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 “Louder Than a Bomb” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen visits the Louder Than a Bomb 2014 Semi-Finals at The Metro, airs a pointed critique of Mayor Emanuel from high school students, and learns about Story Club Chicago. Louder Than a Bomb– An amazing teen poetry slam We go inside the LTAB poetry slam semi-finals that took place last weekend and hear the voices of the incredible youth that made it happen. A message for Mayor Emanuel – From some high school students in Englewood Students from Englewood perform a group poem that talks directly to the mayor about their neighborhood vs. the other Chicago. Students from Englewood performing at Metro Dana Norris– Founder of Story Club Story Club is a nonfiction storytelling show that aims to mix the spontaneity of an open mic with the experience of live theater. Also, check out the new Story Club Magazine. OTL #387 local music provided by Organ Wolf…
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 “double feature” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to the co-founder of a local organization that helps spinal cord injury victims, previews the return of Double Feature, and talks Logan Square with the founder of LoganSquarist.com. Reveca Torres– Co-founder of Backbones Backbones is an organization based in Chicagoland that provides support for people with spinal cord injury and their families. We get the details. Melody Kamali – Co-founder of Double Feature This monthly show combines stand-up comedy and a short film fest. After a three-month hiatus, Double Feature is back at Subterranean (2011 W. North Ave.) on March 26th. Kate Hamilton– Founder and Publisher of LoganSquarist This hyper-local website that covers Logan Square just celebrated its three year anniversary. We find out how this site works to “socialize the neighborhood.” OTL #386 local music provided by Absolutely Not…
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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 “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…
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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 “hoedown” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks indie media with Making Contact’s Lisa Rudman, looks at Open City Apps’ great work, and previews the Hideout Harmonica Hoedown this Sunday. Lisa Rudman– Executive Director of Making Contact Coming up February 27-March 2 The Media Consortium will have their annual meeting in Chicago. Lisa previews this event that’s open to the public and discusses the future of independent journalism. Juan-Pablo Velez– Collaborator at Open City Apps We learn about this group that creates apps with open data to improve transparency and understanding of our government. Bob Kessler– Harmonica stud and MC and Curator of the Hideout Harmonica Hoedown This awesome event takes place this Sunday at 7pm at The Hideout (1354 W. Wabansia). We get a preview of this great night of music. OTL #383 local music provided by The Black Willoughbys…
Posted 12 years ago Tagged Chicago blog Chicago media Chicago Music Chicago Podcast Chicago Radio harmonica Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio WLUW