What The Hell Happened This Weekend: 10 Stories You May Have Missed
By Samantha Abernethy in News on Sep 10, 2012 3:40PM
- Rep. Joe Walsh (R-IL) was overdue for saying some stupid crap, so he said two incredibly stupid things: First he said his opponent Tammy Duckworth only cares about her outfit, and then he said activist Sandra Fluke needs to get a job.
- Rumor has it Saturday Night Live has chosen two Chicago sketch comics to join the cast in the new season: Aidy Bryant and Tim Robinson.
- The Brony convention is coming to town, so you might want to... flutter by.
- Take in the Bard with The Shakespeare Project of Chicago.
- Why is the night sky turning red? It's science. Light pollution is changing the way the world looks.
- The Last Waltz is still the gold standard for musicians saying goodbye.
- Lake Michigan's water levels are near record lows, and it's not just because of the drought.
- Chipotle's Cultivate food and music festival is returning to Lincoln Park on Sept. 15.
- Check out "Video Playlist: Talk American," a live, participatory performance and video screening on Wednesday.
- Check out ROOTS, an exhibit exploring multicultural roots—from television icons to street images.