DIARY

October 5: The Return of Bile

Last Rites, in collaboration with Demons and Darlings, presents: The Return of Bile! With guests The Gothsicles, Project.44, and Worm. DJ Scary Lady Sarah. The Abbey, 3420 W Grace; $12 ADV, $15 DOS; doors 8PM; 21+.

Live performances from:

• Project Pitchfork with tour guest
• Ayria
• plus DJ Sprite

Vendors:

• The Artifixer Affordable Corsets
• Darby's Dungeon Chainmaille Jewelry
•
Fantasy Decor and Gifts
•
Jewelry & acc. from post-industrial recycled found/salvaged materials.

Official after party: Neo, 2350 N Clark.

Show lighting provided by:

Where:

• The Abbey 3420 W Grace
• $17.00 ADV / $20.00 DOS
• 9PM-2AM
• 21+

Live performances from

• ASSEMBLAGE 23 with guests
• Angel Theory
• Cobalt Core [Chicago-area locals]
• plus DJ :EYG:

More

• FREE CDs, posters and more available to early arrivals
(courtesy of Cobalt Core and Projekt Records)!
• Ravyn's Castle decor and gifts.

Where

• The Abbey 3420 W Grace •
• $17.00 ADV • $20.00 at door •
• 9:30PM-2AM • 18+ •

The official after-party occured at Neo.

Lighting production and gear provided by:

CLICK HERE to see the whole A23 Tour Diary (with video)!

Watch the first below (access later segments via YouTube link)

The first chunk of photos were shot by Slash ("I'm a horrible photographer!") -- If you would like to submit photos from the show to be posted here, please email Slash (remove "NOSPAM").

Live performances from

• Voltaire
• The Hellblinki Sextet
• Dark Illusionist, Master Ron Fitzgerald

• DJ Angi

Vendors

[Nickolaus A Pacione]
Literary works.

• Giveaway of the new Black Tape for a Blue Girl album, courtesy of Sepiatone Booking and Projekt Records.

Darkroom Bar, 2210 W Chicago; tickets $15.00; 9PM-1AM; 21+.

Live performances from

FRIDAY: • Genitorturers • Aesthetic Perfection • Northborne • V1rtual D3scent • Cyanide Regime • mindFlux Funeral

SATURDAY: Icon of Coil • FGFC820 • Cruciform Injection • The Azoic • i:scintilla, The Gothsicles • Interface

Vendors

CrisisWear • Darby's Dungeon • Horror Avenue • Industrial Shirts • Robotic Kitty • WTII Records • 2010 Gothic Cruise

The Abbey, 3420 W Grace; 6PM-2AM; 18+.
Advance: 2-day pass $70.00, Friday-only $35, Saturday-only $45; DAY-OF: 2-DAY $80.00 - Friday-only $40.00 - Saturday-only $50.00

The official after-party occured at the Chateaugrrr Monster Bash! The Monster Bash charity for bats (yes, really) event offered a $5.00 admission ($8.00 off) to all 21+ GOTHtoberfest Saturday attendees from 1:30AM until 4:00AM.

Click HERE to read the press release and thanks to Maxim Kovalenko for his glowing review of the 2008 GOTHtoberfest!

Lighting production and gear provided by:
      

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Click HERE to read the press release.

Live performance from

• Voltaire with full band

• Comasoft

• Curiosity

• Dark Illusionist,

Master Ron Fitzgerald

Merchant Bazaar

• Crisiswear
• Darby's Dungeon Chainmaille
• Fitzgerald's Realm
• Horror Avenue
• Mad Queens
• WTII Records
• ProDeviant.com
• Dollfaced Horrors / Adaxonica Art

Fun began immediately!

• FREE face painting

• Masquerade Contest

• Party Favors

• Giveaways

• Carnival Games

• plus Good Food & Drinks!

The Abbey, 3420 W Grace

$20 ADV (The Abbey, 99th Floor & Slash), $25 DOS

8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Ages 18 and Over

Thanks to event sponsors
Computer Geeks, Projekt and Fitzgerald's Realm

De/Vision and Seabound
dual headlining Alliance Tour II

DJs Brianne and Noir plus guest DJ Jason Ash. The Abbey, 3420 W Grace; $17.00 ADV, $20.00 DOS; 9PM-2AM; 18+.

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Spetsnaz and Obscenity Trial dual headlining United Tour 2008 with DJs Noir and Brianne. Cafe Lura, 3184 N Milwaukee; $8.00 cover; 10PM-3AM; 21+.

Watch videos from each band here:

Gothic Graze!

--6:00PM Join us for this special Graze at FlatTop Grill, 3200 N Southport.

Dessert!

--7:30PM (about) we can stop at Scooter's Frozen Custard, 1658 W Belmont enroute to "A Serial - Killer Party". This will be their final night open for the 2008 season! (RSVP not required; All Ages)

A Serial Killer Party!

--8:00PM Demons and Darlings hosts a horror film double feature at Nineteen Hundred and One Gallery. Showing: Wolf Creek (2005; 104 min) and Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986; 83 min) both films are based on actual serial killers!
We'll provide popcorn and ice, you bring your beverage of choice & whatever else. (RSVP not required; movies will begin @ 8:15 and 10:15 so please enter quietly if you come in during a film)
Nineteen Hundred and One Gallery, 1901 W Belmont (enter on Wolcott); $3.00; 8PM-Midnight; 21+.

Demons and Darlings assisted in promotion of The Awakening II and we had a table. A few pix will be up soon.

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Demons and Darlings welcomed DJ Krischan Wesenberg of Rotersand to Neo, 2350 N Clark, alongside resident DJ Ryan Bedlam. $10.00 cover; doors 10PM-5AM; 21+.

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Demons and Darlings welcomed IMPERATIVE REACTION (Metropolis Records), [:SITD:] (Metropolis Records) and AESTHETIC PERFECTION (Bractune Records). DJ Noir spun dance tunes before, between and after the bands. The Abbey, 3420 W Grace; tickets were $17.00 in advance (at 99th Floor, The Abbey box office or online at Ticketweb), $20.00 on the day of show; 8:00pm - 1:00am; 18+.

Click here to read press release

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Once again we welcomed Voltaire to Chicago.
Special guests, The Glass Hour, and DJ Brianne also performed.
There was a costume contest with cool prizes, a gothic belly dance "gothla" and tarot readings by Katthrynn.
Cafe Lura, 3184 N Milwaukee; $15.00 at door only; 9:00pm - 3:00am; 21+.

Click here to read press release

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We hosted the Chicago Horror Film Festival's Wrap Party, Sunday night after the 'fest. Everyone was so tired that few people showed up, but those of us who did had a good time!

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Demons and Darlings sponsored and assisted in production of this year's three-day indie horror film festival!

Three day horror film festival with submissions from around the world, including "Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story", "Dark Reel", and many more. Plus, special guest appearances, including Tiffany Shepis (Dubbed the "Princess of Scream", Tiffany's horror film career has spanned more than 10 years with such films as "Nympha", "Ted Bundy" and "Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV" and including film production roles), Svengoolie, John Everson and more as well as vendors and fun activities, such as spooky make-up demos, a scream contest, special FX fashion show, and the Zombie Pinup Beauty Contest! The Portage now serves beer and wine at their concession stand! (21+ with proper ID). Portage Theater, 4050 N Milwaukee; all ages.

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Our 4th annual GOTHtoberfest featured The Crüxshadows on their 2008 Immortal Tour, plus guest bands Ayria and Chicago's own i:scintilla!

DJs Brianne and Noir spun fantastic tunes with a bit of European influence thrown in.

Really cool vendors, Jewelry by Simin, Darby's Dungeon Chainmail were on hand to provide additional shopping opportunites!

