*Most event times and pricing are still subject to change
WEDNESDAY, JULY 2nd, 2008
EVENT: WCBP VIP Reception
PrideIndex.com Awards Ceremony
Presented by Windy City Black Pride
Sponsored by Sidetrack, Stoli,
Gay.com and PrideIndex.com
TIME: 6 pm - 10 pm
FEE: FREE
LOCATION: Sidetrack
3349 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60657
Phone: (773) 477-9189
For more information contact:
PERFORMANCES BY:
Vocalist: J. Ice
Chicago born songtress living in L.A,
brings her vocal skills home to entertain
the Kick-off crowd. J-Ice, a former member of Chicago's Hip-Hop Dance Troupe "Phinal Phaze", & Vice-President of Hip-Hop Dance Troupe "Exclusive", has toured as a dancer with R.Kelly. She has also appeared in both Kanye West & R.Kelly music videos. So if you you miss her at SideTrack, come see her drop her vocal groove at
Sherman Park on Sunday, July 6.
Spoken Word Artist: Wrythm
The Chi-town poetess/singer, recently published her book of spokenword. She is currently working on her debut CD, a mixture of spoken word and soulful singing. Passionate, genuine, unique and naturally gifted to speak
to the soul.
Author: Michael-Christopher
The author of "From Top to Bottom"
reads an excert from his new book, "Unspeakable." Michaeal-Christopher started his self-publishing career 10 years aga with his comic series, Living the Life. In 2006 he branched out from
his well known franchise and tackled
important community issues with "From Top to Bottom." The best selling novel reached #3 on the Southern Voices top ten gay men's fiction list
after only two months of limited distribution.
THURSDAY, JULY 3rd, 2008
EVENT: WCBP Opening Reception
An Evening with Bobby Blake
Presented and Sponsored by Windy City Black Pride
with Art "Chat Daddy" Sims
Art "Chat Daddy" Sims,
Relationship Columnist
hosts a provocative Chat with former
Bobby Blake about his new book,
My Life In Porn: The Bobby Blake Story
Books will be available for
purchase and signing
TIME: 6 pm - 9 pm
LOCATION: Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
Regency Ballroom C 2233 S. Martin Luther King Drive
Chicago, IL 60613
Phone: (312) 567-1234
For more information contact:
EVENT: BLEU Magazine
Official Chicago Launch Party
Pride or Die
Hosted and Sponsored by High Society
TIME: 10 pm - 4 am
FEE: $15.00
LOCATION: Boutique
803 West Evergreen Street
(Between Division & North Ave. off Halsted)
Chicago, IL 60609
FRIDAY, JULY 4th, 2008
EVENT: WCBP Fashion Benefit
Fashion Carnivale
Presented by Windy City Black Pride
Sponsored by
MetLife West Suburban Financial Group
Produced by Will Chambers
Hosted by Art "Chat Daddy" Sims,
Relationship Columnist
Reception
TIME: 6 pm - 6:45 pm
Show
TIME: 7 pm - 9 pm
FEE: $20.00 General Admission
Partial proceeds to benefit:
Luck Care Center
Some proceeds will go towards
development of the Windy City
Black Pride Scolarship Fund
LOCATION : Harold Washington
Cultural Center
4701 S. Martin Luther King Drive Chicago, IL 60615
For more information contact:
EVENT: Pride and Unity Ball
Presented and Sponsored by
Windy City Black Pride
with support from
The House of Ultra Omni
and Redlight Entertainment
Music by:
TIME: 9:30 pm - 12:30 am
FEE: FREE
LOCATION : Harold Washington
Cultural Center
4701 S. Martin Luther King Drive Chicago, IL 60615
For more information contact:
EVENT: Rails: 10th Anniversary Celebration
The Official WCBP Men's Party
Presented and Sponsored by
Rails Marketing Group
with Show Host: Mz. Ruff N' Stuff
Music by: DJ Sedrick (DC, ATL - House)
DJ Ransom (Hip-Hop)
DJ Unknown (DC, ATL, Miami, House)
DJ ANTON (Hip-Hop)
with Special Guest: BLEU Magazine
TIME: 10 pm - 4 am
FEE: $12.00 Before 11 pm / TBD After
LOCATION : The Prophouse
1675 North Elston Avenue Chicago, IL 60613
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EVENT: Grown & Sexy Ladies Night
The Official WCBP Women's Party
Presented and Sponsored by
L' Productions
Music by:
TIME: 9 pm - 2 am
FEE: $5.00 Before 11 pm / $10.00 After
LOCATION : Spoken Word Cafe
4655 S. Martin Luther King Drive Chicago, IL 60615
Phone:
SATURDAY, JULY 5th, 2008
EVENT: WCBP Hotel Vendor/Health Fair
Presented and Sponsored by
Windy City Black Pride with
Illinois Department of Public Health
and Chicago Department of Public Health
TIME: 12 pm - 5pm
FEE: FREE
LOCATION: Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
Regency Ballroom E 2233 S. Martin Luther King Drive
Chicago, IL 60613
Phone: (312) 567-1234
For more information contact:
EVENT: WCBP Workshops
Presented and Sponsored by
Windy City Black Pride
TIME: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
FEE: FREE
LOCATION: Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
Hospitality Suite 1, 2, and 3, 3rd Floor 2233 S. Martin Luther King Drive
Chicago, IL 60613
Phone: (312) 567-1234
WORKSHOP 1: The Blackout:
A discussion on the definition of “out” and “gay” as it relates to African American men.
