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Take a Picture It’ll Last Longer It lasts all night with Chicago’s Cher and Joey at Cocktail. page 15

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That Guy by Kirk Williamson Determined as I was to lick Mr. Jake Shears when I saw Two big happenings at Cocktail: him at Berlin, all I managed You can win Chelsea Handler tick- was a brief peck on his neck. ets Wed., Sept. 15 with Teri and Missed opportunities and so dusTy. Come back Friday for the forth... grand opening of The Gardens, Cocktail’s new foodie space. Yum, Got a boner for bowling? There yum, bitches! are two big bowling events on Sat., Sept. 18 that’ll send your The girls of Chicago Gender Kirk NOT licking Scissor Sister pins flyin’. Society model vintage fashions Jake Shears at Berlin. with flair at the Highwood Street BEHIV presents the Pins For Market Festival on Sat., Sept. 18. A Cure bowling fundraiser at Visit www.highwoodstreetmar- Waveland Bowl at 1 p.m. Later ket.com for details. that same evening the ladies of LCCP and Affinity present STRIKE Make way for funny! Two Night- OUT Against Cancer at Seven spots contributors will split your Ten Bowling. Please see our full sides this week. Check out Laugh calendar listings on page 26 for Track, Adam Guerino’s new com- more info. edy Thursdays at Sidetrack. Plus, Homer Marrs stars in Mark And ALCC whisks us away to another Homer Like This at the Annoyance land with their annual travel- Theater. Once again, see calendar themed fundraiser on Wed., Sept. for mo’ info, yo. With Michael Margarito- 15 at Sidetrack. This year’s theme is Club Tango and you can win [email protected] Martinez Gondick at Parlour. caliente prizes in their raffle. See aidslegal.com for more info.

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DANCING ABOUT ARCHITECTURE by Marc “Moose” Moder

BENDING GENDERS

When most readers in their 20s or younger think of the ‘80s, heavy syths, sleek production and over- the-top looks come to mind. Well, that wasn’t what the landscape of music really looked like in 1982 when MTV was still new and so was Moose. Up until the summer of ’83 I’d never questioned the bland straight world of soft and hard rock of my youth. Then MTV hit my ‘hood and the first video I saw was The Eurythmics’ “Sweet Dreams.” It featured a beautiful, buzzed redhead in a man’s suit named Annie Lennox with her cow. I thought she was gorgeous but apparently Americans thought she was a freak, by standards at the time. About 30 minutes later Culture Club popped up with a hit they’d had earlier in the year, “Time (Clock of the Heart)”. Now I’d just purchased that debut LP but had no idea Boy George was basically a fancy drag queen of the British kind. He raised a similar stink, but oddly at that time, very few mentioned anyone’s sexuality, just “androgynous” and “gender-bending.”

At the time, when MTV was new, visuals weren’t important. The biggest pop stars of the past few years before were Air Supply, Kim Carnes and Christopher Cross. Go look up their videos. Not pretty. Then the handsome acts came: Spandau Ballet, Duran Duran, Kajagoogoo. But Boy and Annie took it to a new level – gorgeous and shocking. There was a new batch of kids coming up who’d grown up on the pan-sexuality of Bowie, Marc Bolin, and Patti Smith. They found gender rolls and soft looks boring and longed to push the buttons, much like Madonna was doing, only not as obvious. Before them, the kids in America were dull copies of the last generation. With Boy and Annie, our minds and ears were opened to fuck with gender and sex and our parents. We’d never be the same again.

