Archive for December, 2010
The Envelope, Please: 2010’s Best Films
By Justin Swibel on December 31, 2010 | Leave a comment!
In no particular order, here are the films that will be on this year’s ballots. Check back after The Oscars to see if Justin hit the nail on the head…or if he missed the boat entirely with his grading system of this year’s best movies.
Happy Accidents: 2010 In Review
By Elvin Yavuz on December 31, 2010 | Leave a comment!
2010 was a year of spotlights and lowlifes for Gozamos’ favorite single girl. She recounts her breakups, breakthroughs and breakouts and the lessons she learned from all of them.
Last Look: Food and Drink
By Corey Nuffer on December 30, 2010 | Leave a comment!
Between reenacting that scene from 9 ½ Weeks to Food and Drink writing for Gozamos, the crumbs in our beds evince dedication. Here’s another recap of what we’ve done so far…
Gorillaz, The Fall: Welcome to the Future!
By Terry Carlton on December 30, 2010 | Leave a comment!
Gorillaz have always been known as trail blazers in the music industry. They may be taking that trail to a whole new level with their latest endeavor, The Fall. Using twenty iPad apps and only a handful of instruments, Gorillaz made fifteen (don’t call them) experimental tracks available on their website for free.
The Indumentarian: The Last Three Kings
By Roberto Del Rio on December 30, 2010 | Leave a comment!
Part Two of The Indumentarian’s nostalgic look back at fashion in the Information Age
Hair, Heir, Heire: Paratextual Modernity and Learning from Las Vegas
By Gozamos on December 29, 2010 | Leave a comment!
In “Hair, Heir, Heire: Paratextual Modernity and Learning from Las Vegas,” Michael J. Golec will explore how paratextual, or graphic formatting, of Robert Venturi, Denise Scott Brown, and Steven Izenour’s Learning from Las Vegas (1972) and Learning from Las Vegas (1977) influences the textual meaning of these two books.
Last Look: Lifestyle on a Budget
By Katie Donbavand on December 29, 2010 | Leave a comment!
If there was anything that united us as a country this past year, it was the economic slump. Check out the best of our Lifestyle advice for living within a budget and not sacrificing any of your style.
Food for Thought: Across the Dinner Table
By Andrea Mikenas on December 29, 2010 | Leave a comment!
New Year’s resolution has become an oxymoron…until one night as I reached for another helping of green beans.
Album Review: Tensnake “In the House”
By Jose Luis Benavides on December 29, 2010 | Leave a comment!
Chicago house heads may already know, but for all you two steppin, side swayin lovers on the late, check it. Hamburg’s best Tensnake recently released a 2CD, 28 track mix for Defected Records. Tensnake “In the House” is house at its most nostalgic.
Knitting Workshops
By Gozamos on December 28, 2010 | Leave a comment!
Every knitter I know has started by knitting a scarf, so that is what I will be teaching you all to do! The first session will be dedicated to showing you how to cast on and knit your first few rows of the scarf.
Winter WonderFest Last Day
By Gozamos on December 28, 2010 | Leave a comment!
Attractions and rides include simulated skiing and snowmobiling, a ropes course, a carousel, and an ice-skating rink.
Fair & Unbalanced
By Gozamos on December 28, 2010 | Leave a comment!
The Second City has always served as a bit of a tonic for times of difficulty and upheaval. It’s our job to laugh at what scares us; to make the unfunny funny; and to provide audiences with a chance to let go for a couple hours and just laugh.
A Fire in My Belly
By Gozamos on December 28, 2010 | Leave a comment!
David Wojnarowicz’s 1986–87 video A Fire in My Belly is a poetic, unfinished tribute to the artist’s friend and colleague, Peter Hujar, who died of AIDS.
Rana Santacruz
By Gozamos on December 28, 2010 | Leave a comment!
Setting his sights well beyond the insular Mexican pop scene, Santacruz made the move from Mexico City to New York City and began drawing on influences including the golden age of Mexican cinema, the magical realism novels of Gabriel Garcia Marquez, musicians like Tom Waits, the Smiths and the Pogues, and American bluegrass.
Wine Class: Southern Italian Reds
By Gozamos on December 28, 2010 | 1 Comment
In this interactive class, you’ll learn about the reds of Southern Italy, a land of rolling hills and centuries-old villages. Wine director Jason Limjoco offers samples and explains the signature characteristics of five of these intriguing wines.
Last Look: Tu Cultura
By Luz Chavez on December 28, 2010 | Leave a comment!
For the LGBTQ community, 2010 was a roller-coaster ride on our long journey towards equal rights.
Interview: Rahsaan Patterson
By Mark Corece on December 28, 2010 | 1 Comment
Prior to a canceled concert due to the weather, the singer, writer and earth-shattering vocalist Rahsaan Patterson sat down at Chicago’s Norman’s Bistro to talk about his sixth studio album Bleuphoria, the duality of recalling the past in songs and getting to the essence of ones self through expression.
Salute to Vienna
By Gozamos on December 27, 2010 | Leave a comment!
A New Year’s bouquet of glorious music that goes down like a glass of champagne! Inspired by Vienna’s world famous Neujahrskonzert, this holiday tradition brings the same splendor, charm and beauty to the Symphony Center for a 12th consecutive year.
Free Fitness Week
By Gozamos on December 27, 2010 | Leave a comment!
Work out for FREE January 2-9 at all Chicago Park District Fitness Centers!
Plus, if you register January 2-9 for the winter session (Jan. – March), you’ll receive a free Nike cinch bag, while supplies last.
Heartbreaker
By Gozamos on December 27, 2010 | Leave a comment!
A major hit in France, this sparkling romantic comedy by first-time director Chaumeil gives the usually intense Duris (THE BEAT THAT MY HEART SKIPPED) a field day in a relaxed comic role.
Last Look: Arts & Entertainment Part 2
By Terry Carlton on December 27, 2010 | 1 Comment
We take a(nother) last look at some of the entertainment high points of Gozamos’ most sporadically diverse section, Arts & Entertainment!
Critique: “La Frontera” at MoCP
By Jose Luis Benavides on December 27, 2010 | Leave a comment!
The Museum of Contemporary Photography closed 2010 with a provocative exhibit called “La Frontera: The Cultural Impact of Mexican Migration.” Depicting a massive instillation of prose-poetry from Ben Sáenz and expository documentation of the border patrol and the fence that stretches across the desert, dividing land, people, families and cultures, “La Frontera” ambitiously traveled an [...]
Interview: Elefante
By Jerry Nunn on December 27, 2010 | Leave a comment!
Elefante dropped into V Live for a recent concert and Gozamos was on hand to get the story on the rock group.
NYE 2011 Dance Syndrome at Butterfly Social Club
By Gozamos on December 26, 2010 | Leave a comment!
Come and experience a night where your mind, body and soul will be throbbing and wanting more as we take you through the latin influenced experience & journey of total coolness.
