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Friday Dec 31st...........
Presented by EBP @ Logan Square Auditorium, 2539 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago
WINDY CITY SOUL CLUB Our old friends WINDY CITY SOUL CLUB will once again be coming back to Logan Square Auditorium to help Chicago ring in the New Year. And let's face it, it's been a hell of a year (or two). What better way to celebrate the upcoming New Year - which is sure to hold many wonders that will amaze and inspire - than by cuttin' some rug and shakin' out 2021 with a twist? This is the party of the year, folks, and you won't want to miss it. WCSC deejays play all original vinyl of the Northern Soul variety, Motown-style gems, regional hits, ace dancing tunes as well as your favorite recognizable sing-along classics. |
Legendary Photographer Annie Leibovitz part of the Chicago Humanities Festival...
Annie Leibovitz: Wonderland Harris Theater , Millennium Park
Tuesday December 7 2021. As the world's foremost portrait photographer, Annie Leibovitz has captured the images of famous folks ranging from John Lennon to Demi Moore, plus scores of other luminaries in the worlds of fashion, music, acting and more. Leibovitz's latest book of photographs, titled Wonderland, chronicles her experiences in the fashion world over the past 50-plus years, cataloging shoots with Rolling Stone, Vogue, Vanity Fair and more. She'll take to the stage at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance to discuss those photographs in this talk hosted by the Chicago Humanities Festival—and all attendees get a copy of the book. Event website:https://www.chicagohumanities.org/ev...nie-leibovitz/ |
Bureau Bar + Restaurant 2115 S State Street Chicago
Make sure to save room for the peach cobbler..... |
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Christmas shopping in Chicago?
Foursided Card & Gift 2958 N Clark St Chicago
This Lakeview gift shop (formerly known as Twosided) sells greeting cards, smart gifts for your hard-to-buy-for friends and cool framed prints. There is also a section with calendars, planners, frames and much more. Originally based in Lakeview, the shop has also opened up a second location in Andersonville. https://foursided.com/ |
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Sidebar: I tip and I might add I tip well. HOWEVER, I'm opposed to forced tipping or as they are calling it "service charge" being added to my bill! I'm sure I'm not the only one who finds this offensive. And IF they are so worried about their employees making a fair living wage, cut back on your profits a bits and add that to their paychecks! |
Book reading and signing this Sunday.......
50 E Ida B Wells Dr Chicago
David Sedaris, author of the previous bestsellers Calypso, Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, and regular National Public Radio contributor, will be appearing for one night only at the historic Auditorium Theatre following the release of his newest books The Best of Me and A Carnival of Snackery. As always, Sedaris will be offering a selection of all-new readings and recollections, as well as a Q&A session and book signing. With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, Mr. Sedaris has become one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers. The great skill with which he slices through cultural euphemisms and political correctness proves that Sedaris is a master of satire and one of the most observant writers addressing the human condition today. |
Something to look forward too........
An exhibition dedicated to Frida Kahlo will replace “Immersive Van Gogh” next year.
In February 2022, after a yearlong run at the Germania Club Building in Old Town, the wildly popular experiential art exhibit “Immersive Van Gogh” is set to be replaced by a new visual spectacle from production company Lighthouse Immersive—this time dedicated to the work of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. Kahlo, whose work famously melds elements of folk art and magical realism, is perhaps best known for her self-portraiture and portrait work (like “Diego and I,” which recently sold for nearly $35 million at a Sotheby’s auction). Much like its predecessor, “Frida: Immersive Dream” will showcase animated video projections of some of the artist’s most iconic paintings, including works like “The Two Fridas” and “The Wounded Deer,” alongside a selection of drawings, iconography and photographs of the artist at various stages of her life. |
Looking for something a bit different on the art's scene?
“Making Friends With Hungry Ghosts” will open Friday, December 10 at Home Away From Home (1141 N Damen Ave); hours are Fridays 6–10pm, Saturdays noon–10pm and Sundays noon–6pm, as well as by appointment.
Chicago street artist Dont Fret hopes people feel at home when they visit his Wicker Park gallery space—at least in part because the gallery is located inside Fret’s actual home, an apartment on Damen Avenue filled with vintage furniture and family mementos in addition to the art on the walls. Inspired by his upbringing amid Wicker Park’s DIY scene as well as time spent living in an artist commune in London, Fret aims to fuse elements of art, food and culture at the half-gallery, half-apartment space, which he’s named Home Away From Home. When it opens to the public on December 10, the gallery will debut “Making Friends With Hungry Ghosts,” a solo exhibition of Fret’s work from the past several months, plus a selection of vintage furniture curated by Brent Rawlinson and Daniella Caruso. |
Neighborly
Neighborly, a gift shop with three locations—Wicker Park, Logan Square and the Chicago Riverwalk—has a name that captures the essence of a community, and it stocks the products that captures it. A big part of Neighborly’s mission is working with as many Midwest-based manufacturers as possible, offering local goods that range from kitchen appliances to artwork, with an entire section focused on Chicago-themed gifts. The shop also ensures that nothing is harmed in the process of making its items, working with manufacturers that use eco-friendly materials and are transparent about their processes. https://neighborlyshop.com/ |
Visiting Chicago this weekend then check out......
