Chicago, IL -
Children, Children, Children... Happy New Year and such to all of you! Mz. Kii Kii has been on hiatus for a while. You know, owning multi-million dollar corporations and hanging out at NeverLand to console my poor friend Michael took up a lot of my time recently, but I'm back and here to be quite the bitch you all know. So let's get bitchy!
The 3 D's of gay life in Chicago: Drama, DJ's, and Dick.
DRAMA: I'm sure you all heard by now about Red-Dog being shut down by the city. Something to do with a fist fight in the club which turned into patrons attacking the police once they arrived. Not cute and not smart! What does this mean for Boom Boom Room? Skinny on the street is that the club owners are already in the process of purchasing another location to relocate the legendary club and it's legendary Monday night haunt. Let us pray.
DJ's: The upcoming Heart's Foundation DJ Showcase has not been without its share of cat hairs flying. (ChicagoPride.com Fireball Coverage) One of the DJ's slated for this event has already been removed and replaced because he called the event coordinator (also a DJ) and got into a heated shouting match over a scheduling issue. Shouting and yelling got neither of them anywhere and got said DJ cast out from the flock. Assessment: to the coordinator - You're new to planning these events so humble yourself and ask questions before making hasty decisions! To the outcast DJ - You are quite talented and it's a damn shame you won't be there, but you need to calm that famous temper of yours or you won't get very far!
DICK or A DICK: What local lounge owner seems to be experiencing financial trouble?” Kii Kii hears one employee is apparently owed $800. I’ve seen for myself more than one bounced check with the letters NSF sitting on the employees computer stand. The owner says, "he needs to talk" to the employee about some lawsuit he's embroiled in before he pays him the money he owes. One wonders what that has to do with him bouncing payroll checks. This is not the first employee to allegedly experience problems with said owner.
Ok, that is enough bitchiness for now. I promised I was going to have a more positive outlook on the New Year, so let's talk about nice things for a change:
"Fierce hat!"
"Thanks"
"Where did you get it?"
"It's a Freddie B Original!"
Our fun and mischievous Freddie Bain (AKA Frida) has returned to his passion of hat making again. Once popular about 12 years ago, these hats are popping up again all over town. They are fun, and unique symbols of gay art that fit nicely on your noggin. A date is pending on a showing of Freddie's hats at Las Manos Art Gallery on Clark St. Stay tuned for details.
Speaking of hats: HATS OFF TO CHICAGO GAL MAURICE JOSHUA FOR HIS GRAMMY NOMINATION! It's nice to see a local gal make good. He was nominated this year for his re-mixes of Beyonce's "Crazy in Love". Let's hope he takes it home this year. Have you seen the addition at Sidetrack? It's quite cute and looks like it is put together quite well. The high empress of Halsted St., Mz. Hyde expanded her empire a storefront to the north and is going for the lounge feel. She has also taken over the old Gallimaufry space to the south and has plans for its future.
Over at Hydrate Chicago (AKA Club Wet), Liberson and crew plan a new paint job for the Blue Room. What color will we get this time, Mark? As you know, Cell Block has new owners and they have new DJ's in the mix. Serafini, Eterno, Vallese & Plez give you ear candy on the weekends while we can look forward to an expansion soon into the old "Coppers" sandwich shop adjoining the leather haven. Don't fret, leather queens! Toby and Jaime promise to keep the feel leather and gritty! Jackhammer is also rumored for an expansion into its building's upper levels finally. Mz. Kii Kii reported early last year about a potential move upstairs and it appears to finally be happening.
I've been warned by my editors not to weigh in on this subject, but I will anyway and I'll keep it short: TO THE CITY OF CHICAGO, LEAVE Big Chicks ALONE! Give them hell, Michelle! There-enough said.
While on the bar tip, upon recent rumors of the Bar of Sound being defeated, I decided to fact find and get the real story. It appears Sound-bar is down, but not out! The bar HAS NOT been sold to Let Us Entertain you as previously believed. The furniture HAS NOT been sold to Omar for tent making. There are NO DEAD BODIES in the basement. In fact the bar is STILL as lovely as it was when it was first built. Apparently the appeals process they are involved with is still going on and it is possible that bar may be opening sometime this year. Adjoining Sound-Bar is Y Bar: The plush and classy delight of a champagne and cigar bar that is being tended to by none other than our favorite Carson Doran. Glad to see you back on the scene, Carson!
Sonic Boom is still going strong. They are back after the New Year with Music 101 and the party they threw at Spybar back on January 3rd. Music was provided by Diz, Just Joey and Jevon Jackson. Attendees state these gals know how to throw a party!
Well, I'm running out of space. Watch for more fun to come from the Heart's people as Fireball 2004 approaches and promises to top last year's extravaganza. Look for guest DJ appearances this coming month from Alyson Calagna, Susan Morabito, and Hex Hector on the Halsted St. corridor.