Come hear Moose and Voxbox spin the best of Annie Lennox and Boy George on Fri., Sept. 24 at Wild Pug. www.danceaboutarc.wordpress.com

10 nightspots September 15, 2010 Gimme, gimme MOORE: Mrs. Kutcher makes an appearance. HYDRATE Photos by Anthony Meade

A smokin’ good time. SCOT’S Photos by Kirk

nightspots 11 September 15, 2010 Lipstick Thursdays: You can’t make this stuff up! PARLOUR Photos by Kizzy

Shake and Jake: Scissor Sisters’ Jake Shears couldn’t have been nicer! BERLIN Photos by Kirk

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3349 N. Halsted SidetrackChicago.com MARRS ATTACKS! by Homer Marrs more bottom-up. That’s not an innuendo. In any case, you’ll Literally! My head’s get his number soooo much faster if you tell him your exploding! Figuratively! bedroom “comprises” things you’d rather not say out loud than “is comprised of” said Okay, folks, if you’re reading super easy! Because it’s not a things. (This works especially this you probably already have word. Drop the “ir-” and you’ll well if you’re trying to pick a leg up on most of what we’ll be that much closer to getting up an English teacher. That be discussing in today’s class. his number. happens a lot, right?) But you might want a brush- up, or you might be new to 4) Yep. OK, this is a highly 7) Notate. This is a word, but the language and in search of specific usage I’m going to it’s not the same as “note.” If all the fine-toothed grammar criticize, and it’s more from you want to be sure you take combing you can find. a place of etiquette than notice of something, “note” Regardless (we’ll get to that grammar, but here goes. If it, especially if you want to one... ), please read on: someone says, “thank you” or write it down in word form. “thanks,” and you reply, “yep,” Don’t “notate” it. For instance, 1) Literally. Let’s get this out doesn’t that sound just a shade if Tayna looks like she might of the way ’cause many of you rude? It’s kind of like saying, win the Gaga contest after literally know this already. “I acknowledge that you’re all, you might be wise to “Literally” does not mean “very,” thanking me, and you need to,” note her moves on the dance “totally” or “extremely.” So if which is a far cry from “you’re floor to help you improve you were very drunk one night, welcome.” when you practice in your you were not “literally” wasted. room. Here you’re just paying You were just really wasted. 5) In which we live in. Paul good attention. If you were To be “literally” wasted you McCartney and Axl Rose, to “notate” her dance steps, would have had to have been this one’s for you. With hope, you’d be transcribing them disposed of in a Dumpster. (OK, though, we can all learn the into dance notation, the maybe that example has been greater lesson. “In which we written marks choreographers literal for some of you, but you live” will suffice, guys, thanks. use. Although, Lord knows if get the gist.) That second preposition is just you were that determined, rock’n’roll ostentation. And I do you might be on your way 2) Myself. Barf! If I hear one realize the irony here that by to winning the next Gaga more misuse of “myself,” I’m offering this unsolicited advice impersonation contest, if not a going to throw up all over I am not living and letting die, solid bid to be on next season’s myself. Not literally, though. A as your song recommends, but Dancing with the Stars. lot of the time you hear people you guys are very wealthy so I say “myself” when they mean think you’ll be okay. If you’re still reading, I’m “me.” As in, “Damn! The Gaga literally out of my mind with impersonation contest is down 6) Comprised of. Not as cut excitement. Irregardless, I hope to just Tayna and myself!” First, and dried as “irregardless,” you notated some helpful tips congratulations on making it but close to it. This phrase is for better surviving this weird to the finals; but second, the pretty much always wrong. English-speaking world in contest would be down, in “Composed of” is generally which we live in. It’s a world that case, to “Tayna and me.” what the speaker means, comprised of idiots, like myself. There—now you have a better though he or she is using Yep. chance of winning! Judges in “comprised” as a way of maybe gay bars care a lot about these trying to elevate the sentence. Homer can be reached at things. Or just test you. Who knows? [email protected]. “Comprise” is more of a top- 3) Irregardless. This one is down verb, and “compose” is

14 nightspots September 15, 2010 Chicago’s Cher and Joey from all sides. Well, all the ones we can print... COCKTAIL Photos by Anthony Meade Happy 6th anniversary! CREW Photos by Kirk EVERY WED SHOWTUNES OMG IT’S RETRO SEP 25. 9PM. VJ ZACK TAKES YOU BACK TO 70’S AND 80’S

