Lethal Poetry Brings Saul Williams to Chicago 'A Night of Sight & Sound' Co-Shines Spotlight on Local Musicians and Artists Saturday – and More in Months to Come
By David Shuey, March 26, 2010
These past few months Lethal Poetry has been killing it with their Words That Kill shows, offering a wealth of talent at low cost. Saturday night, they switch things up a bit. They signed a poet/hip-hop/actor/artist legend – and also a daughter of a legend. It costs a bit more, but the talent quotient goes up ten-fold.
Saul Williams is a wordsmith giant who by night's end should be standing atop the shoulders of some of Chicago's finest rhyme-masters and musicians. Also performing are Shirley King (B.B. King's daughter), Malik Yusef, Aja Monet, Billy Tuggle, The Mojdeh Project,Precise, Max Abstrax, and D-Nick the Microphone Misfit. King plays soon after the 6 p.m. start time. What else? To quote the promoters, A Night of Sight & Sound offers "The sickest DJs + crazy live painting
+ severe b-boy battle!!!" Enough said. See full information after the jump.
Williams may not play his Niggy Tardust industrial rock standards, which mesmerized my eyes and ears at the 2008 Lollapalooza; feather-clad as a modern day Ziggy playing originals (and a bloody U2 cover) with a Reznor-orchestrated bent. It was completely unexpected – and an A-Z complete thrill. This Kinetic Playground show should be more like what I saw at his first Lolla performance in 2005: Words and beats, in a harmonious mix of hip-hop and spoken word.
Pulling the strings behind this event is Lethal Poetry, and our friend Mojdeh, who has skillz at mashing up commerce, art, and big ideas. Partial proceeds go to Rock For Kids. Mojdeh, some may remember, helped curate our Open Mic night for our Solstice Party fundraiser for Chicago 6 Corners.
Even if you miss this big show, you can connect to Lethal Poetry in other ways:
A Sea Change (and New Album) for Mar Caribe Q&A with Tom McGettrick
Story and interview by Scarlett Stoppa
There wasn't a cloud in the sky the first time I spotted Tom McGettrick, barefoot on a park bench in Andersonville, intently plucking his banjo. Settled into a serendipitously placed antique rocking chair, eyes drifting closed, I let his music dance me up a mountain: picture sun-dappled Smokys, a lazy orange cat snoozing in a triangle of light, sweet birch creaking with the breeze.
Add mandolin, violin, guitar, trombone, saxophone, trumpet, clarinet, ukulele, drums, upright bass, pump organ, or any combination thereof and Mar Caribe will carry you anywhere. Though they do have their favorite spots: dusty tumbleweed ghost towns (50-paces gun duel imminent), the Pacific (or Atlantic) coastal waters of Argentina, fireside in a Rumanian gypsy camp, you get the picture. Literally. Mar Caribe being, by design, a fully instrumental band, the listening experience is a make-your-own adventure.
Among Mar Caribe's favorite places is The Hideout, which is why they are thrilled to both headline and offer their first full-length album (free download with $8 cover) there this Friday. Mark your calendar with the details below, and read on for Q&A with Tom on the seas Mar Caribe has navigated and where the wind is blowing them next.
More Details on Friday, March 26th Show at The Hideout
Cost: $8 (gets you a Chicago-Independent download code for Mar Caribe's new album) Where: The Hideout (1354 West Wabansia, 60622) Bands & Show Times: Tre Orsi (plays at 10 p.m.); Andy Wagner (plays at 11 p.m.); Mar Caribe (plays at 12 a.m.)
It took some months to meet that mysterious, sunny-sidewalk banjo player, but when I did it was well worth the wait. As is his habit, and mine, Mr. McGettrick was enjoying Western Elstons' every-other-Wednesday set at Simon's when he approached me with panache: "Want to dance, Suzie Cream Cheese?" We've been friends ever since, despite his strong opinions against some of my favorite things – Bob Dylan, for instance. It's those strong opinions, in fact, that made me eager to interview Tom about Mar Caribe's shifting line-up and new album, which was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Matt DeWine of Pieholden Suite Studios. 2-parts brilliant (and hard-working) musician, 1-part earnest appreciator, and 1-part young curmudgeon, Tom's insights did not disappoint.
C6C: Mar Caribe's contributing musician line-up appears to be fairly fluid,
but last October a founding member, Jason Eckerman, left for music
school in Massachusetts. How has the band, the music, or the creative
process changed since Jason left?
