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A Year in Chicago by Leff

A Year in Chicago by Leff

While doing some research about Chicago podcasts I found this short video on youtube by a guy named Leff who has done a few nice videos about the city we all love. This video is his first and is a nice overview of places he 

Argyle Night Market | Uptown Chicago

Argyle Night Market | Uptown Chicago

This is a fun summer event that happens every Thursday night throughout the summer bringing together retail and food vendors as well as local not-for-profit organizations and social service agencies to share information, products, and services with the local community. Argyle street has sometimes been 

Glossier Pop-Up Shop in Chicago Through Oct 28th

Glossier Pop-Up Shop in Chicago Through Oct 28th

Glossier is evidently a popular skin care and make-up brand from NYC who has established a pop-up shop in Chicago that will be open through October 28, 2018.

Seems like this is a big deal among the fashionistas so take a look at our video picks to get a glimpse of what you might encounter

Nice video overview of the shop by my friends at Time Out Chicago.

A slightly more impromptu video tour by youtuber Caitlin Patton.

Glossier Chicago
114 N Aberdeen Street

Open from August 23rd until October 28th.
Credit and debit cards only.
Hours: Monday-Friday: 12pm-8pm Saturday-Sunday: 11am-7pm
Learn more about Glossier.

Video Tour of Chicago Millennium Park and More

Video Tour of Chicago Millennium Park and More

A teens-eye-view of Chicago from the host of Grace’s Room as she shares her first visit to Chicago including mini-golf a Millennium Park, a visit to American Girl and the Willis Tower as well as her first taste of deep dish pizza. Very cute well 

1968 Chicago Democratic National Convention 50th Anniversary

1968 Chicago Democratic National Convention 50th Anniversary

by Reno Lovison, Executive Producer – Chicago Broadcasting Network For Chicago “Boomers” there are few events that define the city like the 1968 Democratic National Convention which celebrates its 50 Anniversary this weekend. The clash of police and protestors that played out on national television 

Porchlight Theatre Musical Preview of 2018 Season

Porchlight Theatre Musical Preview of 2018 Season

Porchlight Music Theatre visited Washington Square Park in Chicago this afternoon to offer a sneak preview of their upcoming 2018 season including selections from 1776, Gypsy and A Chorus Line with performances by Leah Davis, James Earl Jones II, Michelle Lauto, Liam Quealy, and Music Director David Fiorello.

John Vincent Sings Anthem for Cubs | Chicago History

John Vincent Sings Anthem for Cubs | Chicago History

Chicago radio legend Bob Sirott and Marianne Murciano interview John Vincent on Facebook Live at Ditka’s, the moment the singer learns he will be leading the national anthem at the Cubs World Series game October 29, 2016.

Talking With Scott Winterroth About Chicago Broadcasting Network

Talking With Scott Winterroth About Chicago Broadcasting Network

Executive Producer Reno Lovison talks with podcaster Scott Winterroth about the launch objectives of Chicago Broadcasting Network.

Bughouse Square Debate and Pop-Up Piano Recital

Bughouse Square Debate and Pop-Up Piano Recital


Washington Square Park near Walton and Clark Streets in Chicago featured a pop-up piano recital by The Lake Shore Music Studio thanks to Pianos in the Park.

The popular Gold Coast location was also the site of the Newberry Library’s annual Bughouse Square Debates based on the park’s nickname and long tradition of attracting orators and speakers of all kinds.

Fun and Easy Ways to Break the Law in Chicago

Fun and Easy Ways to Break the Law in Chicago

You might be breaking the law in Chicago if you are riding a skateboard, throwing stones, telling fortunes in the park or washing the sidewalk.

Rick Stone The Blues Man at BET

Rick Stone The Blues Man at BET

The Blues Man: Review Summary “Rick Stone The Blues Man” at the Black Ensemble Theater is a jukebox musical starring Rick Stone and six seasoned blues singers backed-up by an awesome house band led by the very talented Robert Reddrick on drums. You feel like 

“The End of TV” Theater Review | Manual Cinema | Chicago

“The End of TV” Theater Review | Manual Cinema | Chicago

Review Summary:

An inspired performance art meets multi-media entertainment extravaganza probably unlike anything you might have seen before.

The combination of live action, shadow puppetry, and video centers around a chance encounter between a meals-on-wheels driver and a QVC home shopping obsessed elderly woman that explores themes of isolation and human connection.

“The End of TV” is playing through August 5, 2018, at the Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division, in Chicago. Runs 75 minutes with no intermission. Tickets are available at Manual Cinema.

Reviewer Reno Lovison, executive producer at ChicagoBroadcastingNetwork.com. Read more Chicago area theater reviews at http://chicagotheaterandarts.com

(Production publicity photos: Judy Sirota Rosenthal)

Here’s the official trailer:

The End of TV at the Chopin Theatre July 19 – August 5 from Manual Cinema on Vimeo.

More Reviews for this play.