Archive for May, 2007
Room 21
31 May 2007This new South Loop hot spot capitalizes on many things Chicago holds dear in a restaurant.
First of all, there’s a local personality behind Room 21. Jerry Kleiner is known for rich interiors that depict a theme, like those in Carnivale, Gioco, Opera and Red Light. He’s followed that through with his most recent venture by […]
Free Evenings at the Art Institute
31 May 2007Chicago’s Art Institute is one of the top museums in the world. Besides the largest collection of Impressionism works outside the Louvre and an extensive contemporary exhibit, there are works from every continent. The Thorne Miniature Rooms offer a peek into homes and salons from the 1200s to the 1930s. Children (of all ages!) love the Arms […]
Chicago Turkish Festival
29 May 2007Daley Plaza is home to several festivals and activities throughout the year, and one of my favorites is the Chicago Turkish Festival.
Now in it’s fifth year, this event features demonstations of art, film, dance, and music. As a Chicagoan, of course I love sampling the food. You can’t go wrong with kabobs, baklava, figs, and […]
Brit Bus Tour
26 May 2007This weekend check out the Brit Bus as it tours Chicago. It may be a vintage double-decker bus with a maximum speed of 45mph (downhill!), but it’s outfitted with plasma screens, state of the art audio equipment, and a custom bar with Bass on tap!
It’s a new kind of British invasion, as 3 emerging UK […]
The David Leonardis Report #5
24 May 2007Last night I got to hang out with legendary Rock and Roll Photographer Mick Rock. Mick is an affable bloke who is into yoga and health foods so I took him to Whole Foods on North Ave. He was quite charmed with Chicago and my galleries here. He’s psyched about his showing at my River […]
