Austin, Texas was forced to jockey his DJ schedule due to flight delays.
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Chicago real estate brokers heat up 2019 with swimsuit calendar to benefit Chicago House
A 2019 calendar is forthcoming with sculpted bodies captured in lakefront photos.
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2018 AIDS Run & Walk Chicago encourages community to "Live True. Be You."
On Sunday, Sept. 23, HIV advocates from across Chicago will live true at the 2018 AIDS Run & Walk Chicago. Held at Soldier Field, the 17th annual event will raise awareness and funds for the AIDS Foundation of Chicago (A
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Cubs' Daniel Murphy addresses anti-gay comments, advocates inclusion
The Chicago Cubs new infielder Daniel Murphy tried to clarify his controversial anti-gay comments on Thursday after the Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds.
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Cubs sign anti-gay Daniel Murphy days before Out at Wrigley
The Chicago Cubs created controversy earlier this week when the team acquired infielder Daniel Murphy, who is known for making homophobic comments. The trade comes just days before Out at Wrigley, the Cubs' official gay
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Bakery manager transforms into smiling, sexy go-go dancer at night
David Maugaotega dances regularly at Charlie's Chicago, his main gig and where he got started. He also has danced in sexy underwear or a thong and gym shoes at parties from SKIN Productions and various Neverland events.
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AT&T mobile data usage soars at Air Show, Lollapalooza and Chicago Pride
When the Chicago Air & Water Show ended this weekend, it wrapped up a busy summer of major outdoor events for Chicagoans. And gauging by the record-breaking mobile data usage, summer 2018 appears to have been memorable f
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Adrian Cano talks fitness, gummy bears, Britney Spears and wearing a jockstrap
Adrian Cano is, admittedly, very superstitious.
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Out Senator Tammy Baldwin to face Leah Vukmir in November
Wisconsin state Senator Leah Vukmir will face out Senator Tammy Baldwin in November after Vukmir won Tuesday's Republican primary.
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Camp Wannakiki hits YouTube
Camp Wannakiki, a new drag reality show created and produced by Chicagoans Ashley and Brandon Wright, is now airing on YouTube.
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CircuitMOM's 'Warriors' Market Days party at The Aragon was legendary
The Warriors party, held Saturday, Aug. 11, at The Aragon, was legendary – and even show producer Matthew Harvat admitted that, with more than 4,500 dancing into the wee hours of the morning, it might have been the large