Tom McGettrick: A lot has changed. Jason, Tom [Santiago, another founding member], and I had grown very close, so the
whole feel of the band changed. I also miss the mandolin [Jason's instrument]. It got even
worse when Chris [Dammann, bass] decided to leave. Those departures and that of Bob Frech, who was our first trumpeter, forced us to retool. But it's turned
out okay since we've treated it as an opportunity to grow. Friday, we
will have our second show with a three-piece horn section and a
fiddler, and I really love it. I don't think we would ever have gone
in this direction with our old line-up, and this has been a lot of fun.
C6C: Timeout Chicago calls Mar Caribe's style "soundtrack music...indicating
the advent of a gunfight [etc]..." The reviewer concludes with the
opinion that "this is an interesting idea that the group should take
farther." Do you agree, and if so, where do you see taking it?
Tom McGettrick: I think the new horns have really taken the idea where it needs to be,
but I like the album. It sounds like us in the front room of The Hideout where the banjo predominates and we only have horns here and
there. "New F Minor" is the only one with a lot of instrumentation on
it. That was really fun to make. DeWine [Matt/Pieholden Suite Studios] had us add pump organ and
(digital) mellotone to thicken it up. Then he added tons of reverb to
really make the horns high flying and dramatic. That song is the
bridge to the next series of songs we've written, where we've got a
much bigger sound, but more melodically driven than New F Minor. At
the same time, the chordal complexity rivals that song, so i feel like
we've made a big jump.
Finally, the people of Chicago can step out their front doors and not be hit with bitter cold air. We can walk to the train not hunched over, shuffling as quickly as possible across the ice on the sidewalks. It’s time to emerge. Winter is over.
Maybe.
But, if nothing else, spring is in sight. And what better way to kick off the best time of the year than to go see a show at the Empty Bottle?
Finally.
Converge, drink, dance or sway. Sing along.
[Pool of Frogs w/ Lasers and Fast & Shit + Carjack @ Empty Bottle, March 12]
Pool of Frogs’ set was clean and energetic. Even as cameras invaded their space, the guys just kept performing, with a respectable absence of anything fake or overdone. Authentic. Honest. Fun. The camera’s light highlighted different aspects of the show – the band members, especially Chad Fess, who is going to be on an episode of A&E’s Obsessed (hence the camera), the audience, the fans. All parts of a good show got their chance to be in the spotlight.
We go out. We see old friends. We meet new friends. We meet people we know from stories or Facebook. We perform. We watch. We feel a part of something.
Finally.
Addendum: Keep your eye on the A&E calendar for Chad’s episode. Check the cool Pool of Frogs website for songs, show dates, and "bandisodes" (fun 'n funky homemade promotional videos). Above-right photo of Chad and Pool of Frogs taken at March 12 show (crap camera phone shot sweetened up w/ bonus frog on Photoshop). [Ipsento Coffeehouse Reading Last Thursday, Full Show & Record Release at Schubas This Thursday]
Thursday, my coworker Tim invited me to hear him read at Ipsento, where he used to work. I recently visited Ipsento on my way from Logan Square to Wicker Park, and was delighted with the experience.
I heard someone order the “Ipsento” latte, so I walked in knowing that’s just what I wanted. It was everything people have been saying about it. Their signature drink is delicious, as was the reading that occurred while I was sipping it.
The headliner was Matt Crews, who sped through his chapbook so quickly that I had to fight to keep up; some words came out so fast, I couldn’t tell what he was saying. But the passion was there – plus there was something lyrical about the way the words flowed from his mouth. It made me wonder what his songs are like. That’s why I’m going to see him open for Jessica Robbins at Schubas this Thursday.
Ipsento: A place for great coffee, readings, and more located at 2035 N. Western (Phone: 773-904-8177)
March 18 Record Release at Schubasw/ Matt Crews and Jessica Robbins Cover: $8 Where: Schubas Tavern (get tickets here), 3159 N. Southport When: 9 p.m. Thursday, March 18, 2010
Sine Quan Non Salon Address & Phone: 2766 N. Lincoln, 773-871-2280
Shelley Miller Might Just be ’That Bessie Smith Chick’ Dance in Your Living Room and at the Martyrs' CD Release Party for ’When It's All Gone, You Come Back Home’
By Hannah Frank, March 11, 2010
Oh, to be a word in Shelley Miller's lyrics – you may be pulled, twisted, set free, whispered, or pushed into being. Her guitar picking style is folky and smooth, and casts a gentle spell like drinking a good beer. The songs on her third and latest album effort are moody but smart.
She'll be performing Friday at Martyrs' in Chicago in a CD release party for “When It's All Gone, You Come Back Home”.
