Eight Forty-Eight—February 28, 2007 |
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Reviewing Returns and Run-Offs
We examine the results of Chicago’s municipal elections with political analyst Russ Stewart, University of Illinois at Chicago Professor of Political Science Dick Simpson and Chicago Public Radio Political Reporter Ben Calhoun. |
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Major Upset in the 53rd Ward
We talk with 53rd Ward Alderman Ed Bus, who now faces his first run-off election in 49 years.
Ed Bus is the creation of the improv comedy group, Schadenfreude. You can see Schadenfreude live on stage, Saturday March 3 at the Wilmette Theater. |
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Dancing into March
Dance critic Lucia Mauro previews three upcoming dance performances:
Chunky Move: I Want to Dance Better at Parties
March 1—3
Museum of Contemporary Art
River North Chicago Dance Company: Underground Movements
March 9—11
Harris Theater for Music and Dance
Natya Dance Theatre: Alakshaya - The Invisible Veil
March 15—17
Dance Center of Columbia College |
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Al Gini Opens His Bookbag and Your Mind
Eight Forty-Eight Resident Philosopher Al Gini shares some of the books that have had the most profound impact on his life.
Authors and Books Mentioned:
Victor Frankel: Man’s Search for Meaning
Plato: The Republic, The Phaedo, The Crito, The Apology
William James
Immanuel Kant
J.D. Salinger: Raise High the Roof-Beam, Carpenters; Franny and Zooey
John Updike: Rabbit, Run; Rabbit Redux, Rabbit is Rich, Rabbit at Rest, Rabbit Remembered
Ernest Hemingway
Albert Camus: The Stranger, The Plague
Konrad Lorenz: On Aggression
Philip Caputo: A Rumor of War
J. Glenn Gray: The Warriors |
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February: The Movie
Writer, teacher and contributor John O'Connor reflects on the past 28 days as he
brings us the blockbuster event of the month: February: The Movie. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—February 27, 2007 |
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Water Wars
As water becomes scarcer, could unregulated diversions from Lake Michigan lead
to disaster? We talk with Peter Annin, author of The Great Lakes Water Wars.
Music Button: Roger O’Donnell, “The Truth In You,” from the CD World’s Fair (Great Society Records) |
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Low Flow Toilets
The Environment Report’s Chuck Quirmbach reports on the viability of no-flow toilets.
Music Button: William Bell, “You Don’t Miss Your Water,” from the CD Stax 50th Anniversary Celebration (Stax) |
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What's Happening at Halas Hall?
Sports contributor Cheryl Raye-Stout joins us to talk about post-Super Bowl
moves at Halas Hall, a playoff push for the Bulls, and the latest from
baseball's spring training.
Music Button: Lil’ Ed and the Blues Imperials, “Golden Rule,” from the CD Rattleshake (Alligator) |
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Religious Retreat for the Homeless
Contributor Judy Valente visits a religious retreat for homeless people.
Judy Valente leads a Lenten Retreat on Sunday, March 4, from 2-4 p.m. at Old St. Patrick's Church.
She will also give a presentation titled “Poems to Nourish the Soul” at the Beverly Arts Center on March 18 at 3 p.m. Valente's poetry is on display at the Gallery at Catholic Theological Union in Hyde Park until March 1.
Music Button: Air, “Lost Message,” from the CD Pocket Symphony (Astralwerks) |
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Bronzeville Boys and Girls
Gwendolyn Brooks' classic volume of children's poetry, Bronzeville Boys and Girls, has been reissued with new full-color illustrations by acclaimed African-American artist Faith Ringgold. Eight Forty-Eight’s Ashley Gross reports. |
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Spry School
Chicago Public Radio’s Jay Field reports on happenings at Pilsen’s John Spry Community School. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—February 26, 2007 |
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Election Day and Beyond
Chicago Public Radio Political Reporter Ben Calhoun joins us to preview Chicago's municipal elections. |
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Rick Kogan on Chicago Aldermen
The Chicago Tribune's Rick Kogan spent the past year profiling all fifty of Chicago's sitting City Council members. He joins us to discuss the job of an alderman. |
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Monday Morning Business Update
Business contributor David Greising discusses the efforts to boost the performance of Sara Lee and Kraft.
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Chicago's Oscar Winner
We share an excerpt from Academy Award-winning Best Supporting Actress and Chicagoan Jennifer Hudson singing “And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going” from the movie Dreamgirls. |
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Attempting a Review of Godard
Film critic Jonathan Miller reviews Jean-Luc Godard's 1967 film Two or Three Things I Know About Her. A new 35mm print of the film runs through Thursday, March 1, at the Music Box Theatre. |
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Pioneering African-American Journalist Les Brownlee
The late journalist and educator Les Brownlee broke down every barrier that was put in front of him. His widow Priscilla MacDougall gives us a glimpse into his life and times in this interview with Eight Forty-Eight's Richard Steele.