Presented by: Eugene Robinson, Jr.
and Ladu Pearson of
Stories N Black Inc.
TIME: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Hospitality Suite 1, 3rd Floor
SYNOPSIS: The purpose of this workshop is to engage African American men and others in an in-depth conversation on the cultural definition of what it means to be an “out” gay black man. The workshop aims to help conceptualize the word(s) “out” and “gay” through the African American male experience. The workshop will consist of an interactive 7 person panel that will engage the audience in an open dialogue followed by a written survey.
WORKSHOP 2: Re-inhabiting your Body:
Vital Fitness for Men and
Women of Color
Presented by Jarid Manos, Author of Ghetto Plainsman,
Founder and CEO of Great Plains Restoration Council
TIME: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Hospitality Suite 2, 3rd Floor
SYNOPSIS: Jarid’s “Re-inhabiting your Body” workshop employs a samurai approach to deep, vital health, where participants learn how to ‘get ripped’ physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally by anchoring oneself in a manner of peace and strength within. Learn how to live within your body, your musculature, and your vital organs and physiology, all seamlessly connected and supporting each other. This confident internal performance then provides you with an athletic solid core, no matter your body type, age or health status, that time after time will ‘have your back” when any of life’s stresses, challenges, or threats come at you, and in turn allows you to be stronger for others. A samurai is “one who serves.” Our lives are not just for ourselves. The planet and our children’s health and future are entering uncertain times. As people of color, we are already accustomed to struggles and not always having a life of comfort. So we are uniquely positioned to lead. But we can only do so by taking care of our own health. Then you are not a willing victim or accomplice to your own illness and destruction. Instead, we learn to lead by living vital, healthy, conscious lives, decreasing our impact on others and the Earth, and helping others.
WORKSHOP 3: Building Financial Freedom
for the LGBT Community
Presented by: Latrina Gaines
Agency Sales Director
& Registered Representative
of MetLife West Suburban Financial Group
TIME: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Hospitality Suite 3, 3rd Floor
SYNOPSIS: While Gay and Lesbian couples often choose to live by vows of lawfully married couples, many of the financial opportunities and benefits that stem from the legal recognition are unavailable. Domextic partners have unique estate, tax and financial needs. With the assiatance of a financial professional, you and your partner can chart a course of your future, and your children's future. In workshop you will learn more about preserving assets, minimizing taxes, saving for college and investing for your future.
WORKSHOP 4: Illinois Department
of Public Health
Presented by : Dr. Richard J. Gardner Sr., MD
TIME: 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Hospitality Suite 1, 3rd Floor
SYNOPSIS: To be Announced
WORKSHOP 4: How to Start an Investment Club
Presented by : Keith McCoy
TIME: 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Hospitality Suite 2, 3rd Floor
SYNOPSIS: To be Announced
WORKSHOP 4: Transgender Workshop
Presented by : To be announced
TIME: 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Hospitality Suite 3, 3rd Floor
SYNOPSIS: To be Announced
EVENT: WCBP Poetry Slam
What is Love?
Presented by Windy City Black Pride
Sponsored by
MetLife West Suburban Financial Group
with Slam Host: Meccah
Music by:
TIME: 6 pm - 8 pm
FEE: $10.00 Admission
SLAM ENTRY: $10.00 plus Admission
LOCATION: Spoken Word Cafe'
4655 S. Martin Luther King Drive Chicago, IL 60615
For more information contact:
EVENT: WCBP Youth Event
Presented and Sponsored by
Windy City Black Pride
with Music by:
TIME: 8 pm - 10 pm
FEE: $5.00
LOCATION: Spoken Word Cafe'
4655 S. Martin Luther King Drive Chicago, IL 60615
For more information contact:
SUNDAY, JULY 6, 2008
EVENT: WCBP Park Festival
Presented and Sponsored by
Windy City Black Pride with
Chicago Park District
TIME: 12 pm - 7pm
FEE: $5.00 Suggested Donation;
partial proceeds to benefit:
TBD
LOCATION: Sherman Park
1301 West 52nd Street
(Between 52nd & 55th and Racine)
Chicago, IL 60609
EVENT: WCBP Park Vendor/Health Fair
Presented and Sponsored by
Windy City Black Pride with
Illinois Department of Public Health
and Chicago Department of Public Health
TIME: 12 pm - 7pm
FEE: Included
LOCATION: Sherman Park
1301 W. 52nd Street
(55th & Racine)
Chicago, IL
EVENT: WCBP Entertainment
Presented and Sponsored by
Windy City Black Pride
with Show Host:
Performances by:
TIME: 3 pm - 7 pm
FEE: Included
LOCATION: Sherman Park
1301 West 52nd Street
(Between 52nd & 55th and Racine)
Chicago, IL 60609
EVENT: WCBP Finale Celebration
Le'Chocolat: The Sweetest Hangover
Presented and Sponsored by
LLXi. Management
Chocolate provided by
Sweeet Chuck's Chocolates & Treats
TIME: 11 pm - 4 am
FEE: $15.00 General admission
$ 25.00 VIP Admission
partial proceeds to benefit:
Brothers Health Collective
LOCATION: Boutique
803 West Evergreen Street
(Between Division & North Ave. off Halsted)
Chicago, IL 60609
Chocolates & Treats
