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 “hoptacular” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen learns about a new way to reserve parking in Chicago, previews the Beer Hoptacular, and talks to the director of the Reeling Film Fest about it’s 30th anniversary in the city. Mark Lawrence— Co-Founder of SpotHero.com This site allows you to reserve a parking space in Chicago before you even leave your house! We get the details from Mark this week. (NOTE: this segment originally aired on OTL #257, but since a guest bailed on Mike at the last minute we’re re-airing this interview.) T.J. Annerino– Organizer of the Beer Hoptacular We get a preview of this must-attend event for every local beer lover that’s taking place on November 5th at the Aragon Ballroom. Brenda Webb— Director of Reeling: The Chicago Lesbian and Gay International Film Festival It’s one of the most successful and long-running events around and it turns 30 this year. We get the lowdown on another exciting year of this film fest. OTL #266 local music provided by Suns…
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 “ohlno” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to artist and author Anne Elizabeth Moore about her new project at the MCA, learns about ohlno.com, and visits a local Jazz vocalist jam session. Anne Elizabeth Moore— Artist, Critic, and Author Anne joins us live from Georgia in the former USSR to tell us about her work there and her upcoming performance project at the MCA called Garment Work, where she will deconstruct a pair of denim jeans. A pair of deconstructed blue jeans. Bob Vonderau– Founder of OhLNo.com We learn about this site where you can read and post stories about experiences on Chicago’s “L.” Robert Rodi— Chicago author and host of the Robert Rodi and Friends Jam Every 3rd Tuesday of the month you can catch this singer’s jam at Lizard’s Liquid Lounge. Robert Rodi and Friends Jam Session OTL #253 local music provided by The Lawrence Peters Outfit…
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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 “salon” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen previews the return of the Sunday Salon Chicago, gets an old friend’s Pitchfork review, and discusses the future of high-speed rail in the Midwest. Natalia Nebel and Robert Rodi— Co-Director of the Sunday Salon Chicago and a Local Author, respectively We get the latest on the return of the Sunday Salon to Chicago. It’s a prose reading series taking place at Uncommon Ground (1401 W. Devon) every last Sunday of the month. Andy Hermann– Former Executive Producer of Outside the Loop Radio Andy attended last week’s Pitchfork music festival in Union Park- his first outdoor music fest in a LONG time. We get his impressions of the weekend. Andy Hermann wearing a sweet-looking hat. Rick Harnish— Executive Director of the Midwest High-Speed Rail Association What is the future of high-speed rail in the Midwest and why is it important? We explore these questions and others having to do with high-speed rail. OTL #252 local music provided by The Pear Traps…
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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 “ultra-violet” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to the author of the new play The Homosexuals, previews a Chicago Mixtape music event this weekend, and learns about a new documentary about local efforts to create a more sustainable society. Philip Dawkins— Chicago playwright and author of The Homosexuals This new play is a celebration of friendship, getting great reviews, and is playing at the Victory Gardens Theater. We hear more about this show from Phil. Casey Meehan– Founder of the Chicago Mixtape The Chicago Mixtape will be providing the awesome bands for this Sunday’s Ultra-Violet Petting Zoo in Paul Revere Park. We get a preview of the event as well as an update on the Mixtape. Casey Meehan and musician Tom Schraeder at a petting zoo. Mike Silberman— Director of A Sustainable Reality: Redefining Roots Mike and his team have set out to create a documentary about the great work being done to make this planet more sustainable for the future. We find out more about this ambitious project this week. OTL #250 local music provided by Jesse Johnson…
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