April 22, 2004

Cold Stone Creamery

A new Cold Stone Creamery franchise is opening this Saturday, April 24, at 613 W. Diversey. Half of all the proceeds for the opening day will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois so go check it out.

- am | 22.04.04 ~ Business/Shopping

Keep an eye out for beetles

The Sun-Times reports that, because city investigators have noticed that Asian long-horned beetle infestations appear to be occurring near places that are trafficked by El trains and cars coming from already infested locations, officials are asking people to check their cars for beetles before driving off. If you're unfamiliar with what the beetle looks like, have a peek at this informative site put together by people at UIUC.

- jma | 22.04.04 ~ Outdoors/Environment

Stunt Roping

Apparently Chicago isn't just a destination for leather fetishists anymore. At the end of May our fair city will play host to a Japanese rope bondage convention. I probably don't have to tell you that those links are not safe for work. [via the Story Hunters]

- ah | 22.04.04 ~ Offbeat/Misc. Events

Technical Difficulties

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- ah | 22.04.04 ~ Gapers

Tour Bohemian National

Bohemian National is not a golf or tennis tournament. It's a huge graveyard at Foster and Pulaski and is worth a visit to check out some of Chicago's roots in Eastern Europe. A historian on the graveyard will be leading walking tours for $10 at 10am and 1:30pm. Plus, at 12:15, there will be a concert by the "Moravian Societies Singers" in folk constume. While Bohemian National doesn't have the celebrities that other graveyards do, it's still got some fascinating headstones, including pictures etched into metal of the people buried there.

- bs | 22.04.04 ~ History

Mimi Smartypants in Newcity

This week's Newcity cover features a big ol' picture of Mimi Smartypants! The accompanying article discusses her book deal, mentions Gapers Block, and even has some quotes from another Chicago blogger with a book deal, Wendy McClure. Check it out, won't you?

- jma | 22.04.04 ~ People/Sightings

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