Illinois gay clubs

After nearly 40 years of business, many members of the queer community in Champaign suffered the loss of their beloved watering hole.

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Located at N. Neil St. Both Hurley and Maggi spoke to the importance of queer spaces when they came out. Anthem is one of the few clubs in downtown Champaign with an age minimum of 19 years. Maggi said he is dedicated to creating a unique and specialized experience for people of all ages and personal identities.

Beyond their full-service bar and inclusivity, the minds behind Anthem are looking illinois expand their reach beyond just entertainment. Anthem also offers a nonalcoholic beverage menu in continued efforts to amplify inclusivity for guests. Plans for programming are full steam ahead, according to organizers.

Weekly staple events are being integrated into their calendar, such as Cabaret Sundays and live performances on Wednesdays. Anthem also offers seasonal and themed menus, catering to many sects of pop culture. The management team at Anthem said they have many events in store for the new year. They conduct the majority of advertising through their Facebook pagewhere interested community members can stay up to date.

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