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Dorothy Downstairs | Chicago, IL
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In February of 2020, Chicago's newest lesbian bar, Dorothy Downstairs first opened its doors. A month later, they were forced to close when the city shut down due to the Covid-19 pandemic. About 2 years later, they reopened, and they've been a staple of the Chicago queer community ever since!
Thank you to everyone who shared their stories with us for this episode!
This episode features interviews with: Lillian Faderman, Zoe Schor, Whitney LaMora, and Rainn Thomas.
Zoe and Whitney are fundraising to open Chicago's only queer-focused wedding & event venue in the space above Dorothy Downstairs! You can support this next endeavor HERE.
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-Special thanks to this episode's sponsor, Olivia Travel
-Discover Olivia at Olivia.com and save $100 on your next trip when you use promo code CRUISING
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Manage episode 401929176 series 2982046
In February of 2020, Chicago's newest lesbian bar, Dorothy Downstairs first opened its doors. A month later, they were forced to close when the city shut down due to the Covid-19 pandemic. About 2 years later, they reopened, and they've been a staple of the Chicago queer community ever since!
Thank you to everyone who shared their stories with us for this episode!
This episode features interviews with: Lillian Faderman, Zoe Schor, Whitney LaMora, and Rainn Thomas.
Zoe and Whitney are fundraising to open Chicago's only queer-focused wedding & event venue in the space above Dorothy Downstairs! You can support this next endeavor HERE.
Thank you for listening to Cruising Podcast!
-Support Cruising here! Cruising is an independent podcast. That means we're entirely funded by sponsors and listeners like you!
-Reviews help other listeners find Cruising! If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review!
-For more Cruising adventures, follow us @cruisingpod on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook
-Cruising is reported and produced by a small but mighty team of three: Sarah Gabrielli (host/story producer/audio engineer), Rachel Karp (story producer/social media manager), and Jen McGinity (line producer/resident road-trip driver). Theme song is by Joey Freeman. Cover Art is by Finley Martin.
-Special thanks to this episode's sponsor, Olivia Travel
-Discover Olivia at Olivia.com and save $100 on your next trip when you use promo code CRUISING
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