Les Brownlee: The Autobiography of a Pioneering African-American Journalist (Marion Street Press, 2007) |
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The Music of Margaret Bonds
We share an excerpt from “Minstrel Man,” composed by the late Margaret Bonds, a Chicago composer and pianist who in 1933 was the first African-American soloist for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The song is performed by Pamela Dillard. |
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We Are All From Somewhere Else
Chicago Public Radio's Dan Bindert reviews of the Exploding Star Orchestra's new experimental album, We Are All From Somewhere Else (Thrill Jockey, 2007). |
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Eight Forty-Eight—February 23, 2007 |
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Month in Review
Charles Thomas—Reporter, Channel 7
Ethan Michaeli—Publisher, Residents' Journal
Sue Ontiveros—Columnist, Chicago Sun-Times
We discuss the stories of February with our all-star panel of journalists. |
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The Race to Be 32nd Ward Alderman
Chicago Public Radio’s Diantha Parker reports on what the fight for alderman in the Northwest Side 32nd Ward says about old-style machine politics and newcomers. |
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Candidate Profile: Alderman Ed Bus
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In the final installment of a three-part series, Schadenfreude's 53rd Ward Alderman Ed Bus joins us live in studio for a conversation about the upcoming elections.
You can see Schadenfreude live on Saturday March 3, at the Wilmette Theater. |
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Drumming up Community in Humboldt Park
Humbolt Park arts group AfriCaribe is trying to build community and understanding through music and dance. Chicago Public Radio's Chip Mitchell reports.
AfriCaribe's next bombazo is Saturday night, February 24 at the AfriCaribe Cultural Center. The evening begins at 6 with a Caribbean art exhibit, followed at 8 by music and dancing. |
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Dueling Critics: Court-Martial at Fort Devens
Jonathan Abarbanel and guest critic Kerry Reid take on The Victory Gardens production of Court-Martial at Fort Devens. It runs through March 11 at the Biograph Theater.
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Eight Forty-Eight—February 22, 2007 |
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City Council Campaign Notebook
Chicago Journal Managing Editor Haydn Bush joins us to discuss some of the aldermanic races he's been covering.
Music Button: The Dining Rooms, “La Citta Nuda,” from the CD Tre (Guidance Recordings) |
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Schadenfreude: Alderman Ed Bus: The Media Blitz
Schadenfreude, Chicago's critically-acclaimed sketch comedy ensemble, presents the fictitious Alderman Ed Bus of the 53rd Ward. In part two of this three-part series, old-school Alderman Ed Bus prepares for his media blitz.
Schadenfreude is performing live at the Wilmette Theater on March 3rd.
Music Button: Johnny Pearson, “Pop March,” from the CD Music For TV Dinners: The 60’s, (Scamp Records) |
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High School Studies
National research released today shows U.S. high school students taking harder classes, but reading at lower levels. We talk with Chicago Public Radio Education Reporter Jay Field about this new data.
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Numbers Game
Writer John O'Connor says no standardized test can measure what's really important in our students.
Music Button: The Aqua Velvets, “Smoking Panatelas on the Blue Mediterranean Sea,” from the CD Nomad, (Milan Music)
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Filmspotting Goes to the Oscars
Filmspotting co-hosts Adam Kempenaar and Sam Van Hallgren come in to offer their take on what's going down (and, what isn't) on Oscar night.
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Adam and Sam ask Steve Edwards for his take on the best films of 2006 and talk about their picks for Best Actor, Actress and more. |
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The Making of Oscar
Chicago Public Radio's Lynette Kalsnes takes a visit to an awards factory on the city's Northwest Side to see how Oscar is made.
Music Button: Elmer Bernstein, “On The Move,” from the CD MGM and Rykodisc present Sneak Preview, (Ryko)
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UnderCover: Puerto Muerto Covers Nina Simone
Chicago wife-husband duo Puerto Muerto take on Nina Simone's “Be My Husband.” |
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Three to See
Arts Editor Edward Lifson shares his top picks for upcoming cultural events.
