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By Rick Karlin

You don’t have to be a pretentious snob to enjoy good wine. True, there is a vocabulary to learn when discussing the subtleties of wine, but there’s no reason to get all hoity-toity about it. In the end, it all comes down to whether you like the way a wine tastes or not. Just as you don’t have to be an art history major to enjoy art, you can easily enjoy wine without any special training. However, the more you fine-tune your sensory abilities, the better you’re able to understand and enjoy subtle nuances and details.

The first thing you need to do is read a wine label. There are a few important components of a wine label. Placement of each may vary slightly, but the information you’re looking for includes:Varietal: a wine made primarily from a single named grape variety )Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot etc.). , Wines that display the name of two or more varieties on their label, such as a Chardonnay-Viognier, are blends and not varietal wines.Region: area where the grapes are grown, which may differ from where it is aged and/or bottled.Producer: the “brand name”, sometime the name of the vineyard, more often the company that produces and distributes the wine.Alcohol Percentage: usually 4%-7%Vintage: the year the grapes were grown and harvested. Climate changes can greatly affect the quality of the grape.

New World (non-European) wine producers have made it easier on wine beginners by listing the grape(s) directly on the label. Old World (France, Italy and Germany) do not. Old World wines focus more on “terroir” - the unique characteristics of the soil and climate in a region. While learning how to choose wine, it’s helpful to know some of the major wine regions and the grapes they are best known for:

Most Popular Regions & GrapesOld WOrldA label on an old world bottle of wine might read: Château Moulin de Grenet 2009 Lussac Saint-Émilion; indicating the brand/vintner and vintage, assuming that the consumer knows that wines from Saint-Émilion are mostly Merlot.France Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Grenache, Syrah, Viognier, ChardonnayItaly Sangiovese, Barbera, Moscato, Pinot GrigioGermany Riesling, GewurztraminerSpain Tempranillo, Albarino, Garnacha, Palomino

NeW WOrld A new world wine label might read: Cakebread 2006 Merlot, Napa Valley; listing the brand/vintner, vintage, the region and the grape variety. United States Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, ZinfandelArgentina Malbec, BonardaChile Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon BlancAustralia Shiraz, ChardonnayNew Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot NoirSouth Africa Pinotage, Chenin Blanc Once you have learned about the grapes from various regions of the world, you’ll need to know how to drink it. The basics of judging a wine start before you taste it. First swirl it around in the glass. Pay attention to the “legs” the slender lines that drip down the inside of the glass. Then stick your nose inside the glass and inhale deeply. What do you smell? Honey? Peppers? Apple? Oak? The more smells you can identify, the better

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the wine may taste. Once you've swirled and sniffed your way around the glass, go in for the sip. Let the liquid move around your tongue. Your taste buds may pick up many different flavors. If there’s a nice balance and the finish lingers you know you've got a complex and balanced wine.

Wine and FoodThe old adage of white wine with white meat and red with red meat is too simplistic. Feel free to pair your favorite wine with your favorite food. However, there are some pairings that complement each other better than others. Heavier meals and sauces require a full-flavored wine to match their weight and lighter meals and sauces will require lighter and more subtle wines. Red meat, game meats and pasta with heavy red sauce call for a rich red, such as a pasta with Valpolicello, Bordeaux, Sauvignon, Syrah, Pinot Noir or Malbec. Creamy or buttery dishes, fish, seafood or chicken, pair better with crisp whites, such as Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, or Pinot Gris. Spicy foods go better with slightly sweeter wines such as Sancerre, Gewurztraminer and Riesling. Champagne pairs best with delicate and subtle textured foods.

