Tuesday 9/22/2009
Community Calendar
CalendarQ:
In a significant move that unites two of the largest content providers for Chicago's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) community, Windy City Media Group and ChicagoPride.com today announced an agreement to create a unified community calendar designed to connect the LGBT population to the numerous diverse possibilities the community has to offer.
"We are thrilled to further enhance our partnership with ChicagoPride.com to deliver this useful and informative community resource," said Tracy Baim, publisher, Windy City Media Group., which produces Windy City Times, Nightspots, and Windy City Queercast. "We especially encourage groups to post benefits far ahead of time so that event planners can check for conflicting dates for their own events."
Beginning October 5, 2009, the event listings of the Windy City Times, Nightspots Magazine and ChicagoPride.com will be combined to generate CalendarQ, the most-comprehensive event and community calendar, to be published exclusively in the Windy City Times.
With a feature-rich design and interactivity that maximizes the capabilities of the online version, Calendar Q will be available at www.windycitymediagroup.com and www.chicagopride.com.
"Windy City Media Group has been a proven leader in Chicago's LGBT community," said Bill Pritchard, senior vice president, ChicagoPride.com. "With this new community initiative and partnership, both companies are positioned to better serve the members of our community, ultimately putting them in control of their busy schedules."
Community organizers, event planners, arts groups and bar owners can submit events online or by email: calendar@windycitymediagroup.com or calendar@chicagopride.com.
Most importantly, groups are strongly encouraged to post their events directly online at www.ChicagoPride.com. Under the Events button go to Post an Event; once entered, this information will flow to the Web sites of both companies, plus the print editions of Windy City Times and Nightspots.
The agreement between Windy City Media Group and ChicagoPride.com is the latest in collaborative efforts in a longstanding strategic relationship.
About ChicagoPride.com
ChicagoPride.com is the leading web-based resource serving Chicago's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. The ChicagoPride.com Web site, consistently ranked in the top 1% of all Web sites (Amazon.com/Alexa Data), features event calendars, a popular matchmaker, special interest columns, and a comprehensive phone directory emphasizing local gay and lesbian dining and nightlife. Utilizing real-time data and exclusive web tools, ChicagoPride.com allows organizations and advertisers to better develop marketing strategies to reach Chicago's LGBT community. www.ChicagoPride.com
About Windy City Media Group
Windy City Media Group produces Windy City Times, Nightspots, OUT! Resource Guide, Identity online, WindyCityQueercast.com and QueerTVNetwork.com. Windy City Media Group is also the producer of these annual events: Windy City Gay Idol, 30 Under 30 and the Windy City Times Theater Series. Its companion Web site, www.windycitymediagroup.com, is a top-ranked regional and national LGBT news and entertainment site. To download all of the products visit www.windycitymediagroup.com. Send questions to publisher@windycitymediagroup.com or call (773) 871-7610.
In a significant move that unites two of the largest content providers for Chicago's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) community, Windy City Media Group and ChicagoPride.com today announced an agreement to create a unified community calendar designed to connect the LGBT population to the numerous diverse possibilities the community has to offer.
"We are thrilled to further enhance our partnership with ChicagoPride.com to deliver this useful and informative community resource," said Tracy Baim, publisher, Windy City Media Group., which produces Windy City Times, Nightspots, and Windy City Queercast. "We especially encourage groups to post benefits far ahead of time so that event planners can check for conflicting dates for their own events."
Beginning October 5, 2009, the event listings of the Windy City Times, Nightspots Magazine and ChicagoPride.com will be combined to generate CalendarQ, the most-comprehensive event and community calendar, to be published exclusively in the Windy City Times.
With a feature-rich design and interactivity that maximizes the capabilities of the online version, Calendar Q will be available at www.windycitymediagroup.com and www.chicagopride.com.
"Windy City Media Group has been a proven leader in Chicago's LGBT community," said Bill Pritchard, senior vice president, ChicagoPride.com. "With this new community initiative and partnership, both companies are positioned to better serve the members of our community, ultimately putting them in control of their busy schedules."
Community organizers, event planners, arts groups and bar owners can submit events online or by email: calendar@windycitymediagroup.com or calendar@chicagopride.com.
Most importantly, groups are strongly encouraged to post their events directly online at www.ChicagoPride.com. Under the Events button go to Post an Event; once entered, this information will flow to the Web sites of both companies, plus the print editions of Windy City Times and Nightspots.
The agreement between Windy City Media Group and ChicagoPride.com is the latest in collaborative efforts in a longstanding strategic relationship.
About ChicagoPride.com
ChicagoPride.com is the leading web-based resource serving Chicago's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. The ChicagoPride.com Web site, consistently ranked in the top 1% of all Web sites (Amazon.com/Alexa Data), features event calendars, a popular matchmaker, special interest columns, and a comprehensive phone directory emphasizing local gay and lesbian dining and nightlife. Utilizing real-time data and exclusive web tools, ChicagoPride.com allows organizations and advertisers to better develop marketing strategies to reach Chicago's LGBT community. www.ChicagoPride.com
About Windy City Media Group
Windy City Media Group produces Windy City Times, Nightspots, OUT! Resource Guide, Identity online, WindyCityQueercast.com and QueerTVNetwork.com. Windy City Media Group is also the producer of these annual events: Windy City Gay Idol, 30 Under 30 and the Windy City Times Theater Series. Its companion Web site, www.windycitymediagroup.com, is a top-ranked regional and national LGBT news and entertainment site. To download all of the products visit www.windycitymediagroup.com. Send questions to publisher@windycitymediagroup.com or call (773) 871-7610.
