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 “DIY” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen visits the future home of the Community Glue Workshop in Edgewater, learns about Read/Write Library’s quest for a new BiblioTreka, and previews the Makers Day event at the Blue Buddha Boutique. Ally Brisbin and Carla Bruni– Co-founders of the Community Glue Workshop Inspired by the “repair cafe” movement in Amsterdam, the Community Glue Workshop offers opportunities for you to have your weathered or broken belongings rehabilitated by their neighbors at no cost. We pay them a visit. Nell Taylor – Executive Director of the Read/Write Library The Read/Write Library is a new model for open, location-specific archiving of independent and small press media. They are raising money for a new BiblioTreka popup library bicycle. You can donate to their quest here. The old BiblioTreka. Rebeca Mojica– Owner of the Blue Buddha Boutique at 1127 W. Granville in Edgewater We learn about an event coming up on March 8th called Makers Day: Watch. Make. Take! There will also be the opportunity to attend craft sessions and bring along a project to work on with a community of makers. OTL #385 local music provided by The Sweeps…
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 “extended weekend in the Midwest” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen visits Three Oaks, Michigan. It’s just 90 minutes from Chicago and is one of eight towns in SW Michigan that make up “Harbor Country.” Also, check out the Pilsen, Bucktown, and Logan Square shows! Mike Prelaske– General manager of the Journeyman Distillery We go inside this popular Three Oaks organic distillery that was once a corset and buggy whip factory. A barrel of bourbon at the Journeyman Distillery. David Fink and Sandra Thompson – Co-owner and general manager (respectively) of The Acorn Theater This theater is known throughout Harbor Country as a great venue for all kinds of performance art. We pay a visit. Mike and his Dad outside the Acorn Theater. Dave Repetto– Board chair of Radio Harbor Country WRHC-FM (106.7) This station, based in Three Oaks, provides diverse radio programming for the entire Harbor Country community. We stop by this volunteer-run station. Dave Repetto at the controls of Radio Harbor Country. OTL #373 local music provided by Trio Globo…
Posted 12 years ago Tagged Chicago blog Chicago media Chicago Podcast Chicago Radio 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 “99%” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to local journalist Kari Lydersen about her new book on Mayor Emanuel, solicits Chicago Christmas music, and chats with the editor of a book that tells the stories of youth violence in the city. Kari Lydersen– Chicago-based journalist and author of Mayor 1%: Rahm Emanuel and the Rise of Chicago’s 99% Kari discusses her new book that analyzes the governing style of Mayor Emanuel and profiles those citizens who oppose him. Submit Your Local Holiday Music – We’re looking for Chicago musicians to submit versions of classic Christmas songs or original Holiday tunes. Those songs will be featured on the Christmas show on December 26th! Miles Harvey– Assistant professor of English at DePaul University and editor of How Long Will I Cry? Voices of Youth Violence This powerful book provides firsthand accounts of what it’s like growing up in a culture of youth violence in Chicago. OTL #372 local music provided by The Wild Finish…
Posted 13 years ago Tagged Chicago blog Chicago literature Chicago media Chicago Music Chicago Podcast Chicago politics Chicago Radio Chicago violence Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio rahm emanuel
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 “beer & video games” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to the co-author of Graveyards of Chicago, previews a video game and beer pairing charity event, and learns why a photographer spent the last two years creating a time lapse video of Chicago. Matt Hucke– Co-author of Graveyards of Chicago We discuss how local graveyards give interesting historical insight into Chicago. Mike Chuck– Chairman, Chicago Loot Drop This local charity is holding a video game & beer paring event called Tokens & Tankards on Sunday, November 3 at the Emporium Arcade Bar (1366 N. Milwaukee). We get the lowdown on this great cause. Max Wilson– Local photographer Max spent two years working on a 6-minute time lapse video of Chicago’s downtown and the final product is incredible. We learn how and why he created this work of art. Click above to watch the video! OTL #366 local music provided by Nick and the Ovorols…
Posted 13 years ago Tagged Chicago blog Chicago charity Chicago film Chicago media Chicago neighborhoods Chicago Podcast Chicago Radio Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio photography WLUW