Marie’s Golden Cue - or “GQ” as many called her - is a part of Chicago’s deep pool history.
The present tense is required because once you’ve established yourself in Chicago’s history, you are always a part of Chicago.
For decades Marie’s Golden Cue was the home to some of the deepest talent, the biggest characters in the game; and some of the most entertaining pool stories and myths ever uttered about the game.
Her walls are alive with the sounds of yesteryear…
She will be survived by her many loved ones: her faithful customers, her dear friends who just stopped by to be a part of the evening, the players, the hustlers, the neighborhood youth who tried to sneak inside…all of them, GQ’s Children.
If there is one thing she loves more than her pool it is her children. GQ was the second home to people from all walks of life;
but there was a link to each and every one of them that emotes pride and joy to all:
The Minassian Family.
The backbone of Marie’s Golden Cue.
The support upon which the establishment stood for over 35 years…
Four years ago, today, a part of that essential link - that support - passed. Four years ago Norma - “Mom,” “Normie," “Flash” - passed away.
Anyone who knew Norma was well aware what she meant to GQ. What she meant to each and every person who frequented Golden Cue.
Like her, a lot, or love her with all your heart, her absence is palpable.
Teddy’s heart…
Teddy was more than equipped to take-up for what lay ahead - and does so with a passion and a care capable of very few business owners.
However, 17 months ago, Teddy fell ill. Very ill. Coupled with the ache of losing Norma was the stress he took on to make her living, breathing, physical memory - Marie’s Golden Cue - live-up to the beauty of her life.
Mission accomplished.
It is with distinct pleasure, coupled with a heavy heart,
the passing of Marie’s Golden Cue is being shared.
Please take time to stop by and share a few memories.
Nothing has changed, yet; and the doors will look JUST like home until March 1, 2017.
Enjoy these pictures from Poolaroids photographer, Markus Hofstaetter's visit :thumbup:
http://blog.markus-hofstaetter.at/2011/02/my-favorite-pool-hall/comment-page-1/
http://events.markus-hofstaetter.at/hofstaetter/mgc/
http://events.markus-hofstaetter.at/hofstaetter/mgcshop/
#MariesGoldenCue
#RaisingtheHustler
<3
The present tense is required because once you’ve established yourself in Chicago’s history, you are always a part of Chicago.
For decades Marie’s Golden Cue was the home to some of the deepest talent, the biggest characters in the game; and some of the most entertaining pool stories and myths ever uttered about the game.
Her walls are alive with the sounds of yesteryear…
She will be survived by her many loved ones: her faithful customers, her dear friends who just stopped by to be a part of the evening, the players, the hustlers, the neighborhood youth who tried to sneak inside…all of them, GQ’s Children.
If there is one thing she loves more than her pool it is her children. GQ was the second home to people from all walks of life;
but there was a link to each and every one of them that emotes pride and joy to all:
The Minassian Family.
The backbone of Marie’s Golden Cue.
The support upon which the establishment stood for over 35 years…
Four years ago, today, a part of that essential link - that support - passed. Four years ago Norma - “Mom,” “Normie," “Flash” - passed away.
Anyone who knew Norma was well aware what she meant to GQ. What she meant to each and every person who frequented Golden Cue.
Like her, a lot, or love her with all your heart, her absence is palpable.
Teddy’s heart…
Teddy was more than equipped to take-up for what lay ahead - and does so with a passion and a care capable of very few business owners.
However, 17 months ago, Teddy fell ill. Very ill. Coupled with the ache of losing Norma was the stress he took on to make her living, breathing, physical memory - Marie’s Golden Cue - live-up to the beauty of her life.
Mission accomplished.
It is with distinct pleasure, coupled with a heavy heart,
the passing of Marie’s Golden Cue is being shared.
Please take time to stop by and share a few memories.
Nothing has changed, yet; and the doors will look JUST like home until March 1, 2017.
Enjoy these pictures from Poolaroids photographer, Markus Hofstaetter's visit :thumbup:
http://blog.markus-hofstaetter.at/2011/02/my-favorite-pool-hall/comment-page-1/
http://events.markus-hofstaetter.at/hofstaetter/mgc/
http://events.markus-hofstaetter.at/hofstaetter/mgcshop/
#MariesGoldenCue
#RaisingtheHustler
<3
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