Let's hear your interest for a Thursday night bar

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>The Baton Show Lounge has a 10:30 p.m. show; tickets are said to be
>plentiful on Thursday night. The admission charge is $10 with a two
>drink minimum per show. Drinks range from $3.50 to $19.00.

I don't have a driving need to do Baton, but if that's what the
gang wants to do, I'm in. :)

>Harry Carey's is five blocks south down N Dearborne St. from the Chop
>House at 33 W Kinzie St. It is near the river.

This would be fine with me.

>In the past two years we have gone to the Red Head Piano Bar, 16 W
>Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60654-7581, 312-640-1000 and our reception has
>been acceptable; I don't recall a cover charge and if there is one it is
>minimal. I'd be inclined to go here if there is no interest in the Baton
>and would probably prefer it.

This is fine with me, with some caveats. It's very mainstream and
may be uncomfortable for newbees. They do enforce a "business
casual at minimum" dress code and have mandatory coat check. They
did not make me check my light jacket, but did make me check my
coat on another occasion.

>I was trying to find something different. Let's hear it for your
>Thursday evening bar wishes ASAP!

I keep hearing rumblings about some kind of "upstairs gay bar" in
the area which has absorbed some of the Gentry business. I can
look into that was well. Any Pinkfesters know what place I'm
talking about?

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>I keep hearing rumblings about some kind of "upstairs gay bar" in
>the area which has absorbed some of the Gentry business. I can
>look into that was well. Any Pinkfesters know what place I'm
>talking about?

This has to be the place, the Second Story Bar:

http://www.centerstagechicago.com/bars/second-story.html

Anybody know anything about this? It was described to me
as "very low key" and such.

Ginger, feel like checking this one out? :)

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Your intelligence is very good. The Second Story Bar is located at 157 E
Ohio St # 2 Chicago, IL 60611-3107, 312-923-9536. I just called the bar
and the person I spoke with told me they were a mainstream gay bar, not
a leather bar or some other place that might be questionable for us. It
seems to me that it's the kind of place where everyone would feel
comfortable regardless of their experience. He also told me they were
the only uptown gay bar. I have not seen any overwhelming enthusiasm for
the Baton Show Bar and I'm ready to go with the Second Story Bar for
Thursday evening in the final schedule to be put out this evening unless
I hear a lot of support for something else!

Here is the URL for a map with its location:

http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=0,0,14733275224892859214&fb=1&hq=Second+Story+Bar&hnear=Chicago,+IL&gl=us&daddr=157+E+Ohio+St+%23+2,+Chicago,+IL+60611-3107&geocode=10691118185181770306,41.892139,-87.623359&ei=6VDGSvijKNXO8QaJ16xH&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=directions-to&resnum=1

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>Your intelligence is very good.

Thanks! {blush} :).

I'm trying to remember exactly when/where I first heard of
it. I know at 1000 Stars (Omaha) the topic of Chicago came
up and I mentioned that Gentry had closed. One of the others
mentioned a nearby place had absorbed some of the regulars.

I recall it being mentioned at DLV as well, and what I mostly
remember about it was "upstairs", which could have been my
fuzzy memory of somebody saying "Second Story" or something.

Anyway, this morning I went to the "Virtual El" on Centerstage,
checked bars in the vicinity of Grand, and there it was very
obviously, "Second Story Bar"! :)

>It seems to me that it's the kind of place where everyone
>would feel comfortable regardless of their experience.

I haven't sensed any anti-gay-bar bias (MEOW! {big snotty
grin}) at Pinkfest. :) I think it will be comfortable to
both those just coming out and those who have lots of
public exposure. :)

Thanks again to Ginger for doing the follow-up on this! :)

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Chicago Pinkfest - A Vacation Not a Convention
Schedule October 21-25, 2009
This is the final Chicago Pinkfest Schedule

Notes:

(1) This schedule is subject to change by the organizers as may be
necessitated by venues, other unexpected conditions, or to correct
errors. Changes to the schedule will be posted to the Pinkfest List
and/or Yahoo Group as soon as practical. The information given with the
schedule, including addresses, directions, and links, is believed to be
correct, but no warranty of accuracy is made.

(2) Anyone participating in, or traveling to, any Pinkfest activity
agrees that such activity is at his or her own risk and agrees to hold
the organizers harmless in the event of any injury or loss. We are a
"G" rated vacation and anyone participating in any Pinkfest activity
agrees to dress appropriately and otherwise exhibit good conduct for the
venue where the group is gathered. No unlawful activity will be
tolerated.

