March 10, 2004

Field's on the block?

Target announced Wednesday that it's looking into selling Marshall Field's, which it's owned since 1990. No word yet on possible buyers, although some analysts have said in the past that the May Company, which runs Lord & Taylor among other chains, might be interested.

- kv | 10.03.04 ~ Business/Shopping

Organ failure

Northwestern has cut its organ and church music degree programs due to a lack of interest in the program (a total of 8 students have enrolled in the program in the last 8 years). The cut was criticized by NU music school students, who say cutting the program (which dates back to the 1890s) will harm the school's reputation in the music world.

- jma | 10.03.04 ~ Music/Clubs

The sweetest-smelling exhibition

Spring may not quite be here, but this weekend you'll get a respite from the recent cold weather and snow flurries, as the 10th Annual Chicago Flower & Garden Show kicks off at Navy Pier. Gardening exhibitions, presentations by gardening experts, and free advice from "plant doctors." In short, if you're a gardener, you gotta be there. The exhibition runs through Sunday, March 21st; see the Website for times and ticket information.

- jma | 10.03.04 ~ Outdoors/Environment

Found It!

The new phonebookFound Magazine is here! The new phonebookFound Magazine is here! Find yours at Quimby's and Chicago Comics today, or Unabridged and 57th St. Books on Saturday.

- ah | 10.03.04 ~ Print/Magazines

Read This, Everybody

Finally, the Chicago Public Library's choice for the One Book, One Chicago program -- you know, where we all read the same book? -- is actually related to the city: The Coast of Chicago, by Stuart Dybek. (Actually, last year's A Raisin in the Sun was set here, too.) A list of activities here. [Thanks Jamie]

- ah | 10.03.04 ~ Books/Authors

Red line repairs, and so much more!

The CTA is starting a $282 million makeover of the Red Line with a series of repairs to the tracks between 95th and Cermak. Trains will be running, but you should expect delays. In case you're wondering what else might be going on that'll impact your daily commute, check out this press release at the CTA Website, which includes details on Red and Blue Line repairs, as well as a list of bridges that will be closed for repairs and testing.

- jma | 10.03.04 ~ Transportation

Bikin' and Streakin'

Do you often find that car drivers are completely free to drive naked while you, the disgruntled bicyclist, are not? Did you assume that Burning Man was the only place your bum could touch that naked saddle? Stand up for your naked bicycle rights as part of a worldwide day of protest: The World Naked Ride. The Chicago chapter is just getting organized, but the date, June 12th, has been set. Let's make this year's naked ride the best ever!

- bs | 10.03.04 ~ Offbeat/Misc. Events

(Nearly) Free Motorcycle Lessons

Just a $20 deposit reserves your spot in U of I's Motorcycle Rider Program, which begins enrolling "sometime in the second or third week of March." Classes fill up quickly, but there are also throughout Chicagoland, so if you don't mind heading down to Kankakee or out to Palatine -- and you can predict when enrollment begins -- you should be OK. [Thanks Armaghetto.]

- ah | 10.03.04 ~ Transportation

City parks may be renamed for women

The Sun-Times reports that the Chicago Park District is considering the renaming of 9 city parks to honor various women from Chicago's history. Currently, only 27 of the district's 555 parks are named for women. Some of the women to be honored under the proposal: gospel singer Mahalia Jackson, playwright Lorraine Hansberry, and Poetry Magazine founder Harriet Monroe.

- jma | 10.03.04 ~ Outdoors/Environment

No More Monkey Business...

Monkey Business, the little shop/gallery space on Chicago Ave, will be closing at the end of April. All of the items in the store are currently 30% off. If you've never been to visit them, Monkey Business carries an assortment of unique artwork, craft making supplies, books, jewlery, shirts and candy! There's an opening reception this Saturday March 13 (8-11), showcasing the latest batch of art pieces, including work from Quang Hong. Throughout April the store will be renting out space to outside vendors flea market style. Contact Monkey Business for more info, or call 773.269.3133.

- jc | 10.03.04 ~ Business/Shopping

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