A European report concludes that the games do more harm than good for local tourism.
Tag: Vol. 38 No. 52
Issue of Sep. 17 – 23, 2009
Posted inNews & Politics
Letters & Comments, September 17, 2009
Bad Examples Re: The Olympics: What’s In It for the Arts? by Deanna Isaacs, September 10 “The bid committee argues that this is a ‘reasonable projection given other Chicago-area philanthropic contributions to projects such as Millennium Park,’ according to a recent report commissioned by the Civic Federation.” If they’re holding up Millennium Park as an […]
Posted inMusic
Local Release Roundup
New music from A.J. Crew, Dude ‘n Nem, Mr. Russia, the Part Five, Psalm One, and Waterhens
Posted inArts & Culture
Loving the Volcano
Review of A Red Orchid Theatre’s production of Mistakes Were Made by Craig Wright, directed by Dexter Bullard and starring Michael Shannon.
Posted inArts & Culture
Blagojevich: Think Socrates, Not Icarus
The Governor isn’t mythological material, though it contains plenty of myth. But it’s a fine warning on the pitfalls of democracy.
Posted inNews & Politics
Ben Joravsky, Tool of the Man
The real story behind the first story on trouble between Governor Blagojevich and his father-in-law, Richard Mell.
Posted inNews & Politics
The Nest Issue: The Best Room In The House
Six Chicagoans show us their favorite living spaces: Busy Beaver button lady Christen Carter, Columbia assistant prof and fashion scholar Virginia Heaven, arts advocate Paul Klein and floral designer Amy Crum, architect Brad Lynch, and artist Jackie Seiden
Posted inNews & Politics
Fall Arts Guide 2009 People to Watch: Laura Cohen and Joe Winston
Two local filmmakers adapt Tom Frank’s What’s the Matter With Kansas? to the big screen. Opens September 18 at Gene Siskel Film Center.
Posted inNews & Politics
First Thing We Do, Let’s Kill All the Columnists
Could less star power and more depth save the Sun-Times?
Posted inMusic
The Reader’s Guide to World Music Festival: Chicago 2009
Friday, September 18, through Thursday, September 24, at venues around the city
Posted inMusic
The List, September 17-23, 2009
Critics’ Choices and other notable concerts: Laura Barrett, Circulatory System, Health, the Fruit Bats, Obituary, and more
Posted inColumns & Opinion
Savage Love, September 17, 2009
Is Pepsi really gayer than Coke, turning sexual insecurities into bonerade, honest polys vs. dishonest monogamists, and more
Posted inBlogs
We Shoot: Jay-Z at the House of Blues
From the Samsung AT&T Summer Krush concert on Tuesday.