AND Reggie's provided dinner specials & inexpensive drink options as well as a wonderful in-house staff!

This year, the event was held at Reggie's Rock Club, 2109 S State. Tickets were $17.00 in advance (at 99th Floor, Reggie's box office or online via Ticketweb), $20.00 on the day of show. We opened the doors at 9PM to finally let in the nearly block-long line and kept the party up until 3AM! This was a 17+ show!

Click here to read official press release.

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Demons and Darlings sponsored Die Maschine with giveaways for the GOTHtoberfest featuring The Crüxshadows. Guest DJ Halon from GOTHtoberfest support band, and local favorites, i:scintilla spun and i:scintilla and Ayria showed up to hang out for a bit!

Die Maschine - EVERY 3rd THURSDAY! Presented by DJs Noir & Easy E. Two rooms of your favorite dance music! DJs Noir & special guests in the back room spinning EBM, synthpop, aggro, industrial & goth; DJ Momma Kitty (aka Brianne) VJ'ing in the front with 80's, New Wave and early 90's faves! Drink specials; pool tables; Demons and Darlings Cards will occasionally be available, from 10PM-midnight, for $1.00. Spin, 800 W Belmont; NO COVER; 10pm - 2am; 21+.

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Demons and Darlings sponsored Die Maschine.

Tonight only: special guests Thou Shalt Not perform live!

Presented by DJs Noir & Easy E, in partnership with Demons and Darlings, two rooms of favorite [and requested!] dance music! DJs Noir & Easy E and guests spun EBM, synthpop, industrial & goth in the back room while DJ Momma Kitty (Brianne) VJ'd 80's, New Wave and early 90's faves in the front! Spin, 800 W Belmont; NO COVER; 9pm - 2am; 21+.

Sorry, no photos taken these nights.

Demons and Darlings sponsored Die Maschine. Presented by DJs Noir & Easy E, in partnership with Demons and Darlings, two rooms of favorite [and requested!] dance music! DJs Noir & Easy E and guests spun EBM, synthpop, industrial & goth in the back room while DJ Momma Kitty (Brianne) VJ'd 80's, New Wave and early 90's faves in the front! Spin, 800 W Belmont; NO COVER; 9pm - 2am; 21+.

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Demons and Darlings sponsored FGFC820, V1rtual D3scent and Cyanotic with DJs Rexx Arkana (of Bruderschaft), Noir and Easy E. The Abbey, 3420 W Grace; SHOW MOVED TO SPOT 6, 3343 N CLARK; $10.00; 9PM-2AM; 18+.

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Demons and Darlings sponsored Die Maschine - PRIDE presented by DJs Noir & Easy E. Two rooms of your favorite dance music! DJs Noir & Easy E and guests [this week's guest was DJ Greg Haus (of Berlin Nightclub residency)] in the back room spinning EBM, synthpop, aggro, industrial & goth; DJ Momma Kitty (Brianne) VJ'ing in the front with 80's, New Wave and early 90's faves! Drink specials; pool tables; Demons and Darlings Cards will occasionally be available, from 9PM-midnight, for $1.00. Spin, 800 W Belmont; 9pm - 2am; 21+.

Gothic Graze occured at 7:00PM at Dong-Ky Vietnamese, 4877 N Broadway, 773-989-5579

Sorry, no photos taken these nights.

Demons and Darlings sponsored Die Maschine. Presented by DJs Noir & Easy E, in partnership with Demons and Darlings, two rooms of favorite [and requested!] dance music! DJs Noir & Easy E and guests spun EBM, synthpop, industrial & goth in the back room while DJ Momma Kitty (Brianne) VJ'd 80's, New Wave and early 90's faves in the front! Spin, 800 W Belmont; NO COVER; 9pm - 2am; 21+.

Gothic Graze occured at 7:00PM at Joy's Noodles and Rice, 3257 N Broadway St, 773-327-8330

Sorry, no photos taken this night.

Demons and Darlings sponsored Die Maschine. Presented by DJs Noir & Easy E, in partnership with Demons and Darlings, two rooms of favorite [and requested!] dance music! DJs Noir & Easy E and guests spun EBM, synthpop, industrial & goth in the back room while DJ Momma Kitty (Brianne) VJ'd 80's, New Wave and early 90's faves in the front! Spin, 800 W Belmont; NO COVER; 9pm - 2am; 21+.

Sorry, no photos taken this night.

Demons and Darlings sponsored Die Maschine. Presented by DJs Noir & Easy E, in partnership with Demons and Darlings, two rooms of favorite [and requested!] dance music! DJs Noir & Easy E and guests spun EBM, synthpop, industrial & goth in the back room while DJ Momma Kitty (Brianne) VJ'd 80's, New Wave and early 90's faves in the front! Spin, 800 W Belmont; NO COVER; 9pm - 2am; 21+.

Sorry, no photos taken this night.

Demons and Darlings sponsored Die Maschine. Presented by DJs Noir & Easy E, in partnership with Demons and Darlings, two rooms of favorite [and requested!] dance music! DJs Noir & Easy E and guests spun EBM, synthpop, industrial & goth in the back room while DJ Momma Kitty (Brianne) VJ'd 80's, New Wave and early 90's faves in the front! Spin, 800 W Belmont; NO COVER; 9pm - 2am; 21+.

Sorry, no photos taken this night.

Demons and Darlings sponsored Die Maschine. Presented by DJs Noir & Easy E, in partnership with Demons and Darlings, two rooms of favorite [and requested!] dance music! DJs Noir & Easy E and guests spun EBM, synthpop, industrial & goth in the back room while DJ Momma Kitty (Brianne) VJ'd 80's, New Wave and early 90's faves in the front! Spin, 800 W Belmont; NO COVER; 9pm - 2am; 21+.

Sorry, no photos taken this night.

Twisted! Presented by DJs Noir & Easy E, in partnership with Demons and Darlings, two rooms of favorite [and requested!] dance music! DJs Noir & Easy E and this week's guest Pretty Pistol spun EBM, synthpop, industrial & goth in the back room while DJ Momma Kitty (Brianne) VJ'd 80's, New Wave and early 90's faves in the front! Spin, 800 W Belmont; NO COVER; 9pm - 2am; 21+.

For this special April 11 edition of WTF?! to introduce our sponsorship of this night we offered FREE COVER for current Demons and Darlings Card holders when bringing a paying friend and for anyone we offered the first 10 cover-paying individuals one FREE well drink (tap beer, house-choice liquor) paid for by DnD!

DJ Pretty Pistol & Momma Kitty (Brianne), along with guest DJ Mike Spatula spun a huge variety New Wave, Goth, Industrial, EBM, Electro, Techno, Retro, Synthpop, Shoegazer, Indie Rock, Metal, Punk, and More!!! This is a highly request-driven night! Since DnD is now sponsoring this night, so Demons and Darlings Cards will be available here. Occurs 2nd Friday every month @ Underground Lounge, 952 W Newport; $2.00; 9PM-2AM; 21+.

Twisted! Presented by DJs Noir & Easy E, in partnership with Demons and Darlings, two rooms of favorite [and requested!] dance music! DJs Noir & Easy E and this week's guest Pretty Pistol spun EBM, synthpop, industrial & goth in the back room while DJ Momma Kitty (Brianne) VJ'd 80's, New Wave and early 90's faves in the front! There were great drink specials and Demons and Darlings Cards were available. Spin, 800 W Belmont; NO COVER; 9pm - 2am; 21+.

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Accessory plus i:scintilla and V1rtual D3scent with DJs Pathogen, MisterEntropy, Noir, and Easy E. Drink specials, free parking in lot behind venue and Lawrence Red Line El stop is immediately next door. The Kinetic Playground, 1113 W Lawrence Ave; $7.00; 10PM-4AM; 21+.
As this was a cooperative event between DJs Noir. Easy E, Demons and Darlings and Kinetic/Nexus6, we were able to offer a FREE ticket drawing for four lucky winners!

