Second City Divas, veteran performers mark another ‘season of concern’
On May 20, Season of Concern, in partnership with She Inspires Productions, held a sprawling concert benefit with Second City Divas at the Studebaker Theater, 410 S. Michigan Ave. The event served as a reunion for many vocalists, theater performers, and cabaret artists who had participated in previous Season of Concern benefits. More than 30 performers covered a…
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Asians and Friends go to the prom
On May 18, Asians and Friends held its first LGBTQ+ prom at the Holiday Club, 4000 N. Sheridan Rd. The event both benefited Humble Hearts, a local organization providing support for under-resourced Chicagoans, and previewed the theme of the organization’s float in the 2024 Chicago Pride Parade. Guests and members snacked on prom-appropriate pizza and tator tots as…
Nation & World
WORLD South African bill, Scottish official, ‘Queendom,’ Liechtenstein, shocking crime
South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Preventing and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill—which had been introduced in 2018, The Washington Blade noted. The law states that direct or indirect unfair bias against anyone on the bases of such traits as age, albinism, culture, disability, ethnic or social origin, gender, HIV status, language, nationality,…
Theater / Dance
LGBTQ Critics’ Dorian Theater Award nominations unveiled
New York City (May 13, 2024): GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics’ 39 theater wing members named their favorites in New York theater for the second annual Dorian Theater Awards, this time toasting the best in Broadway and Off-Broadway for the 2023-24 season. Like GALECA’s Dorian film and TV awards, the group’s stage honors celebrate both…
Music
Shout OUT: A Tribute to Gays in Gospel Music
CHICAGO(May 20, 2024)—Singer, composer, and bandleader Lucy Smith, a native of Chicago’s South Side, is proud to present the special Pride Month show Shout OUT: A Tribute to Gays in Gospel Music on Sunday, June 9 at 3 p.m. at the Beverly Arts Center (2407 W. 111th Street, Chicago). Tickets are on sale now for $15 at thebeverlyartscenter.com/event/shout-out-a-tribute-to-gays-in-gospel-music. Shout OUT is a joyous…
Film / TV / Gossip
Jane Schoenbrun glows as a director with new coming-of-age film
A24’s latest film, I Saw the TV Glow is a coming-of-story about teenager influenced by a fictional ‘90s late-night show titled The Pink Opaque. Glow stars queer performers Justice Smith as Owen and Brigette Lundy-Paine as Maddy. Owen and Maddy’s friendship is tested when their television show is canceled and their bond is broken. Trans…
Books / Art
Trans
Channyn Lynne Parker reflects on first year as CEO of Brave Space Alliance
Channyn Lynne Parker, CEO of Brave Space Alliance, said the trans-led LGBTQ+ organization is “not quite out of the woods,” but on a path toward stability after its first year under her leadership. Since taking over as CEO in May 2023, Parker has worked to rebuild trust with the community following a period of alleged financial…
Lesbian
A lesbian couple navigates life with an Alzheimer’s diagnosis
Leslie and Jenn Henry, a lesbian couple active in Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community for more than a decade before moving to Michigan, met in 2010 at the Back Lot Bash, an annual Pride party for queer women held in Andersonville. Jenn, who had been partying all weekend, recalled hearing Leslie’s voice for the first time. Leslie…
