June 2012
Material Assumptions: The Opening
A while back in March, I wrote a post about a show called Material Assumptions. The show, curated by myself, Liz Isakson-Dado, CJ Mace..
Chicago Jazz
Summer is in full swing, and with my newfound freedom from school, I was recently able to take advantage of yet another Chicago instit..
Hall Chat: Printers Row Lit Fest & The Dollhouse
What’s summer without a little poetry and nonfiction? I’ve missed going to readings since school let out, and in the past week or so, ..
Navigating Dry Spells
You’ll notice that none of the reading material I have included above is poetry. Borges, I suppose, is closest; his short stories are ..
Chicago Sightseeing (Part 1): Double Decker Tour
As a recent graduate, I am in decompression mode for the summer. This process started right after school ended, when I went to Miami a..
SPOILER ALERT
There is another compelling shot where Oh Dae-su devours a live, struggling octopus. You cannot turn away from the car wreck.
Festing is Besting
Chicago has got to be one of the best cities to live in during the summer. Great weather, beaches, out door eating and drinking, and my favorite, street festivals. Attending summer festivals is a staple activity while living in Chicago. I attended Do-Division and saw this HAWT punk-rock band, Le Butcherettes. I also hit up Sausage Fest in Wrigleyville where I saw the lively Aussie electronic rockers, Art vs. Science. The food is pretty spectacular too.
Printer’s Row Lit Fest: Book Nerd Nirvana
Since I’ve lived in the Chicagoland area most of my life, I can say this with great certainty: The weather in Chicago isn’t always the..
Summertime Goals, Summertimes Rolls
I graduated in May. Commencement at the Chicago Theater was really exciting. They gave gospel legend Mavis Staples an honorary degree…
Education of the Exceptional Child
Summer classes in the education department are quite a blur. I’m three weeks in, and I feel like we’ve just begun. I suspect it’s beca..