The Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum invites you to step into the spotlight and celebrate the dazzling artistry, creativity, and cultural impact of drag in Chicago!

Join us for live drag queen performances, including a special tribute to iconic female impersonator Chilli Pepper, and a lively panel discussion emceed by Chicago nightlife entrepreneur Mark Liberson featuring:

• Mimi Marks, Miss Continental 1992
• Jim Flint, founder of The Baton Show Lounge and Miss Continental
• Mz Ruff N Stuff, Chicago’s Beauty Queen
• Owen Keehnen, historian

Enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, as well as music provided by Mister Wallace.

$125 general admission; $100 Costume Council members. Limit 5 tickets per Costume Council member.

Co-Chairs
David Jude Greene, Aaron Shirley, Joseph Niz

Host Committee
Brannon Ayers, Chip Hendon, Lizzy Lopez, Frank Rubel

This event is made possible by generous cornerstone sponsorships.

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

Brannon Ayers     Pamella Capitanini

     David Mordini             Frank Rubel     Mary Shearson

For financial and in-kind sponsorship opportunities, please contact Kimberly Bill, Development Events Manager, kbill@chicagohistory.org