About James W. Flint
James W. Flint was a businessperson.
James W. Flint, also known as Jim Flint, is a drag performer and American businessman.
Early life Flint grew up in Peoria, Illinois. He joined the Navy and became a drum major, which inspired the name of the Baton Show Lounge.
Career Flint is the founder of the Baton Show Lounge, Annex 2, Annex 3, Redoubt, and River North Travel. In the late 1970s and early '80s, he was associated with the Chicago Knight MC and participated in “Toys for Tots”. He was also involved in the early stages of Chicago House. He is involved in the 46th Ward Democratic Organization, among other groups.
He organized the first Miss Continental Pageant in 1980.
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