#1035 nightspots February 2, 2011 Adam4Adam AsianFriend Dearly Beloved Bitch Behind Bars 2 The Tongue Upright Citizen Chica Grande Jeepers Piepers 5sum Bent Boriqua Mr. Perfect Stranglers 5 1 Minerva Wrecks Circuit Daddy The Continental Shameless Boi-lesque ASS Da Gay Mayor Adam5Adam 1 Happy The richness Valentines, of Amanda Nightspots-style. Lepore. page 13 page 11 That Guy by Kirk Williamson In lieu of my column this week... [email protected] JOSEPH J. MAGGIO Joseph J. Maggio, age 58, passed away suddenly at his home on January 17. Best Friend and life partner of Jimmy Keup, Joe was the love of his life. Devoted son to the late Tina Riotto and the late Bartolo Maggio; brother of Maria (David) Guzik; and uncle to Mathew. Joe was a graduate of St. Partrick High School, received his Bachelor’s degree from Loyola University and his Master’s degree from Northeastern University. He began his long career as a teacher at Notre Dame High School for Girls in 1977. For the last 20 years, Joe taught math at St. Ignatius College Prep, and was honored to serve as coach of their Math Team. Among his other passions in life were real estate development, The Jackhammer Bar and The Ashland Arms Guest House. A Celebration of Life will take place Sat., February 12, 2011, from 2-4 p.m. at Unity in Chicago, 1925 W. Thome Avenue, Chicago, IL 60660. The celebration will then move to Jackhammer, 6406 N. Clark St. Donations to Alzheimer’s Association would be appreciated. PUBLISHER Tracy Baim ASSISTANT PUBLISHER Terri Klinsky nightspots MANAGING EDITOR Kirk Williamson #1035 • February 2, 2011 ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVES Terri Klinsky, Kirk Williamson, Amy Matheny, Dave Ouano NATIONAL ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVE COVER Rivendell Media 212-242-6863 Nightspots goes all Grindr DIRECTOR OF NEW MEDIA Photos by Dave Ouano, Jean Albright Anthony Meade, Mel Ferrand OFFICE and Kirk Meghan Streit PHOTOGraphY Mel Ferrand, Kat Fitzgerald, Kirk, Kizzy, Ryan Kolodziej, Anthony Meade, Dave Ouano, DJ Res-5 CAST OF CHARACTERS Andrew Davis, Homer Marrs, Marc “Moose”Moder, Copyright 2011 Windy City Media Group/Lambda Publications Inc. All rights reserved. Reprint by permission only. Back issues available for $3 per issue (postage included). Jennifer Parello, Peter Pointers, Randy Pubert Return postage must accompany all manuscripts, drawings, and photographs submitted if they are to be returned, and no responsibility may be assumed for unsolicited materials. All rights to letters, art and photos sent to Nightspots/Windy City Times will be treated as unconditionally assigned for publication purposes and as such, subject to editing and nightspots comment. The opinions expressed by the columnists, cartoonists, letter writers, and com- mentators are their own and do not necessarily reflect the position of Nightspots/Windy 5315 N. Clark St. #192, Chicago, IL 60640 City Times. Publication of the name, photograph, or likeness of a person or organization in articles or advertising in Nightspots/Windy City Times is not to be construed as any 773.871.7610, fax 773.871.7609 indication of the sexual orientation of such person or organization. While we encourage readers to support the advertisers who make this newspaper possible, Nightspots/Windy www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com City Times cannot accept responsibility for advertising claims. [email protected] Drag, dancers and deliciousness at the Grand Opening. STONEWALL INN Photos by Kirk With a decided Gender Bent: These bois make noise! THE CALL Photos by Mel Ferrand 8 nightspots February 2, 2011 for all events and details Sat. Feb. 5 Drag Matinee Featuring Anastasia Santana’s Birthday Extravaganza! Wed. Feb. 9 MANaise Bear Party 10pm-4am; Hosted by Jason Cox & Richie Thurs. Feb. 10 Ok, Whatever Cupid Featuring Very Cupid Jay Sat. Feb. 12 Dating is for Amateurs 11pm with The Puterbaugh Sisterz Sun. Feb. 13 The Urban Folk Circuit 12pm-5pm later...The Embraceables LIVE Mon. Feb. 14 St. Valentines Day Massacure At the Belmont EL: 954 W. Belmont DANCING ABOUT ARCHITECTURE by Marc “Moose” Moder I RESOLvE... I’ve never been very big on New Year’s resolutions, as I’m pretty hard on myself year ‘round. But being as this is the first column for a new year, I put out a call to some of my celebrity friends (in my head) to see what their musical resolutions are for 2011. “I promise to stop singing about my vajay-jay, and while I’m at it, I’ll actually sing on some songs this year instead of