July 31, 2003

Tall Ships mishap

A "minor mishap" in yesterday's parade of tall ships down the Chicago River -- under the Lake Shore Drive Bridge -- resulted in the breaking of a mast on the HMS Bounty. The parade was a kickoff for Tall Ships Chicago at Navy Pier, where 25 of the world's tallest wind-powered ships are on parade, and can be visited from 11am-8pm. A one-day boarding pass is $8, and the festival runs through August 4.

- jd | 31.07.03 ~ Offbeat/Misc. Events

Nomy Lamm

Nomy Lamm the self-described "badass fatass jew dyke amputee, performance artist, writer and activist" is going to be in town Sunday, August 3rd, performing with Chicago Kings and several other bands at the Bottom Lounge. She'll also be part of Estrojam on August 7.

- | 31.07.03 ~ Music/Clubs

Bowling Links

Wanna go bowling? Here's a list of all the bowling alleys in Chicagoland, alphabetized by name or location. Strike!

- ah | 31.07.03 ~ Found on the Web

IKEA, Wal-Mart, Oh My....

The Trib reports that, in addition to Wal-Mart, IKEA might be coming to town. I don't know about you, but I'm most excited about the prospect of this "Starbucks" place in the city. Maybe someday.... [Trib. login: gapers/gapers]

- gaper001 | 31.07.03 ~ Business/Shopping

Women Bloggers in the News

Hey, women bloggers got some props in the Chicago Tribune, yesterday.
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- | 31.07.03 ~ Weblogs

Assembly

Assembly is a project that "invites interesting people to discuss stuff they know a lot about." Today's assembly features talks by sound artist, performer, accordion hack, radio programmer, producer, curator and pirate Anna Friz, and Howard Alan, who specializes in organic architecture, passive and active solar power, and alternative energy conservation. Thursday July 31st, 8pm, Open End Gallery, 2000 W. Fulton, $5.

- jd | 31.07.03 ~ Offbeat/Misc. Events

FlashMob Chicago:

Tomorrow, 08-01-2003. Assemble at the Calder @ 5:30 PM. Bring sticky note. Acknowledge no one. Leave @ exactly 5:35.

- de | 31.07.03 ~ Offbeat/Misc. Events

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