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Definitely “absence Totally. Do it. No regrets! Eat (Lots) Pray (Hard) Love makes the heart - Chris (More). - Chris grow fonder.” I’ve I’m sorry--what was that? Sip Dance Indulge. lived it. - Chris - Andrew - Andrew Definitely the latter. Yes--we don’t want to look Sing Share Move On. - Andrew wimpy. - Pubert - Creaoke Depends where the YES! - Creaoke Music Sports More Music.

relationship is. No, I do not. - Kirk it ’d be c all ed... - David - Creaoke I disagree; we have a lot of Pretend to Eat and Pray, Just go away and I’ll be making up to do. - David then Make Love. - Moose fine. - Kat I think if Americans learned Dirty Sexy Money. Oh wait, “Grow stronger.” - as a people to take that’s taken. - Pubert gr ow fo nder” he a r t t he Pubert responsibility for their I hated the movie. Can we “Absence makes the own f-ups, this would be a burn it? - Kat heart grow fonder.” better world. - Moose Eat Watch TV Scratch Myself. I f y o u sta rred i n Eat Pr a L ve, ma ke s - David Yes--we have apologized - Kirk o r “Ou t of si gh , u mi nd?” “Out of sight!,” and not Sy l ve st er S tallo ne sai d, “A m i c a enough for Sylvester, stop in a good, JJ Evans blaming us for him! - Kat way. - Moose Depends on the object. apolo g i ze s too m uch.” Do y o u a gree? “Ab s ence - Kirk Are you special enough? If you want to be included as a special guest in Nightspots MAFIA, send an email to [email protected] and plead your case.

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18 nightspots September 15, 2010 PETER POINTERS Q: Putting aside religious and political arguments over same-sex marriage, how does gay marriage affect the health of those involved?

From Proposition 8 to the first South American country JACKHAMMER (Argentina) legalizing it, same- 10th anniversary! sex marriage is making headlines worldwide. With Photos by Todd Davidson enough passion and hate out there to fuel a fire of controversy, what ARE health effects of same-sex marriage? Health and psychology experts have looked into this question and found interesting results.

Simply getting married is known to be protective for the health of men. Married men live longer, have less depression, and seek out health resources more than single men. According to the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association, these findings hold true within same-sex marriages, too. Within a marriage, gay men tend to have fewer sexual partners, and many gain increased access to healthcare – often through a spouse (important in this time of limited health benefits).

Interestingly, there are negative effects on wellness caused by denying marriage rights to same-sex couples, also. Researchers from Columbia University found an increase in psychiatric disorders in lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals from states with marriage bans - attributed to a loss of rights and the “extended and heated public discourse focusing on the legitimacy of such deprivation.”

So, marrying the man of your dreams improves your health. And the simple denial of marriage rights can harm your health. Where’s my ring?

Peter Pointers is an online, gay health educator and is assisted by a group of qualified health specialists who work as a team to answer your health questions. Check out Peter’s Question/ Answer forum at www.lifelube.org/experts.php for more pointers and to ask your own questions.

nightspots 19 September 15, 2010 Somebody’s going to see Chelsea Handler at the Chicago Theatre! MARY’S ATTIC Photos by Kirk

Ain’t no party like a Spin shower party ‘cuz a Spin shower party occurs weekly. SPIN Photos by Anthony Meade

20 nightspots September 15, 2010 Daley prepares for his big move out of the Mayor’s office.

