The Chicago Traveler

March 20th, 2008

Eddie Izzard Coming to Chicago

I was introduced to the comedy of Eddie Izzard a few years ago, and I’ve been a huge fan ever since. Every time I watch just a clip of his routine, I cry from laughing so hard. This British stand-up “executive transvestite” comedian won two Emmys for performance and writing in his show, Dress to […]

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March 1st, 2008

Paramount Room

I can admit I went to my fair share of keg parties while I was in college. Back then, when the alcohol was free and I didn’t have much cash to buy my own, I didn’t get picky about what was in that keg. And let me tell you, I encountered plenty of nasty brews. […]

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December 28th, 2007

Friday Film: Brannigan

Most of us are familiar with John Wayne, the film actor and American icon who epitomized rugged masculinity. He was closely associated with Westerns and war movies, but he stepped away from those standards in 1975 with Brannigan.

Brannigan (1975)

Directed by:
Douglas Hickox

Produced by:
Arthur Garnder
Jules Levy

Starring:
John Wayne
Richard Attenborough
Judy Geeson
Mel Ferrer
John Vernon
Ralph Meeker
Daniel Pilon

Distributed by:
United Artists

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August 18th, 2007

Red Lion Pub

My best friend and I went out last night to a small pub I had wanted to visit for a long time. It’s classic, cozy, and even haunted! The Red Lion Pub in Lincoln Park is full of Chicago history and is a must-see for history buffs and ghost-seekers.
There are several bars that line Lincoln […]

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