Dale Carpenter will speak on his book Flagrant Conduct: The Story of Lawrence v. Texas, which dives into the surprising facts underlying the Supreme Court case that decriminalized homosexuality in the US. All are invited to join the University of Chicago LGBT Alumni Network for a lively discussion followed by a reception. Reception will include hors d'oeuvres and one complimentary beverage, with cash bar available.
About Dale Carpenter:
Dale Carpenter is the Earl R. Larson Professor of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Law at the University of Minnesota Law School. He holds a BA from Yale University and a JD from the University of Chicago. He teaches and writes in the areas of constitutional law, the First Amendment, and sexual orientation and the law. He is a frequent television, radio, and print commentator on constitutional law, the First Amendment, and sexual orientation and the law. Read Professor Carpenter's full bio here, and a review with more information about Flagrant Conducthere.
Join fellow LGBTQ collegiate alumni for after-work drinks at Downtown Bar & Lounge on Thursday, September 29. Downtown is conveniently located steps from the Grand stop on the Red Line - great whether you live north or south of Madison, east or west of State! We'll be hanging out in the main bar from 6-8pm, where the bartender will be serving up $3 domestic draught beers and $6 Stoli cocktails. Join us to reconnect with old friends, meet new ones, and enjoy tasty drinks at a great community bar!
Downtown Bar & Lounge is conveniently accessible by CTA, but parking is also available in the Hertz Parking Garage at 401 N State Street for $7 from 5pm to 5am. Ask a bartender for a parking voucher.
Join Out Alumni in Chicago members for the upcoming installment of the Out at CHM series at the Chicago History Museum:
"LGBT History Goes to Court: From Anita Bryant to Prop 8"
George Chauncey, a Yale historian, explores why history matters to the courts. Using specific cases, he discusses the history of marriage, antigay discrimination, and antigay demonization. Chauncey speaks from experience: he testified as an expert witness at the Prop 8 trial in California last year and has participated in fifteen gay rights cases since 1993.
Cost: $12, $10 for CHM members and students. Click the RSVP link above to buy tickets online. Look for our welcome table and sign-in sheet when you arrive at the front desk!
The University of Pennsylvania's Mask And Wig is the oldest all-male collegiate musical comedy troupe in the United States. Mask And Wig will perform in Chicago forone night only with their show A Volcanic Corruption.
About the show: Go tribal with Mask And Wig in its 123rd annual production, "A Volcanic Corruption," as we take you on an epic journey deep into the heart of darkness. After embarking on an ambitious hot air balloon journey to the sun, three dysfunctional siblings find themselves lost in deflation when a freak accident lands them on a tropical island. What started as an inconvenient detour soon turns treacherous, and with paradise lost, our heroes are forced into a struggle for life, limb, and gender identity. They must overcome ravenous tribesmen, an explosive volcano, and their own lust for power if they ever hope to see their overpriced cappuccinos again. Will they evade the wrath of the natives' god? Will they find lava in all the wrong places? Can they stop themselves from careening down the fatal road to El Dorado? Put your conch shells on vibrate and join Mask And Wig as we discover that, no matter how far away it seems, the sun is just a state of mind.
Cost: $30 for paid Penn Club or Wharton Club members, $40 for non-members; special Student Rate, $20 with valid Student ID. Buy tickets online.
A Twist of Water centers on Noah, a gay, widowed history teacher, raising his adopted African-American daughter Jira alone in the wake of his husband's death in a car accident. When Jira decides that she wants to seek out her birth mother, Noah's already grief-stricken and strained relationship with his child is pressed to the breaking point. As he struggles to hold on to and rebuild his family, a burgeoning new romance with a younger man serves to complicate matters, but may also be a saving grace. This world premiere introduces us to a seemingly non-traditional family, and at the heart of their story is our beloved city of Chicago, whose history and progress is the centerpiece of the play. A Twist of Water is a love letter to the Windy City, a deeply funny and profoundly touching story of fathers and daughters, and what it means to be a family.
