By J.J. Tindall
Surfing to Byzantium
Shining city on a hill.
I’m not kidding.
As in Rome, once.
Boneyard of gods.
Cemeteries were parks, once.
You could picnic
on the presumption
of Potter Palmer,
Posted on December 7, 2010
20 Tweets: The Mix 101.9
From The Beachwood Tweet Deck
Shopping with Maroon 5 and Kid Rock.
1. #Bears at Lions today – who’s getting the victory? about 20 hours ago via web
2. Block 37 Shops State & Randolph = the place 2 B NOW 2 c American Idol breakthrough artist @crystalbowersox play FREE! http://bit.ly/ey7i5I 4:54 PM Dec 3rd via web
3. ChicagoTheatre Onstage tonight: @1019MIXChicago’s Miracle on State Street 12 with @Maroon5, @IngridMusic & @RyanStar! Bring on the holidays! 4:23 PM Dec 3rd via web Retweeted by 1019MIXChicago
4. Come by for a free performance at 5:15P by American Idol breakthrough artist Crystal Bowersox – and lots of prizes… http://fb.me/vA4ozInS 4:52 PM Dec 3rd via Facebook
5. @kelmay c u at Miracle on State Street tonight! have FUN! 4:19 PM Dec 3rd via web in reply to kelmay
Posted on December 6, 2010
The Week in WTF
By David Rutter
1. Rahm, WTF?
So, we’re still not bubbly about Rahm Emanuel as mayor, but it’s not a job for well-meaning amateurs. Some of the amateurs aren’t even so well-meaning.
But the challenge against his residency to keep him from running is shoddy and dishonest, and should almost make anyone but a strident Rahm-hater take his side. At the least, they are making him look like a victim of – criminee – crooked Chicago politicians.
It’s the kind of trick that someone totally cynical might have designed to make the most unsympathetic face in Illinois seem like a victim. Just a thought.
Posted on December 3, 2010
The Rink at Wrigley
By Hockeysuperfan2008
“It’s too bad they didn’t put the rink on the inside.”
Posted on December 2, 2010
The Circus Came To Town
By The Beachwood Circus Trip Affairs Desk
“After a long period of constantly changing its spots to chase the competition, the Greatest Show on Earth has, these last couple of years, settled more easily into its own distinctive, time-honored skin,” Chris Jones wrote for the Tribune this month.
“The enjoyable latest edition of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus – entitled Barnum’s FUNundrum – takes its cue from the 200th anniversary of the birth of that great showman P.T. Barnum, and thus is a cheerfully – even defiantly – retro experience that re-centers this last of North America’s great traveling circuses in the carnival tradition.”
The circus was in Rosemont until the 14th, then played at the former Chicago Stadium through Sunday night. Here are some highlights.
1. The Train.
Posted on November 29, 2010
The Week in WTF
By David Rutter
1. Rusty Wallace, WTF?
Owing to a change in state law, Rusty Wallace’s history of saying anything for a buck might be curbed. The former NASCAR star is the local happy-go-lucky mouthpiece for Midwest Title Loans, which has charged 10,000 percent interest (only marginally hyperbolic) on loans that have to be repaid by the end of the month. On Jan. 1 the law will forbid payday loan vermin from pillaging cash-poor citizens at the same three-figure rate.
About time.
Payday loans are slightly better than loan sharks. Nobody comes to break your kneecaps. They do come to take your car, though, not to mention your dignity.
Posted on November 26, 2010
If You’re Going To Tucson . . .
By The Beachwood Bar Travels Affairs Desk
High alcohol content and high drinkability at Old Chicago.
Posted on November 24, 2010
Englewood’s Got Talent
By Majik773
“The All Stars Project has brought its successful approach to developmental community organizing to Chicago’s youth. Director of the All Stars Project of Chicago (ASP of Chicago) David Cherry, is a grassroots organizer who has worked in Chicago’s diverse communities for 16 years and is committed to building a vibrant community of growth and development for Chicago’s inner-city youth.
Cherry launched the All Stars Talent Show Network in Chicago in March of 2007 and produced the first show at Bogan High School on the South Side. Since its inception, the ASP of Chicago has reached more than 1,000 young people from Chicago’s South and West Sides.”
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On November 6th, the Chicago All-Stars brought its talent show to Englewood High School. Here are the highlights, courtesy of Majik773’s YouTube channel.
Posted on November 22, 2010
The Week in WTF
By David Rutter
WTF Goes Tweet, Tweet.
1. WGN radio’s delightful purge, WTF?
“Out, damned spot! Out, I say!”
2. Half-naked woman in car with sex toys, WTF?
Apparently, a suburban trend.
Posted on November 19, 2010
New Enemy Front In Chicago
By The Beachwood Forward Unit Affairs Desk
“8fifty8 is reinventing the nightlife experience making each party its own work of artful conception.”
Posted on November 18, 2010