History of Gay and Lesbian Life in Wisconsin - Businesses - Bars and Clubs

 
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1984

Mention of upcoming opening in Steppin' Out
(In Step vol. 1-1, Feb. 1984)

 
Teaser advertisement: crossword puzzle
(In Step vol. 1-2, Feb. 1984)

 


 
Opening advertisement
(In Step vol. 1-4, March 1984)

 


 
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Steppin Out: new bar La Cage Aux Folles, describes the changes to the old Niko's made by George Prentice and Jimmy Seebooth
(In Step vol. 1-5, April 1984)

 
Photos: Jed, Corey, and D.J. Tyrone
(In Step vol. 1-5, April 1984)

 
Photo: partying at La Cage
(In Step vol. 1-5, April 1984)

 
Steppin' Out, excerpt: La Cage Grand Opening, with Who's No Lady Revue, and contest guessing pennies on the bar (27,980 is the supposed number)
(In Step vol. 1-8, May 1984)

 
Photo: Abby Rhodes at La Cage opening
(In Step vol. 1-8, May 1984)

 
Steppin' Out news bits: LaCage hosts the Who's No Lady Revue on Wednesdays
(In Step vol. 1-10, June 1984)

 
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Photos, Who's No Lady Revue, including two "old timers"- Miss Joie and Rohnie Marks
(In Step vol. 1-14, Nov. 1984)

 
Advertisement: weekly
Strip Search Go-Go boy dance contest
(In Step vol. 1-15, Dec. 1984)

 
Photos: La Cage Hot Buns contest
(In Step vol. 1-16, Dec. 1984)

 
Bartenders Dennis Wolke, Mike Murphy
and Corey Grubb dressed up for New Years Eve
(approx. Dec. 1984 or Dec. 1985)

 
Bartending on New Years Eve
(approx. Dec. 1984 or Dec. 1985)

 

 

1985


Photos, new weekly Wednesday "Strut Your Stuff" amateur male stripper show
(In Step vol. 2-14, July 1985)

 
Advertisement: weekly "Strut Your Stuff" amateur male stripper show
(In Step vol. 2-14, July 1985)

 

 
Photos, "Strut Your Stuff" amateur male stripper show

 
Photos, "Strut Your Stuff" amateur male stripper show

 

1986

La Cage Strip Search contest
winners David Rodgers, Todd, Terry;
performances by Brian Winston, Jaimie Kurtis
(In Step vol. 3-12, June 1986)

 
Steppin' Out excerpt:
Miss La Cage contest: winner Bouji, and runners up Sage and Vanessa
(In Step vol. 3-20, October 16 1986)

 
Photos: Miss La Cage 86-87 is Bouji
(In Step vol. 3-20, October 1986)

 
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1987

Photo: La Cage's George & Corey celebrate their 10th anniversary as a couple
(In Step vol. 4-4, March 1987)

 
Photos from Bonnie Bitch show at La Cage and Rod's
(In Step vol. 4-12, July 1987)

 
Advertisement for Dance Dance Dance bar and dance floor
(In Step vol. 4-12, July 1987)

 

1988

Advert: Specials: Shake a drink,
Two bit Tuesdays, Nite on town, Tea dance
(In Step vol. 5-11, July 1988)

 
Ad: See you at MAPFest;
welcome back Holly Brown
(In Step vol. 5-15, Sept. 1988)

 
Photos: La Cage's Polka Dot party
(In Step vol. 5-15, Sept. 1988)

 
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Ad: La Cage thanks the community
for MAP Fest '88 success
(In Step vol. 5-16, Sept. 1988)

 
Photos: Holly & Company perform
at La Cage/ Dance Dance Dance
(In Step vol. 5-17, Sept. 1988)

 
Ad: Dance Dance Dance hosts
Molly & Company's Stripsation
(In Step vol. 5-17, Sept. 1988)

 
Ad: JAZZ opens in the La Cage complex
(In Step vol. 5-18, October 1988)

 
Photos: Mr. La Cage contest: winner Charles Golden,
runners-up Squealer and Michael
(In Step vol. 5-18, October 1988)

 

 
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Miss La Cage contest;
winner Mary Richards, r.u.
Joey Black and Goldie Adams
(In Step vol. 5-19, October 1988)

 
Ad: Halloween events
(In Step vol. 5-19, October 1988)

 
Ad: Halloween events
(In Step vol. 5-23, Dec. 1988)

 

1989

Article, Bar crawl to Chicago sponsored by
La Cage (along with Triangle and Your Place)
(Wis light vol. 2-06, March 1989)

 
Ad- La Cage, Jazz, Dance-Dance-Dance
(In Step vol. 6-7, April 1989)

