Purple Asparagus 9th Annual “Corks and Crayons” Benefit
Purple Asparagus, the non-profit that educates children, families and the community about eating that’s good for the body and the planet, will host its Ninth Annual Corks & Crayons Benefit at Greenhouse Loft, 2545 W. Diversey, Chicago, on Sunday, August 25, 2013 from 4-7 p.m. This event brings foodies of all ages together to celebrate the […]
Across the Country, Neighborhoods Gather, Celebrate National Night Out
In theory, National Night Out sounds a little strange — encourage thousands of residents, in cities nationwide to throw block parties and barbecues that will be attended by city law enforcement. In practice, National Night Out is a city-sanctioned, nationwide, one-night event to encourage residents to get to know their neighbors and reclaim their streets, […]
Bike Tour of Forest Glen this Saturday
Take a bike tour of Forest Glen, with Lee Diamond. Lee’s tours are fun. The riding isn’t strenuous, but it is nice workout for a Saturday. You ride at a good pace, but stop frequently because Lee loves architecture and all the details that make Chicago such a fascinating place to live. Forest Glen is […]
Wind Down Wednesdays Free or Paid
Wind Down Wednesdays at Navy Piercomes in a free and or paid version. Choose the one that fits your budget. If you have the wherewithal, you can purchase a Wine Down Wednesdays ticket and receive three drink tickets and dinner at Landshark Beer Garden at Navy Pier AND a special Shoreline Sightseeing cruise! This package […]
Here’s a Look at Lollapalooza as it Gets Underway
This is an experiment with a new storytelling program called Brickflow. It draws from Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and other social media and web URLs to create a video slideshow of the items you bring into your “brick.”
Open House at WBEZ Little Village Bureau TODAY
Chicago Public Media invites the public to check out the brand new West Side Bureau during an open house and cookout on Friday, July 26, 1-6 p.m., 2710 W. Cermak Road. Vocalo and WBEZ staff will be on site to show visitors the new space. We’ll introduce a few Vocalo hosts including The Morning AMp’s […]
Details of Design: Chicago exhibit includes treasured traces of Northwest Indiana : Arts-and-theatre
Continuing now through Aug. 17 in the Chicago Rooms at the Chicago Cultural Center at 78 E. Washington, is a new exhibit “Modernism’s Messengers: The Art of Alfonso and Margaret Iannelli.” The show tells a love story with a lasting impression on modern art design. There are wonderful items on display that were brought from […]
Dragon Boats, Food Trucks, and Fun
We’ve just concluded celebrating the Fourth of July, so, no holidays now until Labor Day. But for many Asian people, an important traditional festival is the Dragon Boat Festival. It falls on the 5th day of 5th lunar month in the Chinese calendar. Chicagotalks doesn’t consult that calendar, but we do know that July 13th is […]
A Youth Arts Organization That Gives Back To The Kids
With a warm smile on her face, Aimee Stahlberg recalled her most memorable teaching experience where she worked with a shy teen at Storycatchers Theatre. She worked with him on writing and performance, and the following year he had a lead role in their play. Stahlberg teaches various writing workshops and recruits students from local […]
Mobile Tailoring and 3-D Body Scans, the Future of Men’s Fashion
From the slim wool blazers that fit the Mad Men gentlemen like a glove, to the hem of Nate Reuss’ trousers being so high, it looks as though he’s always in immediate danger of a flash flood. It’s obvious that men are going to great lengths to express their style through the tailoring of their […]
An Alternative to the Violence in Englewood….Peace in the Parks!
The Resident Association of Greater Englewood aka R.A.G.E. is excited to kick off the So Fresh Saturday series for the summer at Sherwood Park, Saturday, June 29th, 5701 S. Shields Ave. from 4 p.m.-9 p.m. So Fresh Saturdays is a community driven “edu-tainment” series that will showcase various artistic expressions and educational workshops focused on youth, entrepreneurship, hip […]
All Aboard for Dating for Nerds Travel-Themed Party
Tell single life to hit the road with other brainy bachelors and bachelorettes at a travel-themed Dating for Nerds Friday, June 28 from 7-10 p.m. at Rebel Bar & Grill (3462 N. Clark St.). Indulge your wanderlust during a Highway of Love icebreaker where guests map out geeky destinations. Take a journey of the heart […]
Son Jarocho Sound Comes to Chicago via Portoluz
portoluz is organizing a year-long series of concert programs, workshops, and community-based exchange activities centered on the Son Jarocho cultural tradition from southern Veracruz, Mexico. Like other musical genres of Latin America, Son Jarocho is characterized by its Indigenous, Spanish-Arabic and African “roots,” that are credited with developing the style throughout the colonial period, over […]
Have a Swinging Good Time at Jazz at the Met
Get ready for sizzling jazz and cool blues at Jazz at the Met, Saturday, June 22, from 3-7 p.m., at the Metropolitan Family Services Calumet Center, 235 East 103rd St., Chicago. WVON radio’s Cliff Kelley and Precious Witherspoon will be onsite to emcee the event as you enjoy the musical talents of Liane Williams and […]
FACE OFF: Skull-A-Day vs Street Anatomy Gallery Show Opens at the Museum of Surgical Science
Skull-A-Day and Street Anatomy have joined forces to bring together the greatest collection of skull art, to celebrate the 3rd Annual Skull Appreciation Day! The resulting exhibition of skull inspired art works co-curated by Noah Scalin and Vanessa Ruiz will be on view at the International Museum of Surgical Science, in Chicago May 31 – August 25, 2013. […]
Chicago celebrates poetry year round
National Poetry Month just came to an end when April turned to May, but some Chicago poets say the city celebrates poetry all year round. Chicago boasts a Poetry Foundation, a Poetry Center and poetry reading events on almost any night of the week. Chicago even has an official Poetry Tour, which includes Poet Laureate Gwendolyn […]
Bike tour of community area #25: Austin
Austin, Chicago Community Area #25 sits seven miles due west of the Loop. It is one of Chicago’s largest Community Areas and was founded in 1865 by Henry Austin. Originally located in the township of Cicero, it was voted out of the Township and became part of Chicago in 1899. For years, the rail lines […]
Conversation on Mental Health
Columbia College Chicago Journalism Department and the Chicago Headline Club are hosting “The Conversation on Mental Health” on Thursday, May 2nd in Room 101 of 33 E. Congress from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Hear firsthand how mental illness has affected the loved ones of Obama strategist David Alexrod and Chicago Tribune columnist Clarence Page. WVON […]