Radio Golf by August Wilson at the Goodman Theater
Closes Sunday
Richard Hunt
Exhibition of maquettes and color lithographs at Elmhurst College
Through Wednesday, February 28
Cézanne to Picasso: Ambroise Vollard, Patron of the Avant-Garde
Art Institute of Chicago
Through May 12, 2007 |
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Eight Forty-Eight—February 21, 2007 |
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Mayoral Candidate Dorothy Brown
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We talk with Dorothy Brown, a challenger to Mayor Richard Daley in the 2007 elections.
Music Button: Herbie Hancock, “The Maze,” from the CD Takin’ Off (Blue Note) |
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City Council's Affordable Housing Fight
Chicago Public Radio’s Catrin Einhorn reports on the debate over affordable housing in the Chicago City Council.
Music Button: Fila Brazillia, “Airlock Holmes,” from the CD OmLounge 3 (Om Records) |
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Schadenfreude: Alderman Ed Bus
Schadenfreude, Chicago's critically-acclaimed sketch comedy ensemble, presents the fictitious Alderman Ed Bus of the 53rd Ward. In part one of this three-part series, we listen in as he realizes there's an election coming up.
Schadenfreude is performing live at the Wilmette Theater on March 3. |
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Nerd-a-Thon
Eight Forty-Eight's Gianofer Fields finds out what happens when you mix a frigid weekend, a slew of board games and a bunch of nerds. She talks with Mensa Chicago Chapter President Beth Anne Demeter and Mensa lifetime member Stephen Metzger. |
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Replacing Chief Illiniwek
The fighting prairie dogs? Chicagoans suggest ideas for a new University of Illinois mascot as the school bids adieu to Chief Illiniwek.
Music Button: Cantoma, “Essarai,” from the CD Cantoma (Quango Records) |
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Paying Attention on Ash Wednesday
Judy Valente reflects on the value of paying attention to the subtleties of life on this Ash Wednesday.
Judy Valente leads a Lenten Retreat "Discovering the Sacred in Daily Life" Saturday, February 24 at 9 am at Fourth Presbyterian Church.
Music Button: Elmhurst College Jazz Band, “Sandu,” from the CD Relentless (self-released) |
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Doug Beach and Elmhurst Jazz
Chicago Public Radio's Dan Bindert talks with Doug Beach, an instructor in the Elmhurst College Music Department about the mission and line-up of the 40th annual Elmhurst College Jazz Festival. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—February 20, 2007
Richard Steele Guest Hosts |
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Addressing Education Funding Reform
As the state reaches its deadline for bids on the lottery, we talk with Center for Tax and Budget Accountability Executive Director Ralph Martire about the need for education funding reform in Illinois. |
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Mardi Gras in Chicago
We share the sounds of “Mardi Gras in Chicago,” which took place Saturday at the Chicago Children's Museum.
The event was organized by the NOLA in Chicago Network and featured Mama Digdown’s Brass Band. |
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The Ballad of the Whiskey Robber
Author Julian Rubinstein writes and sings about Attila Ambrus, a modern-day Robin Hood from Hungary now known and toasted the world over as the “Whiskey Robber.” Rubinstein will be on hand at 7:30 tonight at Barbara's Bookstore in Oak Park.
Music Button: T-Roma, “Dobri Den Romalen,” from the CD Way of the Romani (Self Released) (More Information) |
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Where's the Beef?
Six months ago, a feud between labor and business was expected to shape Chicago's municipal elections. On the eve of the elections, however, that dispute is nothing like what was predicted. |
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Alderman Campaign Notebook
Chicago Reader Political Writer Mick Dumke joins us to discuss some of the most heated races for Chicago alderman.
Music Button: Masters of Groove, “Wow Wow,” from the CD Masters of Groove (Meet DJ 9) (Jazzateria Records) |
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Mikva Kids Challenge Candidates
Fed up with youth issues being overlooked in this mayoral election, students with the civics education group Mikva Challenge film YouTube videos directed at the candidates. |
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The Search for the Perfect Taco
Independent producer Nick White brings us the story of one man seeking—and finding—his culinary holy grail.
Music Button: Beck, “Satan Gave Me A Taco,” from the CD Stereopathic Soul Manure (Flipside Records) |
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Singer Terisa Griffin Bares her "Naked Soul"
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Charlie Johnson, Terisa Griffin and Richard Steele.
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Chicago vocalist Terisa Griffin stops by to chat and belt out some tunes. Her new CD is My Naked Soul. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—February 19, 2007
Richard Steele Guest Hosts |
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Chicago Mayoral Candidate William "Doc" Walls
Over the next week, as part of our continuing elections coverage, we talk one-on-one with the three candidates vying for mayor in the nation’s third largest city. Today,
we talk with mayoral candidate William “Doc” Walls.
