Northalsted Member
Holiday Party at Roscoe’s Tavern
Northalsted Member
Holiday Party at Roscoe’s Tavern
December 10, 2019
Featuring Trinity “The Tuck” Taylor
Desserts courtesy RCN Business
Champagne courtesy Barefoot Wine
Over 150 business owners and staff, contractors, non-profit partners, and government leaders came together for a year end holiday celebration of community spirit. Northalsted President, Ramesh Ariyanayakam greeted the asssembly followed by Executive Director Kevin Richards who thanked our gracious hosts Roscoe’s Tavern and proprietor Jim Ludwig (SSA #18 President). Northalsted was pleased to feature entertainer Trinity “The Tuck” Taylor (Rupaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 4 Winner) who performed two numbers to an enthusiastic crowd.
Director of Operations Eric Santiago then announced the winners of the Boystown Holiday Decorating Competition: 1st place $500, 2nd place $250, 3rd place $100 in 3 categories:
Best Holiday Window Display
1 st Place – Out of the Closet
2 nd Place – Chicago Male Salon
3 rd Place – Men’s Room Chicago
Best Holiday Exterior Display (Single Storefront)
1 st Place – Replay Lakeview
2 nd Place – Elevate Coffee
3 rd Place – Egoist Underwear
Best Holiday Exterior Display (Multi Storefront)
1 st Place – DS Tequila
2 nd Place – Lark
3 rd Place – CRAM Fashion
The program concluded with a viewing of the Boystown: Pride & Joy 2019 recap video, produced by & Northalsted head of marketing Del Nakamura with filmmaker Jordan Lindley from Glam Tie Media, showcasing a year of thrilling events and community involvement.
See photo galleries below.