2012 Human First Gala
05.12.2012
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The Center on Halsted's 2012 Human First Gala hosted by Andy Cohen from Bravo with k.d. lang and The Siss Boom Bang, who headlined the incredible evening at the Harris Theatre. The 2012 Human First Awards honored the leadership of Amina Dickerson, Laura Ricketts, Greg Cameron and Richard and Susan Kiphart for their contributions to our shared community. The Community Spirit Awards went to Chicago Cubs Charities, The Chicago Community Trust and Kraft Foods. This year the Center, located on the corner of Halsted and Waveland, is celebrating its first five years since opening its doors in Chicago's Boystown neighborhood. (Read the ChicagoPride.com interview with CoH CEO Modesto Tico Valle) Photos by Anthony Meade
Star-studded opening of T750 Lounge
03.30.2012
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A star-studded fundraiser that included Candis Cayne and Traver Rains opened T750 Lounge, the Taverna 750 after hours cocktail lounge. The event was a fundraiser for TPAN. "I always love the chance to use entertainment for a good cause, charities like TPAN do a lot for the GLBT community and any chance I am given to help give back in any way I do," Cayne told ChicagoPride.com. Photos by Jerry Nunn
Austin Armacost Birthday Bash
03.29.2012
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Austin Armacost Birthday Bash at Scarlet Bar. Special guests Derek Saathoff & Candis Cayne. Photos by Anthony Meade
Lady Bunny at Spin
03.17.2012
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Legendary Drag Superstar Lady Bunny performed two hilarious shows at Spin Nightclub on St. Patrick's Day. Photos by Ken Brown
Chicago Takes Off 2012 (2)
03.03.2012
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Chicago Takes Off, TPAN's annual burlesque style show, at the Park West. Chicago Takes Off: Game On was a benefit for Test Positive Aware Network's HIV/AIDS programs and services which benefit more than 25,000 individuals through our prevention, outreach, and direct care services and programs. Photos by Anthony Meade
Chicago Takes Off 2012 (1)
03.03.2012
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134 Photos
Chicago Takes Off, TPAN's annual burlesque style show, at the Park West. Chicago Takes Off: Game On was a benefit for Test Positive Aware Network's HIV/AIDS programs and services which benefit more than 25,000 individuals through our prevention, outreach, and direct care services and programs. Photos by Anthony Meade
Freedom to Marry Protest
02.12.2012
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About 25 protestors participated in the annual National Freedom to Marry Day outside Holy Name Cathedral. (Full Story) Photos by Jay Shaff
EQIL: Justice for All Gala (2)
02.11.2012
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Valerie Jarrett, Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama, was the keynote speaker at Equality Illinois' (EQIL) annual Justice for All gala. More than 1,000 guests, including Governor Pat Quinn, Attorney General Lisa Madigan, Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and a number of other political and community leaders, attended the annual gala at the Hilton Chicago. (Full Story) Photos by Jay Shaff
Santa Speedo Run Andersonville
12.10.2011
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Over 50 participants braved the freezing temperatures and shed their running clothes in favor of red Speedos to run one mile through Andersonville in the first annual Santa Speedo Run. The event organized by Karl Sponholtz and his partner Jeff Colgan was a benefit for Vital Bridges. Photos by Anthony Meade
World Of Chocolate
12.01.2011
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Chocolate lovers satisfied their sweet tooth and commemorated World AIDS Day at World of Chocolate, AIDS Foundation of Chicago’s 10th annual winter soiree. Photos by Anthony Meade
tranzKuntinental at WeHo Halloween Costume Carnaval
10.31.2011
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200 Photos
These aren’t drag queens—they’re a force of nature. The ‘ladies’ of rock outfit tranzKuntinental are like nothing you’ve seen before, particularly when they’re rioting and writhing onstage with a microphone in hand. Created by L.A. glam-revue pioneers Xander Smith and Charlie Paulson—of Club Makeup and Club Cherry—a TranzK show wows you with songs of yesterday and today, performed with a rocking live band and an all-star roster of L.A. drag queens (Willam Belli, Rhea Litre', Detox, Kelly Mantle and Vicky Vox) delivering the vocals. Photos by Brenden-John
Zombie Revolution
10.29.2011
