Archive for October, 2007
Finding Our Place In The World
31 October 2007It seems like we’re obsessed with maps. GPS-enabled phones, navigation systems in cars, a Garmin store on Michigan Avenue, all point to our desire to see where we are, where we’re going, and how to get there.
The Loop Gets A Movie Theater
31 October 2007The Loop is home to the Theater District, but it’s been missing a movie theater. In Spring 2009, that should be remedied when luxury theater chain Muvico Theaters opens a location in the mall being built at Block 37 (the block between the Daley Center and Macy’s). It will feature plush seating and a full-service […]
Chicago Trivia: See “Supernatural Chicago”
30 October 2007Since it’s Halloween, this week’s prize is four passes to see Neil Tobin’s “Supernatural Chicago.” He thrills guests in the basement of Excalibur, housed in what is considered one of the most haunted buildings in Chicago. For your chance to win, who was the original tenant?
Email your answer to trivia@thelocaltourist.com
Last week’s question had a few […]
Thai Urban Kitchen
30 October 2007Train stations don’t normally bring to mind melt-in-your-mouth sushi or flavorful Thai cuisine served in an elegantly stark atmosphere, but that’s exactly what you get with Thai Urban Kitchen.
TLT Mindsight Podcast
29 October 2007This week’s featured band, Mindsight, was gracious enough to come to the studios of Chicago Acoustic Underground for my first effort at cohosting a podcast with Michael Teach. I’ll admit I was a bit nervous, but they were a lot of fun and I quickly forgot that I was also being recorded. They’re one of […]