A-Z Guide to Wine VarietalsWhile there are, hundreds of varietals, the following are among the most prevalent.Asti Spumante: a semi-dry sparkling wine from the Moscato di Canelli grape ItalyBeaujolais: a light, fresh, fruity red wine from south of Burgundy in eastern FranceCabernet Sauvignon: full-bodied wine that improves with aging, usually in oak barrelsChampagne: true Champagne is from Champagne, France, although the term is often used for any sparkling wineChardonnay: oak aging & barrel fermentation make for its distinctive buttery” finishChenin Blanc: Loire Valley grape that is the basis of the famous whites such as Vouvray.Colombard: is mostly used in inexpensive jug winesGewürztraminer: a sweet wine grown mainly in Alsace region of France & GermanyLambrusco: a fizzy, usually red, dry to sweet wine from northern ItalyMadeira: a fortified wine named for the island on which its grapes are grown. Malbec: the most successful bottles are from Argentina, the U.S version is used only in blends.Meritage: a blend two or more Bordeaux grape varietiesMerlot: fewer tannins than Cabernet and requiring less agingPinot Grigio/Pinot Gris: soft, perfumed with more color than most other white wines. The Alsace regions version is called TokayPinot Noir: a Burgundy varietal, smooth & richer than Cabernet Sauvignon with less tanninRetsina: dry white Greek wine flavored with pine resin. Sangiovese: medium to full-bodied Italian wineSauvignon Blanc: light to medium-bodied wine, with hints of gooseberry, also known as Fume Blanc.Soave: dry, golden-yellow wine from Italy’s Veneto Region. Trebbiano/Ugni Blanc: a basic white Italian wine, often called St.ÉmilionValpolicella: light, semidry red from Italy’s Veneto RegionViognier: medium to full-bodied and very fruity, with apricot and peach aromas.Zinfandel: can be bold and intense or light and fruity, it is the most widely grown grape in California

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By Rick Karlin

Sure you’ll be drinking green beer on St. Patrick’s Day, but what about the other 364 days a year? Beer is quickly overtaking wine when it comes to variety and popularity. Whereas wine is made from grapes, beer is made with malted cereal grains (barley, wheat, rye, corn or rice), hops and water that are fermented by adding yeast. The alcohol is created by yeast which consumes oxygen and sugar. Alcohol levels in beer can range from 2% Alcohol by Volume (ABV) to a whopping 15%. There are two main types of beer: Ales and Lagers.

Ales are top fermenting (yeast rises to the top) at warmer temperatures for 3-4 days, generally have fruitier aromas and more robust flavors, are served a bit warmer (anywhere from 38°F to 48°F) and go best with full flavored foods.

Lagers are fermented at cooler temperatures, are bottom fermenting (yeast drops to the bottom), are lighter and more thirst-quenching and usually served a bit colder (anywhere from 35°F to 47°F) and go best with lighter foods.

American Style Ales include Pale Ale which uses pale colored malts and as such are generally pale golden to medium copper in color. Cream ale is pale to golden in color, and are made to be light and layered to give a cleaner taste. Golden ale is brewed to achieve a light malty flavor with a bit of a light hoppy finish. India Pale ales have an elevated ABV and range from pale golden to deep ruby in color. Generally, the ABV's range from 6% - 8%.

Imported ales include Belgian ale (which tend to be more to the malty, rather than the hoppy side) Lambics are Belgian ales

which use wild yeasts and are spontaneously fermented. Fruit lambics have whole fruits that are added after fermentation has started. Flemish sour ales generally use wild yeast and are blended and aged for long periods of time usually in oak casks in order to create their individual sour notes. German-style ales range from Berliner Weisse, a low alcohol summer refresher flavored with syrup, to Weizen Bock, a wheat beer that is more complex with deeper layers of flavor.

Dry Stout, such as Guinness Draught Stout, has a dark, almost velvety color, with a light roasted flavor and a moderate to low ABV. Foreign Stout is a high alcohol stout that was traditionally brewed in England and shipped to the tropical areas of the world. The ABV usually ranges from 8% to 10% with a classic example being the Lion Stout from Sri Lanka. Sweet Stout contains some form of unfermentable sugars, commonly lactose, which adds sweetness to the beer, while the ABV remains in the 5% - 7% range.

American Pale Lager beers are made by most large breweries throughout the world that use additional ingredients such as corn and rice in addition to the traditional barley. This generally boosts production while lowering cost. Most of these beers have minimal hop and malt characteristics while the ABV's usually are around 3.5% to 6%. Premium Lagers consist solely of malts, hops, yeast, and water. ABV's range from 3.5% to 6%. German Lagers range from dark, sweet and full bodied with a high ABV (7%-10%) to pale, dry brews with ABV as low as 4%.

In addition there are some varieties of beer that use fruit or fruit syrups, ginger, roots or rye to add flavoring. Malt liquor is a type of American pale lager that is high in alcohol while using ingredients such as corn or rice in addition to barley; these are usually the basis for a soda style of beer that attracts younger drinkers.