Buddy Guy's Legends 700 S Wabash Ave Thursday January 6 2022 - Sunday January 30 2022
Most people call January "the first month of the year" or "four weeks of taking my resolutions seriously," but Chicago blues fans know that it's actually "Buddy Guy month." Throughout the month, the legendary bluesman picks up his polka-dot guitar and takes the stage during a residency at the South Loop blues clubs that bears his name. Guy performs every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday night, with a different supporting act joining him each evening. This year, you'll see Guy paired with folks like local singer Demetria Taylor, California guitarist Leilani Kilgore amd veteran singer-songwriter John Primer. Tickets to Guy's January residency aren't exactly cheap, but witnessing a bonafide blues icon perform in his hometown is the kind of experience that's worth the dough. https://buddyguy.com/january-info/ |
Seeking brunch ideas in Chicago, then check out.....
Feed Your Soul Jazz Brunch Sundays Time Out Market 11-3 916 W Fulton
Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but when the weekend rolls around, it’s all about brunch! Sundays just got a lot sweeter with the introduction of Feed Your Soul brunch at Time Out Market Chicago, hosted every Sunday from 11am to 3pm. The all-star lineup will offer brunchy bites that go above and beyond your average short stack plus live entertainment from 1 pm to 3pm, featuring Chicago Soul Jazz Collective. And, if you’re feeling boozy (and who isn’t on Sunday?), head to the bar for bottomless mimosas. Now that’s a good reason to get out of bed! |
Art Exhibition.........
“Art and Race Matters: The Career of Robert Colescott” Chicago Cultural Center 78 E Washington St (Until Sunday May 29 2022)
The Chicago Cultural Center hosts the first comprehensive retrospective of Robert Colescott, a 20th century American painter whose incisive, large-scale work took aim at racial inequities in America—among other social ills—with humor and wit. The exhibition examines Colescott's work throughout the decades, moving through the artist's stylistic evolutions from riffs on the Bay Area Figuration of the '50s and '60s to his graphic style of the '70s and beyond, as well as his role in bolstering Black representation in art. https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/dept...colescott.html |
Photography
“André Kertész: Postcards from Paris” Grant Park (Until Jan 17, 2022) 337 E Randolph St, Chicago
Explore the small-but-mighty works of photographer André Kertész, who arrived in Paris in the fall of 1925 with a camera and what was left of his savings. Over the next three years, the majority of the photos he produced were printed on postcard paper, making them easy to share with friends and benefactors. Exhibiting a collection of these small-scale works, the Art Institute's latest exhibit explores Kertész's output in the years before he graduated to international exhibitions and magazine spreads. |
Artistis...........
Andrea Bowers Museum of Contemporary Art 220 E Chicago Ave
Chicago. Now until March 27th. Tackling issues like immigration rights, workers’ rights, climate justice and women’s rights, the work of Los Angeles artist Andrea Bowers is nearly always imbued with a message. Her latest exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art assembles a collection of work that documents decades of activism, including a Radical Feminist Pirate Ship Tree-Sitting Platform and a video piece that features Indigenous rights activists fighting against the Dakota Access Pipeline project. Event website:https://mcachicago.org/exhibitions/2021/andrea-bowers |
BINGO........
Drag Bingo With Haus of Towers at My Buddy's 4416 North Clark Street
Thu, Jan 20, 4:30 PM 6:30 PM & 9:30 My Buddy's • Chicago, IL Starts at $6.00 Save Drag Bingo With Haus of Towers at My Buddy's to your collection of fun things to do. Performers from the Haus of Towers drag show oversee this weekly bingo game that features fierce performances and some fabulous prizes. |
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26 stunning pieces of public art in Chicago.....
Located throughout the city and always on view (for free!), Chicago boasts public art by Picasso, Calder, and local artists.
There's no shortage of amazing creative works in Chicago's best museums, but you don't need a ticket to see the best public art in Chicago. With pieces on display throughout the city, you can head to the Loop to see the reflective Cloud Gate and Picasso's sculpture in Daley Plaza or visit Pilsen to take in the 16th Street Murals or the colorful home of artist Hector Duarte. |
Love the 70's?
