December 09, 2004

Blacklist: December Issue Online

Ray Noland, Darlene Jackson, and the folks at Blacklist Magazine have just released the December issue of their quality web publication. A primarily interview-based installment, Volume 4 puts HeavyWeight Production House, Wing Ko, MC Longshot, as well as DJs Miles Maeda and Josh Werner under the microscope. Art and photography from Pars, Fette, and Mireya Acierto are also on display. For the designers, Ray includes a free download of his Black Crusader typeface. The whole issue is available online, or in PDF format.

- km | 9.12.04 ~ Print/Magazines

Winter Festival of Art

Head on down to the Chicago Arts District this weekend at South Halsted and 18th Street for their gala Winter Festival of Art. More than 50 artists will have their galleries and studios open all weekend long. The monthly Second Friday gallery openings will kick-off the festival tomorrow starting at 6pm. Then the event continues Saturday from 12-7pm and Sunday from 12-5pm. Visit the website for more information.

- am | 9.12.04 ~ Arts/Architecture

Mason Jennings @ Schubas

Singer-songwriter/Minnesotan heartthrob Mason Jennings performs three consecutive shows at Schubas this week with Haley Bonar: Tonight at 9pm, Friday at 10pm and Saturday at 10pm. Mason is earnest, literate, Dylan-esque, and, um, really really cute. Check it out.

- rah | 9.12.04 ~ Music/Clubs

Bridging The Drive

Some of the pedestrian bridges that span Lake Shore Drive are being replaced. The Chicago Architecture Foundation has been holding a design contest to build replacements for the North Ave, Chicago River, 35th and 41st St. bridges. The finalists have been announced if you want to imagine the future.

- bs | 9.12.04 ~ Arts/Architecture

Local craft fair hits the Big Apple

The creators of the Renegade Craft Fair are expanding their crafting empire and holding a show in New York City, Brooklyn to be exact. They'll be setting up on June 25th and 26th which means you've got plenty of time to get your crafty self together so you're prepared for when they start taking applications.

- cc | 9.12.04 ~ City Life/Cultural

Wes Anderson Rocks

You're not a hipster if you're not a Wes Anderson fan. Here's your chance to see some of the lovely music from his films live -- for free. Performers include Andrew Bird, The Safes, The Autumn Defense, and more. Join Metromix and RedEye at the Metro next Wednesday, December 15. Print your free ticket now.

- sb | 9.12.04 ~ Music/Clubs

New Knittery

If you're a knitter (or crocheter, or latch-hook rug maker), and a LYS (local yarn store) lover, you'll want to head right out to the latest Chicago yarn seller, Nina in Wicker Park. Daily Candy ventured there this week, and loved it. Unfortunately, Nina's website only has basic store information, but I'm hoping for some updates once the dust settles at the new space. Check Nina out at 1655 W. Division, (between Marshfield and Paulina).

- ash | 9.12.04 ~ Business/Shopping

Chicago Eatathon

Eat Chicago points us to a tour of Chicago dining written by a foodie in Portland, OR. ExtraMSG's "Chicago Eatathon" took him to a wide range of the city's ethnic offerings, reviewed under some interesting categories: Superfly Soul Food, Los Hermanos Azules, Thai Me Up, Thai Me Down, La Dolce Vita, A Passage to India and A Tale of Two Pueblas. More entries may be on the way.

- ah | 9.12.04 ~ Eating/Drinking

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