Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Film Michael Moore screening to benefit warehouse workers
Posted by J.R. Jones on 09.30.09 at 06:39 PM
Here's one promo screening I don't mind flacking: Michael Moore's new documentary, Capitalism: A Love Story, screens at City North 14, 2600 N. Western, on Thursday, October 1, 8 PM, with proceeds to benefit Warehouse Workers for Justice. Introducing the film will be leaders of the December 2008 worker sit-in at Republic Windows and Doors, an incident that provides one bright ray of light in a decidedly dark movie.
Style Free Shit Swag Free fashion show with complimentary cocktails
Posted by Alex Yablon on 09.30.09 at 06:30 PM
Local boutique Akira, Swedish shoe designer Tretorn, and jeans line AG Jeans put on "The Avalanche," an alpine-themed runway show at V Live (2047 N. Milwaukee), Thursday at 7:30 PM, preceded by a free cocktail reception from Hennessy Black and hors d'oeuvres from Xx at 6:30. RSVP required; email events@akirachicago.com.
Crickets Music Chicago Hip-Hop on Derrion Albert
Posted by Miles Raymer on 09.30.09 at 06:20 PM
The beating death last week of south-side honor student Derrion Albert hasn't provoked as much reaction from the hip-hop world as, say, Jay-Z dissing on Auto-Tune, but Andrew Barber at Fake Shore Drive is keeping track of what little response there's been. So far it's pretty much just a couple of still-relevant songs Longshot pulled from his archives, a statement from Molemen member Vakill, and an open letter from Nas. It would be nice to see some of the Chi's bigger names weigh in one way or another. It may not be as big a deal as someone interrupting someone else at an awards ceremony, but it still deserves more notice than this.
Politics Clout City Questions, Questions
Posted by Mick Dumke on 09.30.09 at 05:39 PM
The City Council’s housing committee was breezing through its agenda on Wednesday—authorizing lease agreements worth millions of dollars, approving the sale of vacant city-owned land—when it was suddenly slowed up by a couple of people who had the nerve to ask a few questions.
Music Free Shit Swag Free Tortoise Show
Posted by Alex Yablon on 09.30.09 at 05:11 PM
Hometown post-rock heroes Tortoise play a free show at Reckless Records (1532 N. Milwaukee) this Sunday at 5 PM. Thrill Jockey released their latest album, Beacons of Ancestorship, in June.
Music Free Shit Post No Bills Swag Von Freeman and Barry Harris Take It to the Parks
Posted by Peter Margasak on 09.30.09 at 04:45 PM
- Barry Harris
Food Chain Food & Drink Brooklyn Brewery's Manhattan Project: Where to Get It
Posted by Philip Montoro on 09.30.09 at 04:19 PM
Style Olympic Delegates: Decked Out by Chicago Designers
Posted by Heather Kenny on 09.30.09 at 01:28 PM
- courtesy photo
The delegates in Copenhagen to plug Chicago's bid to host the 2016 Olympics will be attired in clothing by local designers and companies.
Film Music Soul Power
Posted by Ed M. Koziarski on 09.30.09 at 12:06 PM
- James Brown in "Soul Power"
When the 1974 Rumble in the Jungle pitting Muhammad Ali against George Foreman was put off for Foreman to recover from a training injury, it was too late to reschedule the star-studded Zaire 74 concert, which brought together some of the era's greatest musical performers of the African diaspora.
Jeffrey Levy-Hinte's Soul Power, screening Thursday 10/1, captures the buildup to the concert and performances from James Brown, B.B. King, Sister Sledge, Bill Withers, The Spinners, The Crusaders, Miriam Makeba and the Fania All Stars.
Food Chain Food & Drink Vote for Sheboygan!
Posted by Mike Sula on 09.30.09 at 11:06 AM
I don't find too many reasons to visit LinkedIn, but this one got me there for a minute or two. A Seattle interior designer is conducting a naming poll (reg. required) for a new restaurant run by a Wisconsin native and specializing in "mid Western comfort food and home made sausages." The choices: "Ohio," "Sheboygan," "Field Haus," "Benbow," and "Kitchen."
Of course the correct answer is obvious to you and me, but it doesn't look like its going to be a winner. "I am not sure how Sheboygan will go over here in Seattle," designer Laura Zeck emailed me. "It is so fun to say but might not drive ladies to the table."
Fair enough, but "Ohio"? That's what's leading the polls with 36 percent of the vote. The Bratwurst City and "Kitchen" are tied for third.