Music Button: Sonny Stitt, “On Green Dolphin Street,” from the CD It’s Magic (Delmark) |
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Teens for President
Our contributors at Curie Youth Radio ask their fellow students what they'd do if they were in the White House. |
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Monday Business Update
Business contributor David Greising discusses the fragile state of the U.S. housing market.
Music Button: Tortoise, “CTA,” from the CD A Lazarus Taxon (Thrill Jockey) |
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E2 and the Black Media
Chicago Public Radio's Diantha Parker reports on how black media are covering the E2 trial.
Music Button: Nostalgia ’77, “Green Blades of Grass,” from the CD The Garden (Ubiquity) |
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The State of Chicago's Black Media
Salim Muwakkil—Senior Editor, In These Times
Ken Smikle—President, Target Market News
Laura Washington—Columnist, Chicago Sun-Times; DePaul University Professor
Charles Whitaker—Professor, Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism
Chicago was once a thriving and competitive city for black newspapers and publications, but tough times have hit some local publishers. We host a roundtable discussion on the state of Chicago's African-American media. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—February 16, 2007
Alison Cuddy Guest Hosts
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The Pros and Cons of Road Salt
Road salt has impacts on the environment and infrastructure, but Northwestern University Professor David Schulz says it's key to clearing roads quickly after a snowstorm.
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For additional information on the environmental impacts of road salt, we called Pat Kelsey, vice president of the division of natural sciences at Christopher B. Burke Engineering West in St. Charles.
He spoke with Eight Forty-Eight guest host Allison Cuddy. |
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The Physics of Falling Ice
Catrin Einhorn takes a walk on the wild side of winter ice on tall buildings.
Music Button: Pat Metheny/Brad Mehldau, “A Night Away,” from the CD Quartet (Nonesuch Records) |
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Flex-Fuel Economy Questioned
The Environment Report’s Julie Grant investigates claims that mixed-fuel vehicles are environmentally friendly.
Music Button: Exploding Star Orchestra, “Cosmic Tomes For Sleepwalking Lovers Pt. 2,” from the CD We Are All From Somewhere Else |
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Women in Love
Writer Elizabeth Sandoval offers advice to single women. |
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Seminarians and the Vagina Monologues
Chicago Public Radio’s Jason DeRose finds out why some seminarians believe performing the Vagina Monologues will make them better ministers. |
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Dialogues of the Carmelites
Lyric Opera of Chicago Dramaturg Roger Pines brings us the story behind the story of Francis Poulenc's acclaimed 20th Century opera Dialogues of the Carmelites. It's based on the real life execution of a group of Catholic nuns during the French Revolution and is getting its first-ever performance at Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Music Button: Cantoma, “The Call,” from the CD Cantoma (Quango Records) |
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Filmspotting Takes on the “Masterpiece”
Filmspotting hosts Adam Kempenaar and Sam Van Hallgren take a long, hard look at what many in the world of cinema consider a “masterpiece”: French director Jacques Tati's 1967 film, Play Time.
The 70 millimeter print of Jacques Tati’s Play Time screens this Saturday and Sunday morning at The Music Box Theatre.
Music Button: Urbs, “Operation W,” from the CD Toujours Le Meme Film (G-Stone Records)
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Dueling Critics' Spring Preview
Jonathan Abarbanel and Kelly Kleiman preview Chicago’s Spring theatre season.
Chicago Children's Theatre: Go, Dog, Go!
Lookingglass Young Ensemble: Inside Outside Inside/Outside: The Radical Act of Listening
House Theatre: The Sparrow
Easy Street Players: Sordid Lives |
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Eight Forty-Eight—February 15, 2007 |
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A Better Budget?
Democratic Cook County Commissioner Mike Quigley discusses the alternative budget proposed by a 13 member bipartisan coalition among the board. |
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Budget Give and Take
Cook County Board President Todd Stroger reacts to yesterday's alternative budget proposal.
Music Button: Jump With Joey, “Look Away,” from the CD Strictly for You Vol. 2 (HiFi Records) |
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Big Picture in Jeopardy
Independent producer Tim Carnahan reports on two, small high schools in Chicago's Back of the Yards and Bronzeville neighborhoods that may be getting the axe.
Music Button: Kraak & Smaak, “Mambo Solitario,” from the CD Boogie Angst (Quango Records) |
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Why We Love to Love
Eight Forty-Eight Resident Philosopher Al Gini reflects on why we love.
Music Button: Frank Sinatra, “What Is This Thing Called Love,” from the CD In The Wee Small Hours of the Morning (Capitol) |
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Tales of War and Turmoil
Dance Critic Lucia Mauro discusses two dance performances this weekend that address the effects of war and government policy.
