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Gapers Block Blog: Chicago’s Ball Scene

How does the ball scene in Chicago differ from New York’s? It appears the Chicago scene is super competitive and they go the extra mile to make it an event.

One baller, Solomon Infiniti, has worked the runway in a casket with doves flying out from his cape, in a dress made entirely out of Popeye’s chicken boxes and right after 9/11, he popped out of an exploding twin towers recreation.

Posted in: Culture & Style, Drag & Trans 1 years ago 0
Phil Reese, Senator Carol Moseley Braun and Phil's friend Eric

Tea with the Senator

I’ve just posted the transcript of my interview with Chicago mayoral candidate Carol Moseley Braun over at Bilerico.com at a post titled Chicago Mayoral Candidate and LGBT Ally, Carol Moseley Braun. I was excited to interview the former US Senator and Ambassador to New Zealand for many reasons–not the least of which was to sit on her couch and browse her incredible collect of photos from her long life in public service.
Miles Davis had signed a painting in her living room. Miles Davis. She hummed Miles Davis while she poured tea for everyone in the room. It was like a dream.

Posted in: Politics & Activism 1 years ago 3
Photos: Pants Off Subway Ride

Photos: Pants Off Subway Ride

Despite the frigid temperatures, some Chicagoans took off their pants and boarded the el to join 50 other cities in a “No Pants Subway Ride.” Kudos to those brace enough to bare their legs in…

Posted in: Images 1 years ago 2
Chair Game in Snowy Chicago

Chair Game in Snowy Chicago

After every big snow in Chicago you’ll find people that place chairs or other unique items in the street parking spot that they dug out of the snow. It’s a big point of contention with…

Posted in: News & Rumors 1 years ago 0
What would he do without Howard Brown?

Howard Brown Health Center Needs Emergency Infusion

Howard Brown Health Center, one of the nation’s largest LGBT health needs an emergency infusion of cash. The organizations is in dire need of $500,000 in the next 50 days in order to sustain operations…

Posted in: Health & Wellness 1 years ago 0
Fat Cat Responds to Wilde Pug Closing

Fat Cat Responds to Wilde Pug Closing

Wilde Pug is closing and Fat Cat bar located just down the block pokes fun at the demise of the Oscar Wilde inspired bar. The sign feature’s Oscar Wilde’s quote- “Work is the curse of…

Posted in: Images, News & Rumors 1 years ago 2
VIDEO: The Pussy Cat Song – Amy and Freddy

VIDEO: The Pussy Cat Song – Amy and Freddy

One of my favorite songs, nobody does “The Pussycat Song” quite like Amy Armstrong and Freddy Allen on the piano. If you’re in Chicago, be sure to check out their live show this weekend at…

Posted in: Music, Video Podcast, Videos 1 years ago 0
Haunted Halsted Pub Crawl

Haunted Halsted Pub Crawl

Join us as we go from bar to select bar on Halsted Street for a ghoulish cavalcade of depraved delights on October 24, 2010. Space is limited get your Haunted Halsted tickets today! Don’t miss…

Posted in: About the FOF, Announcements 1 years ago 0
PHOTO: Cabrini Green Gets Demolished, No More Good Times

PHOTO: Cabrini Green Gets Demolished, No More Good Times

Soon to be gone in Chicago is the Cabrini Green Projects Building, seen during the opening credits to the 70s TV show “Good Times.”

Posted in: Images, Television 1 years ago 5
VIDEO: Possible Footage of Chicago Gay Pride Parade 1977 Unearthed

VIDEO: Possible Footage of Chicago Gay Pride Parade 1977 Unearthed

From the film vaults of the New York Gay Cable Access Network we have found what could be some of the only footage of an early gay pride parade.  The film is know archive footage…

Posted in: Politics & Activism, Videos 1 years ago 36