Pride in Chicago holds a special meaning for me. I moved here, two years ago, the day before the Pride parade. It was my second move to Chicago, the first one being a four year stay in Hyde Park, where I went to college. Being a part of pride for my second visit to Chicago, I knew I was here to stay! I felt amazing as I rode the float with the Aids Foundation folks!
These past two years have been amazing, and each Pride. Each Pride, I am overwhelmed with love and sadness, because I remember how far I---and we---have come and how much further we have to go! I remember how blessed I am to live i a country where I am not killed because I am a homosexual, but also how much further we have to go to fully extend our rights at members of this country! I am reminded how many wonderful friends I have made, and how many I have lost to HIV. I am reminded of how beautiful life as a gay man can be, and how difficult and often overwhelming it came be!
This Pride, I hope to see everyone who has made my life in Chicago the amazing journey it has been! Celebrate and have fun with me all weekend. I want to see everyone. I especially want to see Phil DaBeatz, because has ignored me for the past two weeks!
Wednesday: Join the Spin staff as we kick off Pride weekend ol' school style---$1.00 drinks and WHAT THE F Wednesdays!
Thursday: Where else, but the Fierce Cabaret and the Fun Frat House Party at SPIN. All the hot action starts at 11pm! Join me and my wonderful cast, Aurora Sexton, Dida Ritz, Mercedes, Lawanda Jackson, Mackenzie Bryant, and Teri Yaki!
Friday: Watch me on the main stage at 5pm and 7pm with Chicago's Best in Female Impersonation! I'll be on the NORTH MAIN STAGE!
Saturday: Join me at 11pm for Dragzilla. Doing drag this pride? Make some money at it! Anyone in drag can enter. Come, do a number, winner takes home $100!
Sunday: Join me all day at SPIN and make sure to wave at me on the float! I'll be on the float with all of the amazing SPIN staff. Lawanda and Aurora will also be on the float with me! Wave to Jake! He is hot!!!
Last, but not least, I want to say how happy I am hear to that Scarlet will be reopening soon! Boystown needs its missing link back!
I love everyone! Be safe!
Lady Vera
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Join me for three nights at SPIN NIGHT CLUB!
On Thursday, Lady Vera Parker presents "A NIGHT WITH THE LEGENDS!" Join me, Monica Munro, Aurora Sexton, Kelly Lauren, Dida Ritz, Tommie Ross, and Maya Douglas for a night of the best in female impersonation! You have your normal Fierce cast and host, plus three amazing specials guests. Get there early---this will not be a show to miss!
Friday, join me for the Sheque Party!
Beauty, Boas, Babes, and Boys are invited to get pampered and party at Spin Nightclub on Friday, June 5th, 2009 from 7-10PM. Enjoy manicures, massages, shopping, a sexy male revue, drag show, free boas and giveaways, and a two hour hosted cocktail reception by Kilo Kai Spiced Rum!!
Tickets are $25.00 when pre-purchased on www.shequechicago.com and $35.00 at the door if available. Call 773-510-5364 if you would like to purchase tickets over the phone.
Spin
800 W. Belmont (Belmont and Halsed)
Friday, June 5th 2009
7-10PM
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On Saturday, we have a special night planned to send me off to All American Goddess. $5.00 donation gets you an almost two hour "hosted" bar experience, so get here early, tables will fill up! We have a great show at 10:30, and every entertainer will be donating her tips to me to help me pay of the thousands of dollars I owe for dancers, gowns, hair, and jewelry! LOL! Please come and get here early!!! I try not to ask for lots and lots of favors, but I ask this time to stop whatever you have planned on Saturday, and please come out and see me! I promise I won't ask for another favor again...until the next time I run for a pageant!
It will be at SPIN NIGHT CLUB. 800 W Belmont.
A donation at the door will get you a hosted bar in the back, so it's worth the $5.00 donation, cause you get free drinks.
We'll have a show at 10pm with lots of fabulous guest stars. The show will begin at 1030pm!
When: Thursday, May 28
Where: SPIN 800 W Belmont
Time: 11pm
Join me tomorrow, Thursday, for another installment of the Fierce Cabaret! Special guests include Shanelle from the RuPaul drag race, as well as "the oldest drag queen in captivity", Lotta Balls!
When: Friday, May 29
Where: SPIN
Time: 10pm
Friday, join me for the porn party, as we welcome the men of Broke Straight Boys.com! This party is going to be hot hot hot hot, so get here early to catch a glimpse at the hottest of the hot! Special dance performances all night long by these hot hot boys!
When: Saturday night
Where: Spin, 800 W Belmont
Time: 11pm
Dragzilla----it's alive! Join me for out monthly installment of Dragzilla! Wanna be fancy? Get out your boa and high heals and compete for a prize! One number, audience applause! Cash prizes for first and second place! Special guest, Precious Jewel!
Sunday, join me for Diva Brunch!
The Scooty & JoJo Variety Brunch Hour at The Spot
4437 N Broadway, Chicago, IL
Performances at 11am and 1pm
See you at the shows!
Featuring the talents of:
Lady Vera Parker, a legend in her own mind!
Kelly Lauren, former Miss Continental!
Aurora Sexton, Miss Heart of America Continental!
Phoenix O'Hara, the prancer and dancer!
Dida Ritz, the legggggs of Halstead!
with special guests:
Lotta Balls, the oldest drag queen in captivity!
From the Rupauls Drag Race, Shannelle!
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