Together Higher Dance Troupe
February 22-24 at 8 p.m.
Dance Center of Columbia College, Chicago
The Joffrey Ballet: Destiny's Dances
February 14-25
Auditorium Theater |
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Remembering Ann Barzel
Longtime Chicago dance critic Ann Barzel died Monday at the age of 101. We remember her with an excerpt of a 2002 interview in which she reflects on her career. |
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UnderCover: Las Guitarras de Espana
For this installment of our UnderCover series, Las Guitarras de Espana offers up a flamenco-tinged version of the pop standard “Killing Me Softly with His Song.”
The series is produced in conjunction with Great Life Music. Colby Beserra is the Music Director. Our audio engineers are Mary Gaffney and Brian Schwab. |
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Three to See
Hello Beautiful! Senior Producer Matt Cunningham shares his top picks for upcoming cultural events.
Service Station
February 16-March 9
Walsh Gallery
118 N. Peoria Street, Chicago
Lady
Through February 25
Northlight Theatre
9501 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie
Delirium
Feburary 17-19
United Center
1901 W. Madison St., Chicago |
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Eight Forty-Eight—February 14, 2007 |
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Funding Education
Republican State Represenative and Education Caucus leader Bob Pritchard of
Sycamore discusses education funding reform. |
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Mayor Daley and Education
Mayor Daley is touting his school reform efforts heading into the municipal elections. Chicago Public Radio's Jay Field examines his record. |
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School Daze: Comparing and Contrasting Urban Reform Efforts
Chicago has taken the lead on national school reform efforts in recent years, and many other large urban cities have been paying close attention. Education writer Alexander Russo compares and contrasts the Chicago experiment with efforts in other cities.
Related Links:
Education Week Blog, District 299 Blog
Music Button: Radio Citizen, “Night Part 1,” from the CD Berlin Serengeti (Ubiquity) |
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The “Love Lost” Letter
Performers from the 4th Annual GroundUp Theatre production of Letters/X recite real letters sent by real “exes.”
Letters/X runs through March 3 at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday nights at the Hungry Brain, located at 2319 W. Belmont Ave. |
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No Longer So Grand
Chicago writer Michael Bowen shares his valentine to the CTA.
Music Button: Rhett Miller, “The El,” from the CD The Instigator (Elektra)
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Dueling Valentines
Dueling Critics Jonathan Abarbanel and Kelly Kleiman get in the Valentines Day spirit with “love notes” to each other.
Music Button: ABBA, “Fernando,” from the CD ABBA Gold (Polydor) |
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The Science of Attraction
We talk with Northwestern University researcher Paul Eastwick about what we can learn from speed dating.
Music Button: Frank Sinatra, “At Long Last Love,” from the CD A Swingin’ Affair (Capitol) |
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Nerds in Love
We listen in on a “nerdy” singles event in Wrigleyville.
The next Nerds At Heart event takes place at Guthrie's Tavern on March 13. |
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In Love with Love
Author and syndicated cartoonist Nicole Hollander reflects on her love for falling in love.
Nicole Hollander is a syndicated cartoonist, creator of the strip Sylvia and author of the forthcoming book Aging Gracefully: Tales from the Planet Denial.
Music Button: Eldee Young, “I Can’t Get Started,” from the CD The Long And Short of Jazz (Middle Coast Records) |
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Musician Eldee Young Dies
We share an excerpt of a performance by late Chicago musician Eldee Young. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—February 13, 2007 |
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Jan Schakowsky Investigation
Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky is calling for an investigation of the FBI's process for background checks of applicants for U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.
Music Button: Kaskade, “Right Time,” from the CD The United Nations of Future Music Vol. 1 (Om Records) |
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Genetic Testing and Life Decisions
Filmmaker Joanna Rudnick talks to us about her film In the Family, which explores the history of breast cancer in her family.
Future Perfect: In the Family will feature a panel and excerpts from the film tonight at 6 p.m. at the Illinois Institute of Technology.
Music Button: Six Parts Seven, “Confusing Possibilities,” from the CD Casually Smashed To Pieces (Suicide Squeeze) |
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Mariachi Love
It took 60 years to find her soul mate, but for Santa and Ruben Vazquez, two hearts eventually unite. Writer Teresa Puente has the story.
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Alderman Cash
The Chicago Reporter's Alden Loury and Casey Sanchez talk about their investigative work into the cash contributions received by aldermanic candidates. |
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50th Ward
Many residents of Chicago 50th Ward say it's time for a change, but a long-time incumbent is digging in and running harder than ever. Chicago Public Radio's Lynette Kalsnes reports.
