Archive for November, 2010
The DREAM Act: Pass it already! Damn!
By Reyna Jacqueline Peña on November 30, 2010 | 4 Comments
One student’s reflection on the current DREAM legislation debate
Black & White Live Art Night at Hollywood Lounge
By Terry Carlton on November 30, 2010 | Leave a comment!
Every other Wednesday, head up north to Hollywood Lounge where you can take in amazing local art, electrifying local poets and helpful-get-you-drunk-on-a-dime drink specials. Plus, black and white films playing on the big screen and local DJ sets for you to enjoy!
get REAL get CARE
By Remedios Piña on November 30, 2010 | Leave a comment!
What does World AIDS Day mean to you?
A Night of Poets Theatre
By Gozamos on November 30, 2010 | Leave a comment!
THE KENNING ANTHOLOGY OF POETS THEATER:1945-1985 launches with a unique event involving performances, discussion, and hors d’oeuvres. Six Chicago poets will generate and perform a program of poets theater in just under 48 hours.
RATIO’s 6 Year Anniversary
By Gozamos on November 30, 2010 | Leave a comment!
The evening will highlight the amazing Brazilian star ZUZUKA La Poderosa.
La Clase- Film
By Gozamos on November 30, 2010 | Leave a comment!
Documentary that presents the magic of a first experience: the first contact through the interpretation of 4th grade primary children. Through their eyes we live their learning process from the first lessons until they face the final course representation in front of their parents.
First Sundays Jazz Composers Series
By Gozamos on November 30, 2010 | Leave a comment!
“James’s best tunes…share the simple (but not simplistic) tunefulness that Bill Frisell and Pat Metheny have used to such great advantage. They have a wide open prairie sensibility and the melodies forswear the vertiginous leaps and bounds endemic to bebop, early avant-garde jazz, and today’s free-improv energy music…”
Tour Guides
By Gozamos on November 29, 2010 | 1 Comment
Written by a team of nine dynamic Chicago poets, and staged by noted director Coya Paz (Teatro Luna, Proyecto Latina), TOUR GUIDES is an insider’s peek at life in Chicago, “a city full of money and no-money lives.”
The Blessing of Illegal Matter
By Lenny DeFranco on November 29, 2010 | Leave a comment!
Even the ugliest aspects of our immigration debate beat the overt racism going on in the far-right circles of Europe.
Chayanne Sizzles at AllState
By Jerry Nunn on November 29, 2010 | 1 Comment
Chayanne created a “Fiesta en America” in Chicago recently.
New in the Twitter-verse for 11/29/10
By Justin Swibel on November 29, 2010 | Leave a comment!
Leslie Nielsen dies, the Cyber Monday crowds converge and soul is back in a big way. Gozamos’ Justin Swibel makes sense of what’s trending in Chicago.
Richard Sennett- Lecture
By Gozamos on November 28, 2010 | Leave a comment!
Mr. Sennett brings a unique perspective to the design of buildings and cities; his groundbreaking books have focused on the relation of the human body to the architecture of the city and how people move through – and use – urban spaces.
2nd Annual Navi-Jazz Fundraising Concert
By Gozamos on November 28, 2010 | Leave a comment!
This December, the Institute of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture (IPRAC), will present the 2nd annual Navi-Jazz Concert featuring special musical guest Luis “Perico” Ortiz.
Holidaze at MCA
By Gozamos on November 28, 2010 | 1 Comment
Happy hour takes on a new meaning with First Fridays at the MCA. Relax after a long workweek with a cash bar featuring specialty drinks and free Wolfgang Puck appetizers. Enjoy live music from local DJs, the world’s only iMac G5 digital dating bar, creation stations, and more. Each month features an up-and-coming Chicago artist in a preview of the latest UBS 12 x 12: New Artists/New Work exhibition.
Handel’s Messiah
By Gozamos on November 28, 2010 | Leave a comment!
Begin the holiday celebrations in style with Handel’s inspirational masterpiece!
Renegade Craft Fair Holiday Sale
By Gozamos on November 28, 2010 | Leave a comment!
You can expect to find all sorts of incredible handmade goods at the Fair – everything from jewelry and clothing, ceramics and stationery, bath products and posters, housewares and comics, plush objects and more! Check out our artist line-up to see who’ll be bringing the goods!
Belanova
By Gozamos on November 28, 2010 | Leave a comment!
Belanova is a Latin Grammy-award winning Mexican synth-pop band from the city of Guadalajara, Jalisco. The group consists of lead vocalist Denisse Guerrero, programmer and keyboardist Edgar Huerta, and Ricardo “Richie” Arreola on bass. The band was formed in 2000.
Culinary Conversations
By Gozamos on November 28, 2010 | Leave a comment!
“Farmers are the new rock stars.” If you’re put off by this increasingly popular mantra, you might do well to steer clear of Farm Together Now (Chronicle Books). Written by University of San Francisco professor Amy Franceschini and AREA Chicago magazine founder Daniel Tucker, with photos by Anne Hamersky and illustrations by Corinne Matesich, the [...]
Interview: Mondo Guerra
By Jerry Nunn on November 28, 2010 | 1 Comment
Mondo Guerra comes close to winning the eighth season of Project Runway
Attention Grabbers for 11/27/10
By Justin Swibel on November 27, 2010 | Leave a comment!
Get inspired by a vintage Steve Jobs interview, get informed by Dubya’s autobiography and get a better night’s sleep by getting rid of one traditional bedtime rituals. Gozamos takes a look at some of the most compelling items from this past week.
Fat & Happy: Thanksgiving Day Leftovers Edition
By Monique Costello on November 26, 2010 | 1 Comment
Leftovers. Love ‘em or hate ‘em, not a single Thanksgiving dinner in the history of Thanksgiving dinners has eluded leftovers. Personally, I could skip the meal and go right to them. Plus I enjoy the challenge of creating new dishes out of leftover food. This year you don’t have to dread the turkey soup and [...]
Happy Accidents: Our Circle of Friends
By Elvin Yavuz on November 26, 2010 | 2 Comments
Beyond your Facebook wall and Twitter feed, how many friends do you really have? Gozamos’ favorite single girl stops to count all the ones she can count on.
Helen Money
By Gozamos on November 25, 2010 | Leave a comment!
Helen Money is Alison Chesley, a Chicago based cellist who has become known for her unique sound and compelling stage performance. Using the tools of a lead guitarist, she channels her sensibilities and experience as a rock musician through a classical instrument.
Dysfunctional Holiday Revue
By Gozamos on November 25, 2010 | Leave a comment!
Second City’s Dysfunctional Holiday Revue features a seasonal blend of hilarious scenes, songs and our trademark improvisation with a sprig of holiday mischief for a night of spirited fun. Funny, bright and completely original, Second City’s Dysfunctional Holiday Revue is the perfect alternative to the same old holiday shows.