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Motor Mouth

By Parker Carr

DrIvIn' O the Green

With St. Patrick’s Day coming upon us, I thought it apropos to take a look at “green” cars. Not only are hybrids and electric cars better for the environment, they allow you to accumulate a pot of gold by keeping more of the green stuff in your wallet. We’re already into the third generation of green technology and the current crop of energy-efficient cars are less expensive and perform better than their predecessors. While it’s true that plug-in cars use electricity, which is not always acquired using green technology, they more than make up the difference with lower carbon emissions. I’ve included a mix of 2014 models as well as 2015. If you really want to get a bargain, snap up one of these 2014 models, either new or low-mileage used vehicle.

The BMWi3 throws out the rule book BMW has followed since 1962 and produced a winner. The unique hybrid-electric sports

car can shoot from 0 to 60 mph in less than seven seconds and has a top speed of 155 mph. EPA estimates are 81 miles per charge, with an optional range-extending gas engine for a total range of 150 miles. Using a simple 22-volt outlet, the car can fully charge in less than three hours. Skinny tires on large carbon fiber and aluminum wheels and a sleek interior set this model apart.

The C7 Corvette Stingray is powerful with 460-hp powered by a 6.2-liter LT1 V-8, able to reach tops speeds of 180 mph. EPA mileage ratings only give it 17 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway. However when equipped with cylinder deactivation, it’s capable of 37.3 mpg.

The 2014 and 2015 Chevrolet Spark EV easily won a six-way EV comparison test. It handles and rides better than most electric

vehicles. Best of all, in some areas of the country (not Chicago yet, sadly) it can be leased (36 months and 36,000 miles) for $949 down and $199 a month.

The 2015 Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid is powered by a four-cylinder engine and an electric

motor, and gets an EPA-estimated 88 mpg-equivalent in electric mode. Standard features include leather upholstery, power-adjustable front seats, heated front seats, a rearview camera, dual-zone automatic climate control, a six-speaker audio system, satellite radio, infotainment system and voice-activated SYNC system.

The 2015 Honda Accord sports a 141-hp 2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder paired with a 166-hp electric motor, resulting in a total system 196-hp. For a mid-size sedan it’s peppy going from 0 to 60 in 7.2 seconds. The EPA rates it 50 mpg in the city and 45 on the highway.

Although it’s not on the market at the present time, there will soon be a glow-in-the-dark paint for all-electric Nissan Leaf. The car is covered in a spray-applied coating that absorbs UV rays during the daytime, allowing it to glow at night for between eight and ten hours. Inventor Hamish Scott created the coating using entirely organic materials. He estimates that the finish could last for 25 years if it were offered on cars commercially. Although it is cool and would make the car more visible at night and easier to find in a parking lot, the main purpose is to promote the use of solar panels to charge pure-electric cars, such as the Leaf.1� boiMAG

FIT TIPS By Michael Elder

PLAYInG It SAFe CABLE EXTERNAL ROTATION

Michael Elder has been working as a fitness professional in Chicago for the last fifteen years. He comes from a background in gymnastics and is certified as a personal

trainer through the American Council on Exercise (ACE). He can be contacted directly through his website, www.MichaelElder.com.

Safety first. This is something I always try to impress upon clients when I work with them. Training should never be about just trying to look better; it should also be about getting healthy and performing exercises in a safe and effective manner. I find this to be especially true when it comes to training the shoulders. The shoulder joint is the most mobile joint in the body, and therefore also the most vulnerable. Because of that, it is incredibly important to efficiently train the rotator cuff, the group of small muscles responsible for rotating the shoulder both externally and internally. Far too often I see people in the gym doing heavy shoulder training for their deltoids, but ignoring their rotator cuffs. Many times, injuries follow. This is because the muscles surrounding the joint itself are left weak and fragile. The rotator cuff is divided into two groups: the internal rotators and the external rotators. Both must be trained sufficiently to maintain the integrity of the shoulder joint. There are different ways to train both, but for the purposes of this article, we will look at using cables to perform external rotation of the shoulder.

To perform The exercise:

1. Adjust the cable to the same height as your elbow. Stand with your left side a couple of feet away from the cable boom.