Until next time kids, don't forget to floss because it's really gross if someone kisses you and sucks out a piece of celery or some nasty shit like that!
The 3 D's of gay life in Chicago: Drama, DJ's, and Dick.
DRAMA: I'm sure you all heard by now about Red-Dog being shut down by the city. Something to do with a fist fight in the club which turned into patrons attacking the police once they arrived. Not cute and not smart! What does this mean for Boom Boom Room? Skinny on the street is that the club owners are already in the process of purchasing another location to relocate the legendary club and it's legendary Monday night haunt. Let us pray.
DJ's: The upcoming Heart's Foundation DJ Showcase has not been without its share of cat hairs flying. (ChicagoPride.com Fireball Coverage) One of the DJ's slated for this event has already been removed and replaced because he called the event coordinator (also a DJ) and got into a heated shouting match over a scheduling issue. Shouting and yelling got neither of them anywhere and got said DJ cast out from the flock. Assessment: to the coordinator - You're new to planning these events so humble yourself and ask questions before making hasty decisions! To the outcast DJ - You are quite talented and it's a damn shame you won't be there, but you need to calm that famous temper of yours or you won't get very far!
DICK or A DICK: What local lounge owner seems to be experiencing financial trouble?” Kii Kii hears one employee is apparently owed $800. I’ve seen for myself more than one bounced check with the letters NSF sitting on the employees computer stand. The owner says, "he needs to talk" to the employee about some lawsuit he's embroiled in before he pays him the money he owes. One wonders what that has to do with him bouncing payroll checks. This is not the first employee to allegedly experience problems with said owner.
Ok, that is enough bitchiness for now. I promised I was going to have a more positive outlook on the New Year, so let's talk about nice things for a change:
"Fierce hat!"
"Thanks"
"Where did you get it?"
"It's a Freddie B Original!"
Our fun and mischievous Freddie Bain (AKA Frida) has returned to his passion of hat making again. Once popular about 12 years ago, these hats are popping up again all over town. They are fun, and unique symbols of gay art that fit nicely on your noggin. A date is pending on a showing of Freddie's hats at Las Manos Art Gallery on Clark St. Stay tuned for details.
Speaking of hats: HATS OFF TO CHICAGO GAL MAURICE JOSHUA FOR HIS GRAMMY NOMINATION! It's nice to see a local gal make good. He was nominated this year for his re-mixes of Beyonce's "Crazy in Love". Let's hope he takes it home this year. Have you seen the addition at Sidetrack? It's quite cute and looks like it is put together quite well. The high empress of Halsted St., Mz. Hyde expanded her empire a storefront to the north and is going for the lounge feel. She has also taken over the old Gallimaufry space to the south and has plans for its future.
Over at Hydrate Chicago (AKA Club Wet), Liberson and crew plan a new paint job for the Blue Room. What color will we get this time, Mark? As you know, Cell Block has new owners and they have new DJ's in the mix. Serafini, Eterno, Vallese & Plez give you ear candy on the weekends while we can look forward to an expansion soon into the old "Coppers" sandwich shop adjoining the leather haven. Don't fret, leather queens! Toby and Jaime promise to keep the feel leather and gritty! Jackhammer is also rumored for an expansion into its building's upper levels finally. Mz. Kii Kii reported early last year about a potential move upstairs and it appears to finally be happening.
I've been warned by my editors not to weigh in on this subject, but I will anyway and I'll keep it short: TO THE CITY OF CHICAGO, LEAVE Big Chicks ALONE! Give them hell, Michelle! There-enough said.
While on the bar tip, upon recent rumors of the Bar of Sound being defeated, I decided to fact find and get the real story. It appears Sound-bar is down, but not out! The bar HAS NOT been sold to Let Us Entertain you as previously believed. The furniture HAS NOT been sold to Omar for tent making. There are NO DEAD BODIES in the basement. In fact the bar is STILL as lovely as it was when it was first built. Apparently the appeals process they are involved with is still going on and it is possible that bar may be opening sometime this year. Adjoining Sound-Bar is Y Bar: The plush and classy delight of a champagne and cigar bar that is being tended to by none other than our favorite Carson Doran. Glad to see you back on the scene, Carson!
Sonic Boom is still going strong. They are back after the New Year with Music 101 and the party they threw at Spybar back on January 3rd. Music was provided by Diz, Just Joey and Jevon Jackson. Attendees state these gals know how to throw a party!
Well, I'm running out of space. Watch for more fun to come from the Heart's people as Fireball 2004 approaches and promises to top last year's extravaganza. Look for guest DJ appearances this coming month from Alyson Calagna, Susan Morabito, and Hex Hector on the Halsted St. corridor.
Until next time kids, don't forget to floss because it's really gross if someone kisses you and sucks out a piece of celery or some nasty shit like that!
