Aug 8-Aug 14, 2013

Gay life in Chicago this week, back in ...

1979

Rogers Park/Edgewater Gays sponsor a showing of the German film by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, "Fox and His Friends," at Facets Multi-Media, 1517 W. Fullerton.

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Image: Marilyn – Gay Life July 21, 1978

In the bars and clubs this week, Nightstick performs at the Greenleaf, 1770 W. Greenleaf, and Mary Lynn Morrison and Bill Muzillo entertain at the Virgo Out, 2546 N. Cark St.

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Headline on the front page of this week's Gay Life reads: "PHS revises policy on gay aliens."

"The United States Public Health Service (PHS) will no longer examine aliens entering the country solely on the basis of alleged homosexuality, according to an August 2 memorandum issued by the service's Washington headquarters.

"In this major policy change, PHS announced that 'homosexuality per se will no longer be considered a mental disease or defect."

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Ron Helizon in his "Polish Princess" column writes:

"The Steering Committee for the National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights request the honor of your presence at an open house/reception on Sunday, August 12. In a Plain Brown Wrapper Gallery, at 2943 N. Halsted, will be the site of the affair, which will run from 2 to 5 p.m. Refreshments will be served. R.S.V.P."

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Presbyterians for Gay Concerns hold their annual potluck picnic, after meeting at the Goethe statue in Lincoln Park at Diversey.

1994

AXIOS!, the organization for bisexuals, gays and lesbians of Greek or Eastern Orthodox background, attend the special Paraclesis Service to the Holy Virgin Mary as part of the Kimissis (Dormition) observance at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 1017 N. LaSalle.

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Top Ten Music Playlist courtesy of DJ Eddy of the Vortex and Manhole: 1) "In the Dark We Live" – Aphrohead; 2) "Girls & Boys" – Hed Boys; 3) "Feel What You Want" – Kristine W; 4) "New York Express" – Hardhead; 5) "So Divine" – Miranda; 6) "Turn It Up" – DJ Dyke; 7) "What I Need" – Crystal Waters; 8) "Make My Love" – Shawn Christopher; 9) "Short Dick Man" – 20 Fingers; 10) "Another Night" – Real McCoy.

Image: Buck off! – Gay Chicago February 16, 1995

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Derek Jarman's movies "Caravaggio" and "Edward II" are showing at Facets, 1517 W. Fullerton.

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XXX film star Ryan Idol strips down to nothing at Man's Country, 5015 N. Clark St.

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A Dance For Life benefit is at Navy Pier. Dance companies include AM/FM, Gus Giordano, Jazz Dance, Hubbard Street, Joseph Holmes, River North, Muntu, Shirley Mordine.

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Marcie Wilkie performs at Bailiwick Theatre, 1225 W. Belmont.

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Carol "Hello, Dolly" Channing, winner of the most Tony Awards in Broadway History, performs at the Shubert Theatre.

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The Society of Leatherwomen United Towards Sadomasochism (SLUTS) meets every Thursday night at the Chicago Eagle, 5015 N. Clark St.

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The Greater Chicago Chapter of the National Association of Catering Executives (NACE) is sponsoring "Riverboat Revelry," a party to benefit Howard Brown Health Center and the NACE Chapter and Foundation. The benefit will beAugust 12, from 8 p.m.-midnight at the Hotel Inter-Continental's Grand Ballroom, 505 N. Michigan.

2000

The Oak Park Area Gay and Lesbian Association host a "Coffeehouse Soiree" with Ripley Caine and Susan Watts at Buzz Café, 905 S. Lombard, Oak Park.

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Image: The Green Issue – Nightspots December 23, 2009

Quote of the Week in Gay Chicago:

"George W. Bush has displayed a blatant disregard for AIDS and HIV, both in the U.S. and abroad" –­ Joe Andrew, Democratic National Committee National Chair.

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On the obituary page this week:

"Tony DeBlase, one of the great innovators and leaders of the leather community and creator of the Leather Pride Flag, died peacefully in Portland, Oregon, on July 21, 2000, after an extended illness, largely involving liver failure. He is survived by his lover of more that 24 years, Dr. Andrew Charles, as well as his mother, Isa, and two sisters, Stephanie DeBlase and Mary DeBlase Hurst, all of South Bend, Indiana. DeBlase, born April 3, 1942, was just 58 at the time of his death."

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BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: The Chicago & Cabaret Revue, starring Amy Armstrong and Freddy Allen takes place at Voltaire, 3441-43 N. Halsted.

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Talents of Chicago invite you to a "Cruise 2000 Under the Stars" benefitting the Open Door Center for Community Change. It's promises to be a Night of Cruising and Romance aboard the 120-foot yacht The Musette 1.

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Chicago Women's Weekend all girl productions presents their 1st annual event. The August 11 party "Pleasure" with performing artist Mahogany. Also performing, the Ms./Mr. Body USA Flex, and Jade Mac, Superstar DJ from Hotlands DJ Doc 97.5. Takes place at 2347 S. Michigan.

Gay Chicago Photo Rewind

Chicago Mr. Contest in Gay Chicago 1984

Gay Chicago July 20, 1989 and Rick Karlin looks totally butch in this Spike King picture.

Gay Life July 9, 1976 Pride Parade

Steve Starr's photos in Grab magazine July 20, 2010

Homework

What happened to Voltaire?

Where is DJ Eddy of the Vortex now?

Is Marcia Wilkie still around?

Thanks go to publishers Michael Bergeron for Chicago Gay Crusader, Ralph and Craig Gernhardt for Gay Chicago, Grant Ford and Chuck Renslow for Gay Life, Malone Sizelove for Babble/Gab, David Costanza and others for Chicago Free Press, Jeff McCourt for Windy City Times, Stacy Bridges and Mark Nagel for GRAB, and Tracy Baim for all the publications at the Windy City Media Group, which aided the above research. St. Sukie de la Croix is an internationally published reporter, playwright, photographer and historian. He is also the author of Chicago Whispers: A History of LGBT Chicago Before Stonewall published by the University of Wisconsin Press.