July 22, 2003

Tuesday, 07 22 2003

Veggie/Vegan Chicago again

Veggie food updates: Ian has a nice list of veggie and vegan friendly restaurants in Chicago. Add PJ's excellent and ever expanding vegan food section (with photos of various dishes). Mix well for an animal-friendly time. Also, visit Letizia's Bakery on Division, as they now have a vegan pizza offering.

- nh | 22.07.03 ~ Eating/Drinking

Queer Eye for the Straight Guy

My inside connection tells me that Ted Allen of Bravo's new makeover show for guys Queer Eye for the Straight Guy happens to live in Rogers Park with his longtime partner.

- | 22.07.03 ~ Radio/TV

Prince Club

Do you like Prince? A lot? Then show up at Berlin, 954 W. Belmont, Sunday night for Chicago NPG Music Club's monthly shindig and party like it's 1999 to Prince's music and nothing but, all night. More info on the club here.

- ah | 22.07.03 ~ Music/Clubs

New Kurt Elling Album

Hyde Parker Kurt Elling has a new album, Man in the Air that goes on sale today. It can be difficult to get past his unironic hipsterism, but Elling is a fantastic vocalist and his collaborator Laurence Hobgood is even more devastatingly talented. You can hear clips of the album and even buy tickets for the record release party late on in August.

- ag | 22.07.03 ~ Music/Clubs

Peace Memorial

There's going to be a Memorial ceremony tomorrow for victims (American and Iraqi) of the most recent war in Iraq at the Federal building (corner of Dearborn and Adams) tomorrow at 4 p.m.

- | 22.07.03 ~ Politics/Activism

Free Milk Press

The Free Milk Press from outta Chicago has some interesting things to look at, as well as some handmade journals and a book on photography to purchase. They are also looking for submissions for an "online fine art photography" magazine which will have a featured artist and group exhibition. Details here. They are also creating a gallery of found photographs as well. Via the excellent resource for female artists, Female Persuasion.

- nh | 22.07.03 ~ Arts/Architecture

Funding for bike paths could be cut

Bicycle and public transportation advocates just received a massive blow to their efforts: a bill out of subcommittee in Congress would eliminate $600 million in funding for bike paths and walkways. The bill also calls for more highways and greater dependency on cars.

- jd | 22.07.03 ~ Politics/Activism

Chicago's Traffic Diva's

Chicago's Traffic Divas is a group of traffic reporters for area radio and TV stations who have gotten together to create a calendar to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. It's a little late in the year, but you can still make your mechanic happy and give to charity, too.

- ah | 22.07.03 ~ Radio/TV

Tuesdays on the Terrace

The Museum of Contemporary Art presents live jazz for free every Tuesday from 5-8pm. Tuesdays on the Terrace run from June 3 through September 2, and catering is available by Wolfgang Puck. Tonight's musician is Kahil El’Zabar.

- jd | 22.07.03 ~ Music/Clubs

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