In Demand Entertainment presents 20th ann. Love Out Loud Ball Saturday, 2/11/23!Offering up to $5K in prizes/incentives featuring DJ Matty Aga and MC Shasha Mizrahi!
Welcome to our event page where we are introducing details about the event and opportunities via Project Serve! In that, we are proud to be dedicated to offering opportunities for people to both get involved in the LGBTQ+ community and receive support when needed!
Learning Our Leverage Initiative:
The 2023 HIV League Scholarship! If you are a current or aspiring student living with HIV, IDE encourages you to apply for this one of a kind scholarship opportunity! Together with The League, we are proud to commemorate each World AIDS Day (December 1st) with the opportunity for qualified candidates to promptly apply for the scholarship via https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScmvx1q_a_jRcjtsMkko-rs_lb9-u60H5g-gs7jd-P8_jUYBQ/viewform .
Best of luck to all applicants. Please be prepared to choose one of the following three scholarship options depending on what you qualify for at time of disbursement:
* 2-year $7,000 scholarship for a full-time student.
* 1-year $3,500 scholarship for a full-time student.
* 1-year $1,500 scholarship for a part-time student.
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To be added to our list serve and for additional assistance being offered exclusively to IDE Project Serve participants amongst other services including resources counseling please proactively register via https://form.jotform.com/201325087244045.
Plus, stay in the loop specifically about the Love Out Loud Ball by rsvp’n via https://fb.me/e/4Zwoo9KRI.
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Finally, what you all have been waiting for, please find below the full details of the LOL Ball categories and up to $5,000 in incentives:
20th annual Love Out Loud Ball Categories and Incentives:
$300 Grand Prize: The Ultimate Hair Show- Locs or Length, You are a master hair stylist and we want you to do three fantasy hair designs on a range of melanin models. Looks must include at least an old school and futuristic hair design each.
$200 Mini Grand Prize: Leather or Lace Designer Delight- Designers will first get their tens showcasing an effect they are wearing and if the judges want to see more they will then reveal at least two other looks using these fabrics on different models.
Baby Grand Prize #1: Lust or Love Sex Siren- Get your tens individually looking for love in an effect that best illustrates it. Then, as a form of speed dating be prepared to reveal layers of effects or secret weapons while battling. $50 per 2 winner Max!
Baby Grand Prize #2: Learn our Legacy- School Boy Vs School Girl Realness! Get your tens doing a short oral presentation about who in Ballroom you are paying homage to and be prepared to answer questions from the judges during the battles about the known Ballroom personality you selected. $50 per 2 winner Max!
Bonus Prize #1: Lessons of Love- Singing Sensation! Get your tens singing part of a song about love. Then if the competition is heavy you will be entered into a circle of singing to battle it out! Double points for most wins!
Bonus Prize #2: Commentator Vs Commentator- Lyrics on Love! Get your tens with a chant about love then be ready to battle using a specific word impromptu! Double points for most wins!
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Hallmark Category Presentations:
$100 Open to All Runway- Land of Love! Whether you are the Wizard of OZ, the Queen of Hearts or the Alice of Wonderland, bring it in an ovah character themed effect!
$100 Open to All Vogue Femme: Leopard or Lizard- Get your tens in your selected skins! Must have all 5 elements and reveal stunts only during the battles.
Open to All Face- Lashes or Lipstick! You are a spokesmodel for a cosmetic line. Wear an effect in the brand’s colors! Double points for most wins!
Open to All Lip Sync- Everyone will have a minute to make us know it! Must know the words, but don’t need to look the part. Double points for most wins!
Open to All Spoken Word- Get your tens reciting an original piece! For tie breakers you will be allowed to perform a snippet of someone else’s work. Double points for most wins!
Laugh Out Loud- Who’s Zooming Who? For tens the only thing that needs to be or seem real is your relationship. We are looking for the Odd Couple! Be tasteful, but have fun. Double points for most wins!
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As a Group Project Serve Incentives:
Up to $1,200 in total stipends available for Project Serve Study participants! To sign up register via https://form.jotform.com/201325087244045.
Up to an additional $900 in referrals available twice a year minimally via the VIP reception featured at Ball. For individual referral stipends please send an inquiry via text or phone call at 773-495-1059 to schedule partner consultation.
Up to $600 House/Family/Group with the most wins! The more categories you win the larger the combined cash prize! Must have a minimum 8 wins and 3 members walking to be considered. No 007s can give Houses wins.
Up to $300 House/Family/Group with the most people to receive at least a HIV Test prior to day of Ball wins! Testing available on Fridays only 2pm-4pm at 10420 S. Halsted St. Chi., IL 60628. Incentive increased based on level of participation.
$100 House/Family/Group with the Best Safer Sex Production! This is your time to shine! Must incorporate condoms and lettering PrEP and U=U into the effects delivering an uplifting message to break the stigma of HIV in Ballroom once and for all!
$100 House/Family/Group with the Best Photo taken at Ball! Must be taken and shared on the event page via https://fb.me/e/4Zwoo9KRI prior to the Ball starting! Automatic tens for all participating groups! For battle be prepared to do a Pose-A-Thon!
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Red, Black, and/or Green Effects:
1 point per win unless specified otherwise!
Open to All Up in Pumps- Must be a tall, enclosed heel in either color or combination of red, black, or green with an optional handbag!
Butch Queen/Transman Realness w/ a Twist- Get tens for realness in all black! Then battle via process of elimination revealing a red, black, and green effect! Double points for most wins!
Open to All Bizarre Bazaar- Create an effect out of non-conventional materials referencing a moment in Black history! Any color scheme is welcomed, but red, black, and green preferred. Double points for most wins!
Open to All Streetwear Spectator- Come right off the street in your best streetwear gear. Designer labels don’t matter, but judges will be paying close attention to your footwear. Must be wearing at least one Black designer or brand and have one statement piece in red, black, and/or green recommended!
Open to All Glitz-N-Glam- Live your fantasy on the runway in an ovah head to toe effect that symbolizes a dream come true! Effect can be any color except white! Double points for most wins!
Open to All Hand Performance- Get your tens by clocking the beat in red, black, and/or green gloves. Then read the competition with your hands!
Virgin Vogue- Its your first time walking or still new to the category and have never won at a major Ball. Bring it in red, black or green head to toe!
Virgin Runway- Its your first time walking or still new to the category and have never won at a major Ball. Bring it in all red with black accessories and green hair or makeup!
Women’s Delight- You are a cisgender/biological woman and this is your time to show out for virtually any category you like featuring the red, black, and green theme! Face, Body, and Runway recommended!
ChurchLady Realness- You are the First Lady of your church! Make us know it and don’t forget your Bible and red, black, and green ribbon or accessories!
Open to All Male Figure Realness- Bring it dressed like one of the Black Panthers or wear a T-Shirt that illustrates Black Power! 1 point each for schoolboy, pretty boy, executive, and bangi realness.
Open to All Female Figure Realness- Bring it dressed like a historical figure or wear a makeshift T-Shirt dress that illustrates Black Power! 1 point each for Drags and Femme Queen realness.
Open to All Body- Body beautiful in all shapes and sizes. Effect must be PG-13 showing skin modestly and flattering to your body type! 1 point each max 2 points!
Open to All Best Dress Spector- Come done for the Gods wearing red, black, and green or a Dashiki! 1 point each max 2 points!
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We look forward to hosting you soon!
Sincerely,
Icon Solomon Infiniti
Founder/Executive Director
In Demand Entertainment
Event Venue
Chicago State University, 9501 S King Dr,Chicago,IL,United States, Hometown