Music Button: Shawn Lee’s Ping Pong Orchestra, “Fiendish Fifth,” from the CD Voices and Choices (Ubiquity) |
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Hip-Hop and the “N-Word”
Aurora writer Anthony Stanford reflects on hip-hop's use of the “N-word.” |
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Harlem Speaks
Richard Steele talks with author Cary Wintz about the explosion of Black culture during the Harlem Renaissance and its effect on our current culture.
Music Button: Duke Ellington, “Rent Party Blues,” from the CD Early Ellington (Decca Records)
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Eight Forty-Eight—February 12, 2007
Broadcast Live from the Chicago History Museum in Lincoln Park |
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Obama-rama
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Chicago Public Radio Political Reporter Ben Calhoun recaps Senator Barack Obama's Springfield presidential announcement. |
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Lincoln Park Tour
We take a tour of Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood and talk with some business owners and residents. |
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43rd Ward Candidate Forum
43rd Ward aldermanic candidates Vi Daley, Tim Egan, Rachel Goodstein, Michele Smith and Peter Zelchenko answer questions from residents. |
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Old Town Folk
Old Town School of Folk Music instructors Colby Maddox and Chris Walz perform the traditional folk song “Midnight Special.”
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Eight Forty-Eight—February 9, 2007 |
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Moving Beyond Congestion
Illinois State Representative and Mass Transit Committee Chair Julie Hamos reacts to the RTA’s “Moving Beyond Congestion” proposal. |
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Springfield Dining Dispatch
Illinois' Old State Capitol in Springfield is just across the plaza from Robbie's Restaurant. We talk with co-owner Lori Bailey about the gathering furor over Sen. Barack Obama's impending announcement there. |
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Cars and Corn
We visit the 2007 Chicago Auto Show with Business Contributor David Greising, who discusses the state of the U.S. auto industry and how the push for greener cars will affect it. |
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Greening the Chicago Auto Show
Green is in at this year's Chicago Auto Show which kicks off Friday. We ride along with Wayne Gerdes, one man who has found ways to boost energy efficiency with his car. Chicago Public Radio's Matt Cunningham rides with him to learn more about hyper-miling.
Related Links:
Clean MPG |
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Artist and Filmmaker Michael Snow
Canadian experimental artist and filmmaker Michael Snow talks to Chicago Public Radio’s Alison Cuddy about his career. The avant-garde artist's film, Wavelength, was once referred to as the Citizen Kane of experimental film, and he's in town for an installment at the Gene Siskel Film Center. |
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Dueling Critics
Dueling Critics Jonathan Abarbanel and Kelly Kleiman review the latest on the stage. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—February 8, 2007 |
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Amending the Budget
Forrest Claypool—Cook County Commissioner, 12th District
Peter Silvestri—Cook County Commissioner, 9th District
Roberto Maldonado—Cook County Commissioner, 8th District
Amendments to the Cook County budget are due Thursday afternoon. We talk with a roundtable of commissioners about their proposed changes. |
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Building Legacy
Architect Geoffrey Goldberg reflects on the impending loss of the old Northwestern University Prentice Women’s Hospital, designed by his father Bertrand Goldberg.
Music Button: Tristeza, “Bromas,” from the EP Bromas (Better Looking Records) |
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In the Food for Love
Channel 7 Food Reporter Steve Dolinsky shares his recommendations for Valentine’s Day romance. Check out the some of the restaurants with Valentine's specials on “Eight Forty-Eight's” Links and Info.
Music Button: Wayne Newton, “Strangers In The Night,” from the CD Wild Cool & Swingin’ 2 (Capitol) |
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Three to See
Chicago Public Radio arts producer Matt Cunningham steps in for the vacationing Edward Lifson and shares three not-to-be-missed upcoming cultural events.
Fired!
February 9-15
Gene Siskel Film Center
An Exhibition of Scott Short
Through February 18
The Renaissance Society
Chicago A Cappella: Songs for Lovers (and those who wish they were)
Febuary 9 at DePaul Concert Hall
February 17 at Pilgrim Congregational Church
February 18 at Nichols Concert Hall
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Soft Shop on the Crackling Ice
“Eight Forty-Eight” Contributor Jennifer Brandel follows “The Soft Shop” on their journey to Minnesota to see how art and ice combine to build character and community spirit.
They’re taking part in the 4th annual Art Shanty Projects.
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Frozen Wave
Think frozen waves are just in Lake Michigan? Writer Bob Hughes recalls a frozen wave that made him a man.