 
Photos: London dance band Bronski Beat
appears at La Cage
(In Step vol. 6-8, April 1989)
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Article; Record crowd attends Cream City Foundation
Casino Night, catered by La Cage
(Wis Light vol. 2-10, May 1989)

 
Ad, La Cage Wet Jockey Shorts Contest,
fundraiser for Gay Pride Parade committee
(In Step vol. 6-11, June 1989)

 
Photos: La Cage Wet Jockey contest,
winner Ted and emcee Mimi Marcs
(In Step vol. 6-12, June 1989)

 
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Ad: La Cage show "Bonnie Bitch and
the Victims of Desire"
(In Step vol. 6-13, July 1989)

 
Article: La Cage holds signing for
AIDS 'Walk around the World' scroll
(Wis Light vol. 2-16, August 1989)

 
Article: La Cage's Holly & Company
roasted by 'Alice Ana' (Uncle Al) at Triangle bar
(Wis Light vol. 2-22, Nov. 1989)

 
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1990

Ad: Claim to Fame
(In Step vol. 7-01, Jan. 1990)

 
Photos: Holly & Co.
(In Step vol. 7-06, March 1990)

 
Ad: Where Something is Always Happening
(In Step vol. 7-06, March 1990)

 
Photo: 'Midnight Oil' promotional night
(In Step vol. 7-12, June 1990)

 
Ad: New Sunday Show: Bonnie Bitch MC/host
(In Step vol. 7-12, June 1990)

 
Ad: It's Fall, nightly specials
(In Step vol. 7-19, Sept. 1990)

 
Ad: Christmas & New Year
(In Step vol. 7-25, Dec. 1990)

 
Ad: Sunday Show
(In Step vol. 7-25, Dec. 1990)

 

 

1991

Ad: Release Party, Best Buns contest
(In Step vol. 8-02, Jan. 1991)

 
Photos: Garrett 1st runner up in Talent Search contest
(In Step vol. 8-02, Jan. 1991)

 
Ad: Nightly specials
(In Step vol. 8-02, Jan. 1991)

 
Ad: Live Comedy shows
(In Step vol. 8-08, April 1991)

 
Photos: Cora Mae performs at birthday bash
(In Step vol. 8-15, August 1991)

 
Ad: Nightly specials
(In Step vol. 8-15, August 1991)

 
Ad: Super Bust Plus
(In Step vol. 8-15, August 1991)

 
Ad: Halloween Costume Contest & Show
(In Step vol. 8-21, October 1991)

 

 

1992

Ad: Milwaukee's Best Specials
(In Step vol. 9-01, Jan. 1992)

 
Ad: Who's No Lady Review
(In Step vol. 9-08, April 1992)

 
Ad: Red Hot Dance Release Party
(In Step vol. 9-14, July 1992)

 
Flyer: White Knight Out with Siros
(Jerry Johnson collection, August 1992)

 
Ad: Halloween Costume Contest
(In Step vol. 9-21, October 1992)

 
Ad: Christmas and New Years Parties
(In Step vol. 9-25 Dec. 1992)

 

1993

Ad: First Class Male
(In Step vol. 10-04, Feb. 1993)

 
Ad: "Where Milwaukee Party's"
(In Step vol. 10-10, May 1992)

 
Article: May 1993 event recalled when Goldie Adams in drag was accosted outside La Cage
(Wis Gazette vol. 1-20)

 
Ad: "Where Milwaukee Party's & Dances"
(In Step vol. 10-17, August 1993)

 
Ad: Welcome H.I.T. Bowlers
(Holiday Invitational Tournament, bowling)
(In Step vol. 10-23, Nov. 1992)

 
Ad: Santa's Gift Grab Bag,
Christmas & New Years Parties
(In Step vol. 10-25, Dec. 1993)

 

1995

Ad: The Remodeling Continues
(In Step vol. 12-4, March 1995)

 
Ad: Hi-Energy Dance Party Mondays, at Dance Dance Dance
(In Step vol. 12-5, March 1995)

 
Photos: A Wednesday at La Cage
(Quest vol. 2-04, March 1995)

 

 

 
Ad: Welcome Milw. Classic (softball) Players
and Another remodeling!
(In Step vol. 12-10, May 1995)

 
"Preferred Customer" card examples, c1995
(contributed to our Facebook group)

 

1996

Article: Offering reward for tip on Burglaries
(In Step vol. 13-01, Jan. 1996)

 
Ad: Daily specials, and
Grubb's Pub food highlights
(In Step vol. 13-01, Jan. 1996)

 
Article: Voted Milw's Best Gay Bar
(In Step vol. 13-01, Jan. 1996)

 
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Ad: Discover Wisconsin's Gay Entertainment Complex: 4 different place to party, dance or relax; 7 bars, 2 dance floors, 4 sound systems
(In Step vol. 13-4, March 1996)