Gothic Graze occured at 7:00PM at Icosium Kafe, 5200 N Clark St, 773-271-5233.

Twisted GIRL PARTY!, a special women's night in partnership with Lambda Legal and Demons and Darlings, highlighting female musicians, was presented by DJs Noir & Easy E Two rooms of your favorite dance music! DJs Noir & Easy E and Kinetic's DJ Gremlin spun EBM, synthpop, industrial & goth in the back room while DJ Easy E (who took over for the ill Momma Kitty (Brianne)) VJ'd 80's, New Wave and early 90's faves in the front! There were great drink specials and Demons and Darlings Cards were available. Spin, 800 W Belmont; NO COVER; 9pm - 2am; 21+.

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Our monthly Stitch n Bitch was held again at Emerald City Coffee; FREE; 3:00PM; ALL AGES.

Twisted! began March 13, 2008! Presented by DJs Noir & Easy E, in partnership with Demons and Darlings, two rooms of favorite [and requested!] dance music! DJs Noir & Easy E and Cytokine spun EBM, synthpop, industrial & goth in the back room while DJ Momma Kitty (Brianne) VJ'd 80's, New Wave and early 90's faves in the front! There were great drink specials and Demons and Darlings Cards were available. Spin, 800 W Belmont; NO COVER; 9pm - 2am; 21+.

Click here to watch video clips from the Cocktail Party!

Click poster image to see some pix from the weekend!

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Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors: Three days of "horror-ific" fun with celebrities, vendors, movies & movie previews, panels, parties and lots of other activities. This year a FRIDAY THE 13TH REUNION!

FRIDAY February 22: Pre-Registration for Weekend Patrons: 1pm to 2pm; Vendors Room/Theatre Open/Registration Continues: 2pm to 8pm
SATURDAY February 23: Pre-Registration 10 am to 11am; Vendors Room/Theatre Open/Registration Continues: 11am to 7pm; Celebrity Creepy Cocktail Party [Our own DJ Brianne spun a mix of horror-rock, goth and more - she totally ROCKED this party!] (complimentary for Gold and Silver Weekend Patrons only): 9pm to 12M
SUNDAY February 24: Pre-Registration 10 am to 11am; Vendors Room/Theatre Open/Registration Continues: 11am to 7pm

Just some of the guests we met and hung out with this weekend:
FRIDAY THE 13TH REUNION guests BETSY PALMER, ADRIENNE KING, ARI LEHMAN, and HARRY MANFREDINI plus ROBERT ENGLUND (Freddy Krueger!); KANE HODDER (Jason Voorhees! HATCHET); SID HAIG (The Devil's Rejects, Halloween); RAY WISE (Reaper, Twin Peaks); ADRIENNE BARBEAU (The Fog, Swamp Thing); TONY TODD (Candyman, Final Destination, Hatchet); NEIL MARSHALL (Director: Dog Soldiers, The Descent), CARTER SMITH (Director: The Ruins); GHOST HUNTERS Steve Gonsalves & Dave Tango from the hit Sci Fi Channel series; DEBBIE ROCHON - FANGORIA RADIO hostess and actress (Tromeo & Juliet, American Nightmare, Chicago Massacre); EILEEN DALY (femme fatale from Razor Blade Smile, Cradle of Fear and more); CRAIG SPECTOR (Screenwriter/Splatterpunk author: Animals, The Light at the End, The Bridge, Book of the Dead) and many more!

Special previews and/or panels: DIARY OF THE DEAD, THE RUINS, PROM NIGHT, THE HAPPENING, MOTHER OF TEARS, THE MUMMY 3, HELLBOY II, ANIMALS, DOOMSDAY, THE MIDNIGHT MEAT TRAIN, A TALE OF TWO SISTERS, TRICK ’R TREAT, SCAR, 100 TEARS, FEARMAKERS, ALONE IN THE DARK 2 and more!

Wyndham Chicago O'Hare, 6810 N Mannheim Rd, Rosemont, IL; Tickets $20 and up; all ages.

Check out video clips from the Celebrity Creepy Cocktail Party

Dancing to Thriller

Dancing to "Baby Got Back" (song requested by Harry Manfredini!)

Our monthly Stitch n Bitch was held again at Emerald City Coffee; FREE; 3:00PM; ALL AGES.

Gothic Graze occured at 7:00PM at Ethiopian Diamond, 6120 N Broadway, 773-338-6100.

Click flyer image to see the photo album

This night featured gothic and industrial belly dance performances and plenty of dance time all night for the rest of us!

Performing dancers were:
• Blondage
• Brianne
• Snakegrrl
• Aziza
• Marci Ann
• Zayna
• Sonya of Arabesque
• Piper
• Moxie
• MidNight Tribe
• Mae the Bellydancer
• Danielle Meijer
• Hipnotic

DJs Instant Cash + Brianne + Noir spun goth & industrial dance.

Cafe Lura, 3184 N Milwaukee | $5.00 [$4.00 w/ DnD Card] | 9pm - 2:30am | 21+.

This was a fun meet and quite a few folks showed up! We decided to go back to Emerald City Coffee; FREE; 3:00PM; ALL AGES. Click here for details

We are very proud to have hosted Voltaire with, rarely seen live, full orchestral "gypsy pirate" band at our 3rd annual Winter Carnival and Masquerade

Thanks to all of the 350 people who attended!
Click either flyer image to see pictures!

Gothic Graze occured at 7:00PM at Afghan Restaurant, 2818 W Devon Ave, 773-262-8000.

Although we made a reservation for 20, expecting at least that, we wound up with only 8 guests. Regardless of the fact that the restaurant lost another large reservation they could have taken had we known our true number, the staff were very accomodating and friendly and service was good.

The restaurant has a very limited decor, with Afghan-related pictures on the walls, but I believe all in our party felt the food made up for it - as one typically finds.

The food was amazing and interesting for both meat eaters and veggies. Personally, I had a pumpkin dish which was unexpectedly yummy - just the right balance of seasoning while letting the rich, sweet pumpkin flavor come through. With our appetizers we were served a green hot sauce which was spectacular - none of us knew exactly what it was, but it had a great balance of spicy and tangy flavor. The lentil soup, which could have been dull and bitter, was instead extremely flavorful and a reason on its own to try this restaurant.

Many in our party plan to return to this restaurant and tell their friends. --Slash

Demons and Darlings sponsored and vended at this event presented by Apathademon. Featuring live performances by Cruciform Injection, FGFC820 and Fragmentation plus DJs Noir and Rexx (Bruderschaft). Abbey Pub, 3420 W Grace | $11 for DnD mailing list RSVP, $13 adv, $15 dos | 8:00PM | 18+.

Fantasy Costumes, 4065 N Milwaukee has agreed to honor a 20% discount on the entire purchase of anyone who mentions "Winter Carnival" prior to their order being rung up, through 1/12/2008.

Our long-time friends at Projekt are giving us sponsorship support for Winter Carnival! Announcing the Official Winter Carnival Afterparty: Neo will host from 2AM-5AM after the Carnival with FREE admission for anyone with a Carnival ticket stub!

This month's trial SnB home was Emerald City Coffee; FREE; 3:00PM; ALL AGES. Click here for details

Download the Demons and Darlings All Caps font version for free from Diversions. Welcome to our new sponsor, Fitzgerald's Realm.

Gothic Graze, a once-monthly gathering to try a new restaurant with old and new friends in the goth/goth-friendly community begins with a 7:00PM gathering at Peacock Cafe, 6014 N Broadway Ave, 773-262-2005.

Nearly all of the 10 or 12 attendees had a good experience, I believe.