(3) Anyone planning to attend an event where reservations are requested
or required, should RSVP to Ginger at gini.grace@yahoo.com at least 24
hours in advance of the event.


Wednesday October 21 (pre-gathering)

Lunch on your own

Pre-Dinner Drinks and Social 6:30 p.m., Dinner 7:00 p.m., Winberie's
Restaurant & Bar, 151 N Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL 60301, Tel.
708-386-2600. RSVP requested if attending.

Train: Green Line (Lake Street El) westbound to Oak Park Ave; Walk one
block north

Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?q151+N.+Oak+Park+Avenue,+Oak+Park,+IL+60301&oeutf-8&rlsorg.mozilla:en-US:official&clientfirefox-a&um1&ieUTF-8&hq&hnear151+N+Oak+Park+Ave,+Oak+Park,+IL+60301&glus&eibrvESs_1EtPL8QbEjJRI&saX&oigeocode_result&cttitle&resnum1&ved0CA4Q8gEwAA

After Dinner Drinks and Social 8:30 p.m., Velvet Rope, 728 West Lake St,
Oak Park, IL 60301, Tel. 708-358-8840, info@velvetropeoakpark.com.

Train: Same as to Winberie's, but walk slightly eastbound from intersection

Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?q728%20West%20Lake%20Street%2C%20Oak%20Park%2C%20IL%2060301&oeutf-8&rlsorg.mozilla:en-US:official&clientfirefox-a&um1&ieUTF-8&saN&hlen&tabwl


Thursday October 22

Lunch on your own

Pre-Dinner Drinks and Social 6:30 p.m., Dinner 7:00 p.m., Chicago Chop
House, 60 W Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60654-3823, Tel. 312-787-7100,
www.chicagochophouse.com. RSVP required if attending.

Train: Red Line (State Street Subway) to Grand; Two blocks north to
Ontario, then 1 1/2 blocks west

Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?q60+W+Ontario+St,+Chicago,+IL+60654-3823&oeutf-8&rlsorg.mozilla:en-US:official&clientfirefox-a&um1&ieUTF-8&hq&hnear60+W+Ontario+St,+Chicago,+IL+60654&glus&ei6LvESteoNJOk8AbP_dU1&saX&oigeocode_result&cttitle&resnum1&ved0CA4Q8gEwAA

After Dinner Drinks and Social 9:00 p.m., The Second Story Bar, 157 E
Ohio St # 2, Chicago, IL 60611-3107, Tel. 312-923-9536.

Map: http://maps. google.com/ maps?oeutf- 8&rlsorg.mozilla: en-US:official&clientfirefox- a&um1&ieUTF-8&cid0,0,14733275224 892859214&fb1&hqSecond+Story+ Bar&hnearChicago, +IL&glus&daddr157+E+ Ohio+St+% 23+2,+Chicago, +IL+60611- 3107&geocode10691118185 181770306, 41.892139, -87.623359&ei6VDGSvijKNXO8QaJ 16xH&saX&oilocal_result&ctdirections- to&resnum1


Friday October 23

Lunch 11:45 a.m., Ed Debevic's, 640 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654-3718,
Tel. 312-664-1707, www.eddebevics.com.

Train: About equally inconvenient to both the Red Line Grand station and
the Brown Line Chicago station :)

Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?oeutf-8&rlsorg.mozilla:en-US:official&clientfirefox-a&um1&ieUTF-8&cid0,0,18314669320300602991&fb1&hqEd+Debevic%27s,&hnearChicago,+IL&glus&daddr640+N+Wells+St,+Chicago,+IL+60654-3718&geocode3478885369397053383,41.893716,-87.634426&ei8r3ESpTGKtLh8QbUqPFF&saX&oilocal_result&ctdirections-to&resnum1&ved0CA4QngIwAA

Open House 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Jannas Place Studio, Grand Ave and
Erie St, River Grove, IL 60171-1747, Tel. 708-456-9056,
www.jannasplace.com.

Train: About 5 blocks southeast of the River Grove Metra Station. Take
the Milwaukee West line to River Grove. Walk 2 blocks south to Grand,
then east to Erie.

Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?qGrand+Avenue+and+Erie+Street+River+Grove,+IL++60171-1747&oeutf-8&rlsorg.mozilla:en-US:official&clientfirefox-a&um1&ieUTF-8&hq&hnearGrand+Ave+%26+Erie+St,+River+Grove,+IL+60171&glus&eiPb_ESo2QDcGe8AbUj4VD&saX&oigeocode_result&cttitle&resnum1&ved0CBAQ8gEwAA

Pre-Dinner Drinks and Social 7:30 p.m., Dinner 8:00 p.m., Fiesta
Mexicana Restaurant, 4806 North Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60640, Tel.
773-769-4244,

http://www.fiestamexicanachicago.com/fiesta-mexicana-uptown. RSVP
requested if attending.