8-TRACK: The Sounds of the 70’s. Thursday January 20, 2022 — Sunday January 23, 2022. Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre 721 Howard Evanston,IL
Put on your leisure suits, halter tops, and platform shoes and get ready to boogie down through 10-years of ground-breaking music! With its propulsive rhythms and dazzling harmonies. 8-TRACK is a fast-paced musical journey through one of the most impassioned decades of the 20th Century. A Baby Boomers’ dream come true features the music of The Emotions, The Carpenters, Labelle, Barry Manilow, Marvin Gaye, The Doobie Brothers, The Bee Gees, Helen Reddy, KC and the Sunshine Band, and more! Rediscover the heart and soul of the forgotten decade with this joyously rousing, moving, and often downright hilarious musical in concert. |
Art........
A Site of Struggle: American Art against Anti-Black Violence.The Block Museum of Art is free and open to all. Located at 40 Arts Circle, Evanston, IL . Hours: Wednesday to Friday 12 p.m. – 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., closed Monday and Tuesday.
Northwestern University’s Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art presents A Site of Struggle: American Art against Anti-Black Violence, an expansive collection of 65 works from around the nation. This moving new exhibit asks how art has been used to protest, process, mourn and memorialize anti-Black violence for over a century. Interesting race, violence, and art by investigating the varied strategies American artists have used to grapple with anti-Black violence, the artwork ranges from literal to metaphorical. And while it may be showcasing works created between the 1890s and 2013 — it speaks to contemporary artistic practice within a longer history of American art and visual culture. Featured artists include Darryl Cowherd, Elizabeth Catlett, Emory Douglas, Melvin Edwards, Dox Thrash, and many more. http://www.blockmuseum.northwestern....-struggle.html |
Bradbury fan?
Ray Bradbury: Inextinguishable Saturday January 29th American Writers Museum 180 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago.
Inextinguishable honors the incredible writing and enduring impact of one of America’s most celebrated writers. Featuring personal artifacts from Bradbury’s life like his desk, typewriter, paintbrush set and more, this exhibit illustrates his worldwide influence on everything from Disney to NASA to the Russian Space Program. Special exhibit included with museum admission. |
Art..
Meet and Create. Sat, Jan 29, 7:00 PM 1438 E 52nd St • Chicago
An instructor is present to guide you through the process to help you create your own custom masterpiece. Bring a friend, bring your favorite beverage, and get those creative juices flowing! *B.Y.O.B. *Must be 21 & over |
Plan to see.......
Elton John United Center, Feb 4 - 5 Chicago
THE FAREWELL YELLOW BRICK ROAD TOUR After nearly 50 years in the 'biz, Sir Elton John has announced his final tour before he retires, giving the world one last chance to catch the pop legend live. Singer, composer and pianist and activist, Elton John has sold over 300 million records and has over 50 Top 40 hits, making him one of the most successful musicians of all time. |
Car lovers.........
Chicago Auto Show McCormick Place 2301 S. King Drive, Chicago Feb 12Feb 21, 2022.
Does your Valentine send your heart revving into high gear? Take them on a date to the Chicago Auto Show, the massive 10-day car show that's headed back to McCormick Place starting February 12. Browse hundreds of car models on the convention center floor and learn about the latest and greatest in auto technology—you can even take select cars on a spin around the indoor or outdoor test tracks if you're 21 or older. |
“Immersive Van Gogh” Lighthouse ArtSpace, Old Town Feb 2 -Feb 14 Chicago.
Step inside of Starry Night and The Bedroom in Arles with the help of more than 50 digital projectors in this high-tech exhibition that explores the work of Vincent Van Gogh. Designed by the Italian creative team that worked on the "Atelier des Lumières" exhibitions in Paris, "Immersive Van Gogh" covers 35-foot walls with animated versions of the Dutch painters work, accompanied by a score that blends electronic and classical compositions. The show takes up residence in the Germania Club Building in Old Town, which will go by the name Lighthouse ArtSpace Chicago and host additional interactive art exhibitions in the coming years. Occupying four rooms in the space, the "Immersive Van Gogh" presentation is around 35-minutes in length, with mostly-identical projections displayed in each of the rooms throughout the show. |
The Gage for a Friday Fish Fry sometime....
The people of the Loop have been waiting. They’ve been waiting for an alternative to Bennigan’s or for a liquor list that goes beyond Old Crow and Miller draft. Now, thanks to Billy Lawless, the wait is over. The Ireland native and his father (same name, but call him William) ventured far from their neighborhood pubs the Irish Oak and the Grafton to open a big-deal spot on a big-deal strip of Chicago. And they did it right.
Drinks and food sport downtown prices, so plan on spending some loot and don’t look back. Like sweet ’tinis? The signature Gage Cocktail— pear Grey Goose, Aperol, clove-infused apple juice with a splash of cranberry and lime— is your drink. Are you a brown liquor sipper? The whiskey list is lengthy and expertly selected. The beer list goes beyond the basics and wines are accompanied by clever, straightforward descriptions. |
Chicago Auto Show....