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Bud Hamburger Mary’s Mimosa Brunch served ‘til 3 West, 10 p.m., $12 Bacardi Razz-Berry Lemon- Lights, 12 Stoli Bloodies during brunch p.m., first mimosa free, then $2 ade pitchers, $3 off all Martinis, $2.50 Miller Hamburger Mary’s Mimosa Brunch served ‘til Hunters Karaoke 7-11 p.m., Boys Night 11 p.m., Lite Drafts, $10 Miller Lite Pitchers; $5 Smirnoff 3 p.m., first mimosa free, then $2, $4 Leinie $1 drafts, $4 Martinis, DJ Lawrence K Bombs bottles Hydrate DJ Jeannette Scarlet Live Music Mondays, $5 select Martinis, Hunters Ascent Saturdays with DJ Laura B., $3.50 InnExile Karaoke by Mariah Productions $5 wine glasses, $3 PBR tallboys Bacardi mixers, $4 cover Jackhammer $7 Long Islands, Amy Armstrong Scot’s $3 all domestic bottles Hydrate DJ Ralphi Rosario 11 p.m. - 5 a.m. and Lloyd Young Open Mic Night Sidetrack Cocktail Hour videos 3-8 p.m., Show- Jackhammer DJ Man Scott, 1st Sat.-Great Lakes Jeffrey Pub Ol’ Skool dance party, no cover tunes, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Bears with DJ Chris Eterno, 2nd Sat.-Bear Mary’s Attic Cabaret Show at 7:30 (cover varies). Spin RuPaul’s Drag U 8-9 p.m., Karaoke with Dance Party with buffet, 3rd Sat.-Underwear Gong Show MaryOke with Velicity Metropolis Phoenix O’Hara 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $4 Skyy Party with DJ Phil DaBeatz 9 p.m., $3 well cocktails and domestic bottles cocktails, $5 Skyy bombs, $4 Miller Lite & High Jeffrey Pub Girls All Night Out dance party, $3 Parlour Sports@Parlour: $4 domestic pitchers, Life drafts cover, show with host Indigo Blue $4 Skyy Bloody Mary bar Touché Barstool Jocks - WWF wrestling & sports Maneuvers DJ Sit-n-Spin, dancing, Jello shots Roscoe’s Male Call hosted by Miss Foozie at 5 at 8 p.m., free pizza Mary’s Attic Dance Party with DJ Oskar & John p.m., $12 Absolut Long Island pitchers, $2.50 Velvet Rope Chicagoland Gay & Lesbian Singles Murges at 9 p.m. $2 Jello shots, $5 Frozen Bud Light bottles, $5 Bacardibombs, $3 off Meet-up sponsored by OPLAGA, $4 Martini Slushies Double Bloody Mary’s, $3 off Martinis flights Parlour Grind@Parlour: hot dance music with DJ Sidetrack Cocktail Hour videos 3-8 p.m., Wild Pug Chill-Ax with the Motown sounds of Teri Bristol, $4 drafts Showtunes 4-9 p.m., best of the 60s-80s, 9 Justin & Joey, $2 Bud Light & Lite drafts, $6 Roscoe’s No cover before 10 p.m., $5 cover p.m.-2 a.m. Cuban Martinis, free pool after, $15 Absolut Pink Lemonade pitchers, Scarlet Liquid Brunch: DJs Nick Phoenix and DJ $3 off Martinis, $3.50 Peroni Bottles, $5 Dolo, $12 bottles of champagne, $4 Mimosas, TUESDAYS Bacardibombs $4 Bloody Marys, $3 domestic beer @mosphere $1 well and Bud Light drafts Scarlet Crossfader Kings DJ Group, $5 well, $5 Spin Game Show trivia, 10 p.m - midnight, Berlin Sinful Circus with DJ Chester and Jay Jay, imports hosted by Debbie Fox, $4 Skyy cocktails, $5 $1 well and PBR, $5 cover Sidetrack Sidetrack Classics 3 - 9 p.m., Best of Skyy bombs, $10 Miller Lite & High Life pitch- Big Chicks $5.50 Golden Margaritas, $4 Marga- Sidetrack 9 p.m. - 3 am ers, Foxy’s Basement 10 p.m. - 2 a.m. ritas, $5 Chicken burger night, $3 Meatball Spin Dance party with DJ Riley York and go-go Touché Open at noon, beer bust, 50¢ Bud & Bud Sandwiches (dine-in only) boys, second Sat. of month is Fish Tank by Light drafts, pool tournament at 7 p.m., movie Bobby Love’s $2 domestic, draft and well drinks. 