What The Hell Happened This Weekend? 10 Stories You Might Have Missed
By Jon Graef in News on Nov 11, 2013 3:00PM
- A Texas tourist was allegedly shot after driving his vehicle near the Mag Mile. But cops are doubting the man's story after finding no physical evidence.
- Our Weekend Theater pick documented the emotional journey of 93 WWII veterans during their trip from Chicago to D.C.
- In the understatement of the century, Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Ventra is "not working the way it needs to work." [i.e., "at all."]
- For one night only, The Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan and Michelin Star-chef Curtis Duffy are curating an exclusive evening of creative cuisine and entertainment to benefit PAWS Chicago.
- The Englewood Neighborhood Choir, the ninth neighborhood offshoot of the Chicago Children's Choir, will make its public debut Nov. 21 as part of the latter's first community concert of the 2013-2014 season.
- WGN's Robin Baumgarten, Penn Jillette clash on if Every Day Is An Atheist Holiday.
- Supersuckers frontman Eddie Spaghetti gave an unusual, but generous and charming, performance Friday at Schubas Tavern.
- Chicagoist took a peek behind the doors of Design Cloud Studio and what we found was a hub of creative activity.
- This dish at the new Pilsen hot spot inside Thalia Hall is a perfect marriage of salty charcuterie and tart sauerkraut.
- Chicagoist spoke with Pelican guitarist Trevor de Brauw about the band's creative process and philosophical inspirations. [Also: Katy Perry.]