Come see us tomorrow night at the Hideout!

Apr. 9, 2012
Funny Ha-Ha: Live ForeverDate: Tuesday, April 10, 2012Time: 7-8:30 PMPlace: The Hideout1354 W Wabansia AveChicago, IL 60622(773) 227-4433Featuring readings and performances from:The AV Club's Marcus GilmerEssay Fiesta host Keith EckerBeloved comedian Cameron EspositoChica

News-inspired poetry reflects residents' emotions when institutions close

Apr. 6, 2012
A poetry form with Chicago roots gives local writers a way to express their opinions and reactions to the loss of beloved institutions.

I dream of sushi

Apr. 6, 2012
"Jiro Dreams of Sushi" finally opened in Chicago. The film shows the life of 86-year-old sushi master Jiro Ono at his Michelin three-star, 10-seat restaurant, located in a Tokyo subway pedway.

World famous sushi master Jiro Ono featured in new documentary

Apr. 6, 2012
Jiro Ono may be Tokyo’s most famous chef. The 85-year-old sushi master is the subject of a new documentary, Jiro Dreams of Sushi.

Belated comebacks to the guys yelling at me this morning

Apr. 5, 2012
Do you talk to your mother with that mouth?

Baseball, Easter eggs and moon tripping

Apr. 4, 2012
Weekender plays baseball, takes a trip to the moon and stirs a little jazz into some poetry.

Social revolution sounds sweet in Pakistan

Apr. 4, 2012
Raza Kazim spent decades determining how to change lives in Pakistan for the better, moving from Communism to audiophilia. From his home in Lahore, we hear of his unusual transformation.

Global Notes: Folk-rocking Y La Bamba’s latest album "Court the Storm"

Apr. 4, 2012
This week on Global Notes, Jerome and Radio M/Eight Forty-Eight host Tony Sarabia team up to offer their criticisms of multi-cultural folk-ish band, Y La Bamba.

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