The Five
In addition to the MCA’s blockbuster Jeff Koons show, five other don’t-miss exhibitions making plenty of noise
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I Pan Gas For Less
In Auburn, Alabama, where I went to college, one of the best places to get fried chicken was inside a gas station off of Highway 280. The place was “country-fied” with a K and always smelled freshly mopped with Pine-Sol—a scent that I personally find revolting. But the chicken was tasty, and the Coke was cold.
In all those years that I patronized the fuel pump and the chicken fryer, I overheard lots of conversations. The unknowingly elite college students talked about their…
June 2008 Table of Contents
Cover Story Our Lake Come summer, Lake Michigan defines Chicago. Here is the complete how-to manual for that aquatic playground, as well as reminiscences from five prominent writers that capture the lake’s elusive essence. Features The Friends of O by James L. Merriner Inside the circle of Chicagoans who spotted Barack Obama’s talent, helped guide … Read more
Conversation: Jeff Koons
On the eve of a major show at the MCA, the artist reflects on the Chicago encounter that set his career in motion.
IM’ing Estrogen Fest 2008
I rallied an office crew to the midnight premiere of Sex and the City at Webster Place, which means that right now I’m sort of fried. The movie didn’t start until way after midnight, it lasted two-plus hours, and then I had to circle my ‘hood desperately looking for a parking space at 3:30 a.m. It was all worth it, though, to come to the office and threaten the ladies at work with my ability to spoil the ending. Both Web editor Esther Kang and I are running on three hours of sleep, but we couldn’t resist IM’ing about the film—and about the Trixies who turned out in droves. Don’t worry: No spoilers here…
5 Albums that Inspire …
Darlene Jackson (a.k.a. DJ Lady D), Chicago’s house music queen, who appears at The Note April 9th
5 Albums That Inspire…
Tim Rutili, the frontman of Califone, which plays with Iron & Wine April 21st and 22nd at the Vic
Downshift
Local H shows its emotional side.
The Blip – June 2008
Bright spots on the month’s cultural radar
The Show Goes On
Two years ago, Christopher Kennedy, the president of the Merchandise Mart and an heir of the iconic clan, rescued the city’s leading art exhibition from last-minute ruin. This year, it opens with more exhibitors, four satellite shows, and world-class expectations.