TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “go vote” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen discusses the possibility of an elected Chicago School Board and previews the Neo-Futurists production of “44 Plays for 44 Presidents.” Will Guzzardi– Community organizer in Logan Square Along with the CODE organization, Will worked to get a referendum on the November 6th ballot asking if the Chicago School Board should be elected rather than appointed by the mayor. We discuss his efforts. Local craft beer in Chipotle – Chicago Tribune writer Josh Noel reports that soon you’ll be able to drink local craft beer from 5 Rabbit Brewery in select Chicago Chipotle locations. Photo courtesy of Joel Wintermantle and the Chicago Tribune Genevra Gallo-Bayiates– Co-author and choreographer of 44 Plays for 44 Presidents We learn about this variety show put on by the Neo-Futurists that surveys the lives of the 44 U.S. presidents. OTL #316 local music provided by Great Divide…
TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “homebrew” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to the local co-director of the new movie, “The Believers,” says goodbye to his college bar, and previews the Andersonville Homebrew Contest. Clayton Brown– Co-director of The Believers This new documentary tells the story of the two scientists in 1989 who announced they discovered cold fusion as an energy source. Three months later their reputations were ruined. We find out more from Clayton. Goodbye Hamilton’s –Mike bids farewell to his college bar Hamilton’s (6341 N. Broadway) has been a meeting place for Loyola University students and Rogers Park locals since 1933. The bar shuts its doors on October 27th. Mike says goodbye to this local institution. Hamilton’s on Broadway. Photo courtesy of chibarproject.com. Colleen O’Toole– Managing Director of the Andersonville Development Corporation We preview the Andersonville Homebrew Contest coming up on November 15 and discuss the business climate of the neighborhood. OTL #314 local music provided by Brendan Losch…
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OTL: Episode #305- Doug James of BOSS, El Stories on stage, Forgotten Chicago’s Corporate Kings tour
TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “indie king’s” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to one of the cast members of BOSS, gets the lowdown on the play El Stories, and previews a cool tour led by Forgotten Chicago. Doug James– Chicago-based actor who portrays “The Gray-Haired Man/The Cleaner” in BOSS BOSS, a show starring Kelsey Grammer as the Mayor of Chicago, begins its second season this Friday. We get a preview of the season and go behind the scenes of this great drama. Kelsey Grammer and Doug James on the set. Thomas Murray – Creator of El Stories This weekly stage show at the Greenhouse Theater (2257 N. Lincoln) takes your unique El-riding stories and turns them into a play. We find out the details. A scene from El Stories. Photo courtesy of Waltzing Mechanics via gridchicago.com. Patrick Steffes– Contributor to ForgottenChicago.com On August 26th you can be a part of “The Corporate Kings of the Suburbs and Stern Pinball Tour.” We learn about this fun and historic tour. Motorola’s Old-School HQ. OTL #305 local music provided by Uh Bones…
Posted 14 years ago Tagged BOSS Chicago blog Chicago media Chicago Podcast Chicago Radio Doug James Forgotten Chicago Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio WLUW
TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “tow zone” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to local author Anne Elizabeth Moore about her new project, digs into the OTL E-mail bag, and gets an update from the Parking Ticket Geek. Anne Elizabeth Moore– Artist, Critic, and Author We learn about Anne’s new book, Hip Hop Apsara: Ghosts of Past and Present, that combines essays and photos to explore Cambodia’s emerging middle class. Anne Elizabeth Moore OTL E-mail Bag – We hear from a listener who raises a question about food trucks in Chicago. The Parking Ticket Geek– Official OTL parking correspondent and blogger at TheExpiredMeter.com From getting your car towed when there’s road work to the mayor’s inaction on the parking meter debacle, the Geek gives us an update on all things related to Chicago parking. OTL #304 local music provided by Color Card…
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