Hi AFC Members: Thanks to all who showed up yesterday at AFC’s 24th Anniversary Party. It was a great turnout and a wonderful event. We want to thanks Steve R. and Ming for hosting us at their garden space just off of Hollywood Beach. The weather was just wonderful and the food was terrific. On …
Category Archive: Chicago
Sep
02
24th Anniversary Party this Sunday (9/7/08)!
Asians and Friends Chicago is looking forward to its 24th Anniversary Party this Sunday, Sept. 7. We’ll be at Steve R.’s place at 5801 N. Sheridan in Chicago (behind the building in the garden or if it’s raining, in the first-floor party room). We’ll be collecting membership dues–$20 for one; $30 for couples. It’s potluck …
Aug
28
Another Passing
We were sent the following notice: If any AFC member (past & present) knows Craig Strippelman, kindly spread the word and offer condolences to him in the light of his partner’s (Doug Miyahara) passing last Sunday, August 24th. There is a wake TODAY, Thurs., Aug. 28, 2008, at Drake & Son Funeral Home at 5303 …
Aug
25
Erik R. Passes Away
A dear AFC member, Erik Rasmussen, has passed away. He had been in poor health and slipped into a coma last week. He was an avid supporter and participant in AFC activities, allowing us into his home for movie nights and for Pride weekend in 2007. He will be greatly missed. There will be a service …
Jun
30
Chicago Pride 2008
There were a couple of downpours, but that didn’t dampen our spirits. The Asians and Friends float for the 2008 Chicago Pride Parade was a great success. Kevin looked stunning as a walking Pride flag and Dat was our own Vietnamese go-go boy. We won’t say what Will from Asian Human Services did in the …
Jun
09
Call for Queer Artists
Hello Friends, We’re looking for poets, writers, musicians, rabblerousers interested to read/perform on JULY 18 at Insight Arts, “Queering the Night”. This may be a bi-monthly event that will happen at IA’s new space called Center for New Possibilities, 1505 West Morse. We’re especially looking for artists who address issues of homophobia, war, racism, sexism, …
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