Tag: brad balof
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot takes over VJ duties for Pride Edition of Show Tunes...
Hey, it was Chicago's mayor, Lori Lightfoot who was spinning in the DJ booth."Mayor Lightfoot indicated she's wanted to stop by Show Tunes for some time, but her very busy schedule hasn't allowed," said Sidetrack general manager Brad Balof. "Her team contacted us and floated the idea. (Sidetrack) co-owners Art Johnston and Pepe Pena were excited by the idea."This week's Musical Monday featured many popular LGBTQ videos from Broadway, film and TV mixed into the standard playlist. Plus, there were performances Monday...
Celebrating Sidetrack: A Boystown favorite hosts 37th Anniversary Party
Sidetrack on Thursday night, June 13, with retro-priced drinks and the normal debauchery of host Dixie Lynn Cartwright."The Anniversary Party is always a great time. People are in great spirits, (with) food, prizes and giveaways," said Sidetrack general manager Brad Balof.The low-priced drinks included $2 well cocktails/beer and $2.50 frozen drinks/other cocktails. Food was served from Chubby Wieners and The Slide Ride.Sidetrack co-owner Art Johnston gave a toast, reminding attendees that the LGBTQ+ community "has never been given anything and...
Longtime Stonewall Inn bartender shares 50-years of stories at Sidetrack
He spoke Wednesday, June 5 at Sidetrack, and presented the night before at Sidetrack's OUTSpoken monthly series.The Wednesday night session was moderated by Owen Keenhan and "the energy in the room was palpable," said Sidetrack general manager Brad Balof. "People were riveted with what Tree had to share. With humor, insight and very descriptive detail, Tree transported the room to 1969 Greenwich Village and the Stonewall Inn."That Stonewall raid led to the modern gay rights movement – and the...
Fundraiser for Proud To Run Chicago is May 18 at Sidetrack
Models will strut their stuff, working athletic and ath-leisurely looks provided by Cram Fashion, Athleta, and Fleet Feet Chicago.A $20 donation at the door includes a drink ticket and an entry to win prizes.Proud To Runway is "a fun event to kick of Pride Season and get people ready for Proud to Run (which is held) Pride weekend," said Sidetrack general manager Brad Balof. "I've done Proud To Run many times; it's a great social and athletic organization that...
