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“A wonderful, short film that takes a look behind the scenes of how the huge electric Chevrolet sign in Chicago works, and is maintained. Produced by Jam Handy and Chevrolet in 1935.”
Posted on September 25, 2012
By The Shedd Aquarium
Sept. 23 to 29 is Sea Otter Awareness Week! To celebrate, Shedd Aquarium’s sea otters enjoy their own “cakes” made of ice, clam, krill, shrimp and crab. The cake with a “10” on it represents the 10 years we’ve had otters at the aquarium.
Posted on September 24, 2012
By J.J. Tindall
Whey Lion in a Glade
I keep seeing this thing.
A lion in apparent repose
in the gold dusk
leering with rage.
A lion surveying a bay
from a dune,
Posted on September 21, 2012
By Dan O’Shea
A vocal contingent of craft beer drinkers has given Goose Island a hard time about selling out to Anheuser-Busch. Yet, that doesn’t stop them from swarming bars and liquor stores when Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout arrives, as it did this week in the Chicago area. It also doesn’t stop them from buying up every last ticket to Goose events like this month’s Goose Island Belgian Fest 2012.
The BCBS release and Belgian Fest offer two points of proof that Goose Island should not be dismissed in craft beer circles.
Posted on September 20, 2012
By The Leinenkugel Brewing Company
The Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company is rolling out Big Eddy Baltic Porter, a hearty dark beer with a clean lager finish, perfect for any beer enthusiast. Big Eddy Baltic Porter is the third in a series of Big Eddy brews by Leinenkugel’s in 2012.
Big Eddy Baltic Porter creates a warming blanket of malt flavor with seven select malts, including Munich, Crystal Rye, Roasted Barley, Special B, Chocolate malt and a blend of Pale malts. The beer is interwoven with notes of toffee, cocoa, caramel, toasted bread and sherry fruit flavors, creating a brew bold in character, yet remarkably balanced with an ABV of 8.5 percent.
Posted on September 18, 2012
By National Geographic Wild
“Dogs are being snatched from their homes in a Chicago suburb; who or what is committing such an act?”
Posted on September 12, 2012
By The Milwaukee County Zoo
Out of all the land animals, elephants are among the most fascinating and intriguing of species. On Saturday, September 15, the Zoo invites visitors to to participate in fun and educational activities designed to spread awareness and highlight the conservation efforts for these majestic, endangered animals.
Activities take place from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Highlights include:
Posted on September 10, 2012
Another Beachwood Exclusive!
“AT&T is planning a new flagship retail location in Chicago that will sport video walls, showrooms, mock household environments and a distinct Apple flavor,” Mashable reports.
First, their video. Then, the Beachwood’s exclusive look inside the new store.
Posted on September 5, 2012
