Story highlights from the August 2010 issue of Chicago magazine, including our annual selection of the city’s finest people, places, and things, and a controversial list of the top 40 most memorable moments in Chicago sports.
Our top five picks for things to do this week: Puppets for adults, steamy French cinema, Ray Bradbury calling, and poetry gone burlesque
CHOOSE YOUR OWN SUMMER ADVENTURE: Sporty jaunts, cultural delights, fodder for foodies, family fun, and more! Which is right for you?
PUZZLED: A photographer and an architect team up to highlight one famous house
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A CULTURAL MARATHON: When it comes to culture, you’ve been slacking, but it’s time to get into shape. Follow this regimen, and by summer’s end you’ll be a true Ironman of the arts.
THE TRANSFORMER: Bruce Mau has gone from innovative graphic designer to world-class conceptualist, producing books and museum shows, collaborating with star architects, and rethinking and revamping education. Several years ago, the Canadian native moved to Chicago, where he’s been embraced by the city’s movers and shakers (including Mayor Daley) and where he now pushes his empire toward its modest goal: using design to change the world
Despite the current state of Chicago’s real estate market, buyers are throwing down large sums for downtown luxury condos. Real estate expert Dennis Rodkin visited Chicago Tonight to talk about his surprising boom.
Our top five picks for things to do this week: Abigail returns … Berwyn rocks … Frank Bruni reads … and more options for your holiday weekend
The legendary tenor saxophonist Fred Anderson died this past Thursday, June 24th, after a heart attack, at the age of 81. Large crowds of friends, musicians, and longtime admirers will turn out to pay respects during his memorial service tonight at Leak & Sons Funeral Home at 7838 South Cottage Grove Avenue (the wake is at 5 p.m.; the funeral service starts at 6 p.m.)…
