Outmusic Awards Event Schedule, Hosts & Performers

Thu. May 19, 2005 12:00 AM

Chicago, June 8th - 12th

All-Events Access Package: $80 (Tickets at www.ticketweb.com)
More information at www.Outmusic.com

A special thanks go out to Outmusic 2005 sponsors: Chicago Free Press, ChicagoPride.com, DykeDiva.com, Heineken, Maximum Profile Group and W Hotels Chicago.

WEDNESDAY, June 8, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Homo Latte Outmusic Awards Showcase
Marrakech Expresso, 4747 N. Damen
Suggested donation $5
Host: Scott Free
Performers: Wishing Chair, Jay Spears


THURSDAY, June 9, 8:00-10:00 p.m.
Outmusic Video Showcase
Sidetrack, 3349 N. Halsted St.
Suggested donation $5

FRIDAY, June 10, 6:30-7:45 p.m.
Outmusic Reception
Big Chick's, 5024 N. Sheridan
Suggested donation $5

FRIDAY, June 10, 8:00-10:00 p.m.
Outmusic Awards Concert Showcase
green note concert series, 918 W. Margate Terrace, 312-515-3593
Suggested donation $5
Performers: Christopher Dallman, Kimi Hayes

FRIDAY, June 10, 10:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m.
Outmusic-A-Go-Go
Atmosphere, 5355 N. Clark St.
Suggested donation: $5

SATURDAY, June 11, 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Outmusic Artists’ Meet & Greet
Performer: MeKole Wells

SATURDAY, June 11, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Outmusic Open Mic
Marrakech Expresso, 4747 N. Damen
FREE

SATURDAY, June 11, 9:00-11:00 p.m.
Outmusic Awards Nominee Showcase
Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont
Cost: $20
Co-hosts: Cathy Richardson and Gregg Shapiro
Performers: Tori Fixx, Basil Hennely, Kris Landherr, Keyth Lawrence, Mike Rickard, Kitty Rose, Scott Free, Douglas Wood and Robert Urban


SUNDAY, June 12, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Outmusic Awards
Claudia Cassidy Theater, Chicago Cultural Center
78 E. Washington
Cost: $35
Co-hosts: Lea DeLaria and Jinx Titantic
Performers: Emma's Revolution, Ari Gold, Gaye Adegbalola, Nadine Goellner, Dylan Rice, Rachael Sage and Justin Tranter


AWARD / AWARD PRESENTERS…
Outstanding New Recording – Female: Tammy Cresswell
Outstanding Debut Recording – Female: Nomy Lamm
Outstanding New Recording – Male: Johnny Dangerous
Outstanding Debut Recording – Male: Jay Spears
Outstanding New Recording – Duo or Group: Wishing Chair
Outstanding New Recording – Band: Brad McGuire
Outstanding New Recording – Chorus or Choir: Cast of Naked Boys Singing
Outstanding New Recording – Instrumental: Ralphi Rosario
Outstanding Producer: Jinx Titanic
Outstanding Songwriter: To be announced
Outmusician of The Year: Stewed Tomatoes
Outsong of The Year: To be announced

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT HONOREES…
Heritage Award (June Millington): Toni Armstrong Jr.
Outstanding Support Award (Pamela Smith): Trish Koch
Special Recognition Award (Tim Cain): Lars von Keitz
Special Recognition Award (Randy Jones): To be announced

SUNDAY, June 12, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Post-Show Reception
Gentry on State, 440 N. State
Cost: $15
 

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