that weird Kardashian-baby-whisper thing I’ve been doing for the past decade.” –Janet Jackson “I will start asking men’s names JACKHAMMER BEFORE I take them home. Sing Creaoke at Jackhammer and win And maybe I’ll find a sound of raffle prizes with fun weirdos (like the guy my own instead of ripping off in the flower hat). Photos by Dave Ouano the already tired Katy Perry.” –Ke$ha “I will do my best to prove I’m more than a Pussycat Doll.” –Nicole Scherzinger “This is the year I’ll break free from the bizarre hold Will.I.Am has on me and do something decent.” –Fergie “I’ll be promising to have Fergie’s iron-clad contract with me (the devil) extended ‘til 2053.” –Will.I.Am “I will switch to Boca Burger dresses in 2010.” –Lady Gaga “What was it I do again? Sing? Aw, right. I should do that again this year, that whole singing thing. I’m runnin’ out of beer money.” –Amy Winehouse “I’m young and sexy, but for my daughter, I’m going to try to date older men. How’s 30? Too old? Did I mention I’m a young, vital, fully-menstruating lady?” –Madonna “Mine is to be hotter in 2011. Wait, that’s not even possible.” –Darrin Chris of Glee “Focus. I’m going to try to say something coherent that makes complete sense this year. I Love Me and Fur Pillows!” –Kanye West “I’m going lez.” -Jennifer Anniston and Taylor Swift “I’m totally not going lez. I love man penis” –Queen Latifah and Alicia Keyes 10 nightspots February 2, 2011 LEPORE in the limelight Amanda Lepore is used to living in the spotlight as a transsexual icon who has broken down barriers in the both straight and gay worlds. She carts her act from New York to Hydrate with her friend Cazwell in his “Ice Cream Truck.” Nightspots Magazine: Hi, Amanda. don’t really get bothered. I can’t So you and your best friend believe that it still goes on. I thought Caz are coming back to Hydrate it was something out of the past. It Nightclub. You two have been is shocking that kids still go through close for a while now. the same things that I did. I thought AL: We have known each other for a the generations were getting better. long time. NM: I know exactly what you NM: Do you have new music mean. coming out? AL: Someone came up to me and AL: Yes, I have a whole full-length mentioned the It Gets Better video album coming out in the spring. that I did about kids committing suicide. It just took me back to NM: Congratulations! unhappy times. I thought things had AL: It should have a really strong gay changed and kids were able to go to vibe. school hassle-free now. I did a show in Ohio and there were girls there NM: So, pretty much dance music? that had body hair, transforming into AL: We try to make each song have men and they were able to go to a its own style and not sound the school. I thought that was great. same. But yes it is mostly dance music. NM: You have had many surgeries. Were they really painful? NM: Cazwell is on the album? AL: Probably the most painful AL: Yes, he is on a lot of the songs. one was the sex change itself and the dilating in the beginning. It is NM: What songs will you be doing pleasurable now. It was money well at Hydrate? spent. AL: We will definitely be doing “Marilyn” and “Get Into It.” The video NM: Well, that’s good. Are you for that one just came out. single or do you have someone for Valentine’s Day this year? NM: Looking back at your life you AL: Well, I have a guy but he had a tough childhood. You were unfortunately doesn’t live here. home schooled because you were not allowed to attend school as a NM: What’s your idea of romance? girl. AL: That lovey dovey feeling, AL: It was hard with kids being wanting to be with someone and all different. At least it came out with quivery—maybe dinner and sweet a happy ending. If you are true to talk. The opposite of fighting! [both yourself then you wind up being the laugh] winner. Hydrate and Jagermeister present NM: There is so much bullying Under the Big Red Top on Feb. 12. going on now. Visit www.hydratechicago.com for AL: I am really shocked because I tickets and information. live in New York. I am carefree and nightspots 11 February 2, 2011 Smells like team spirit at the Chicago House fundraiser. COCKTAIL Photos by Anthony Meade may you meet plenty of juicehead gorillas in lockup I want to have grandcats with you Smells like team spirit at the Chicago House fundraiser. JC Chat Omnipresent Online throughout eternity 2011 years old (looks 33) 6’3” 190 lbs. White, but somehow mysteriously from the Middle East GIVE Chat MOMMA SOME He is risen SUGAR Nail me.