The action packed conference will feature Lt. Dan Choi, prominent activist against Don’t Ask Don’t Tell; Staceyann Chin, Jamaican-born lesbian performance artist & poet; and Adam Bouska, photographer and creator of the NOH8? Campaign.
Registration is just $15 and can be done by going to unitefightmidwest.ettend.com. For more information on the conference go to their website
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Equality Illinois has been working for years to secure, protect and defend the basic civil rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons in the state of Illinois.
Equality Illinois has played a major role in the passage of Chicago's Human Rights Ordinance and the 2005 non-discrimination bill that made Illinois prohibit discrimination in housing, employment and public accommodations based on sexual orientation. Equality Illinois has taken yourvoice to the leaders and people of our state and moved some pretty big walls!
The Equality Illinois Gala is taking place Saturday, January 23, 2010. This fundraiser is a terrific opportunity to Make A Difference right here in Chicago! The Equality Illinois Gala is a blast! Everyone dresses up for a great meal, inspiring speeches, fabulous libations and a great dance floor. EVERYONE will be there!!
President Franklin D. Roosevelt said, “In the truest sense, freedom cannot be bestowed; it must be achieved.”. Join ChicagoPride.com in partnering with Equality Illinois to bring equality to all citizens in Illinois and beyond!
Featuring Hors D'ouevres and sweets, Veuve Clicquot Champagne, specialty Belvedere cocktails, silent auction, raffle, and live music from cabaret duo Amy Armstrong and Freddy Allen
Tickets are still available online through tonight and at the door.
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CURTAINS UP!:
Here’s your chance to have fun and make an impact for LGBT rights! Join Equality Illinois for a special showing of The Addams Family Musical and benefit their mission of equality!
Here’s how it works, when you purchase your tickets HERE and join Equality Illinois at the December 8th 7:30 p.m. show, your purchase will benefit the Equality Illinois Education Project - to support their crucial work to secure, protect and defend equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in the state of Illinois. A portion of the ticket price is tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law.
Premium VIP ticket holders are invited to a special Equality Illinois post-performance reception to which the cast of The Addams Family is also invited.
The Addams Family, starring two-time Tony Award® winners Nathan Lane and Bebe Neuwirth, is opening in Chicago this fall before it goes to Broadway. The weird and wonderful family created by New Yorker cartoonist Charles Addams comes to devilishly delightful life in a Broadway musical.
BeHIV:
Better Existence with HIV (BEHIV) hosted its first bowling fundraiser, Pins for a Cure, this weekend. Over 40 bowlers participated in the event, including members of Chicago Metropolitan Sports Association’s bowling league. Over $3,000 was raised to support BEHIV’s life-saving programs.
“The results of this event were simply amazing,” said Executive Director Eric Nelson. “We are so grateful for everyone’s support. It was a very fun afternoon and a great opportunity for people to get together, enjoy some bowling and help our clients.”
BEHIV plans on making the Pins for a Cure an annual event. Each year, BEHIV educates more than 12,000 young people throughout Chicagoland about how to protect themselves; houses more than 190 men, women and children impacted by HIV; delivers case management, mental health counseling, art therapy and massage therapy services to more than 300 adults who need a lifeline to supportive services; and provides approximately 1,000 free HIV and sexually transmitted infection tests to our most vulnerable populations. For more information on BEHIV, contact, Eric Nelson at (773) 293-4740 ext. 35 or ericnelson@behiv.org.
Lunch with Bill Clinton:
On Wednesday, November 11, from 12:00 Noon – 2:00 p.m. at the Palmer House Hilton (17 E Monroe St.) Chicago House, is hosting President Bill Clinton for lunch. Here is your chance to meet this dynamic leader and make a difference at the same time.
Since 1985 Chicago House has fought for Chicagoans who are marginalized by HIV and AIDS. Chicago House has been there to meet the challenges of HIV and homelessness, pioneering new programming in prevention, employment, case management, and housing
Would you like to submit a question for President Clinton? ChicagoPride.com and Chicago House are partnering together to give you that opportunity. Simply respond to this blog with your question in the comment area below. We will then submit it to the President.
Tickets for the November 11th lunch are available by going to www.ChicagoHouse.org. Come take a lunch break from work and meet this world changer!
Mr. Clinton: Eight years after signing DOMA you now say you support gay marriage, but what actions as a humanitarian do you plan to take? Will you now actively lobby in support of gay marriage? Ryan in Chicago
Jonathan Mungo on 10/19/2009
How did you deal with opposition to NAFTA within your own party?
Please bring non-perishable food items to Hubba-Hubba (3309 N. Clark St. ) on Thursday, October 1-4 to be donated to Lakeview Pantry.
Each person donating four or more items will receive a $25.00 Gift Certificate towards any Hubba-Hubba purchase of $100.00 or more, and be entered into a drawing for a fabulous gift basket!
Join Central Lakeview Merchants, Lakeview Citizens' Council, Young Chicago Lakefront, and Hubba-Hubba in making things better for all of Lakeview Pantry's participants in need!
For more information contact: Julie 773-477-1414
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Here is a note that was forwarded to me by a dear friend of ChicagoPride.com. ~Bill Pritchard
Hello all,
This past Labor Day, my aunt Sue and uncle Mike were enjoying a ride together on his motorcycle when they were struck by a car crossing traffic and both of them died shortly after at the hospital.
We take comfort that they were together doing something they both loved doing. My aunt had been battling cancer for many months and in a way, this was a blessing. Needless to say, this took us all by surprise and it has been a very busy and sorrowful week.
I have been busy traveling to and from their home in Schaumburg twice daily to care for the four dogs they left behind. However, we have the dilemma on our hands of finding a loving home for their four dogs. (See Photo Above)
These dogs were all adopted from rescue missions or shelters. They are updated on all their vaccinations. These dogs are truly their own pack and take great care of each other. It was the final wishes of both my aunt and uncle that these dogs remain together until their natural death.
I would love to speak with anyone that might be interested or have questions. I would appreciate your help in disseminating this information to any and everyone. Unfortunately, there is no one in my family that is able to take them.
Please do what you can to help them find a home before I have to resort to a shelter...
Please contact me for any information at 815-272-4583. mayerdnk72@hotmail.com
Thank you,
Kim Mayer
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Photo cap #1: Bestone-Anacortes, Cedonia, Tacoma, and Everett
The Breast Night of Your Life:
Join SPIN nightclub this evening for “Save the Boobies” a fundraiser benefiting the Susan G. Komen 3 Day Walk to fight Breast Cancer. $15 gets you tasty eats and luscious libations; all for a great cause!