Her voice is so important to her sound it's akin to a Stradivarius violin – rare and difficult to duplicate. You likely won't find this brand of breaking, heartfelt folk on American Idol, but if there was “Americana Idol” we'd be texting her in.
I was so taken by her voice when listening to the album, I'd go further to say the Chicago singer-songwriter's voice is a beautiful car crash. In her phrasing, I heard remnants of Tori Amos, Nora Jones and Lucinda Williams. There was a grittiness and originality that folk/Americana fans will find pleasing, and she's not afraid to take chances. There's a variety of styles, each song is like another book on the shelf, with a unique story and delivery.
The track “It was Billie,” partially influenced by Billie Holiday, glows like a jazz song performed in an old country cabin.
“Someone a couple weeks ago referred to me as ’that Bessie Smith chick' – which was a huge compliment. And I was once told that I look like Jeff Tweedy, but that's a whole different matter,” jokes Shelley.
These Cats Are All That Acclaimed Musicians (SuperGroup!), Local Talent (Magicians!) Blend at CAU's Art and Music Showcase this Saturday
By Hannah Frank, March 4, 2010
Gypsy jazz guitarist Alfonso Ponticelli and Saxophonist Mars Williams are solid enough talents to warrant their own weekend headlining slots. But by sharing the stage as part of the singer-songwriter Ellis Clark’s “SuperGroup” at the Viaduct Theater this Saturday night, music fans might ask themselves, “Did I hear that right?” Especially after you add another half-dozen or more outsized talents to the band. Not to mention, all the extras poured into the evening.
Ellis Clark is a long-time friend of Chicago Acoustic Underground, which is hosting its third event. The past two Viaduct shows saw upwards of 200 people pack the Roscoe Village venue.
Clark said it was a “great personal pleasure” to bring the group together – in fact, he could hardly sleep after an early practice. The line-up includes Jon Brant (one of Chicago's best bassists), Brad Elvis (Drummer of The Handcuffs and The Romantics), Jim Hines (Percussion for Brian Wilson's Grammy-winning “SMiLE” album), Geoff Benge (The Webstirs, Epicycle, and Liz Phair), Carlyn Engelmann (keyboardist of The Chamber Strings), Chloe Orwell and Phil Angotti (vocals) and Mike Bezin (trumpeter and leader of The West End Jazz Band). Also of note with his Rock ‘n Roll pedigree: Mars Williams (sax) has worked with Billy Idol and The Psychedelic Furs and is widely known for his improvisation skills.
More than a list of names, Chicago Acoustic Underground is trying to nurture local bands as well, and up close with CAU, you can see first hand the real commitment it has to original music.
Enter Dawn Xiana Moon, a woman for whom “singer-songwriter” is just a phrase. This multi-instrumentalist is at times breathless and other times quietly fierce as she blends Sarah McLaughlin and bits of Jewel into her own intelligent folk-pop. I am particularly eager to see Moon, who is a classically-trained pianist,with a full band as they support their recent album effort.
Speaking of new albums, GoodbyeHome will be showing off tracks from their soon-to-be-released record. Imagine the organic nature of Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon intercepted by folk musicians with a lot on their mind and a lot of instruments on hand. The group is what I would call “AA” or “Atmospheric Americana.” Firmly rooted in Americana, yet without any hint of rawness, their sound is polished and enveloping. Frontman Gregg Combs is staking ground as an accomplished singer-songwriter. The full band includes a new violinist and rumors of a guest tuba player are circulating.
Black Math UPDATE: Look for a new record in 2010 put out by Permanent Records. Expect some fresh gems to be played at Hideout. Until then, almost all of Black Math's pre-2010 output is available for FREE download. 11 newer songs here, including the solid "ReadingMysteries" (vocals by Xina) and "Walking@Night" (vocals by Xina/Jimmy). Their Counterfeit Unrealities EP is here (or you can buy it for $5 here, along with their 7" self-titled vinyl record for $7, shipping included). Guitarist/co-vocalist Andrew has some solo tunes here under the Bright Creatures moniker.
Dan Patrevito and Friends :: 2/19, 2/24, 3/8 & 3/14 Sounds Like: Blues to make you "Hide the Women and Children" (quoth Dan) Cost: Free Where & Cost: 2/19, 9-12:30 a.m, at Hotti Biscotti (free). 2/24, starting at 10 p.m., at AliveOne (free). 3/8 they open early from 8-8:45 p.m. at Martyrs ($7).3/14, doors 8 p.m. at
Hot Rockin' (and cheap) Shows to See in Frigid January Pick One, Two or Three
Compiled by David Shuey, January 13, 2010
Rockin' is a broad word, but I promise that all these bands have full-bore guitars and drums. Can't promise bass, though.