Robert Hughes teaches English at Truman College and is the author of Running with Walker: A Memoir (Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2003).
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UnderCover: The Zincs
Colby Beserra brings us the next installment of our UnderCover series, featuring the Zincs and their take on Echo and the Bunnymen’s song “Silver.”
The Zincs' new record, Black Pompadour (Thrill Jockey, 2007), is due out on March 20. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—February 7, 2007 |
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Cook County Budget Fight
Daily Southtown reporter Jonathan Lipman helps us sort out the troubles with the Cook County budget.
Music Button: Aubergine 3, “Don Pisco,” from the CD In All Things Modulation (Transistor Recordings) |
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Boneyard
Chicago Public Radio's Dan Bindert reviews the new album Boneyard (Origin Records, 2007) from Chicago-based jazz trio Jim McNeely, Kelly Sill and Joel Spencer. |
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Iraqi Refugees
Chicago Public Radio's Catrin Einhorn brings us the story of one Iraqi family scattered by war, and its efforts to bring relatives here.
Music Button: Thievery Corporation, “Facing East,” from the CD The Richest Man In Babylon (ESL Records) |
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Letters Home
Steve Edwards talks with director William Massolia about the world premiere of Griffin Theatre Company's Letters Home: Voices of American Troops from the Battlefields of Iraq.
Music Button: Bombay Dub Orchestra, “The Berber of Seville: Suburbia Mix,” from the CD Bombay Dub Orchestra (6 Degrees) |
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Holding the Keys to Life
Currie High School student Pablo Ponce discusses the Curie Youth Radio program and shares a personal story about being a parking attendent at Millienium Park. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—February 6, 2007 |
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Extreme Temperatures
Andrew Velasquez—Director, Chicago's Office of Emergency Management and Communications
Andrew Velasquez discusses the possible effects of the bitter cold that is expected throughout this week.
Music Button: Dean Martin, “Baby It’s Cold Outside,” from the CD Christmas Cocktails 2 (Capitol) |
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Obama, Clinton and Hometown Loyalty
Chicago Public Radio's Ben Calhoun looks at the elements driving political loyalty when two presidential candidates have roots in the same place.
Music Button: DJ Logic, “Hope Road,” from the CD Zen of Logic (Ropeadope Records) |
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Race to Execution
We talk with film director Rachel Lyon about her documentary Race to Execution, which screens Tuesday night at the Harold Washington Library Center, and later this year on PBS.
Music Button: 6 Parts 7, “Knock At My Door,” from the CD Casually Smashed to Pieces (Suicide Squeeze Records) |
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Anniversary of In Re Gault
Bernardine Dohrn—Director, Northwestern University Children and Family Justice Center
On the 40th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court opinion known as In Re Gault, Bernardine Dohrn explains the history and significance of the case effecting juvenile rights.
A panel of judges, attorneys, and historians will re-enact the oral arguments Tuesday evening at Northwestern University's Thorne Auditorium.
Music Button: Flying Lotus, “Untitled #7,” from the CD 1983 (Plug Research Records) |
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Arts Scan Project
Judith Stockdale—Executive Director, Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation
Nick Rabkin—Executive Director; Chicago Center for Arts Policy, Columbia College Chicago
We talk with Judith Stockdale and Nick Rabkin about a new study that offers one of the first comprehensive examinations of the health of Chicago-area non-profit arts organizations across disciplines.
The Arts Scan Project is the work of the Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation.
Music Button: ETHS Band, “Honk,” from the CD All In Good Time (Self-Released) |
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Evanston High School Jazz
Dr. David Fodor—Director of Band
Chris Miller—Guitar
Louis Hellman—Alto Sax
“Eight Forty-Eight's” Richard Steele recently sat down with Dr. David Fodor and a couple of his students to discuss the highly-acclaimed Evanston Township High School Jazz Program.
The 4th Annual Evanston Jazz Fest is Saturday, February 10. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—February 5, 2007
Broadcast Live from Rainbow Beach and Park in South Shore
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The Sociology of the Bears
Steven Riess—History Professor, Northeastern Illinois University; Co-Director—Chicago Seminar on Sport and Culture
As the city mourns the Bears’ Super Bowl loss, we ask the question: why do the Bears, and football, mean so much to us? Steven Reiss explains. |
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A Historic Super Bowl
Historian and teacher Timuel Black reflects on the significance of this year’s Super Bowl within the scope of African-American achievement. |
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Tour of South Shore
Steve Edwards tours the streets of Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood, talking with business owners and residents. |
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7th Ward Candidate Forum
Steve Edwards talks with 7th Ward Aldermanic candidates Darcel Beavers, Ronald David and Sandi Jackson. |
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Lia McCoo and Keryn Moriyah Perform
We hear an excerpt of a performance by of 7th Ward resident Lia McCoo performs with guitarist Keryn Moriyah. The full album is available on their Web site.
