Inglés, The 51st State & The State Of Gay Marriage
By Hector Luis Alamo, Jr. on May 17, 2013 | Leave a comment!
Here’s what you might’ve missed from the past week
Charter School Rally
By Hel F. Kiernan on May 15, 2013 | Leave a comment!
Last week, Charter Parents United and supporters rallied at Federal Plaza to protest what they say is unequal funding of charter schools by Chicago Public Schools (CPS), in reaction to a moratorium on charters signed by 35 aldermen. The protestors marched to CPS headquarters and delivered 35,000 postcards (one for each charter student) to the [...]
Video Interview: Cuchillo
By Catalina Maria Johnson on May 14, 2013 | Leave a comment!
Based in Barcelona, Spain, Cuchillo was formed in that city by Israel Marco and Daniel Dominguez and most recently joined by Henrik Agren from Sweden.
Edward James Olmos excited, heartbroken for release of ‘Filly Brown’
By Kiko Martinez on May 13, 2013 | Leave a comment!
In the independent film “Filly Brown,” actress Gina Rodriguez plays Majo Tonorio, a budding L.A. hip-hop artist who is trying to break into the music industry to raise money to hire a lawyer to get her mother (Jenni Rivera) out of prison. Oscar-nominated actor Edward James Olmos (“Stand and Deliver”) plays the criminal lawyer who is working with Majo, much to the chagrin of her emotionally exhausted father (Lou Diamond Phillips). “Filly Brown” was co-directed and co-written by Michael Olmos, one of Edward’s four sons.
Fat & Happy: Flaxseed-Encrusted Sweet Potato Cake with Basil-Dressed Kale Salad
By Monique Costello on May 12, 2013 | Leave a comment!
A little crunchy crust comes from flaxseeds. Where this really goes over the edge is the basil dressing and kale salad, completely flavor explosion against the warm sweet potato patties.
Disney Dollars, Immigrant IQ & Mexican Catholics
By Hector Luis Alamo, Jr. on May 10, 2013 | Leave a comment!
What you might’ve missed during the week
Food Geek: Key Ingredient Cook-off
By Nicole Cipri on May 9, 2013 | Leave a comment!
In which your friendly food geek happily lets some of Chicago’s best chefs assault her taste buds. (Or, why some food tastes like a horror movie, and that’s a good thing.)
What to buy: Ladies’ shoes for spring
By Scarlett Rios on May 9, 2013 | Leave a comment!
Warm weather has finally arrived! Try on a trendy pair of heels or wedges in a new colors, materials and shapes—for work and for play
Even Gangster Disciples have Constitutional Rights, Senator Kirk
By Hel F. Kiernan on May 7, 2013 | Leave a comment!
According to Fox 32, Senator Mark Kirk wants to spend tens of millions of dollars and arrest 18,000 people in an effort to bring down the Gangster Disciples. No, really, apparently that’s what he said. Let’s hope this is one of those instances Politicians making statements that are not intended to be interpreted as fact, [...]
Camo is DEAD
By Diana Ivonne Palma on May 7, 2013 | Leave a comment!
A fashion diva’s angry letter to the people still wearing camo
Album Review: Defcon 5…4…3…2…1 by Man or Astro-Man?
By Brad Bordyn on May 7, 2013 | Leave a comment!
The sci-fi-lovin’ surf-punkin’ group stays unique and focused on their atmospheric and largely instrumental ninth album—their first in over a decade
Fear in Latin(o) America
By Hector Luis Alamo, Jr. on May 6, 2013 | Leave a comment!
Obama traveled to Mexico and Central America to discuss security and economic development in the region. But what about the same for the descendants of Latin America living here at home?
Fat & Happy: Spicy Strawberry and Mint Grilled Cheese Quesadilla and Another look at Peru
By Monique Costello on May 5, 2013 | Leave a comment!
A recipe and a recap! It’s Cinco de Mayo. It’s Derby weekend. Why not?
Cuban Terrorists, Gay Players & Obama Finds His Beach
By Hector Luis Alamo, Jr. on May 3, 2013 | Leave a comment!
Gozamos’ wrap-up of the week’s top news
Concerts to see in Chicago: May 2013
By Jaime Pitillas on May 2, 2013 | 1 Comment
Before entering a summer filled with music festivals, Chicago is hosting a large amount of electronic music shows and of course, three shows by Their Satanic Majesties, the Rolling Stones.
Review: Dia De Los Tamales
By Veronica Pineda on April 30, 2013 | Leave a comment!
Opening on May 10th, DDLT is a gourmet tamale shop. You won’t believe it!
Interview: Cuarteto de Nos at SXSW
By Sandra A. Trevino on April 29, 2013 | Leave a comment!
Roberto Musso of legendary Uruguayan alternative rock band Cuarteto de Nos talks to us about his band and their showcase at SXSW 2013.
Why Immigration Reform is in Trouble
By Hector Luis Alamo, Jr. on April 29, 2013 | Leave a comment!
The GOP’s increasing nervousness about immigration reform should make us all nervous.
Fat & Happy: Yummy Mexican Mushroom Pizza
By Monique Costello on April 28, 2013 | Leave a comment!
Savory mushrooms, black beans sautéed in a garlic-cumin-spice-laden mélange, corn tortilla as dough, tomatillo salsa as sauce – you owe it to yourself to do this.
A Nostalgic View of Lago’s Fruit Market
By Brian Martin on April 26, 2013 | Leave a comment!
Combined with their fantastic cooking, Lago’s is as close as Chicago can get to the nightly carnivals I experienced in La Paz and Tijuana.