The restaurant itself isn't entirely cozy although it's rather small. White walls, too-bright lighting and sparse decoration make it uninviting, but contrarily the staff were thrilled we were there and seemed to be trying their hardest to make a good impression. We were introduced to homestyle pan-roasting of coffee beans for our modified buna - thick, rich coffee served in a clay pot. At first, the beans smelled burnt, but the resulting coffee, which is served very thick - like Turkish coffee, for those familiar with that style - while having tones of over-roasting was regardless fantastically rich and quite wonderful for a true coffee lover.

The food was very tasty! While service implied that staff were overwhelmed by our number, I personally felt they tried hard. Special requests were welcomed and honored, yet one of our party received a dish which wasn't quite what was ordered, still it was good. The flavors were slightly different than what one expects from Ethiopian food here in America - less focus on relative sweetness and more focus on the natural flavors and Eritrean spices, which can be a bit bitter, but in a good way.

Overall, many of our guests claimed they would return to this restaurant. --Slash

After a long hiatus, since Urban Tea Lounge closed, the SnB is back!
We're trying a few different places until we find the one we like the best. This month we tried Fixx Coffee Bar; FREE; 3:00PM; ALL AGES. Click here for details

Demons and Darlings vended at the ElectroHell Fragmentation CD release party! Presented by Xero_One this event featured live musical performances by Fragmentation and guests Oxime; DJs Maldicion, Noir and Sprite; a costume contest with prizes; vendors Cyren Gear, Kaosfield Studios, Nickolaus A. Pacione, VF Magazine, and us, Demons and Darlings; a prize raffle, and more!

| Cafe Lura, 3184 N Milwaukee |
| $7.00 [$6 w/ RSVP, $5 w/ costume] | 9PM-2AM | 21+ |

Demons and Darlings was one of the sponsors for this two day gothic expo with live bands, DJs, unique exhibitions, spooky film screenings, and vendors. We also offered a $5.00 off official merchandise coupon.

2007 featured live performances by Black Tape for a Blue Girl, Bella Morte, Regenerator, Attrition, Ghost Orgy, Elementa440, Red Flag, Grigori3, Deepest Symphony, and many more. DJs Absythesis, Peter Propaganda and more. Excalibur, 632 N Dearborn; $55 2-day pass, $32.50 1-day, presale via Gothicfest website; Friday 10/12: 3PM-2AM, Saturday 10/13: 11AM-11PM; 21+.

Visit the Gothicfest site for pictures!

Discounted tickets offered to the Chicago Horror Film Fest: Three days of indie horror shorts and features PLUS celebrity guests, autograph signings, two live bands, theater concessions and more! Guests included Reggie Bannister (Phantasm, The Mangler, Bubba Ho-Tep), Edwin Neal (Texas Chainsaw Massacre), Ron Fitzgerald (Magus, Horrorween)! Also featured were Music of Horror winners Cripple Ewe and Setonas plus Ladies of Horror winner Salome Suicide. Held at Portage Theater, 4050 N Milwaukee Ave; Friday 10/5: 6:00PM-midnight | Saturday 10/6: 1:00PM-midnight | Sunday 10/7: 1:00PM-midnight; all ages. "Demons and Darlings Discount" $2.00 off single day or $5.00 off a 3-day weekend pass! Normally priced $12.00 single day / $30.00 3-day pass.

Highlighting European goth and industrial dance with DJ $#&@! (Censored) and residents Brianne and Noir.

Drink and dinner SPECIALS

VENDORS
-CyRen Gear: fashion and play
-Mad Queens: "mad cow horns" & more (as seen at Bristol Renaissance Faire)
-Mistress Jewelry: handmade unique "Dangerously beautiful" jewelry
-Prodeviant.com: fetish art, leather and "evil" toys
-Tarot by Katthrynn: readings

PRIZES were won by Clare and Brian for best GOTHtoberfest Guy and Girl costume! See the winners' pictures by clicking the flyer.

Cafe Lura, 3184 N Milwaukee
$7.00 | 9PM-3AM | 21+.

Demons and Darlings proudly hosted the  Generation Gothic DJ Tour!

DJ Bruno Kramm of Das Ich and Danse Macabre sadly could not make it due to schedule conflicts, but his partner in criminally good music mixing, DJ Damian Plague (also of Das Ich, Grendel and more) DID show up to delight us with his mixology!

Damian kept people dancing and shared the stage in an impromptu "DJ battle" with our own DJs Brianne and Noir!

It was an awesome night and so many of you missed it!!! But those of us who were there had a good time, so mwah!

The Kinetic Playground, 1113 W Lawrence | $10.00$7.00 | 9PM-4AM | 21+.

For our final! event at Spot 6 we featured synthpop dance tunes as well as various goth, industrial and ebm with DJs Noir, Brianne and DJ Snakegrrl. PLUS! Death Rock A-Go-Go zombie burlesque performance, giveaways and drink specials.

Spot 6, 3343 N Clark | $5.00 | 10PM-3AM | 21+.

DJs Matt Pathogen, JenaMax, Cytokine, and Brianne spun hard-driving industrial, ebm, and some noize! Plus, the Noir Dolls, industrial dancing beauties, performed all night long!

And it was Jasmyn's (our cashier) birthday!

Spot 6, 3343 N Clark | $7.00 | 10PM-3AM | 21+.

A night of incredible music!

After much anticipation, the 25th anniversary tour, of one of gothic and industrial music's classic masters, finally came back to Chicago:

ATTRITION

with Chicago's own i:scintilla, High Blue Star (from Minneapolis, MN; also supporting Attrition on their tour), and another of Chicago's own, back on stage again after a far too long hiatus, Dalet-Yod.

• Four amazing bands
• Twisted Hipz belly dancers
• DJs Brianne & Noir spun gothic and industrial classic dance between bands and into the early morning!

Kinetic Playground, 1113 W Lawrence • 9PM-4AM • $15.00 at door • 21+.

Read the press release here.

Slash invited DnD staff and friends to walk with the Lambda Legal float contingent in the Chicago Pride Parade. DJ Brianne DJ'd live on the float, belly dancers from Twisted Hipz and Read My Hips troupes performed, we gave away lots of goodies to the crowd, had a great time, received many accolades and even wound up on the evening news!

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Featured DJs Mike Spatula? and Brianne spun dark, lovely music.

Upstairs was tarot reader Madelin and Alchemy Arts provided candles, incense, books, tshirts and other fun and mystical items for purchase. In the "dungeon", a dance floor and crazy or spooky horror flicks. As always there were great giveaways too! Some patrons paid as little as $1.00 as the roll of a 6-sided die was used to determine each person's cover charge! Spot 6, 3343 N Clark; $1.00-$6.00; 9PM-3AM; 21+.

Demons and Darlings helped promote and had a table at ElectroHell. This event featured Caustic, Cruciform Injection, and BioCarbon13 plus DJs Mr. Bobby, Darus, and Maldicion. The Abbey Pub, 3420 W Grace; $10 presale + free CD or $12 at door + free CD for those who printed the coupon from our site; 8PM-1AM; 21+.

Demons and Darlings helped promote Guy Madden's Brand Upon The Brain, which ran May 18 - 24 at the Music Box Theatre. "A phantasmagoric story that could be a collaboration between Edgar Allan Poe and Salvador Dali. It's an astonishing film: weird, obsessed, drawing on subterranean impulses, hypnotic."- Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times. Opening weekend audiences were treated to a very special performance with live narration by Crispin Glover, live orchestra and sound effects by on-stage foley artists, as well as a live castrato providing the lyrical portions with his hauntingly beautiful voice. The live performance was definitely the most compelling and amazing, but the version with pre-recorded soundtrack is certainly a must-see as well.

