Extra, Extra

By Rachelle Bowden in News on Jan 23, 2007 2:14AM

• Because everyone has their say on the subject, here's what Crain's thinks is wrong with the CTA.
• El Pistolero vs. El Piolin: Two Mexican shock jocks are in a tight race for Spanish-language listeners. Chicago is the #3 Spanish radio market in the country.
• The LA Times on why LA is better than Chicago for the Olympics.
• The Morton Arboretum is having a festival of Tu B'Shvat, the traditional Jewish tree-planting celebration known as the "New Year of the Trees." There will be crafts, storytelling, music, walks and a traditional Jewish (Kosher) buffet dinner. This takes place Feb. 3. Events from 1 - 5 p.m. and dinner at 5:30. Reservations are required for dinner.
• The University of Chicago Folklore Society is having a festival of traditional music from Feb. 2 - 4. The festival features traditional music from around the country including Irish, Klezmer, Cajun, Old Time, Bluegrass, Chicago Blues, and Gospel.
• A Series of Fortunate Events runs from Jan. 26th - Feb. 9th at the Lloyd Dobler Gallery. Gallery hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-10pm and by appointment.
• Formula Werks is having a winter blowout sale. You can get up to 80% off on the site and if you use the coupon code CHICAGO, you'll get an additional 10% off on top of that.

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