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 “best of Chicago” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks with local artist John Airo about his recent Chicago Flag series, previews a fundraiser for the owner of Gold Star, and reviews NewCity’s Best of Chicago 2012 list with the magazine’s editor. John Airo– Chicago artist Mike sits down with John to talk about his new Chicago Flag Series and his feelings about living in the city. A piece from the Chicago Flag series A fundraiser for Susan – Gold Star Bar owner Susan Stursberg is battling pancreatic cancer. There’s a fundraiser for her at the bar (1755 W. Division) on Saturday, December 1. Click HERE for more details. Susan Stursberg of Gold Star (pictured on the left) Brian Hieggelke– Editor and publisher of NewCity NewCity is out with its “Best of Chicago 2012” list. As is tradition on the show, we hear from Brian about this year’s list. OTL #317 local music provided by My My My…
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…
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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 “science is cool” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen learns about the Illinois Science Council, updates a people v. pawn shop story, and discusses local lobbying with the creators of chicagolobbyists.org. Monica Metzler– Founder and executive director of the IL Science Council This local non-profit seeks to keep alive our fascination with science. We get the lowdown on this cool organization. People v. The Pawn Shop update – We get an update on a story from OTL #313 about pawn shops in Chicago. You can here that interview HERE. Photo courtesy of Andrea Bauer and the Chicago Reader Paul Baker, Derek Eder, and Chad Pry– Part of the creative team behindChicagoLobbyists.org We learn about this website that’s intended to improve transparency of interactions between the City of Chicago and lobbyists and their clients. OTL #315 local music provided by Majors Junction…
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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 “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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