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Wigstock goes to Chicago
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          Aug 31, 2001
          
        
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       Wigstock-Chicago will bring drag queens, female illusionists, lesbian drag kings, and transgendered performers from around the world to the Windy City on Friday, August 31. Performing at the Chicago Theatre will be such luminaries as Wigstock founder Lady Bunny, Eurovision Song Contest winner Dana International, the Lady Chablis, Harmonica Sunbeam, Candis Cayne, Shaquida, Angelique Lee, Honey West, Meisha, and many more. For more information, visit www.alivewithpride.com.     

        
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