High School Journalism Program Brings Investigative Opportunity
A town hall meeting concerning the Columbia Links program’s latest investigative initiative, “Lost Boys Black & Brown” will be held at 618 S. Michigan Ave. at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 12. The intended message of “Lost Boys” is to shed light on the higher probability Chicago Black and Latino youth have of being impoverished, expelled and incarcerated as […]
This Pullman Train’s No Sleeper
Pullman Porter Blues, Cheryl L. West’s play about three generations of African American Pullman porters on the cusp of unionization in the 1930s opened this week at the Goodman Theatre. This isn’t a typical theater review, but more an encouragement for Chicagoans of all ages and backgrounds to check out this play. If you […]
Purple Asparagus 9th Annual “Corks and Crayons” Benefit
Purple Asparagus, the non-profit that educates children, families and the community about eating that’s good for the body and the planet, will host its Ninth Annual Corks & Crayons Benefit at Greenhouse Loft, 2545 W. Diversey, Chicago, on Sunday, August 25, 2013 from 4-7 p.m. This event brings foodies of all ages together to celebrate the […]
Saturday Rally for Justice for Trayvon Martin
Hundreds of cities across the country are organizing rallies to demand justice for Trayvon Martin on Saturday, July 20th. ANSWER Chicago will be attending the rally and encourage all of our supporters to come. Saturday 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Meet at Dirksen Federal Building, 219 S. Dearborn, Chicago, IL Details on Facebook ANSWER’s statement about […]
World Naked Bike Ride – Chicago | Celebrating freedom from oil, and the beauty of people.
This year on June 8th, will be the TENTH ANNUAL WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE CHICAGO. The event details are posted on various social networks. There is no alcohol permitted, and the route is kept secret until the ride. Some participants go naked, and some choose to wear minimal clothing. Bicyclists face vehicles “naked” in the […]
Manifest Talent, Identity, Achievement and Celebrate
It is the end of the semester at Columbia College Chicago, and Friday is that yearly explosion of talent and fun: Manifest. View the video preview and then read the 5 reasons Manifest is the place to be on Friday. 1. “Manifest Destiny” (Be there or be square) Columbia’s mission is, “to educate students who […]
Chicago street artist’s struggle continues
On May 7th, at 11 a.m. in front of Macy’s on State St., artists and friends will hand out postcards commemorating the late street artist activist, Chris Drew. This follows a memorial for Drew, who died a year ago, that was held on April 28, and is prior to the release of a documentary about […]
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
The Chicago Public Library is Celebrating Diversity during Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, May 2013. This celebration was established to recognize Asians and Pacific Islanders and their contributions to the United States. The Chicago Public Library is offering a variety of programs throughout the month that highlight Asian/Pacific American cultures. Asian/Pacific Americans: Recommended Reads—and More » Exhibits […]
Rogers Park To Heat It Up With Cook-off
The Glenwood Sunday Market will hold its fourth annual “Heat It Up!” chili cook-off in Rogers Park this Sunday, giving people a chance to warm up and escape from all of the snow. At least 21 different chefs, or teams, will participate in the competition by bringing their own unique chili to the Glenwood Bar, […]
Columbia professor followed Superman into journalism
Before he became a journalist, and long before he became a professor at Columbia College Chicago, Len Strazewskiwas reading and writing comic books. Strazewski, who is an associate professor in Columbia’s journalism department, estimates he has written between 160 and 200 comic books and collaborated with dozens of artists. A small fraction of that work […]
New Microlending Opportunities for Local Businesses
The Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) has recently been accepted as a lender by the Chicago Microlending Institute and has been certified to make loans of up to $25,000. The WBDC is making loans available for new and existing small businesses in Chicago. The loans will be targeted toward businesses operating in low- to moderate […]
Justice Sonia Sotomayor to speak at Harold Washington Library
On January 30, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor will appear to discuss her new memoir, My Beloved World, at Harold Washington Public Library at 6 pm. Sotomayor is the first Hispanic and third woman appointed to the United States Supreme Court. Her new book recounts her journey from a Bronx housing project to the federal bench. The event will […]
Critical Mass Polka Ride
This coming Friday, January 25th, Critical Mass is doing a Polka Ride. Assemble at 5:30 p.m. start riding around 6:00 p.m. but remember that you can’t take a bike on the Brown Line from Albany Park between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. because of Rush Hour restrictions. You can get on before 4 p.m. or […]
R.A.G.E. invites Greater Englewood Village to meeting at Ogden Park
The Englewood community group Resident Association of Greater Englewood (R.A.G.E.) is seeking citizens looking to improve their community to come to their upcoming meeting next Tuesday and get involved in the betterment of Greater Englewood. The village meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 15 at Ogden Park, 6500 S. Racine Ave., from 6:30- to 8 pm, […]
‘Blues Session’ at Buddy Guy’s offered for student musicians
Next month, noted blues musician, educator and scholar, Fernando Jones will present Blues Session at Buddy Guy’s Legends, 700 S. Wabash Ave. Blues Session is a three hour blues training camp for musicians between 11- and 14 years old, and will be capped off by a rare solo show by Jones. The Blues Session is […]
The Fever – A Play That’s Antidote to Holiday Madness?
Do our holidays revolve around more than scrambling for the best deal on the latest must-have device or the most unusual gift? For that matter, do our lives? Where does all this material comfort come from and what webs connect us to the unseen people whose labor has produced it? American Theatre magazine wrote about […]
Speed Dating for Nerds
Find love in the fast lane during quick connections with other smart singles. Put the pedal to the mental metal in mini-matchups with other brainy bachelors and bachelorettes, then rotate seats to meet more partners at Nerds at Heart. Choose from a selection of optional prompts to get the conversation started (think questions like “What’s the […]
Ticket Prices Make It Hard For Fans to See Favorite Artists
The most popular band in the United States is coming to Chicago. The concert is supposed to be the best one of the year and everyone is saving up the money to go. Tickets go on sale in just two minutes and people across Chicago are sitting in front of their computers, anxiously waiting to […]