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I know that MCH has been really quiet for a couple of weeks now, but rest assured that it’s not going anywhere! Part of Making Chicago Home is (and making Chicago home) is finding a job and a new place to live, which is what I am doing now!
Sorry for the lack of updates, but I will be back early next week!!!
Dev :o) xx
Hey y’all! Are you a male comedian who is just itching for a shot at being on television? Now (more like on March 23) is your chance!
Spike TV is launching a nationwide search to find undiscovered comedic talent for a new late-night talk show, which is being developed and produced by Thom Beers of Original Productions (“The Deadliest Catch,” “Ice Road Truckers,” “Ax Men,” and “Monster Garage.”)
According to the press release, the new late-night show will differ from others because it will seek out ordinary people doing extraordinary things! The host (that’s you!) will be new comedic talent who mirrors the regular, everyday dudes the show will target.
Beers described his perfect host as a “laid back guy with whom every dude wants to be friends. He drinks beer, loves sports, video games and is unassuming and approachable.”
Is it you??
For more info, contact me at makingchicagohome@gmail.com or check out Metal Flowers Media.
Dev xx
173 years ago, Chicago was born. Today, on the city’s birthday, people came together at the Chicago History Museum to celebrate the diverse neigbourhoods and rich history that make Chicago the best city in the United States!
Mayor Daley talked about how “the past, present and future [of Chicago] will always be immigrants” and how in celebrating the birthday of Chicago, we are really celebrating the “history of our families”.
Mayor Daley admiring Bleeding Heart Bakery's Chicago birthday cake!
The crown jewel of the birthday ceremony was, of course, the gorgeous cake designed by Bleeding Heart Bakery. It featured the State Street Marshall Field clock, the Sears Tower, the old Water Tower, the John Hancock building, the Chicago Theatre sign and Chicago’s flag draped around the whole cake.
Detail of the MF State Street clock
Are you still waiting for your Time Out Chicago mag to arrive in the mail this afternoon before you plan your weekend? Get a jump start and see what I have planned…
THURSDAY:
The beautiful, talented ladies of Vaudezilla present a free Bartop Burleque Show at Blue Bayou Bar & Grill. Located at 3734 N. Southport Ave., the Blue Bayou will charge no cover and have $4 drink specials available to you as you are entertained by bartop singers, dancers and performers.
Vaudezilla gals will start entertaining promptly at 10pm, giving you plenty of time to feast on authentic New Orleans cuisine (mmm, gumbo). Look out for local performers who will join the ladies for the festivities!
Preservation Chicago took a different approach to its list of most endangered buildings – the “Chicago 7″ – one of its efforts to raise public awareness of the threats facing some of Chicago’s most at-risk architectural treasures. Instead of focusing on seven buildings, PC decided to look back at the tragedies, tribulations and triumphs it has faced and lessons learned.
Executive Director Jonathan Fine led the lecture at the Chicago Architecture Foundation’s lunchtime lecture series to reflect on the 21 buildings they have either lost or saved.
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- TRAGEDY: The Old Mercantile Exchange Building, 1927
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- TRAGEDY: Charitable Eye & Ear Infirmary, 1931
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- TRAGEDY: Farwell Building, 1927, 660-664 N. Michigan Ave.
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- TRAGEDY: Hayes-Healy Center, 1929
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- TRAGEDY: Hotel Dana, 1891, 666 N. State Street
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- TRAGEDY: The Goodman Theatre, 1925, 120 S. Columbus
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- TRAGEDY: Michael Reese, Kaplan Pavillion, 1955, 31st King Drive
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- TRIBULATION: Grant Park, 1835
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- TRIBULATION: The Rosenwald Apartments, 1929, 4618-4646 S. Michigan Blvd.
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- TRIBULATION: Harper Theater and Shops, 1913, Harper Ave./53rd St
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- TRIBULATION: Pilgrim Baptist Church, 1890, Indiana/33rd St.
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- TRIBULATION: Southside Masonic Temple, 1921, 6400 S. Green
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- TRIBULATION: Julia C. Lathrop Homes, 1938, Clybourn/Damen/Diversey
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- TRIBULATION: Prentice Pavillion, 1975, 251 E. Huron
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- TRIUMPH: Cook County Hospital, 1913, 1835 W. Harrison
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- TRIUMPH: East Village District, 1883-1920
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- TRIUMPH: American Book Company Building, 1921, 320-324 E. Cermak
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- TRIUMPH: Milwaukee Avenue Commercial District, 1877-1929
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- TRIUMPH: 444 N. LaSalle St., 1930
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- TRIUMPH: Metropolitan Apostolic Community Church, 1888, 4100 S. Martin Luther King Dr.
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- TRIUMPH: Richard Nickel House, 1889, 1810 W. Cortland
Click through the gallery above to learn more about the buildings. To learn more, please visit Preservation Chicago, Landmarks Illinois and Chicago Landmarks Commission.
Dev xx
