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While this sculpture is absolutely fascinating, I had a difficult time finding much information on it. Miss Chicago stands 39 feet tall (12 m) and was completed in 1975 by artist Joan Miró.
The more I read about the artist, however, the more fascinated I became. The Spanish-born painter and sculptor received international acclaim for his […]
Located on the south bank of the Chicago River, The Regatta offers its occupants some great views, including picturesque scenes like Navy Pier and Lake Michigan. Completed in 2007, this 466-foot (142 m), 44-story building reflects the glistening water of the nearby lake and river. (Neighbor to The Tides & The Shoreham,) The tower is […]
Lori Barrett at Drive-Thru wraps up Chicago’s first Kids’ Restaurant Week.
Time-Out Chicago explores how censorship can be taken too far.
According to Publishers Weekly, book reviews could be cut out of newspapers owned by the Tribune Company.
The Chicago Reader presents its choices for Best of Chicago 2008.
The Cubs Brickyard wonders just how young of a pick […]
Carrie Underwood has dipped her toe in the pop genre in the past, especially while she was on American Idol, but country is where her passion and talent are. So it’s no surprise that her second album, Carnival Ride, focuses on country even more than her first and is even more impressive. Her (recently extended) […]
• Congregation Or Chadash hosts a Pride Shabbat service in the Edgewater neighborhood. Stop by the potluck dinner beforehand, and bring a kosher side dish or dessert. (June 27)
• The 27th annual Proud to Run is a 10K run, 5K run, and 2-mile fun walk that celebrates GLBTQ pride. Everyone, regardless of sexual orientation, is […]
It’s that time of year again. The Taste of Chicago is an annual food festival, where dozens of restaurants from across the city gather along Columbus Drive. Millions of locals and tourists sample hundreds of dishes from every cuisine imaginable, from hot dogs to ravioli to veggie gyros to pad thai to empanadas to omelets… […]
A few years ago, I spent just about every weekend at the bars. They were great places to hang out and meet new friends. Now that I’m a little older and a little more settled down, I don’t hit the bars as often, but my friends and I still look for places to go and […]
Today, the big names of hip-hop include Ne-Yo, Chris Brown, Usher, Rihanna, and Kanye West, but the entire genre owes its very existence to early DJs like Grandmaster Flash. The record-scratching beat we are all too familiar with today started in the Bronx in the ‘70s thanks to Flash’s love of vinyl and experimental engineering.
The […]
Near the busy intersection of Clark Street and Belmont Avenue, a long line forms on the sidewalk every weekend. The space is small and the wait can be long, but devoted patrons don’t let that stop them from lining up in front of one eclectic restaurant every week. Inside, the exposed brick and high ceilings, […]
As I’ve mentioned in the past, I make for an awful morning person. Fortunately, just a few blocks from my apartment (and a block south of Anteprima) is Reza’s Restaurant, which offers a Sunday brunch buffet that will make you look forward to Sunday mornings.
The lively restaurant is airy and relaxed with polished hardwood floors […]
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