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Matthew Harvat's Circuit MOM Productions presented Zombie Revolution, the final Revolution Party of 2011, at Chicago's House of Blues featuring Grammy-nominated DJ Tony Moran and DJ Phil DaBeatz. Photos by Anthony Meade
Night Of 100 Drag Queens (1)
10.26.2011
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88 Photos
The 19th Annual Revue... Hollywood Bound at Sidetrack. Night of 100 Drag Queens is always the wildest event of the year and benefits the efforts of Equality Illinois. Photos by Anthony Meade
Jane Lynch at Women & Children First
10.09.2011
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Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actor and comedienne Jane Lynch autographing her candid, heartfelt, and often funny memoir, “Happy Accidents” at a special event at Women & Children First bookstore in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood on Sunday. Photos by Spike King
Folsom Street Fair (Gallery II)
09.25.2011
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65 Photos
With over 400,000 people in attendance each year, Folsom Street Fair was held this past weekend in San Francisco - it's the annual BDSM and leather street fair held on the last Sunday in September and caps San Francisco's "Leather Pride Week". Folsom takes place on Folsom Street between 7th and 12th Streets, in San Francisco's South of Market district. Photos by Almario Bonifacio
Folsom Street Fair
09.25.2011
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65 Photos
With over 400,000 people in attendance each year, Folsom Street Fair was held this past weekend in San Francisco - it's the annual BDSM and leather street fair held on the last Sunday in September and caps San Francisco's "Leather Pride Week". Folsom takes place on Folsom Street between 7th and 12th Streets, in San Francisco's South of Market district. Photos by Almario Bonifacio
GSWS Opening Ceremony
08.29.2011
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GSWS Opening Ceremony
Opening Ceremony for the 35th Annual NAGAAA Gay Softball World Series at Chicago's Navy Pier hosted by Rugby World Cup Champion Ben Cohen with Leslie Jordan, Pandora Boxx, Amy Armstrong and Matthew Harvat.
Photos by Spike King
GSWS Closing Ceremony
09.03.2011
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GSWS Closing Ceremony
35th annual NAGAAA Gay Softball World Series closing ceremony.
Event: Gay Softball World Series Closing Awards Ceremony & Street Fair Photos by Spike King
GSWS Closing Ceremony
09.03.2011
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35th annual NAGAAA Gay Softball World Series closing ceremony. Photos by Anthony Meade
transKuntinental at House of Blues
08.08.2011
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Willam Belli, Momma, Detox Icunt, Kelly Mantle, Rhea Litre, Vicky Vox, Xander Smith and Charlie Paulson Photos by Brenden-John
Lady Bunny at Spin
08.12.2011
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Drag pioneer Lady Bunny performed live at Spin Nightclub as Market Days weekend kicked off in Boystown. Photos by Anthony Meade
Yara Sofia at Spin
08.06.2011
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RuPaul's Drag Race Season 3 star Yara Sofia performed at Spin with Season 1 contestant Jade. Photos by Anthony Meade
Provincetown, Ma: Bear Week (6)
07.16.2011
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80 Photos
Bears from around the world headed to Bear Week Provincetown as the Provincetown Bears hosted a special event to one of North America's most famous gay resort towns
Photos by Anthony Meade
Provincetown, Ma: Bear Week (5)
07.16.2011
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117 Photos
Bears from around the world headed to Bear Week Provincetown as the Provincetown Bears hosted a special event to one of North America's most famous gay resort towns Photos by Anthony Meade
Provincetown, Ma: Bear Week (4)
07.15.2011
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112 Photos
Bears from around the world headed to Bear Week Provincetown as the Provincetown Bears hosted a special event to one of North America's most famous gay resort towns.
Photos by Anthony Meade
Provincetown, Ma: Bear Week (3)
07.15.2011
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Photos from Bear Week Provincetown and scenes from downtown Provincetown. Photos by Anthony Meade
Stripper Circus at Here Lounge
07.13.2011
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Stripper Circus hosted by Livonia presented a special meet and greet with the cast of Eating Out: DRAMA CAMP. Photos by Brenden-John
Provincetown, Ma: Bear Week (2)
07.14.2011
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Bears from around the world headed to Bear Week Provincetown as the Provincetown Bears hosted a special event to one of North America's most famous gay resort towns. Photos by Anthony Meade