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Author Archives: James Ewert

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Best of Chicago 2009

by James Ewert March 26, 2009August 19, 2021

The Reader’s Choice: Happy Village

Posted inBlogs

3/15 — Free screening of Milking the Rhino documentary

by James Ewert March 13, 2009August 19, 2021

The Illinois Humanities Council presents a free screening of the documentary Milking the Rhino.

Posted inBlogs

3/14-3/15 — St. Patrick’s Day Parades

by James Ewert March 13, 2009August 19, 2021

This weekend sees Chicago’s two biggest annual Saint Patrick’s Day parades, plus the traditional dyeing of the river.

Posted inBlogs

3/14 — Talk by Lynn Becker

by James Ewert March 13, 2009August 19, 2021

Local architectural writer and Reader contributor Lynn Becker discusses the exhibition “Boom Towns” Saturday at the Chicago Architecture Foundation.

Posted inBlogs

3/3–Free screening of “Downriver Revival”

by James Ewert March 3, 2009August 19, 2021

Tonight: Free screening of the documentary “Downriver Revival” at Sonotheque

Posted inBlogs

3/4 — Chicago’s Birthday Party

by James Ewert March 2, 2009August 19, 2021

3/4 — Chicago’s Birthday Party at the History Museum

Posted inBlogs

Free wings at Jake Melnick’s Corner Tap

by James Ewert February 28, 2009August 19, 2021

Jake Melnick’s Corner Tap is giving away free wings to anyone who becomes a Facebook fan of the restaurant by March 1.

Posted inBlogs

2/27–Free Burlesque Show

by James Ewert February 27, 2009August 19, 2021

Vaudezilla Productions presents a burlesque showcase at Exit

Posted inBlogs

2/24–Global Warming Party

by James Ewert February 23, 2009August 19, 2021

2/24–Global Warming Party at Uncommon Ground

Posted inBlogs

2/19–Free accounting tips for creatives

by James Ewert February 18, 2009August 19, 2021

2/19–Free accounting tips for creatives at the Cultural Center

Posted inBlogs

2/15 — Free talk on the science of sex

by James Ewert February 13, 2009August 19, 2021

2/15 — Free talk on the science of sex

Posted inBlogs

2/14–Free bottle of champagne

by James Ewert February 13, 2009August 19, 2021

2/14– Free bottle of champagne at Angels and Kings if you have someone’s name tattooed on you

Posted inBlogs

2/13 — Science Presentation by Improbable Research

by James Ewert February 13, 2009August 19, 2021

2/13 — Free science presentation on sword swallowing and quick barbeque ignition by Improbable Research

Posted inBlogs

2/13-2/28 — Free screenings for heart health

by James Ewert February 12, 2009August 19, 2021

2/13-2/28 — Free screenings for heart health

Posted inBlogs

2/20-3/29 — Free theater production

by James Ewert February 12, 2009August 19, 2021

2/20-3/29 — Free production of “Into the Woods”

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