Feb 12Feb 21, 2022
After returning last year for a special summer edition, the Chicago Auto Show—the largest car show in North America—is headed back to McCormick Place for 10 days this February to showcase the latest and greatest developments in the world of cars, trucks, sport utility vehicles and concept cars. Manufacturers trot out their newest models in elaborate exhibitions, often accompanied by interactive installations that allow you to get behind the wheel (whether physically via indoor/outdoor test track or virtually). Note that masks are required for all attendees over the age of 2 and proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be checked for those entering areas designated for eating and drinking. |
Valentine's Day Pop-up Market Time Out Market 916 W Fulton Market(West Loop) Feb 12, 2022
Time Out Market Chicago is hosting vendors from throughout the city on its second-floor balcony just before Valentine's Day, including Plants Delivered Chicago, Just E Skincare, Moon Drawn Craft, Reformed School and many more. You'll be able to browse greenery, jewelry, pottery, vintage goods and more great gifts throughout the afternoon. If you're thirsty, the Secret Sound bar will be slinging tiki cocktails for you to sip while you shop. And if you need a bite to eat, you can snag pizza, barbecue, sushi, burgers, tacos and more delicious dishes from Time Out Market vendors. |
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"A whale of a time"....
Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade Mar 12, 2022
After the Chicago River is dyed a murky shade of green, the city's big St. Patrick's Day celebration moves to Grant Park for a parade on Columbus Drive. You'll see bagpipes, drum corps, Irish dancers and politicians at this festive procession (celebrating its 67th year as well as Chicago's essential workers), which is among the largest events of its kind in the country. Organizers haven't yet announced a kick-off time or route for this year's parade—the first in the city since 2019—but it typically marches north from Balbo Drive to Monroe Street, with a viewing stand situated in front of Buckingham Fountain. |
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Chicago could see another 7 inches of snow this week Get ready for rain, snow and wind gusts up to 50 miles per hour...
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Beer Lovers......
Museum of Science and Industry | Chicago 5700 S Lake Shore Dr March 5th
The Chicago Beer Festival, which normally takes over the Field Museum for a night in March, isn't happening until October this year—but that doesn't mean you're out of opportunities to sample brews in a museum until then. Instead, grab tickets to Brewsology Beer Fest at the Museum of Science and Industry, where dozens of breweries and cideries (Maplewood, Dovetail, Bells and Founders among them) will offer samples of their offerings. Wander around with a beer in hand, chat with brewery reps and feel free to check out the museum's exhibits. |
Chicago Humanities Festival presents....
Saturday, May 7, 2022 7:30 pm 725 W Roosevelt Rd. Chicago
John Waters (legendary filmmaker of the cult classic Pink Flamingos and blockbuster Hairspray, and author of Carsick and Mr. Know-It-All) has turned his brilliant mind to fiction: specifically his first novel and what he calls the “feel bad romance.” In Liarmouth, Waters employs his trademark combination of hilarity and obscenity, weaving a tangled tale of sex, crime, and family dysfunction, with main character Marsha Sprinkle (scammer, suitcase thief, master of disguise) at the helm. At CHF, Waters share his secrets for writing well in a transgressive way. https://www.chicagohumanities.org/events/john-waters/ |
https://memorialmuseum.com/
The Memorial Museum in Oklahoma City The museum held its 27th Anniversary reading on April 19. |
Polk Bros Park (600 E Grand Ave) May 28; hours are Monday–Friday from noon–10pm and Saturday–Sunday from 10am–10pm, with last entry at 8:30pm seven days a week.
Chicago's home to no shortage of themed mini-golf courses, from the itty-bitty urban landscapes at City Mini Golf in Maggie Daley Park to bird-shaped obstacles at Douglass 18 within Douglass Park—and starting this summer, mini golf enthusiasts can try to hit a hole-in-one among beloved cartoon characters at a Pixar-themed course that's coming to to Navy Pier. Dubbed Pixar Putt, the pop-up mini-golf experience spans 18 interactive holes inspired by Pixar movies like Toy Story, The Incredibles, Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo, Coco, A Bug's Life, Wall-E, Inside Out and more. |
Only a few days left to visit........
“Art and Race Matters: The Career of Robert Colescott” 78 E Washington St
Chicago The Chicago Cultural Center hosts the first comprehensive retrospective of Robert Colescott, a 20th century American painter whose incisive, large-scale work took aim at racial inequities in America—among other social ills—with humor and wit. The exhibition examines Colescott's work throughout the decades, moving through the artist's stylistic evolutions from riffs on the Bay Area Figuration of the '50s and '60s to his graphic style of the '70s and beyond, as well as his role in bolstering Black representation in art. http://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts...colescott.html |
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