Gothic Stitch n Bitch at Urban Tea Lounge, 838 W Montrose; FREE; 3:00PM; ALL AGES. Click here for details

This was our first ever Batcave night - styled after the much-missed London club night. It featured DJs Joolz (Milwaukee), Johnny Bubonic, Matt the Mo', and of course Brianne.

We celebrated Brianne's birthday AND Mistress Xena's birthday too! This was a very fun night: Miss Xena displayed her photo art, there were campy and horror movies, drink specials and giveaways.

Spot 6, 3343 N Clark | $5.00 | 9PM-3AM | 21+ w proper ID

Gothic Stitch n Bitch at Urban Tea Lounge, 838 W Montrose; FREE; 3:00PM; ALL AGES. Click here for details

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Only music released after 1997 – 10 years of new gothic and industrial! Featuring DJs Peter Propaganda, Noir, Brianne, and Cytokine. Plus the Noir Dolls, futuristic horror flicks, drink specials and more! Plus: Anders Manga CD release party with lots of giveaways!. Spot 6, 3343 N Clark; $5.00 - $3.00 if in cyber-fashion; 9PM-3AM; 21+.

Gothic Stitch n Bitch at Urban Tea Lounge, 838 W Montrose; FREE; 3:00PM; ALL AGES. Click here for details

All industrial, goth & rockabilly covers all night! Featuring DJ Brianne plus introducing Cristos (our very own "goth driver" and pirate-in-residence), as well as Angi (one of our friends w/ good taste in music!) Lounge, dance, listen to fun tunes, watch horror flicks on a large screen, and drink with us. $5.00 COVER (ha ha!) or $2.00 off if wearing pajamas! Spot 6, 3343 N Clark; 9PM-3AM; 21+.

This aurally stimulating night began with the new synth-pop/electronica band, Sonikore from Chicago, followed by Chicago's own much lauded 5-piece gothic electronica band Terminal Bliss, and then, the quintessential gothic artist and Renaissance man, Voltaire will took the stage! DJ Brianne spun gothic, new wave, and vintage industrial before, between and after the bands. Mistress Jewelry vending.
A joint production of Demons and Darlings and Dave of WTII Records.

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FANGORIA'S WEEKEND OF HORRORS: Three days of "horror-ific" fun with celebrities, vendors, parties and lots of other activities. Friday, February 23 through Sunday February 25 at the Wyndham Chicago O'Hare, 6810 N Mannheim Rd, Rosemont, IL.

Friday, 3PM-8PM main convention. Tickets $20 and up; all ages.

9PM-2AM: Our own DJ Brianne spun at the Shock n Roll Spooktacular. Along with DJ Brianne, this event featured Fashion Bomb, The Living Dead Girls bloody burlesque troupe, and Dead By Day. FREE to Gold and Silver Weekend attendees, separate $10 ticket required for others ($10 off Saturday or Sunday convention with Shock n Roll wristband!)

Saturday, 11AM-7PM main convention. Tickets $20 and up; all ages.

8PM-12AM: Our own DJ Brianne spun again for the Celebrity Dessert Party in the main event room. This event also featured Ron Fitzgerald, Gothic Illusionist, The Living Dead Girls bloody burlesque troupe, and of course a chance to chat with horror celebs! FREE to Gold and Silver Weekend Attendees, separate ticket required for others. Tickets $65; all ages.

Sunday, 11AM-7PM main convention. $20 and up; all ages.

9PM-2AM: Post-convention party featuring Voltaire at Darkroom.

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Demons and Darlings, through an exclusive arrangement with Creation Entertainment, provided three lucky winners with a pair of passes to the Shock n Roll Spooktacular event held at 9PM on February 23 at Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors. This event featured our own DJ Brianne plus Fashion Bomb, The Living Dead Girls bloody burlesque troupe, and Dead By Day. Each ticket pair worth $20 to this all ages event, plus $10 off convention admission on Saturday or Sunday!

Gothic Stitch n Bitch at Urban Tea Lounge, 838 W Montrose; FREE; 4:00PM; ALL AGES. Click here for details

DJs Kristine (of Planet Earth Chicago), Carrie Monster, and Brianne spun gothic, new wave, and other "graven" classics to dance to! There was ZombiePinups.com First Annual Undead Beauty Pageant hosted by Chad Savage of Sinister Visions (1st, 2nd, and 3rd place costumes won great prizes!) There were zombie movies, a fetish rummage sale hosted by Carolyn of Mistress Jewelry, a mini Halloween Art Exhibit, $2.00 off coupons for Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors, and a bunch of giveaways! Saturday, February 3, 2007; 9PM-3AM; Spot 6, 3343 N Clark; $5.00/$3.00 w/ coupon; 21+ w/ valid ID.

Gene Siskel Film Center presented a new print of NOSFERATU THE VAMPYRE 1979, Werner Herzog, Germany, 124 min. With Klaus Kinski, Isabelle Adjani, Bruno Ganz   "You will never see a better Dracula film." --Gene Siskel, Chicago Tribune   Herzog’s version of the Dracula myth is the most chilling since Murnau’s 1922 NOSFERATU, which it honors without imitating. It is a truly Medieval vision, stripped of Romantic and Victorian frills, with a remorseless fixation on death and apocalypse, evoked by rushing clouds, parades of coffins, and hordes of rats. Kinski’s superbly disciplined interpretation of the vampire is creepy, sepulchral, and repellent, more vermin than human. English-language version, filmed simultaneously with the German one. 35mm. (MR) Friday, February 2, 6:00 pm; Saturday, February 3, 7:45 pm; Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N State St; $9.00; all ages.

Gothic Stitch n Bitch at Urban Tea Lounge, 838 W Montrose; FREE; 4:00PM; ALL AGES. Click here for details

Gene Siskel Film Center presents the Chicago screen premiere of DIVIDED STATES OF AMERICA: LAIBACH 2004 2005, Sa_o Podgor_ek, Slovenia, 70 min. The seminal Yugoslavian industrial band Laibach toured the U.S. in 2004. Filmed from the tour’s onset, just days after the presidential elections, DIVIDED STATES OF AMERICA envisions the faltering U.S. government through the eyes and ears of a viciously critical performance troupe formed under the Soviet system. Friday, January 19, 8:00 pm; Wednesday, January 24, 8:30 pm; Thursday, January 25, 8:15 pm; Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N State St; $9.00; all ages.

Time to rebuild, ring in the new, shake off the old - come dance off the holidays... DJs Gill T and Brianne. There were games, horror movies, specialty drinks created by Slash, other drink specials and merchants DJ Brianne's Amigurumi in ooky spooky styles, Erica's Innovations jewelry, Hair Alchemy, Jewelry by Simin, Mistress Jewelry, ProDeviant.com gothic/fetish art, toys and accessories, and Sinister Visions art by Chad Savage. There were also munchies from the bar AND, thanks to Scott, free cover to Neo, with ticket stub!

Thanks to the Siskel Film Center, a second drawing was held for free pairs of passes to Noir Noël, celebrating the perennially fascinating cycle of moody crime movies that arose from the anxieties of post-World War II America. This eight-film series ran December 8 through January 4. Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N State St; $9.00 (discounts available); all ages.

Gothic Stitch n Bitch at Urban Tea Lounge, 838 W Montrose; FREE; 4:00PM; ALL AGES. Click here for details

Cyanotic, Jilt, and Apocalypse Theatre at Darkroom Bar, 2210 W Chicago. Soo Delicious Treats, adult toys and novelties, was also vending. November 19; $7.00, $2.00 off for GCC Card Members; doors 8:50PM, show 9:20PM; 21+.

