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Artist's Date 20: When God Fills the Space, a Trip to the Island of Lost Souls

bodysherpa wrote 1 day ago: “You look familiar.  Are you famous?” This is an auspicious beginning to any date – even an Artist’s … more →

Tags: Chicago, Artist, Date, nashville, Knoxville, Atlanta, Blackbird Framing and Gallery, Hatch Show Print, Island Of Lost Souls

Room Number 7

The Lost Pedestrian wrote 4 days ago: i just returned home from my first piano lesson since the one lesson i took at the age of 8.       i … more →

Tags: 7, 8, Balance, catch a falling star, co-dependence, Composing, Dostoyevsky, Left Brain, Lessons

I'm back from a whirlwind weekend...

BarbaraBriggsDesigns wrote 3 weeks ago: I haven’t walked so much in a very long time. I’m ready to give my legs a rest and happy … more →

Tags: An Aside, One of A Kind, Barbara Briggs, Barbara Briggs Designs, Beading, Bloomingdale, cat, disc jockey, Lake Michigan

I'll Remember You1 comment

4leafclover1343 wrote 1 month ago: I’ve met some big celebrities before.  Of course “Big Celebrities” is a matter of opinion.  However, … more →

Tags: Music, Personal, Michael Nesmith, monkees, Chicago, solo tour, Conversations, néz

Overlooking downtown Chicago

Rob Anthony wrote 1 month ago: Hope you’re all taking in the evening as much as I am. Much love from Chicago, Rob Listen to … more →

Tags: Chicago, Chicago skyline, downtown Chicago, Rob Anthony Where I Belong, City Life, Chicago Love, good hearted people, Big City, Navy Pier

Prius Route to Rock, Vol. 51: Low, Alejandro Escovedo, Frightened Rabbit

Jason Thomas wrote 2 months ago: The first weekend of spring.  That should make you feel pretty good, right?  Another thing that will … more →

Tags: Music, Shows, Concertgoers Blog, Prius Route To Rock, videos, wilco, Jeff Tweedy, Frightened Rabbit, METRO

WEDNESDAY 02/06-WEDNESDAY 02/13

worldfusionchicago wrote 3 months ago: WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 06 Grupo Ritual (Cumbia Andina) Grupo Ritual, under the direction of Alfredo Rebo … more →

Tags: Taxim, Angel d'Cuba, luca ciarla, Mayne Stage, Zuzuka Poderosa, Brazilian Carnaval 2013 feat. Swing Brasileiro, Chicago Samba, Salsa Congress at Global Dance Party, magic carpet

What To Eat/Drink/Do/Make on Valentine's Day/Fat Tuesday3 comments

Alicia wrote 3 months ago: Whether you are a fan of Valentine’s Day or not it is a good excuse to get out and eat some go … more →

Tags: Food, Drink, News, Events, Chicago, Restaurants, valentine's day, Fat Tuesday, Valentine

Not only at the Old Town School of Folk Music, but in real life, too.

jasonplaystunes wrote 3 months ago: One of the many great things about the Old Town School is that the classes are so diverse.  Every da … more →

Tags: mary lou williams, Staircase, Woody Guthrie, Moe Asch, Folkways Records

Great Storytelling This Week4 comments

Waking Creativity wrote 3 months ago: Lately, I’ve found myself searching for inspiration. I self-motivate, but at times, it proves … more →

Tags: Cultural Events, Concert, Storytelling, dramatic readings, Chicago, Folk music, waterline writers, Writer's Events

So little time...2 comments

No ID wrote 3 months ago: This week has flown by. I feel like I’ve done absolutely nothing…yet, I have not had tim … more →

Tags: Another Day in the Trenches, Online Dating, People, match-com, pof.com, PostAWeek, Joe Rogan, chicago theatre, wicker park fitness

Mary Lou Williams - Featured Artist for January 2013

jasonplaystunes wrote 3 months ago: It’s been exciting digging deeper into the music of Mary Lou Williams.  While I don’t pl … more →

Tags: mary lou williams, R. Crumb

A Conversation with Bau Graves - Executive Directors of the Old Town School of Folk Music

jasonplaystunes wrote 4 months ago: Bau graciously made some time to sit with me to chat about the staircase. Enjoy! Jason WordPress vid … more →

Tags: Staircase, R. Crumb, Bau Graves

Climb Up the Stairs

jasonplaystunes wrote 4 months ago: WordPress video Take a trip up the Heroes of Blues, Jazz and Country Staircase at the Old Town Schoo … more →

Tags: Staircase, R. Crumb

Description of the Staircase

jasonplaystunes wrote 4 months ago: Description of the Staircase From the poster “The musical portraits lining our stair and balco … more →

Tags: Staircase, R. Crumb, Yazoo Records, Shanachie Entertainment Corporation, Robert Petrick Design

Spotlight 01/04-01/09

worldfusionchicago wrote 4 months ago: FRIDAY JANUARY 04 THE RABBI’S CAT (Jan. 4 – 17) at Gene Siskel Film Center Adapted from … more →

Tags: Gene Siskel Film Center, Omer Avital & His Band Of The East, Taxim, reggae

How Do You Say "Free" in Spanish?3 comments

thefree365 wrote 7 months ago: Last night was the presidential debates and although watching two politicians duke it out is definit … more →

Tags: Chicago, Free, Fun, Concerts, Music, World Music Wednesdays, ani cordero, cordero, Latin

World Music Festival 2012 in Chicago 12 comments

www.vino-con-vista.com wrote 8 months ago: At the World Music Festival 2012 jin Chicago, you can hear traditional and contemporary music from d … more →

Tags: Italy travel guides, World Music Festival 2012 in Chicago, Chicago, Festival, Chicago cultural center

perennials project

mixtapesheartbreaks wrote 8 months ago: Our pals Jones Street Station launched their Perennials project yesterday, and we have to say it … more →

Tags: Music, Entertainment, Charity, jones street station, Perennials Project, for a Lifetime, Charity Water, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America


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