6:30 Bar opens, and a few surprises
7:30 Show
Postshow Talkback with Writers and Actors
Reduced tickets at $15
Use code outalumni when purchasing tickets online or when calling the box office (773-975-8150)
Suitable for middle school and up if you'd like to bring your kids and their friends, $15 at all times with a student card.
Join OAC and many other community organizations for Lambda Legal's 10th annual Freedom to Marry Reception! This free event will celebrate the recent achievement of Civil Unions in Illinois, and take a look at the state of the equal marriage cause throughout the country. Featuring free food and drink, a DJ and wedding cake, and legal advice on the new Civil Unions law.
Join Out Alumni in Chicago members for the upcoming installment of the Out at CHM series at the Chicago History Museum:
“Sexicon: Language and Identity”
The words we use to identify ourselves can be powerful and fun but they can also stereotype or label us. Within the LGBT community, the words are as diverse as the people they represent. Many words have strong historic roots, some have been re-claimed, and new ones are created every day. Individuals of diverse backgrounds including Chuck Renslow, Tommy Walton, Christina Kharl, Emilia Chico, and Kim Hunt, will take the stage and provide a personal insight into the word that defines an aspect of who they are. This lively evening includes audience participation and is led by scholar, Erica Meiners.
Cost: $12, $10 for CHM members and students. Click the RSVP link above to buy tickets online. Look for our welcome table and sign-in sheet when you arrive at the front desk!
After the holiday rush, enjoy the delights of the season with Out Alumni in Chicago at ZooLights! Join the group for a light dinner at the Park Place Cafe inside Lincoln Park Zoo beginning at 5:30pm, and then take a stroll through a winter wonderland beginning at 6:30pm. The zoo will be magically illuminated with thousands of holiday lights and decorations. This is a family-friendly event; children are welcome!
5:30PM - dinner at Park Place Cafe (on your own) 6:30PM - depart Park Place Cafe to walk through ZooLights exhibits
ZooLights is a free event, but parking at the zoo costs $17. We encourage you to use public transit. CTA bus routes 151 and 156 both serve the zoo. For schedules, contact the CTA at (312) 836-7000 or use the Trip Planner.
Update: The forecast is calling for clear, moderately cold weather - perfect for a trip to ZooLights!
Join OAC at Hearty in Boystown on Thursday, December 2 for an evening of dining and good company. For $39 per person (including tax and tip), we'll enjoy a delicious three course dinner of modern comfort food. Hearty also has a full bar, with drinks available a la carte. Registration is limited to 14, and the event is now at capacity. You may still register if you would like to be added to the waiting list.
Special thanks to Mark Rotblatt for planning this event!
Welcome to the new, improved Out Alumni in Chicago website! This Drupal-based site will make it easier for us to announce events to our members, as well as making it easier for people to join.
Some of our past events have included:
August 26, 2010: Prix fixe dinner at Marigold
August 5, 2010: Art Institute tour
June 24, 2010: Pre-Pride Cocktails on the deck at Sidetrack
June 17 & 21, 2010: Grant Park Music Festival
May 20, 2010: Mixer at Wild Pug
March 27, 2010: Volunteering at Greater Chicago Food Depository
February 18, 2010: Lambda Legal Freedom to Marry Reception
January 29, 2010: Mixer at Wild Pug
December 28, 2009: Lincoln Park ZooLights
December 10, 2009: Men's Speed Dating at Center on Halsted
November 12, 2009: Women's Speed Dating at Center on Halsted
October 8, 2009: Men's Speed Dating at Center on Halsted
August 16, 2009: Air & Water Show
July 18, 2009: Grant Park Music Festival
June 25, 2009: Pre-Pride Mixer at Minibar
May 21, 2009: Mixer at Joie de Vine
March 19, 2009: Mixer at Otom
February 5, 2009: Lambda Legal Freedom to Marry Reception