Thanks to the Siskel Film Center, we held a drawing for free pairs of passes to the EINSTÜRZENDE NEUBAUTEN--HALBER MENSCH [1986, Sogo Ishii, Japan, ca. 60 min.] film which showed Sunday, December 17 and Thursday, December 21, 2006 at the Center. There were four (Jennifer, Paul, Craig and Crystal) lucky winners.

Thanks to the Siskel Film Center, a drawing was held for free pairs of passes to Noir Noël, celebrating the perennially fascinating cycle of moody crime movies that arose from the anxieties of post-World War II America. This eight-film series ran December 8 through January 4. Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N State St; $9.00 (discounts available); all ages.

Gothic Stitch n Bitch at Urban Tea Lounge, 838 W Montrose; FREE; 4:00PM; ALL AGES. Click here for details

GCC gives away free passes and members get $2.00 off at door with 2006 GCC Card to FREE FOR ALL, the PIGFACE Tour Documentary Film Chicago Premiere Screening plus Live Bands and Special Guests at the historic Portage Theatre, 4050 N Milwaukee Ave.

GCC holds drawing for weekend passes for two to Kinetic's Indoctrination Noise Festival. Three days, 20 bands, many DJs. Ticket package valued at $80.00.

• CASH Prizes! Awards for best in-theme and other costume!

• TREATS!

• DOOR PRIZES courtesy of Anders Manga, Attrition, Cleopatra Records, Dancing Ferret Discs, Echo Immortalis Magazine, FREE FOR ALL the PIGFACE Tour Documentary Film, Gothic Beauty, Projekt Darkwave Records, and a very special big prize from Kinetic to their Indoctrination Noise Festival!

• VENDORS: Cy-Ren Gear, Darby's Dungeon Chainmaille, Goth Gift Baskets, Mauzen Collective : Decorations, Sulis Minerva, Ltd: Chainmaille and Venetian beaded jewelry, and of course, more!
Cafe Lura 3184 N Milwaukee. $7.00/$5.00 with 2006 GCC Card; 9PM-2AM; 21+ w/ valid ID.

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WTII Records' Sunday Showcase presents Positron recording artists Atomica with Salva Me plus Positron artist DJ Bounte as well as DJ Michael Lacey at Darkroom Bar, 2210 W Chicago. Cover $7, but $5.00 for GCC Card Members; doors 8:50PM, show 9:20PM; 21+.

Gothic Stitch n Bitch at Urban Tea Lounge, 838 W Montrose; FREE; 4:00PM; ALL AGES. Click here for details

• ALL GIRL DJ's! spin a variety of old and new goth, industrial, electronic, new wave and more. DJ Brianne, DJ JenaMax, and DJ Kristine of Planet Earth Chicago! plus guest DJs.
• GOTHIC GO-GO DANCING GIRLS, The Noir Dolls!
• GIRLS COME EARN YOUR BEADS!
• Door prizes courtesy of Anders Manga, Attrition, Dancing Ferret Discs, Echo Immortalis Magazine, Gothic Beauty, Projekt Darkwave Records, and WTII Records!

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"GOTHtoberfest" celebration featuring Projekt recording artist Voltaire! Plus, Sonic Mainline recording artists, The Gothsicles will perform their unique brand of electronic industrial music strongly peppered with comedy and sarcasm. DJ Brianne spinning all night. Vendors, door prizes, and drink specials. Spot 6, 3343 N Clark; $15.00 ($12 with GCC Card); 9PM-3AM; 21+.

GOTHtoberfest, started in 2005, is the GCC's ode to the European tradition of Oktoberfest, a celebration of life, in other words, a party! Combining that with the gothic/industrial penchant toward "enjoying life", with the music and the comraderie, the GCC brings you GOTHtoberfest! Read the digital press release here.

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Gothic Stitch n Bitch at Urban Tea Lounge, 838 W Montrose; FREE; 4:00PM; ALL AGES. Click here for details

WTII Records' Sunday Showcase presents PTI, Cruciform Injection, and Stochastic Theory at Darkroom Bar, 2210 W Chicago. Also featuring DJ Nemesis. $7.00 / $5.00 for GCC Card Members; doors 8:45, show begins 9:20; 21+.

DJ Brianne and DJ GillT spin old and new gothic, industrial, and new wave. Spot 6, 3343 N Clark. $7.00 at door, $5.00 for GCC Card Members; 9pm-3am; 21+ w/ ID required.

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Gothic Stitch n Bitch at Urban Tea Lounge, 838 W Montrose; FREE; 4:00PM; ALL AGES. Click here for details

alfa matrix recording artist i:scintilla CD release party! With Mankind Is Obsolete from California and New Fangled Black plus DJ Jena Max at Darkroom. $7.00/$5.00 with GCC membership card; doors 9PM; 21+.

The Show: The GCC, its staff, and the following artists are donating their time and talent to entertain and delight you!

Ron Fitzgerald, Gothic Illusionist will perform his dark illusions and is also your host-extraordinaire for the evening.

Velvet Hammer, an all female dark, creepy rock n roll band will play a few acoustic tunes.

Kevin Burke, "psychic comedian", of Defending the Caveman fame, is all set to make you laugh so hard your fangs fall out, and

DJ Brianne will deliver dark danceable pleasure all night long with her own special mix of New Wave, 80's, and gothic music.

Just confirmed: belly dance performances by Read My Hips!

Plus, there's even more! There will be a silent auction including work donated by Chad Savage, as well as Scott Jackson of the Halloween Art Exhibit, Miss Lilly Prinn, and others along with door prizes, munchies, and drink specials!

Saturday, August 5, 2006, 9pm-3am at Spot 6, 3343 N Clark. $7 at door / $5 w/ GCC card (VIP members "free" ticket not valid for this fundraiser. Additional suggested donation, $3 to $5); 21+ w/ ID required.

The Reason: Gothic model and performer, Lycanthra, suffered severe burn injuries during her recent performance as magician's assistant to Ron Fitzgerald on the fateful demon night of 6.6.06. Ron was also injured, but luckily he has insurance. Lycanthra doesn't and her emergency room and recovery medical bills have soared to over $6000! Lycanthra is an independant artist and member of the gothic community. As anyone knows, neither status affords a gracious income!

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Fifth Annual Flashback Weekend Horror Convention and Drive-In at Crown Plaza Chicago O’Hare located at 5554 N River Road, Rosemont, IL.

Chicago's most complete Horror/Movie Memorabilia convention! Chat with a plethora of celebrity guests (autographs available) - Buy movies, memorabilia, toys, gifts, and more in the stunning Dealer's Room - Costume contest open to all - Special daytime events - then at Dusk...

Classic, modern, and premiere screenings of horror movies, plus vintage trailers on a HUGE 20 x 40 "drive-in" screen at night with celebrity appearances, and a fantastic concession stand!

THREE DAYS OF FUN!
July 28 - July 29 - July 30. Visit the Flashback website for complete info, to join the mailing list and purchase tickets. $20 and up; all ages. $10.00 off daily convention tickets, $20.00 off 3-Day pass or a Gold or Ultimate package when you show your Membership Card at the door!

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The Gothic Council of Chicago welcomes Projekt recording artists Android Lust for a special Chicago appearance! Plus Chicago's own Rachael's Surrender! The GCC's own DJ Brianne will be spinning along with DJ JenaMax! OPEN BAR from 9-10pm for all who pay cover to this show! Cafe Lura, 3184 N Milwaukee; $10 gen adm, $8 for GCC Card holders; 9PM-2AM; 21+. Digital press release.

