Archive for February, 2007
Cheap Vino
28 February 2007Just Grapes is a wine shop for newbies and oeniphiles alike. Whether you’re more into Two Buck Chuck or Opus One, this next week is the time to visit. From today until March 7 they’re offering 50% off on over 200 of their winter wines. If you join their Savvy Sippers club (for free), you […]
March’s Major Events
28 February 2007Chicago seems to be suffused with green in March, and St. Patrick’s Day is arguably the biggest holiday in the city. No matter how much fun that is (and since I’m part-Irish I fully participate!), there are other events in March that don’t involve green beer, leprechauns, corned beef, and beer. Following are some of […]
CTA: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
27 February 2007The CTA is one of those things we Chicagoans love to hate. Many see it as a necessary evil. Others see it as the only way to get around the city and think we should stop complaining. Those may be in the minority, but no matter how you feel about Chicago’s public transportation scene you […]
TLT Plugged on Chicago Sun-Times!
26 February 2007The Local Tourist was given a nod in the Chicago Sun-Times. Francine Knowles describes some of the benefits of your guide to downtown Chicago on February 20’s “Click Here” highlights.
Woohoo!
This week’s band is…
26 February 2007Started from a 4-track tape recorder in the corner of studio apartment, Aryk Crowder began laying the groundwork for what would later become lo/fi pioneer.
Drawing influences from R&B greats Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder, Crowder set out to cultivate a refreshing sound, free of electronics and true to soul – pioneering organic blends of pop […]
