April 26, 2004

March[ed] for Women's Lives

Wish you could have been at the largest March for Women's Lives in history, but couldn't make it? Local blogger Christine Cupaiuolo has days worth of "wish you were here" coverage at Ms. Magazine's blog.

- | 26.04.04 ~ Politics/Activism

Eat Chicago

You just can't get enough of foodie sites and EatChicago is looking mighty tasty. While relatively new, the site has brief reviews and some interesting categories. Another essential Chicago based foodie site: Vital Information.

- nh | 26.04.04 ~ Eating/Drinking

Hot Doug's Closed by Fire

Gasp! Chowhound reports a rumor that celebrated hot dog stand Hot Doug's is closed and will have to relocate due to a fire in the apartment behind the store! More news as we get it. (Thanks James)
UPDATE: Our own AC verified this story at lunch today: a sign in the window confirms the store is closed until a new location can be found.

- ah | 26.04.04 ~ Eating/Drinking

The Corporation

Award winning documentary,The Corporation, will be showing at the Cultural Center this Wednesday at 6 as part of the Version Fest. The documentary, based on Joel Bakan's book "The Corporation: The Pathological Pursuit of Profit and Power", examines the nature of the corporate institution. It features interviews with Noam Chomsky, Naomi Klein, Howard Zinn and Michael Moore and many others. Check out the trailer here.

- jc | 26.04.04 ~ Film

Free Cone Day

Tuesday, April 27, is Free Cone Day at participating Ben & Jerry's stores across the country. This year they are teaming up with Rock the Vote so, not only can you get free ice cream, you can also register to vote! Participating Chicago locations include stores at 338 W. Armitage Avenue, 26 West Randolph Street, and Navy Pier. Check out the Ben & Jerry's website to find additional locations.

- am | 26.04.04 ~ Eating/Drinking

Stuphoto

Some Monday morning eye candy for you — Stuart Paul Mullenberg has a neat little photography portfolio site with some excellent portraits. The site is quick, simple and lets the photos do all the talking. My favorite shot is the photo in the bottom left corner (not directly linked to since the site is in Flash) — quite Chicago.

- nh | 26.04.04 ~ Photography

Bear-y Bear-erson?

The Brookfield Zoo has a new polar bear cub! And of course there's a contest under way to name the bear. The winning name will be selected by a group of judges from the zoo staff, its volunteers, and (of course) the Chicago Bears. Start working on your name ideas, because you only have until May 12th to enter.

- jma | 26.04.04 ~ Outdoors/Environment

Dining out for life

This Thursday is Chicago's 11th annual Dining Out For Life event. A number of restaurants in the city have pledged to donate a portion of their day's proceeds to help people living with HIV and AIDS. If you'd like to help out, take a look at the list of restaurants on the Chicago site, make reservations for Thursday, April 29th, and go out to eat. This year's beneficiary is AIDSCare, a nonprofit residence and service organization for people living with HIV/AIDS.

- jma | 26.04.04 ~ Eating/Drinking

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