2. Grasp the handle with your right hand, and keep your elbow pressed firmly to your side. You can always place a pad or foam roll next to your elbow to keep it firmly in position.

3. With your upper arm in position, your elbow should be flexed to 90 degrees with your hand reaching across the front of your torso. This will be your starting position.

4. Execute the movement by rotating your arm in a backhand motion, keeping your elbow in place.

5. Continue as far as you are able, pause, and then return to the starting position.

Again, internal rotation exercises must also be performed in order to maintain balance and to restore the integrity of the shoulder joint. I will discuss that in a future article. But for now, give this one a try. It may not be a “glamour” muscle group, but that does not take away from its importance.

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Screen Savor: Crazy Lilting BoysBy Gregg ShapiroIn Dutch with English subtitles, “Boys” aka “Jungens” is an insightful exploration of the first blush of young gay love. Teen track team mates Sieger and Marc have an immediate attraction as they train for a relay meet with fellow runners Step and Tom. A visit to a swimming hole cements things when the two kiss. Of course, Sieger tells Marc he’s not gay, in spite of not hesitating to kiss Marc back.

The boys’ home lives couldn’t be more different. Sieger and his older brother Eddy, a former track star turned motorcycle-riding hoodlum, live with their widowed father. Eddy insists on riding a motorcycle, even though his father disapproves since the boys’ mother was killed in, you guessed it, a motorcycle accident. Marc, on the other hand, is an adoring older brother to his kid sister, and has a good relationship with his folks.

As Sieger and Marc’s relationship develops, and they can barely keep their hands off of each other, complications arise. There is Sieger’s possible interest in Jessica, for example, and his obvious confusion about his feelings for Marc. However, a victory at an important track meet is just the thing Sieger needs to face his demons.

“Crazy Bitches” is a twisted slasher comedy with an unexpected ending twist from director/actress Jane Clark. Sorority sisters prissy and pearled Taylor, predatory lesbian Cassie, smug and smart Princess, terminally ill Dorri, cheated-on Alice, woo-woo woozy Minnie, gay guy pal BJ and Alice’s nasty sister Belinda, gather for a weekend at the Benton Estate, site of a grisly murder a few years earlier and said to be haunted by the souls of the seven girls killed there.

Combining elements of revenge killing for past hurts, ghost stories, as well as references to classic horror, and a healthy dose of pansexual humping, “Crazy Bitches” gets most of it right. It keeps us guessing as each of the characters begins dropping in ways specific to their personality. Fashion obsessed Belinda gets a stiletto heel to the

eye, Taylor chokes on her pearls, hair hung-up Princess is scalped, skin color conscious BJ discovers too late that there is acid in one of his cream tubes, and so on. "Crazy Bitches" refreshes a genre that was getting tired and tiresome. [Available on VOD and across all other digital platforms.]

Recently out actor Ben Wishaw plays Richard, widower of Kai, in queer writer/director Hong Khaou’s feature-length debut “Lilting”. Together four years, Richard loses his boyfriend when Kai is struck by a car on the way to catch a bus to visit his stubborn and unassimilated mother Junn in the sheltered home where she resides in London.

A complex portrait of difficult relationships on par with Ira Sachs’ “Love Is Strange”, “Lilting” depicts the challenges, linguistic and cultural, that arise when loss clouds everyone’s perspective. Both Richard and Junn are struggling in their own ways, which are more similar than they realize. Jealous of her son’s relationship with Richard, the level of which she supposedly doesn’t fully grasp, Junn, who doesn’t speak English, is miserable in her living situation. This is the case, despite of being the object of fellow resident Alan’s affection.

In the meantime, Richard is coming to terms with living alone in the home that he shared with Kai. Making an effort to reach out to Junn, he visits her, even going so far as to hire a translator, Vann, to help with the language barrier. But it is what is unspoken – Richard’s relationship with Kai – that is the greatest obstacle. Unbeknownst to each other, it is their memories of Kai, seen in flashback, that truly bind Richard and Junn.

The performances in “Lilting” are simply awe-inspiring. The writing, while definitely on the tearjerker level, also makes subtle use of humor, giving the characters and the audience the chance to occasionally catch their breath. DVD bonus features include an interview with director Khaou, as well as Khaou’s short film “Summer” and more.