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Bud draft, $2.50 Miller Lite bottles $4.50 Call The Call Drag Factor: open drag competition Lights, $5.50 glasses of pinot grigio or merlot Baton Shows 8:30 p.m., 10:30 p.m., 12:30 a.m., with live judges and cash prizes, hosted by Hamburger Mary’s ‘Tini-Tuesday with $3 off all 2 for 1 admission with coupon available at Ashley Morgan. $2.50 well, $3 Miller products Mary’s specialty martinis, “Pop Quiz” trivia www.thebatonshowlounge.com. Charlie’s $2 well, $3 Bacardi, $10 Absolut night in Rec Room, $3 off all Mary-tinis and Berlin $2 PBRs, $3 Heinekens. 1st Sunday: pitchers, line dance lessons 7 p.m., BINGO $2 PBR cans Madonnarama w/ DJ Riley, 2nd Sunday: True at 11 p.m. Hunters Retro Re-wind—$2 Miller bottles, $2 Faith ‘80s night w/ DJ Chester, 3rd Sunday: Circuit Mondays with Mz. 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Austin Wilde enters Steamworks. P: He looks lost. JUDGING A PORN He walks around looking in various G: Maybe he is drunk. BY ITS COVER rooms. P: I once saw a person not permitted to enter Steamworks P: It’s my buddy Austin! because he was too drunk. G: First off, this is not the Chicago G: They should have a breathalyzer Steamworks. in front. P: Well, at least we have our local P: Yeah, you have to blow before version and we don’t have to fly to you can blow! Puerto Rico. G: [laughs] How does he get the hot stud Angelo to be his glory hole Diesel Washington meets Angelo boi? Marconi in the shower. P: I am always worried I will get some ghoul on the other side. G: It’s Africa vs. Italy. G: You never know what you are P: Well, that is handy. The shower is going to get. above them so they can hose off. P: Glory holes can be like a box of Pubert: Let’s head to chocolates. Steamworks for some G: They can get clean after getting fun! dirty. P: The best bathhouse I ever went Wilde continues to frolic in the dark rooms. Groeper: You are to was in Spain. single now, so why G: What was so great about it? not? P: The darkroom. P: I forgot poor Austin is still G: Look at Diesel go. He’s a walking around in the sauna. P: I haven’t been to the machine! G: He found a room. bathhouse in years. P: He’s scruffier in this video than P: It looks like it’s the Master suite usual. and includes a stud named Topher. G: Think of this like a G: Angelo is taking it like a man. G: Topher’s a top? field trip. P: He’s bent over a bar in the P: And my buddy Austin is versatile. bathroom. Lucky for him… G: Our Steamworks doesn’t have a G: Topher is so smooth and clean. monkey bar like theirs. P: Yes, but I wish he didn’t have that P: I don’t remember our bathroom Chinese lettering tattoo on his back. being that big either. G: They are doing the “sideways G: Every house has its own style. screw.” P: He just shot all over the bar. P: That looks like a good workout G: And Washington is licking his for the legs. own spunk off Marconi’s back. G: Oh, the “piledriver?” P: Hotness. P: Where are you getting these sexual position names? Two men have a locker-room G: I make ‘em up as I go along. rendezvous. G: Steamworks is working for me! G: This brings me back to school fantasies. Pubert: Thumbs up the butt. P: Well, it is that time of year. Groeper: Thumbs up the butt. G: Look at him sit on his face. 28 nightspots Visit www.ragingstallion.com. September 15, 2010 SEPTEMBER 24TH PRESENTED BY: CREW, NIGHTSPOTS, GOOSE ISLAND HONKERS & FRATBOY r 50 F iday $3SE I SLAND GOO INTS with P Soﬁa Safﬁre HOT JOCK CONTEST NO JOCK, NO WORRIES WE GOT YA COVERED! 1ST PLACE $200 CASH 2ND $75 CASH 3RD $50 BAR TAB

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