Dan Patrevito and Friends (including Emily!) :: 1/13 Sounds Like: Blues to make you "Hide the Women and Children" (quoth Dan) Cost: Free When: Wednesday, January 13, 10 p.m. (sharp!) Where: AliveOne, 2683 N. Halsted St.
Ike Reilly :: 1/18 Sounds Like:Cursing Americana joke-folksters wage the American war on terror & the drugs
Cost: $10
When: Monday, January 18, 10 p.m. (sharp!) Where: Schubas, 3159 N. Southport Links: MySpace
The Gnomes :: 1/23 (see goofy graphic on left, with The Returnables and Telenovela) Sounds Like:Infectious indie rock melodies that infect your inner-ear with dark ditties ("I'll Kill You Later" a refrain inspired by the Three Stooges, Andy tells us)
Cost: $5
When: Saturday, January 23, 10 p.m. (for the Gnomes opening) Where: Quenchers, Fullerton & Western Links: MySpace; their last write-up on Chicago6Corners; and their first C6C write-up (Do we love 'em? Yes we do.)
The Chicago Metaphysical Circus :: 1/22
Band(s): Psych Collaborative (Dark Fog, Plastic
Crimewave Sound, VEE DEE, Sadhu Sadhu, Great Society Mind Destroyers,
Black Wyrm Seed, w/ DJ Velcro Lewis) Sounds Like: Hopefully as psychedelic as their poster
Cost: $10
When: Friday, January 22, 8 p.m. Where: The Hideout
White Mystery :: 1/22, 1/23, 2/4 & 2/6 (busy!) Sounds Like: Um, to quote myself in last month's post, "A burning line of music, leaving a skid mark in your own scalp"; to quote Alex White, "The musical direction is FORWARD and the feel is POWER!" So there. Cost & Where: Free on 1/23, Flo’s Algiers Lounge, 5436 W Montrose Ave. On 1/22, they open at Metro, $6 advance. On 2/4, they open at Empty Bottle, $5 limited advance. On 2/6 (February, we know, but feels like January) they open at Beat Kitchen, $10, 17+ show. Average cost per show for all four: $5.25. That's less than a dollar per song! Links: Our recent Q&A interview on C6C with Ms. Alex White; MySpace; and new, minimally rockin' website; even more songs.
Canadian Biker Ladies Down Shift to Chicago, Handlebar
Almost four years ago a talented and driven group of writers, photographers, designers, artists and bikers relaunched a magazine for pedal-powered people in Vancouver, BC. Soon after, in true grassroots fashion, they asked people here to write stories and send photos about Chicago bike haunts, such as Handlebar and Cal Liquors. The magazine grew (both online and physically), distribution extended beyond Canada, to several cities in the States. Then it showed up in Chicago – free and widely available thanks to distribution by local gear-heads like T.C. O'Rourke.
And this week, you can meet, drink, chat bike history, and talk about bike collaborations (hey, you too can write stories and get published in 14 North American cities) with the publisher, Amy Walker, and reps from Momentum Magazine. Or as Amy put it:
Do you live in Chicago? If yes, the 3 ladies of Momentum (Amy, Tania, Mia) are coming to visit you! Come down to the Handlebar for a low-key celebration of bike culture in Chicago. Thanks to the wonderful and incredibly organized T.C. O'Rourke for arranging this party! For those of you that pick up Momentum for free in Chicago, you can thank the lovely T.C for delivering them - by bike - all around the city.
Where: Handlebar, 2311 W. North Ave When: Monday, February 23, 2009 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. What For: Meet Momentum Magazine people; drink beer; talk bikes; offer your ideas and talent!
Better Than Your Garden-Variety Chicago Saturday: 2nd Annual Brew Not Bombs Benefit + Local Favorite The Gnomes at Bottom Lounge
By Scarlett Stoppa (with bits by David Shuey), September 16, 2009
Local indie bands! Home brew and vegan pizza-making contests! Brew and pizza samples! Raffle prizes! And all for just $8, with proceeds to benefit Cob Connection and Iraq Vets Against the War.
Cob Connection is a local nonprofit practicing a veg-friendly translation of the popular Chinese proverb: "Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime." Through one of their after-school programs local young adults convert vacant lots into thriving community gardens and farms, develop farmers' markets, and donate a portion of their crops to the local food pantry. That's almost as tasty as their $25 organic market basket filled with chard, kale, cucumbers, zucchini, eggplant, Brussels sprouts, herbs, tomatoes, and more! Become a Facebook fan of "Cob Connection - Urban Organic Produce," show up any Saturday between 10:30am and noon (bring your own bag) at the site on the corner of Crystal and Kedzie (between North and Division on the west side of Kedzie), or call The Cob directly at 773-346-1205 to get your basket and connect with this great organization.
