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Armed and Fabulous: The COVERGURLS of ROTC - Saturday, May 17

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Chicago, IL — The Righteously Outrageous Twirling Corps (ROTC Chicago) will be trading in their camouflage shorts and beige military tops for a more effeminate look for their annual fundraiser, Armed and Fabulous: The COVERGURLS of ROTC, on Saturday, May 17, to be held at Hydrate, located at 3458 N. Halsted from 8 p.m. until 10 p.m.

"Armed and Fabulous is a great way to kick off our marching season, and gives our members a chance to be more creative with their talents," said Rhett Lindsay, ROTC Chicago director.  "This event also provides us with funds necessary to represent Chicago's LGBT community throughout the country and help offset operating costs we incur throughout the year."

The event will feature specialty drinks from 8 p.m. until 10 p.m., entertainment at 9 p.m., raffle prizes, and a special appearance by female impersonator Lauren Jacobs.  Tickets are $20 per person, which are available on the ROTC Web site, www.rotcchicago.org, or from any ROTC Chicago member.  Proceeds from raffle sales will benefit Test Positive Aware Network (TPAN—www.tpan.org), Chicago's longest standing, peer-led HIV/AIDS organization.  Audience members are encouraged to tip entertainers during the performance and throughout the evening.  Sponsors for the event, include Hydrate, Gay Chicago Magazine, and ChicagoPride.com.

ROTC Chicago was established in 1994 as an all-male volunteer organization, representing Chicago's LGBT community throughout the United States.  The group is known for its whimsical and flirtatious precision rifle routines to dance and disco songs, including Ru Paul's "Supermodel" and Geri Halliwell's classic song "It's Raining Men."

This year, the group is scheduled to perform at the Indianapolis Pride Parade and Festival (June 14), Andersonville's Midsummerfest (June 15), Proud To Run (June 28), Chicago's Pride Fest (June 28), Chicago Pride Parade (June 29), Saugatuck's The Dunes Resort (mid-July), San Diego Pride Parade and Festival (July 19 & 20), Chicago's Market Days (August 9 and/or August 10), AIDS Foundation of Chicago's AIDS Run and Walk (September 20), and the Chicago Marathon (October 12).  All performance dates are tentative. 

For more information about ROTC Chicago, its performance schedule, and Armed and Fabulous, visit the Web site, www.rotcchicago.org.

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