Vote Early, Vote Often

The above quote is one of my dad’s favorite lines. I always assumed it was attributed to Richard J. Daley, mayor of Chicago from 1955 until his death in 1976, and father of our current mayor. Turns out, however, that the more likely source is an earlier mayor,...

McNosferatu

Be afraid. Be very afraid.[Part of me feels bad for picking on an old man. But most of me thinks a guy who acts like this shouldn’t be president. Also, I think it’s hilarious.]

The Gentleman Rogues!

How’s this for a big bucket of Awesome Sauce? Next Saturday, October 18th, my good friend Dan Telfer will host an evening of dork-related shenanigans called Atomic Nerdery. The show starts at midnight at the Playground Theater at 3209 North Halsted, right by...

My Christmas List

Christmas is three months away. What? I hear you asking. Atheists do Christmas? Sure! Why not? It’s the end of the year, everyone has vacation time to use, and what’s wrong with spending a little time being nice to people? Especially when there is a chance...

After Dark Awards

Gay Chicago Magazine’s After Dark Awards were just announced, and there were a few winners I’m very excited about and want to point out here:The original run of the show I’m opening this weekend, Lifeline Theatre’s The Mark of Zorro, won two...

Metallica &#8212 Death Magnetic

If you haven’t been able to get my attention for the last couple of days it’s because I have the new Metallica album, Death Magnetic, on repeat on my iPod. That I have listened to nothing else since last Friday should not be an indication one way or the...