Train: Red Line (State Street subway) northbound to Lawrence. Walk 1/2
block west to Broadway

Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?fq&sources_q&hlen&geocode&q4806+N.+Broadway+Chicago,+IL+60660&sll48.803933,-122.396949&sspn0.010091,0.027895&gnoon&ieUTF8&ll41.969606,-87.660384&spn0.022782,0.05579&z15&iwlocaddr

After Dinner Drinks and Social 9:30 p.m., Chicago's longest running
musical, Co-Ed Prison Sluts 10:01 p.m., Annoyance Theater and Bar, 4830
N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640, Tel. 773-561-4665, www.theannoyance.com.
Note: tickets for the show are $15 each and must be purchased directly
from the theater in advance on-line or by calling 773-561-4665. When
this schedule was posted tickets were plentiful, but don't wait!

Train: Same as for Fiesta Mexicana Restaurant

Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?hlen&um1&ieUTF-8&qAnnoyance+Productions&fb1&cid0,0,13567555567475975470&nearChicago,+IL&eiCMLESubsDMzY8Aaf5-lC&saX&oimanybox&resnum1&ct10&ved0CAMQkwMwAQ


Saturday October 24

Brunch 11:00 a.m., Ann Sather's, 909 W Belmont, Chicago, IL 60657, Tel.
773-348-2378.

Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?oeutf-8&rlsorg..mozilla:en-US:official&clientfirefox-a&um1&ieUTF-8&cid0,0,10100010949859595647&fb1&hnear909+W+Belmont+Ave+Chicago,+IL+60657-4408&glus&daddr909+W+Belmont+Ave,+Chicago,+IL+60657&geocode10781322016904016486,41.939926,-87.651795&eilszESpmZCsXj8Qbsz5VB&saX&oilocal_result&ctdirections-to&resnum1&ved0CA8QngIwAA

Train: Red Line (State Street subway) north to Belmont. Walk east to 909
W Belmont.

Open House 1:30 p.m. - ?, Rachel's Wig Center, 1833 W Irving Park Rd,
Chicago, IL 60613-2405, Tel. 773-528-6960.

Train: Brown Line (Ravenswood El) north to Irving Park. Walk 1/2 block
west

Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?qRachel%27s%20Wig%20Center%201833%20W%20Irving%20Park%20RD%20Chicago%2C%20IL%2060613-2405%20773-528-6960&oeutf-8&rlsorg.mozilla:en-US:official&clientfirefox-a&um1&ieUTF-8&saN&hlen&tabwl

Rori's Halloween Extravaganza, Doors open 7:00 p.m., Dinner Buffet 8:00
p.m., Entertainment 9:30 p.m. Rori's Halloween Extravaganza at the
Ramada Inn O'Hare, 1600 Oakton St, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007. Tickets
are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. The Halloween Extravaganza is
sponsored by Transformations by Rori, Arlington Hts, IL 60005, Tel.
847-454-0600, www.transformationsbyrori.com. Tickets are available from
Transformations, Skyscraper Heels, and Rachel's Wig Center. Notes:
Tickets can be purchased at the reduced price during our visit to
Rachel's earlier in the day. While at Rachel's we will also attempt to
organize to share cab fare from and to O'Hare Airport and the hotel.

Train: No convenient public transportation. Blue Line (Dearborn subway)
to O'Hare then taxi ($$) to Ramada or Blue Line to Rosemont (River Road)
and Pace bus to Ramada, CHECK BUS SCHEDULES CAREFULLY!

Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?hlen&um1&ieUTF-8&fd&iwstate1dir:to&daddr1600+Oakton+St+Elk+Grove+Vlg,+IL+60007&fb1&geocode16817233711183794497,42.022545,-87.962465&eiwsbGSrWGMMrf8QbGuLDhCA&saX&oimanybox&resnum1&ct17


Sunday October 25

Lunch 12:30 p.m., Maggiano's Little Italy, 516 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
60654-7102, Tel. 312-644-7700 www.maggianos.com. RSVP requested if
attending.

Train: Red Line (State Street Subway) to Grand. Two blocks west to
Clark. OR just about any line to main Clark/Lake and walk about 6 blocks
north on Clark (across bridge).

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I have been there once. It's somewhat of a dive but safe to go to. Have
you thought of redhead piano bar? I've been there and it seems safe.

Also, for those who don't do the theatre on Saturday night, you can do
the Kit Kat Lounge

Teri

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