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QMUSICBy Gregg ShapiroBands on the Run

Future Islands’ Singles isn’t a hits compilation, in spite of the album’s title; but it should be. Every song on the album is strong enough to stand on its own and the combined firepower of the tracks is devastating and dazzling. Part of the credit goes to the trio’s lead vocalist Samuel T. Herring, whose soulful wail is unlike anything you’ve ever heard before. Irresistible and mesmerizing, Herring hooks listeners the moment he opens his mouth on “Seasons (Waiting On You).” Of course, it helps that the songwriting, which is one of the most successful updates of new wave in recent memory, is also phenomenal. You can dance, if you want to, to songs such as the haunting “Spirit,” the slinky “Doves,” the radiant “Light House,” the gravitational pull of “Like The Moon” and the dreamy “A Dream of You & Me,” or you can just listen for pleasure, because there is much to be experienced when it comes to Future Islands.

For sheer beauty, you can’t go wrong with Familiars by The Antlers. Like Future Islands, The Antlers are an all-male trio who also incorporate electronics into their sound; although The Antlers have their horns hooked on a more organic approach, including Darby Cicci’s trumpet and fewer synthesized beats. The results are stunning, especially on the grand opener “Palace.” The moody “Hotel” is an invitation to check in and stay awhile and the moody “Intruders” is more welcome than you might imagine. Listeners may find themselves returning to the subtle torch and twang of “Revisited” and will find it equally hard to resist “Surrender.” You won’t regret getting acquainted with Familiars.

OK Go is probably better known for its inventive and mind-boggling music videos than it is for its music, but that should change with Hungry Ghosts. Sure, the visually remarkable videos for the New Order-esque “The Writing’s On The Wall”

and the funky retro disco hand-clapper “I Won’t Let You Down,” both from Hungry Ghosts are tasty and filling. But here’s the thing, even without the visuals, both songs are special in their own right. The same holds true for the bombastic “Upside Down & Inside Out,” the blippy “Another Set of Issues,” the INXS-y “Obsession,” the soaring soul of “If I Had A Mountain,” the sexy slither of “I’m Not Through” and the soothing “Lullaby.”

Echosmith wasn’t the only sibling act to hit it big in 2014. Kongos, made up of four brothers – Johnny, Jesse, Dylan and Danny – were the men behind the hit single “Come With Me Now” from their major-label debut album Lunatic. Like Echosmith, the Kongos brothers are the progeny of a singer/songwriter, John Kongos (of the `70s hits “Tokoloshe Man” and “He’s Gonna Step On Again”), who also had a hand in their record (as exec producer/backing vocalist). The brothers are a solid musical act with promise and songs such as “Escape,” “Hey I Don’t Know,” “It’s A Good Life” and “I’m Only Joking” are the proof.

Cool CD cover aside, Delta Spirit’s Into The Wide sounds like the sun-drenched band’s most accomplished release to date. Calling on a wide-range of influences, from the `70s through the early part of the 21st century, Delta Spirit’s electrified Americana is at its most refreshing on “Take Shelter,” “Push It,” “For My Enemy,” “Hold My End Up,” “Language of the Dead” and the gorgeous closing tune “The Wreck.”

Cold War Kids wasted no time in following up 2013’s Dear Miss Lonelyhearts with the even more impressive Hold My Home, containing the song “Harold Bloom,” which name-checks the renowned literary critic and religion writer. Lyfe, the striking second album by Glass Ghost, features a number of guest artists including queer musician Joan Wasser of Joan As Police Woman fame. You probably know this already, but there’s no one named Margot in the band Margot and the Nuclear So and So’s; the name comes from a character in Wes Anderson’s The Royal Tenenbaums. The band’s new album, Sling Shot to Heaven continues the tradition of pretty chamber pop the band has been making for almost 10 years.

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Sidetrack has just released its own app. In addition to standard app features, such as getting directions to the bar via Apple Maps or Google Map, it can be set to add Sidetrack events to your calendar (in case you can’t remember that show tunes are on Monday, Friday and Saturday).

If you’re sitting in the bar and can’t decide what you want to drink, simply peruse the wine and cocktail menu (sorry, you still have to wait at the bar, it won’t be delivered to you). Of course you can post and have access to a gallery featuring thousand of photos (maybe you’re in one!) which you can share via all social media, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc. You can even sign up for an e-Newsletter.