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Eight Forty-Eight—February 2, 2007 |
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Super Bowl Preview
Sports contributor Cheryl Raye-Stout talks about the hype, the media, the coach, and what to expect from the Bears and the Colts this Sunday for Superbowl LXI.
Music Button: Alex Peace & Lu Roc, “Amplified (Da Bears)” |
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Bears Big Business
Chicago Public Radio's Alex Helmick reports on the business of the Bears. |
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Super Bowl Media Madness
Media critic Wally Podrazik analyzes the media madness over the Super Bowl, and the use of the big game to push big TVs. |
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Heave Ho to the High-Five
Comic Joel Brussel contemplates alternatives to the most popular victory gesture.
Music Button: Angel Melendez, “Chicago Bear Cha Cha” |
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Super Bears Cha Cha
We listen to an excerpt from the “Super Bears Cha Cha.” |
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Salah's Aquittal
Chicago Public Radio's Rob Wildeboer reports on the news of Muhammed Salah's recent aquittal.
Music Button: Thunderball, “Lost Vagueness,” from the CD Cinescope (ESL Records) |
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Fighting Climate Change
George Kling—Biology Professor, University of Michigan
Rebecca Stanfield—State Director, Environment Illinois
Howard Lerner—Executive Director, Environmental Law and Policy Center
George Kling details some of the projected impacts of global warming on the Great Lakes Region, and Rebecca Stanfield and Howard Lerner tell us what the state of Illinois—and its individual citizens—can do to combat climate change.
Related Links:
Confronting Climate Change in the Great Lakes Region
Music Button: C-Mon & Kypski, “In And Out Of Days,” from the CD Where The Wild Things Are (Penoze Records) |
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Young Filmmaker Re-Defines Video
Film contributor Jonathan Miller examines the work of the young filmmaker , Kyle Canterbury, who’s making a splash with his imagery.
This Saturday, Chicago Filmmakers will host the first U.S. screening of his work—Re-defining Video: Work by Kyle Canterbury. On Sunday, March 4, there will be a special, repeat screening of Canterbury's work.
Music Button: Tuatara, “A Thin Grey Pickpocket,” from the CD Cinemathique (Fast Horse Records) |
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Dueling Critics: The Ruling Class
“Dueling Critics” Jonathan Abarbanel and Kelly Kleiman tell us whether or not The Ruling Class has any legitimate right to rule in a new production of the 60's classic at the Storefront Theater.
The play runs through Feruary 18. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—February 1 , 2007
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The Attitudes and Experiences of African-American Youth
We talk with University of Chicago political science professor Cathy Cohen and youth organizer Adaku Utah about the results of a national survey on the attitudes and experiences of African-American youth.
Music Button: Jay-Z, “30 Something,” from the CD Single (Roc-A-Fella Records) |
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Technology Problems Impact Chicago Public Schools
Chicago Public Radio's Jay Field reports on problems with Chicago Public Schools new Web-based computer system.
Music Button: Fat Freddy’s Drop, “Cay’s Crays,” from the CD Based on a True Story (Quango Records) |
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Those Were the Days
Resident Philosopher Al Gini ruminates on nostalgia.
Music Button: Les deux Love Orchestra, “Fascination,” from the CD King Kong (Heart Times Records) |
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Rex Grossman and the Colts
Chicago Public Radio's Michael Puente heads to Bloomington, Indiana, where Bears quarterback Rex Grossman grew up a Colts fan.
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Studio 312: Hal Sparks
Comedian Hal Sparks joins Jimmy Carrane in Studio 312. |
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UnderCover: The Detholz take on Eddy Grant
In the third installment of our UnderCover music series, we're joined by Chicago rock band The Detholz.
They apply their uniquely skewed vision to '80s classic “Electric Avenue.”
The Detholz will perform February 10 at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. |
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Web Exclusive: Three to See
Chicago Public Radio Arts Editor Edward Lifson shares three not to be missed upcoming culural events.
Cosmophilia: Islamic Art from the David Collection, Copenhagen
Runs February 1 through May 20
Smart Museum
Rudolf Stingel
Runs through May 27
Museum of Contemporary Art
Buildings all over the city lit up for the Chicago Bears
Runs as long as the city has Bears fever! |
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