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GCC Gothic Stitch n Bitch initiated by popular demand and developed by Brianne and Slash of the GCC is held at Urban Tea Lounge. What time? .. knit 1, pearl 2 o’clock (sorry! :-D ) All portable crafts welcome. Beading? Chainmail? Sculpting? Collage? Knitting? Crochet? Embroidery? Whatever your craft hobby or art, if you can carry it, bring it and join us, GRRLZ and BOIS! This free event will continue at UTL and various other locations. Don’t forget, UTL offers a 10% discount to GCC members! Urban Tea Lounge 838 W Montrose, FREE, ALL AGES. Click here for details

Ticket drawing held for members only to Ozzfest 2006 at First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre in Tinley Park, IL. Tickets $37.50 and up. Doors 9:00AM, show 9:30 am; all ages.

Bauhaus with Nine Inch Nails and Peaches at First Midwest Bank Amphitheater in Tinley Park, IL. Tickets $20-$47.50; doors 5:30pm, show 7:00pm; All Ages.

Slash and other members of the GCC and friends, including Dark Garden belly dancing troupe, joined Lambda Legal's float and contingent in the 2006 Chicago Pride Parade. The parade is a 3 mile route starting on Halsted at Diversey, traveling north on Halsted to Grace, then turning south down Broadway to Diversey.

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Thanks to Gene Siskel Film Center, a drawing was held for 3 passes for two to the showtime of winner's choice to see the Chicago premiere of Psychopathia Sexualis, a stunning and sexually provocative cinematic sojourn through the world of Victorian-era kink. The Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N State St.

Through a special arrangement with Fox Searchlight Films, the GCC offered the free screening passes to see The Omen the day before it hit theatres.

Projekt recording artists, Audra and WTII Records artists Trigger10d. DJ's GillT and Kamar. Cafe Lura 3184 N Milwaukee; $13 general adm, $10 w/ 2006 GCC Membership Card; doors 9PM; 21+.
Vendors •CyRen Gear •Erica's Innovations •Jewelry by Simin •Art by Lori Gallagher •Art by Pa5cal •ProDeviant.com •Tarot readings by Katthrynn •WTII Records.

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Chicago Horror Film Fest at 3 Penny Cinema - a theatre serving alcohol! 2424 N Lincoln. Runs April 27-30. $6; 4/27 6PM-12AM, 4/28 9PM-2AM, 4/29 9PM-1AM, 4/30 5PM-11PM; early shows all ages - curfew observed/18+ recommended/21+ w/ ID to drink. Enter any time for only $3 w/ GCC Membership Card.

GCC holds Open House/Volunteer Meet 'n Greet at Mi Tierra 1039 W Belmont Ave. 5PM-9PM; FREE and ALL AGES! (food and beverages available, 21+ w/ ID for alcohol). Meet new goth friends, find out how to volunteer with us, get your membership card and just hang out and have fun!

GCC vends at Crafty Crafters Expo at Medinah Banquet Hall, 550 Shriners Drive, Addison IL. Largest New Age & Fantasy Expo! Open Drum Circles Welcome. Many handcrafted items, one of a kind jewelry, fantasy & festival garb, clothing, belly dance apparel & supplies, collectables, esoteric supplies (candles, herbs, stones, crystals, essential oils, incense, burners, altar items), books, music, bath and body products. FREE Admission! FREE Parking! FREE Door Prizes! All Ages; 10AM -4PM.

GCC held drawings for 2006 members, from Feb 18 - Mar 9, to win tickets to Sisters of Mercy w/ The Warlocks at The Metro (moved from the Congress).

For in impromptu visit, the ultimate goth artist, comedian and pirate VOLTAIRE! took the stage at Cafe Lura 3184 N Milwaukee. DJs and drink specials too! $10 cover; $8 with 2006 GCC Membership Card; doors 9PM; 21+.

One lucky member won a GOLD package to this event and others won daily tickets. Creation Entertainment's FANGORIA'S WEEKEND OF HORRORS. Wyndham Chicago O'Hare, 6810 N. Mannheim Rd, Rosemont, IL.

Breakbone Dance Co.'s "héroïne - A Woman's Tale" a dramatic noise opera. Thurs, Fris and Sats, March 2 - 18 at 8:00PM at Strawdog Theatre 3829 N Broadway . $15.00 general admission, $12.00 students/seniors. $5.00 off with GCC Membership.

In the free gypsy spirit, to warm the soul for a night, the Gothic Council of Chicago brings you a Winter Carnival! Dance to DJs GillT and Brianne spinning goth, industrial and more, belly dancing performances by Dark Garden troupe, drink specials, kitchen open late and vendors! Cafe Lura 3184 N Milwaukee; $5 cover/$4 with 2005 OR 2006 membership card; 8PM-2AM; 21+ w/ ID.

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Nemesis Productions presents Autovon and November Process with DJ $#&@! and DJ Scary Lady Sarah at Abbey Pub 3420 W Grace St. $10; 9PM-2AM; 18+.

Gothic Tea & Coffee Meet at Urban Tea Lounge 838 W Montrose. Renew or sign up for your Gothic Council of Chicago membership card to get discounts in 2006! Get some yummy caffeine before going to the club, grab a snack or sweet treat (vegan choices too!), play games and just hang out. We're going to take over the stereo with goth and industrial tunes! FREE; 6PM-10PM; ALL AGES.

Participating merchant Maggie Kelly, certified yoga instructor, offered yoga class gift certificates at $60 for two or $40 for one person private yoga class, a 35%-50% private session discount, for anyone purchasing their gift certificate during the month of December.

Noble Horse Theatre presents The Nutcracker on Horseback 7:30 PM dinner show; ALL AGES. Tickets $48 for adults, $35 kids under 12, but half off - $24 and $17.50 - with GCC membership card.

First ever GOTHtoberfest! Dance to German gothic, industrial & new wave. Featuring DJ Scary Lady Sarah, DJ $#&@!, and introducing DJ Brianne. Amazing door prizes provided by •Gothic Beauty Magazine •artwork by Kostr •Nocturnal Dominion •Projekt Records •Sinister Visions •Tattertailz Hairfalls by Brianne •Thairapy Plus •Tattoo artist A R Trull and •WTII Records. $7.00 cover / $5.00 with GCC Membership Card. Cafe Lura - 3184 N Milwaukee. 8pm-2am - 21+ w/ ID.

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The Free Associates present Improvisation With the Vampire an unscripted parody based on Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles. Showing at The Hull House Center for Arts and Culture 1136 W Wilson Ave. Tickets $15, but order by phone to guarantee your seat, then present your GCC Membership Card for $5 off! ALL AGES.

GCC members get 20% off tickets to Chicago Hauntings Black Ball Halloween Masquerade at Willowbrook Ballroom - where Resurrection Mary danced her last dance! Live Music, Food & Drinks, Eerie Entertainment and Costume Contest! Willowbrook Ballroom, 8900 S Archer Ave, Willow Springs, IL. $50 per person / $90 for couples, 7pm - midnight, ALL AGES.

THE CRUXSHADOWS return to Chicago, w/ EGO LIKENESS. DJ Scary Lady Sarah spins before & in between the bands. An American Gothic Productions event at Elbo Room, 2871 N. Lincoln Ave.. Doors 9pm, show 10pm; 21+; $12.00. $2 off at-door tickets w/ GCC Membership Card.

Music Box Massacre 24hr Horror Movie Marathon! Beginning at Noon on Sat., Oct. 15 with NOSFERATU, the silent classic with live organ accompaniment! Following that great starter are more films and shorts, plus special appearances, shows, music and more fun activities until the final movie begins at 10:15am on Sun., Oct. 16, NEAR DARK, "Best Vampire Flick Ever"! Tickets $20 presale; $24 at door, but with a GCC Membership Card tickets are $18 presale in person at the box office, $20 at door!!

Are you into psychotic killer puppet movies like Puppetmaster? Then you must attend Charles Band’s Full Moon Horror Roadshow at The Center for Performing Arts at GSU, 1 University Parkway, University Park, IL! Tickets reduced to only $12! $5 of any retail purchase with GCC Membership Card. 7pm; all ages.

