For Immediate Release
For More Information Contact
Karen Baker 312.563.0495
IMinitnl@mcs.net
MICHAEL BUTLER
presents
A "HAIR" Raising Experience
HAIR, the musical that captures the 1960s spirit of the 'be-in'--in life, in happiness, in love--gives three local AIDS-service organizations "A HAIR RAISING EXPERIENCE" presented by Michael Butler. During the show's 5-week run in Chicago, the goal of HAIR is to raise funds for Chicago House, Horizons Community Services, and Howard Brown Medical Center, which are dedicated to the musical's message of celebrating and 'being-in' life. 100% of the proceeds from HAIR's OPENING NIGHT/WILD HAIR SHOW and HAIR:A CABARET will be split equally between the three organizations.
HAIR's OPENING NIGHT performance, August 2, at The New Athenaeum Theatre is followed by a WILD HAIR SHOW and party held at Galleria Marchetti. After the performance the Rueve on Dearborn Salon, Mario Tricoci, and Marianne Stokirk salons each present a show inspired by the free-spirited, expressive fashion of the 60s with big, 'anything's possible' hairstyles and retro clothes.
On August 19, at The New Athenaeum Theatre, the HAIR cast and local cabaret talents, including Miss Mod Memphis, present HAIR: A CABARET, a kitsch variety of eclectic, bold talent.
Throughout HAIR's five week run at the New Athenaeum Theatre, July 30 thru September 1, "A HAIR RAISING EXPERIENCE will continue as Michael Butler will donate 20% of each ticket sale when "A HAIR RAISING EXPERIENCE" is mentioned when ordering HAIR tickets from Ticketmaster or the box office for any HAIR performance. The proceeds will be split equally among the organizations.
This summer's HAIR revival keeps HAIR's original 1968 message of the "great awakening" in its efforts to raise AIDS awareness with peace, love and life.
Benefiting Charities
CHICAGO HOUSE The mission of Chicago House is to provide community-based housing, case management and supportive services responsive to the changing needs of individuals and families living with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus. All services are provided without discrimination, and are explicitly designed to protect and insure the dignity and independence of all clients. For more information call 312.248.5200.
HORIZONS COMMUNITY SERVICES Horizons Community Services is the Midwest's largest lesbian and gay social service agency. Horizons provides a wide array of counseling, support, information/referral, advocacy and educational programs to gay, lesbian and transgendered youth and adults, survivors of hate crimes, persons with HIV and AIDS infection and their families. For more information call 312.929.HELP.
HOWARD BROWN HEALTH CENTER Howard Brown Health Center is an innovative health and human service agency focusing on the gay and lesbian community. Founded in 1974, the Centeer is recognized today as the leading private provider of HIV/AIDS services in the Midwest. Howard Brown serves more than 4,000 women and men annually through an array of programs and services including medical care, counseling, social services, educational outreach and research. For information, call 312.871.5777.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
HAIR OPENING NIGHT/WILD HAIR SHOW
date: August 2, 1996 time: performance at 7:30 pm location: performance--
The New Athenaeum Theatre
2936 North Southport,Chicagoparty--
Galleria Marchetti
825 West Eire, Chicagodescription: The performance and party. A 60s retro evening and hair and fashion show. Food and cocktails will be served. price: $70.00 per person for tickets call: 312.563.0495
HAIR: A CABARET
date: August 19, 1996 time: 8:00 - 10:00 pm description: A kitschy evening with the HAIR cast and local cabaret talents, including Miss Mod Memphis. price: $25.00 per person for tickets call: 312.563.0495
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