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ADVANCE TICKET SALES HAVE ENDED. TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT DOOR.
Wink & Whisper, a re-imagining of the vibrant atmosphere of Chicago's prohibition-era LGBT nightlife, is the Guild's 6th annual benefit. And the event is being held in a former Uptown speakeasy--the new cabaret venue Uptown Underground!
Our evening of whoopee includes music, song, comedy, dance, and commentary with emcee Tamale Sepp, pianist Nick Sula, historian Jennie Brier, and performances by Vallery Dolls, Switch the Boi Wonder, Dirty Devlin, Toni Asante Lightfoot, Coya Paz, and the Chicago Diamond Trio--plus an after glow dance party with DJ Reaganomix (FKA).
Everything's jake with a selection of complimentary libations and hors-d'oeuvres. Come as you are, or in Roaring Twenties fashion (but leave the firearms, real or otherwise, at home). There will be prizes for best glad rags!
Chicago Diamond Trio (jazz) 6-7 p.m.
Main show begins at 7 p.m.
Dance party with DJ Reaganomix (FKA) 9 p.m.- midnight
Seating is limited | Please RSVP by May 13
All tickets include admission to dance party.
Must be age 18 or older to attend.
More information, including artist bios,at:
www.guildcomplex.org/wink-and-whisper
ABOUT THE GUILD COMPLEX
Since 1989, The Guild Literary Complex has been a community-based literary organization presenting and supporting diverse, divergent, and emerging voices through innovative programs. The Guild believes that vibrant literature contributes to society, community, and good times! Thanks to generous donors like you, we continue our 26 years of award-winning work.
Wink & Whisper is inspired by "Chicago Whispers: A History of LGBT Chicago before Stonewall," written by St. Sukie de la Croix (The University of Wisconsin Press, 2010).
*GUILD COMPLEX BOARD OF DIRECTORS*
Michael Puican, President
Reginald Gibbons, Vice-President
Vesna Neskow, Treasurer
Debbie Carlson, Secretary
Andrea Baird
Rosellen Brown
Andrea L. Change
Susana Darwin
Yolanda Nieves
Lew Rosenbaum
John Rich, Director (staff)
*WINK & WHISPER PLANNING COMMITTEE*
Mike Puican, co-chair
Vesna Neskow, co-chair
Andrea Baird
Tiffany Beatty
Debbie Carlson
Susana Darwin
Rebecca Kling
John Rich
Javon Smith
M. Quinn Stifler
Pictured, from top to bottom: Vallery Dolls, Tamale Sepp, Switch the Boi, Dirty Devlin, Coya Paz, Toni Asante Lightfoot, Nick Sula
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LocationUptown Underground (View)
4707 N Broadway
Chicago, IL 60640
United States
Categories
| Minimum Age: 18 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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