The Gothic Council of Chicago and The Noble Horse Theatre, 1410 N Orleans, present "Goth Night" with a special 70 minute performance of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow". This is an exclusive event. Dress in your finest Gothic attire!
See the Headless Horseman on a REAL HORSE! The tale of Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman comes to life with daring trick riders, pretty girls, and dancing horses from around the world. This is a great chance to see a unique production for about the cost of a movie. Costumes encouraged but not required - bring some friends and a bottle of wine and have a grand evening! Meet performers and pet horses after the performance. GCC Membership Cards available before and after the performance. 7:30pm; tickets regularly $32 but for Goth Night, they are only $10! A 70% discount! All Ages/BYOB/non-smoking.
This historic 19th century riding hall is home to spectacular horse productions throughout the year. Each show is an exceptional combination of visual art, music, drama and dance featuring splendid precision riding and breathtaking acrobatics of horses and riders from around the world. This discount is available to anyone who mentions the discount, not only GCC Card Members. Please address questions about the performance itself or the theatre to Noble Horse directly.

HACK/SLASH: STAGEFRIGHT Slasher movies. You know the genre... But what if the last survivor of the massacre decides to take matters in her own hands and hunt down the Slashers herself? That’s the premise of the hit horror comic book ‘Hack/Slash’ from Chicago’s Devil’s Due Publishing that New Millennium Theatre Company brings screaming to life on stage. Showing Fridays and Saturdays, Sep 23-Oct 29, 10:30 p.m.

New Millennium Theatre Company presents Flaming Dames Vamp, a dark and sexy late-night burlesque review. Just in time for Halloween, the Dames bare a lot more than just their teeth to keep you spellbound and begging for more. Not for the faint of heart or the weak of stomach, the girls work side by side with the horrific, gross, and comic stylings of an unlikely (and undead) pair of MC’s as they sing, dance, (and most importantly) show you how sexy the burlesque strip-tease can be! Fri and Sat at midnight, Oct 14-Nov 5.

Both shows at National Pastime Theatre, 4139 N Broadway, Tickets: $15, $10 students; recommended 18+. Reservations at New Millennium Theatre Company or 773-989-4515. Mention and present your GCC Member Card for this deal: Two tickets for $20! Use for 2 people to see this show or 1 person to see Hack/Slash AND Flaming Dames in Vamp on the same night.

Dream Reapers Haunted House opening weekend! September 30 & October 1, 2005. $5 off at-door admission with GCC Membership Card! ($1 off at-door tickets for the rest of the season, discount at door only, no discount on VIP passes).

Flashback Horror Fest BY DAY, a Horror merchandise Flea Market, FIRST JASON in concert, and an amazing Spookshow by Fitzgerald’s Realm of Magic! BY NIGHT, a Dusk till Dawn showing of great Horror features! The concession stand will be open all night. Gates open at 2PM and close around dawn. ALL AGES. $5 off the $20 adult ticket with GCC Membership Card. Held at the Hi Lite 30 Drive-In, Montgomery Road at Hill Ave, Aurora (Kane County), IL.

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Gothic Fest at Odeum Expo Center in Villa Park, IL, feat. Hanzel und Gretyl & Slick Idiot. 11am to 12m. Tickets $32.50. All ages. GCC Membership Cards available. We gave away many prizes, including the set of hairfalls, donated by Brianne pictured on the right with the winner.

Roller Dekonstrukt with DJ $#&@! spinning goth and industrial at the Coachlight Skate Center, Roselle, IL. $5 presale/$7 door or $5 at door with GCC Membership Card; 9pm - 11pm; ALL AGES.

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AGP presents: London's rising goth stars, Voices of Masada on their first U.S. tour, live in concert, with Milwaukee's The Shadowpeople along with DJ Psyche and DJ Scary Lady Sarah. Roc:Bar, 1540 W North Ave; 9pm; 21+; $8.00, but 10% merchandise discount AND $2 off ticket at door with GCC Membership Card!

KINETIC presents: GRENDEL w/ Cruciform Injection, ENDIF, and CAUSTIC Live at Bottom Lounge, 3206 N Wilton. EXCLUSIVE and only show in the area for Grendel! 9pm-2am, 21+ w/ ID, $15.00, but $3 off at-door tickets with GCC Membership Card.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Flashback Horror Weekend Convention from July 29 - 31 at Crown Plaza Chicago O’Hare! The costumes, the vendors, the movie screenings, the events, the screams! All together made for a fantastic whirlwind memorable experience. John Carpenter was there, Bruce Campbell was hilarious as always and all of the celebs were gracious and fun (and most were quite tipsy by the end of Saturday night!). It was fantastic to see The Man with the Screaming Brain on the big screen! Big congrats to GCC Card Member Paul M. who won our contest for the free pass for Saturday. Passes ranged from $15 to $160; all ages.

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Second Annual Victito Nocturnis Ball featuring Cruciform Injection, PTI, & i:scintilla live at Abbey Pub with DJs Ryan Bedlam & Jena Max. Tickets $13 or $7 with stamp from Nocturna, PLUS no cover at Exit on this night with ticket. 8pm to 2am. 18 & over.

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Nocturna with DJ Scary Lady Sarah at Bottom Lounge, 3206 N Wilton. Cover: $8 for 18-20; $6 for 21+; half off cover with ticket from the GCC's VNII Ball. 9pm to 3am. 18 & over.

Pigface with Nocturne, Voodou, & Project.44 live at Abbey Pub with DJ Scary Lady Sarah (Early show). Tickets $15 in advance and $18 at the door or $15 at door with GCC membership card! Doors at 5pm; show at 5:30pm; 18+.
Pigface with Sheep on Drugs & The Countdown live at Abbey Pub with DJ Scary Lady Sarah (Late show). Tickets $15 in advance and $18 at the door or $15 at door with GCC membership card! Doors at 9:30pm; show at 10pm; 18+.

Members and show ticket holders pay no cover at the party after the Nine Inch Nails show at Congress Theatre. Tickets $30 (sold out). Show at 7:30pm. Exit with DJ Jeff Moyer. $5 cover; no cover with NIN ticket stub or Gothic Council of Chicago member card. 9pm to 4am (5am on Sat).

GCC Volunteers group is formed and first volunteer Meet 'n Greet held at Goose Island Brew Pub on Clybourn. All ages.

Salon Deux at the Urban Tea Lounge, 838 W Montrose, with harpist Tracy DeMarco of The Glass Hour. $4 cover. 7pm to 10pm. All ages.

After a 6-year hiatus, Voltaire returns to Chicago! Plus rachael's.surrender & DJ Gill T. Live at Café Lura, 3184 N Milwaukee. Door prizes and great Polish food served all night. $15 cover - free cover into Neo with ticket stub. 9pm to 2am; 21+.
BONUS! Special in-store appearance by Voltaire live at 99th Floor, 3406 N Halsted St! Voltaire will be available to chat, autograph and even play a few tunes. No cover; 3pm to 4pm; all ages.

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Premier Salon at Neo featuring a live rarely heard acoustic perfomance by Dalet-Yod with DJ Dave Roberts. $5 cover. 8-10pm (normal club hours follow); 21+.

GCC holds the Gothic Beach BBQ at Montrose Beach. 2PM-10PM; free; all ages.

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First Annual Victito Nocturnis Ball with 12 Stitches, Netherfabrik and DJs GillT & Ryan Bedlam. Cafe Lura, 3184 N Milwaukee. $8.00; 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.; 21+.

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"R3: A Gothic Tale" at Bailiwick Arts Center, 1229 W Belmont. Tues-Sat 7:30PM, Sun 3:30PM curtain, reception to follow. Tickets were $20-$30; GCC membership discount $5.00?