The app is available at the Apple store and Google Play. Check out the landing page at http://www.sidetrackchicago.com/app.html.

Sidetrack Creates App

4 pounds beef brisket½ cup vegetable oil 1 cup brown sugar 1 can or bottle (12 oz.) Guinness1 head of cabbage cut in wedges6 large carrots, diced3 red potatoes, diced

rIck kArLIn’S cOOkInG cLASSCorned Beef and Cabbage

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Rinse the beef completely and pat dry. Heat the oil in a large roasting pan or Dutch oven. Place beef fatty side down and leave for 2-3 minutes or until browned. Flip beef over and repeat on all exposed sides until all sides have been seared. Pour the bottle of stout beer around and gently over the beef. Coat beef with brown sugar. Cover, and place in preheated oven. Bake for 2 hours. Add cabbage, carrots and potatoes to pan cover and bake for 30 minutes longer, after 30 minutes remove cover and roast for an additional 30 minutes, adding more stout if needed. Remove the brisket and allow to rest. Remove vegetables to serving platter. Boil down any remaining liquid until it forms a glaze. Slice the brisket against grain, place on platter and top with reduced cooking liquid.

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In The knowChicago's

By Sue Deaunym

Going GreenIt’s St. Patrick’s Day and not only can you get everything from bagels to beer dyed bright green, but you have a choice of three parades! Start off the weekend with a Friday the 13th "Attack of the Killer Leprechauns" party at Hydrate... The official Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade is downtown on Saturday, Mar. 14. BTW, the best place to watch them dyeing the Chicago River green is from the Michigan Ave. Bridge. Then on Sunday, March 15, there will be parades on the north side and the south side going on at the same time. The raucous South Side Parade will step off at noon from 103rd and proceed down Western to 115th. The parade on The Northwest Side Irish Parade steps off from 6634 W. Raven at noon, the decidedly more family event friendly (meaning slightly less drunkenness), assembles around 10:00 a.m… It will be like a big bowl of Lucky Charms at Hydrate on St. Patty’s with magically delicious go-go boys and $5 Jameson shots. What? Your mom didn’t serve your breakfast cereal with a shot of Jameson?... Pull out your green hankie and head over to Touché for some hard core action on St. Patrick’s Day.

Change in the AirSidetrack is giving its already beautiful décor a little bit of a tweak with some changes in décor. Watch for some Chicago landmarks to sprout up around the bar... Start training for the AIDS Ride. TPAN will even help you with group sessions beginning Apr. 4 at Winnemac Park… Ink-lings if you’ve been thinking about getting a tattoo, here’s your chance a Tattoo Convention is being held March 20-22 at the O'Hare

Hyatt. If you’ve already got one, why not enter one of the contests for best tattoo…. Are you going to come down with March Madness? Touché will be screening all of the games… Do something nice for your pussy, or a pussy. Circuit hosts a cocktail party to benefit Feline Friends Chicago Veterinary Fund on March 18.

Wedding Belles & BeausCheck out the Rainbow Wedding Expo at the Hard Rock Hotel on March 22. The Chicago Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce is hosting an LGBT Wedding Expo on Saturday March 7. I don’t want to burst anyone’s bubble, but why’s the B in that expo title? What’s a Bi wedding? Isn’t that just a plain old wedding? lol Diva-LiciousSince Bette Midler will be in town the same weekend as Pridefest do you think there’s any chance they’ll get her to stop by?... Sidetrack will screen “RuPaul’s Drag Race” live every Monday, right before show tunes on Monday. So shantay, you stay and sing along… Heading to NYC for The Black Party on March 21? Better pack your dancing shoes, ‘cause the D.J. line-up includes Aaron Clark, Wrecked, Honey Dijon, Eddie Elias and Boris of Berlin… Kit Kat is screening “RuPaul’s Drag Race” every Monday. And offering half off all martinis. And offering a 33% discount on all food. So you really have no excuse not to be there… Coco Peru headlines with guests Yara Sofia and Miss Foozie at the Chicago Red Dress Party on Apr. 18 at 1446 W. Kinzie. Tix range from $25 to $85. Quick question, when has Miss Foozie ever worn a dress with just one color?

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