The Chicago Traveler

September 9th, 2008

Ten Best Gay & Lesbian Bars 2008

Chicago is renowned for its culture and diversity, bringing together people from all backgrounds and labels. The gay and lesbian community plays a significant part in the Windy City’s population, attracting men and women from less resourceful rural areas across the Midwest. Two of Chicago’s most thriving gay neighborhoods are Boystown (inside the Lakeview/Wrigleyville area) […]

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July 22nd, 2008

Cowboy Up at Charlie’s

There’s something about a man in tight jeans and a cowboy hat that makes many ladies swoon. But if you’re a cowpoke looking for the company of other men, put on your big belt buckle and head on over to Charlie’s.
This predominantly gay establishment on the north end of Boystown (right next to Kreative Soul) […]

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June 27th, 2008

Carrie Underwood in Chicago

Carrie Underwood has dipped her toe in the pop genre in the past, especially while she was on American Idol, but country is where her passion and talent are. So it’s no surprise that her second album, Carnival Ride, focuses on country even more than her first and is even more impressive. Her (recently extended) […]

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April 24th, 2008

Chicago Concerts

Tickets go on sale this weekend for the following Chicago events via Ticketmaster:

Kenny Rogers
Rialto Square Theatre
Sun, May 18, 6:00 p.m.

Toby Keith
First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
Fri, Aug 1, 7:30 p.m.

Boy George
House of Blues
Thurs, Aug 7, 7:30 p.m.

Poison
Peoria Civic Center
Tues, Jul 15, 8:00 p.m.

John Mellencamp
Charter One Pavilion
Tues, Jul 22, 7:30 p.m.

O.A.R.
Charter One Pavilion
Thurs, Jul 24, 7:30 p.m.

Gwar
The Pearl […]

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December 27th, 2007

New Year’s Eve in Gay/Lesbian Chicago

Start the New Year with a little color…
• Hydrate: Why celebrate 12 midnight just once? Ring in the New Year for every time zone! The celebration includes an exclusive pre-NYE party, a hosted bar featuring Effen Vodka and Pilsner Urquell Beer, a delicious appetizer buffet, and a complimentary champagne toast. DJ Jeannette spins tracks […]

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November 20th, 2007

Chicago Concerts

Bon Jovi isn’t coming to Chicago until February, but tickets are already on sale for the concerts at the United Center (February 23 and 24, Daughtry opens).
Photo credit: Rock and Racehorses, matthewspiel
Tags: alternative-rock, blues, chicago, concerts, country, family-oriented, folk, hard-rock, jazz, live-music, metal, pop, rhythm-and-blues, rnb, rock, soul, suburbs, urban-soul, world-music

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October 11th, 2007

Weekend Events

Paris, Milan, New York, London, Tokyo… Chicago? The City of Big Shoulders joins the bigwigs of fashion this weekend during Fashion Focus Chicago, a six-day, citywide celebration featuring works by more than 100 local fashion designers. Exhibitions, neighborhood shopping tours, demonstrations, student designer events, and free industry seminars are all part of this third annual […]

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August 11th, 2007

Hideout

When I was a little kid, I had my own “secret” space where I felt safe and where I thought no one would find me unless I wanted them to. The Hideout is appropriately named; it’s a spot where you can be among friends and listen to great music, and people not in the know […]

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