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‘Afternoon Shift’#266: Gettin’ jiggy with it
To celebrater International Women’s Day, we’ve got an all-female panel! TV anchor Judie Garcia and communications consultant Marilyn Katz join us to unpack today’s top stories. We’ll also find out about one of the city’s unique theaters and a dance program that helps empower under served youth.
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The Day Today: A pair of media-savvy mavens help us unpack the week’s news. WGN anchor Judie Garcia and communications consultant Marilyn Katz join Rick for the hour. Garcia grew up in the 1st Ward and has a few thoughts on crafty liquor loophole being utilized in her old neighborhood. And Katz, who founded MK Communications after serving as Harold Washington’s communication consultant after his unexpected 1983 win, talks about what her former boss might think of the city he was elected to lead 30 years ago.
This Bud Isn’t For You: License Plan Allows for Craft Beers Only - DNAinfo.com ChicagoEAST VILLAGE - A local grocer has been offered a liquor license with a twist: no mass market beers like Bud or Old Style and no cheap win…
Redmoon: Known as one of Chicago’s more unique theater operations, Redmoon transforms streets, stages, and architectural landmarks, to bridge international, economic, cultural and generational boundaries with a unique brand of “Spectacle.” And now it’s on the move! The company has left its longtime home in the West Loop for Pilsen. We’ll speak with co-artistic director Frank Maugeri and Spectacle Lunatique co-chair, Sarah Beardsley, about the new space and chapter.
What is this I don’t even. @MetaCookbook #redmoontheater http://pic.twitter.com/tSV6HaEcTxMatthew Braun
#redmoontheater #boneshakerShanna Brown
Everybody Dance Now!: Everybody Dance Now! Chicago was created out of the inspiration from the national organization, which was founded in Santa Barbara some seven years ago, as an outlet for young people amidst increasing gang violence in the community. Much like the national non-profit, it is entirely youth led, and strives to provide free weekly dance classes as well as nutrition education, service learning, cultural programming, and performance opportunities to underserved youth.
It’s today!! Remember that EDN!C staff will be on @WBEZ today at 3pm. Don’t forget to tune in!EDNChicago