Wednesday 9/16/2009
Pritchard on the Feast of Fun
ChicagoPride.com’s Bill Pritchard was featured today on Feast of Fun, the World's #1 LGBT talk show with hosts Fausto Fernós and Marc Felion
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Upload and listen to the wild crazy antics today!
You can also subscribe for free to the daily podcast on iTunes
Posted by: CPSteve
Thursday 9/3/2009
C.A.P.S
Community Involvement:
The Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy (C.A.P.S) held its monthly meeting for the 23rd District (See map) last night.
Beginning at Nookies Tree the growing crowd required the C.A.P.S meeting to relocate at the Sherwin Williams parking lot.
Led by 23rd District Commander, Kathleen M. Boehmer the C.A.P.S meeting covered the recent crime statistics as well as ways the community can get involved in keeping the streets safe. Many from the Lakeview 911 facebook group voiced their concerns on the continued loitering problem going on in the Boystown area.
Lounge owner, Stu Zurin informed everyone of the cameras that have been put into place at Yoshi’s Café, SPIN, Minibar and Roscoe’s. People were urged to use their own balconies and windows to video would-be criminals.
C.A.P.S has monthly community meetings all over Chicagoland where residents have the opportunity to talk to the officers who patrol their neighborhood. Residents are encouraged to bring questions or concerns regarding safety, quality of life issues and City services.
Each police district is divided in beats, and each beat has a team of 8 to 9 beat officers assigned to it. Police representatives from these teams and local community leaders conduct the C.A.P.S Meetings. Call 23rd District Community Policing Office at 312-744-8320 to verify dates/times/locations.
Posted by: Bill Pritchard (CPBill)
The Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy (C.A.P.S) held its monthly meeting for the 23rd District (See map) last night.
Beginning at Nookies Tree the growing crowd required the C.A.P.S meeting to relocate at the Sherwin Williams parking lot.
Led by 23rd District Commander, Kathleen M. Boehmer the C.A.P.S meeting covered the recent crime statistics as well as ways the community can get involved in keeping the streets safe. Many from the Lakeview 911 facebook group voiced their concerns on the continued loitering problem going on in the Boystown area.
Lounge owner, Stu Zurin informed everyone of the cameras that have been put into place at Yoshi’s Café, SPIN, Minibar and Roscoe’s. People were urged to use their own balconies and windows to video would-be criminals.
C.A.P.S has monthly community meetings all over Chicagoland where residents have the opportunity to talk to the officers who patrol their neighborhood. Residents are encouraged to bring questions or concerns regarding safety, quality of life issues and City services.
Each police district is divided in beats, and each beat has a team of 8 to 9 beat officers assigned to it. Police representatives from these teams and local community leaders conduct the C.A.P.S Meetings. Call 23rd District Community Policing Office at 312-744-8320 to verify dates/times/locations.
Protect yourself and others by learning Body Guard/Self-Defense strategies at the Center on Halsted!
Posted by: Bill Pritchard (CPBill)
Tuesday 9/1/2009
TONIGHT: Ladies and the Tramps
Tuesday at it's best:
This Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at 9:00 p.m. the Chicago Cabaret Project presents: Ladies and the Tramps
Transformed weekly into a cabaret club, Hydrate serves as the backdrop for this well reviewed show.
Starring: Olin Eargle, Meredith Freyre, Brian Felder, Kelli Morgan and Kyle Hustedt Featuring Honey West as Mistress of Ceremonies
Tickets
$10 General
$25 VIP (Includes premium seating and a show inspired cocktail!)
Sponsored in part by Hydrate Nightclub and ChicagoPride.com. Afterwards, stay for the unbeatable sounds of DJR!
Click here for a complete listing of events going on in Gay Chicago!
Posted by: Bill Pritchard (CPBill)
This Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at 9:00 p.m. the Chicago Cabaret Project presents: Ladies and the Tramps
Transformed weekly into a cabaret club, Hydrate serves as the backdrop for this well reviewed show.
Starring: Olin Eargle, Meredith Freyre, Brian Felder, Kelli Morgan and Kyle Hustedt Featuring Honey West as Mistress of Ceremonies
Tickets
$10 General
$25 VIP (Includes premium seating and a show inspired cocktail!)
Sponsored in part by Hydrate Nightclub and ChicagoPride.com. Afterwards, stay for the unbeatable sounds of DJR!
Click here for a complete listing of events going on in Gay Chicago!
Posted by: Bill Pritchard (CPBill)
Monday 8/31/2009
Life is a Cabaret Monday at Martini Park
This weekly after work cocktail time relives the good times of the former Gentry piano bar at River North's exciting upscale lounge, Martini Park!
Featuring the incredible sounds of Ben Hartman and Kathryn Payne at the piano and weekly drink specials!
A portion of the proceeds will benefit Chicago House
5:00 - 9:00PM
Martini Park
151 W Erie St
Chicago, IL 60654
Click here for a complete listing of events going on in Gay Chicago!
Posted by: Bill Pritchard (CPBill)
Featuring the incredible sounds of Ben Hartman and Kathryn Payne at the piano and weekly drink specials!
A portion of the proceeds will benefit Chicago House
5:00 - 9:00PM
Martini Park
151 W Erie St
Chicago, IL 60654
Click here for a complete listing of events going on in Gay Chicago!
Posted by: Bill Pritchard (CPBill)
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