Archive for May, 2008
Free Foie
14 May 2008It’s been one heck of a week in Chicago politics. Not only did a massive opposition to the promoter’s ordinance send it back to committee, now the foie gras ban has been repealed. For Chicago chefs (except, possibly, for Trotter), it’s like the end of prohibition and you can bet we’ll be seeing lots of […]
WE DID IT!!!
13 May 2008The promoter’s ordinance is being pulled and WILL NOT BE VOTED ON TOMORROW!
I’m waiting for the press release from Alderman Schulter, but I received confirmation from his office that it’s been pulled. They’re going to return it to committee, so we’ll have to keep our eyes open, but this time there will be input from […]
Save Chicago Culture
12 May 2008Visit SaveChicagoCulture.org now and sign the petition. Here’s why:
I just got back from a run along the lakefront. What is normally an almost-vacation-like experience for me as I head toward the beautiful city skyline with Lake Shore Drive on one side and Lake Michigan on the other was, today, bittersweet.
On my mp3 player were songs […]
This week’s band: Jessica Robbins
12 May 2008From the band: “Jessica Monkey Robbins used to be a magician. She captivated audiences for years. Jessica is now writing songs and doing a little magic on the side.
Jessica scores the music for the highly acclaimed Chicago improv group Virgin Daiquiri- which performs regularly at the IO Theater. The group has played at The Second […]
Jessica Robbins - It Must Be Nice: Cougars and thoroughbreds- what’s the difference
8 May 2008by Alan Carter
Last week, the runner up in the Kentucky Derby, a filly named Eight Belles had to be euthanized after breaking both front legs following her second place finish. Several days before, a wild cougar found roaming the streets of Chicago was shot and killed by the police. One would think the public outcry […]
