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.
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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.
Writers on the Record
Victoria Lautman chats with Aleksandar Hemon
IM’ing Flight of the Conchords
The New Zealand comedy duo Flight of the Conchords landed at the Chicago Theatre Wednesday night for a sold-out show. Associate editor Nora O’Donnell and I tripped over ourselves to get tickets, then tripped over ourselves to rehash the show over IM today. Here’s an excerpt from my chat with Nora, in which the main point of contention is a debate over Bret or Jemaine. Where do you side?
Cassie: What did you think of the show?
Nora: Awesome, with a small pang of disappointment when it came to the crowd.
Cassie: Yeah, I wanted to silence that one dude who kept shouting “Take Off Your Pants!” Although, admittedly, I wouldn’t have minded if someone did…
How to Duck a Suckah
Sometimes, something so perfect crosses my desk, that I feel compelled to stop, inhale … and immediately put it on my blog. This press release from Simon & Schuster is one of these.
"Recently, I sent you a copy of HOW TO DUCK A SUCKAH: A Guide to Living a Drama-Free Life (February 2008) by Big Boom, author of the Essence bestselling book, If You Want Closure in Your Relationship, Start With Your Legs (2007). . . In HOW TO DUCK A SUCKAH, Boom explains his controversial past and why he has decided to take a stand against suckahs by guiding women out of the ‘sitting duck syndrome.’ Big Boom was once a player/pimp/hustler and…