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Thursday, November 5
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OPENING NIGHT GALA!
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THE BIG GAY MUSICAL
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9:00 PM (following the 7:30 screening at Music Box)
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Architectural Artifacts, 4325 N. Ravenswood
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 Reeling once again rolls out the pink carpet as we open our 28th edition with
The Big Gay Musical! Through rousing musical numbers that feature scantily clad tap-dancing angels, a clever retelling of Genesis, creepy televangelists, and a camp that attempts to turn gay kids straight, everyone realizes that life gets better once they accept who they really are.
After the screening, help us celebrate and dance your way over to the lovely and unique Architectural Artifacts (4325 N. Ravenswood). Stay light on your feet with a live performance by the hanger-wielding Joan Crawford-inspired band The Joans, while enjoying hors d’oeuvres as well as an open bar, courtesy of Blue Moon and SKYY Vodka. (Note: All party attendees must be 21+ and must have a ticket or have RSVP’d to the guest list. Invitations are non-transferable.)
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Admission: Film Only: $12 ($10 members) | Film & Gala: $35 ($32 members).
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Friday, November 6
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Women’s Centerpiece:
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Stuck! After-Party
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Lesbian Lockdown with Circuit Girl
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Circuit, 3641 N. Halsted
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 Reeling 2009 and Circuit Girl want you to lock-up the evening of Friday, November 6th! After the screening of Stuck!, break out your favorite furry handcuffs and join us at Circuit for a prison-themed lesbian party with special guest Mink Stole.
Bring your ball and chain or make someone new your bitch!
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Admission: Film Only: $10 ($8 members) | Film & Party: $25 ($23 members).
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Saturday, November 7
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Make the Yuletide Gay After-Party:
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Stuff My Stocking Party
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 It’s that time of year, again! The holidays are coming up fast and Reeling wants to help you stuff your stockings! After the screening of Make the Yuletide Gay, join us for a Christmas-themed DVD release party with director Rob Williams.
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Admission: Film Only: $10 ($8 members) | Film & Party: $20 ($18 members).
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Sunday, November 8
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Documentary Centerpiece:
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Fish Out of Water After-Party
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Skybar, 2242 N. Lincoln Ave.
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 IMPORTANT UPDATE
about the FISH OUT OF WATER AFTER-PARTY!!
Due to the overwhelming demand for Fish Out of Water After-Party tickets, we have changed the venue to Skybar, 2242 N. Lincoln Ave. Tickets previously sold out online for this event, HOWEVER, we are now releasing additional after-party tickets. Snag them while they're still available!
(Note: Film-Only Fish Out of Water tickets remain available for purchase, as well.)
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Admission: Only: $10 ($8 members) | Film & Party: $20 ($18 members).
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Wednesday, November 11
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RIOT ACTS AFTER PARTY:
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Cause a Riot Party
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Jackhammer, 6406 N. Clark
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 No need to cause a ruckus if you don’t have anything to do! Come to the always edgy Jackhammer and party with director Madsen Minax after the screening of Riot Acts.
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Admission: Film Only: $10 ($8 members) | Film & Party: $15 ($13 members).
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Saturday, November 14
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Dramatic Centerpiece:
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Rivers Wash Over Me After-Party
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Opera, 1301 S. Wabash
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 After the screening of Rivers Wash Over Me, join director John G. Young and producer Dexter Davis at the spectacular restaurant Opera, located just a few blocks from Film Row Cinema. Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres prepared by Chicago’s finest Chinese restaurant in a delightful atmosphere of colorful whimsy.
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Admission: Film Only: $10 ($8 members) | Film & Party: $25 ($23 members).
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Saturday, November 14
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New Queer Cinema:
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Now or Never- 3:00 pm - Panel
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Film Row Cinema
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 In the early 90s, Sight & Sound magazine’s B. Ruby Rich coined the term, "New Queer Cinema," after she noted many films dealing with unconventional sexualities using a radical visual and narrative approach. Among the ranks of this movement were Gus Van Sant (My Own Private Idaho), Todd Haynes (Poison) and Gregg Araki (The Doom Generation). Even as key directors from that movement have ‘gone mainstream,’ queer cinema has proliferated. But what has become of that radical impulse? Reeling and The Queer Film Society are proud to present a panel discussion on the state of independent queer cinema – then, now and toward the future. Join gay film critics Hank Sartin from Time Out Chicago, Richard Knight, Jr. from Windy City Times, Jonathan Lewis from Gay Chicago Magazine, Joe Steiff who is co-chair of the Film & Video Department at Columbia College Chicago, Wendy Jo Carlton, director of Hannah Free, and Nick Davis, an Assistant Professor of English and Gender Studies at Northwestern and writer of nicksflickpicks.com, as they share their insights on the state of queer cinema.Will the rapidly growing number of indie films, mainstream movies and television programming featuring gay characters and themes increase recognition of queer audiences by the Hollywood studio system? Is Hollywood up to the task of accurately representing the LGBTQ community? Why don’t queer audiences support queer movies when they’re in theatres? What stories are still untold? Is Neil Patrick Harris the Great White Hope for gay superstardom? Does he have a female counterpart? More importantly – will others follow in his footsteps (should that be the case)? Are we ever going to see a Hollywood leading male actor (and actress) come out in our lifetime and continue to be a box office draw? The panel will include audience members in the discussion.
Free admission
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Admission:
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Sunday, November 15
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Closing Night Extravaganza!
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Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay!!
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9:00 PM (following the 7:30 PM screening at Music Box Theater)
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Architectural Artifacts, 4325 N. Ravenswood
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 After laughing your tuchis off in Oy Vey! My Son is Gay!!, mosey on over to Architectural Artifacts 4325 N. Ravenswood and join director Evgeny Afineevsky at our Closing Night Party! Enjoy Blue Moon and SKYY Vodka cocktails, nosh on appetizers and schmooze with surprise guests!
(Note: All party attendees must be 21+ and must have a ticket or have RSVP’d to the guest list. Invitations are non-transferable.)
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Admission: Film & Gala: $35 ($32 members). Film Only: $12 ($10 members).
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