 
Ad: Daily drink specials
(Quest vol. 3-05, April 1996)

 
Ad: Daily drink specials
(In Step vol. 13-06, April 1996)

 
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Ad: Possum Queen, MAP benefit
(Q-Voice vol. 1-8, May 1996)

 
Ad: "Wisconsin's Finest Video and Dance Club"
(Q-Voice vol. 1-8, May 1996)

 
Ad: Spring- Summer 1996 nightly specials
(Q-Voice vol. 1-9, June 1996)

 
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Ad: After the Fireworks, we fire up
our state-of-the-art light show:
"Most Intense 600 sq feet of Dance Floor Ever!"
(In Step vol. 13-12, June 1996)

 
Ad: Wed. & Thurs. Super Bust
(In Step vol. 13-19, October 1996)

 

 
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1997

Ad: Last Dance, show
commemorating Holly Brown
(Wis. Light vol. 10-01, Jan. 1997)

 
Photos: The Last Dance at
'Dance Dance Dance'
commemorating Holly Brown
before remodeling
(Wis. Light vol. 10-02, Jan. 1997)

 
Photos: The Sunday Show at La Cage
(Quest vol. 4-15, Sept. 1997)

 

1998

Ad: Is La Cage for sale by owner ??
(Quest vol. 5-05, April 1998)

 

 

 

2001

Ad: Spring Break Beach Party Bar Crawl
(Jerry Johnson collection, April 2001)

 

 

 

2002

Photos:
(Quest vol. 8-17, Jan. 2002)

 

 

2003

Ad: "etc" Bistro and Bar
(OutBound vol. 2-10, October 2003)

 

 
Ad spread: La Cage and 'ETC' bar specials
(OutBound vol. 2-11, November 2003)

 
Photos inside La Cage (OutBound vol. 2-11, November 2003)

 
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2004

Photos, "In the Spotlight"
(Edge vol. 1-11, February 2004)

 
Article: La Cage "In the Spotlight"
(Edge vol. 1-11, February 2004)

 
Photos: Mr. & Miss La Cage: winners Miss Taylor Roberts,
Mr. Chris
(Edge vol. 2-3, June 2004)

 
Photos, "In the Spotlight"
(OutBound vol. 3-08, August 2004)

 
Article: La Cage "In the Spotlight"
(OutBound vol. 3-10, October 2004)

 

 

2005

Ad: Flashback Wednesdays
(OutBound vol. 4-06, June 2005)

 
Ad: Work Hard, Play Harder
(OutBound vol. 4-09, Sept. 2005)

 

 
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2006

Ad: Miss Wisconsin Continental Pageant
(Edge vol. 4-2, May 2006)

 
Article: staff to do major role reversals
(OutBound vol. 5-09, Sept. 2006)

 
Ad: Turnabout; employees "make up" a memorable show
(OutBound vol. 5-09, Sept. 2006)

 
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2007

Ad: Happy Birthday La Cage
(OutBound vol. 6-01, Jan. 2007)

 
Photos: La Cage anniversary party
(OutBound vol. 6-02, Feb. 2007)

 
Ad: Happy PrideFest
(Quest vol. 14-08, May 2007)

 
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2008

Ad: Miss Wisconsin Continental Pageant
(OutBound vol. 7-08, August 2008)

 

 

 
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2009

Invitation to 25th Anniversary celebration
(Jerry Johnson Collection, August 2008)

 
Article: La Cage Celebrates 25th Anniversary
(2 of 4 pages shown above)
(Quest vol. 16-07, May 2009)
(Click THIS LINK to read full article in PDF)
 
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Photos: 25th Anniversary celebration
(Quest vol. 16-07, May 2009)

 

 
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2010

Photos:
(OutBound vol. 9-05, May 2010)

 
Ad: All dancing all night; and
Montage Lounge show schedule
(OutBound vol. 9-05, May 2010)

 
Article: Pride Parade article begins talking with La Cage workers
(Wis. Gazette vol. 1-16, June 2010)
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2011

Photos: La Cage Anniversary
(OutBound vol. 10-05, May 2011)

 
Photos: more anniversary photos
(OutBound vol. 10-05, May 2011)

 
Ad: Indepen-DANCE Party
Montage Lounge: sex toys and male dancers
(OutBound vol. 10-07, July 2011)
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2012

Article: "La Cage Closing? Not really..."
(Quest vol. 19-06, June 2012)

 

 
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2013

Photos: A Hot Night Out at La Cage
(Quest vol. 20-03, March 2013)

 

 
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2014

Article: La Cage hits 30 years of getting Milwaukee dancing
(Quest vol. 21-04, April 2014)

 

 
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