And if you still happen to be riding the Iraq War fence, the collective opinions of 1700+ Iraq War veterans may just help you make up your mind.
David Shuey says: "I happened to catch the Iraq Vets Against the War Benefit at Epiphany Church last fall. It was breathtaking. Before Mucca Pazza came out to raise hell, the entire crowd was entranced by one ex-soldier talking about hell – and humanity. The stuff you don't see on TV. Everyone was completely silent, and some moved to tears by the stories. But it's not depressing, it's real – and provides context, much more than your standard anti-war speech. One was about being hugged by an Iraqi under the strangest circumstances, I remember. On the stage were people, some barely of drinking age, who saw the counterproductive 'regime change' and nation-building bullshit firsthand, then reversed their minds on why they were there. I admire that."
Both are worthy causes – and did you catch that part about CRAFT BEER?
There's little in the world more magical than a songwriter
rich with allusion, and Andy Larson, The Gnomes' frontman and songsmith, is
rolling in it. Noting his fondness for the jellyroll-style entendre perfected
by Mississippi Delta bluesmen like Bo Carter, you might even call him filthy
rich. But, like Shakespeare, he's more than a bawd. He’s a lover, intoxicated
by the world around him, a balladeer eager to pay homage to life’s
intoxicants – whiskey, zen, gin, the night sky, music & musicmakers, "human emotion
& physical love," unconditional love, and, of course, cunning wordplay & delicious irony (a
la “Elizabeth Kubler Ross Has Died”). He drinks them all in and, with gnominous
benevolence, crafts songs that leave us tipsy. And our pain...“a memory, and memory's history.” For this show, and on the forthcoming album Gnomes III, Andy says: listen for a veer between
late-Beatles-inspired introspective pop and garage rock paeans to
physicality "Human Emotion / and Physical Love." There's a
psychedelic waltz thrown in for slow dancers as well called "The
New Aire."
Who's Rockin' Indie-Style: The Gnomes Also Playing: Soft Targets, Last Fast Action, and Hey Zeus Where: Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake (map) When: Saturday, September 19, 2009. The Gnomes play second, at approximately 10 p.m. Free CD: Sayeth the always endearing Gnomes, "We'll be previewing songs from forthcoming 3rd release. Get a free copy of Gnomes I or Gnomes II [ed. note:their excellent first 2 albums] with admission. See you there!" What? Even More Free Stuff: Free
MP3 download of "The New Aire" here.
David adds: "I said it all in my previous Gnomes write-up here. They'll make you drunk-happy, or a happy drunk. You won't even need the beer. Also, rock 'n roll heaven dwellers Richard Wright (and Sad Syd) would have loved that homage cover on the left. Animals mastermindRoger Waters would sue. "
Canadian Biker Ladies Down Shift to Chicago, Handlebar
Almost four years ago a talented and driven group of writers, photographers, designers, artists and bikers relaunched a magazine for pedal-powered people in Vancouver, BC. Soon after, in true grassroots fashion, they asked people here to write stories and send photos about Chicago bike haunts, such as Handlebar and Cal Liquors. The magazine grew (both online and physically), distribution extended beyond Canada, to several cities in the States. Then it showed up in Chicago – free and widely available thanks to distribution by local gear-heads like T.C. O'Rourke.
And this week, you can meet, drink, chat bike history, and talk about bike collaborations (hey, you too can write stories and get published in 14 North American cities) with the publisher, Amy Walker, and reps from Momentum Magazine. Or as Amy put it:
Do you live in Chicago? If yes, the 3 ladies of Momentum (Amy, Tania, Mia) are coming to visit you! Come down to the Handlebar for a low-key celebration of bike culture in Chicago. Thanks to the wonderful and incredibly organized T.C. O'Rourke for arranging this party! For those of you that pick up Momentum for free in Chicago, you can thank the lovely T.C for delivering them - by bike - all around the city.
Where: Handlebar, 2311 W. North Ave When: Monday, February 23, 2009 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. What For: Meet Momentum Magazine people; drink beer; talk bikes; offer your ideas and talent!
Save-the-Date: Summer Solstice Art Fest 2009, June 20-27 Click on Graphic Below, Jot Favorite Event on Hand-held/Calendar/Back of Hand, Repeat As Needed
By Your Friends at Chicago 6 Corners, June 10, 2009
Look for updates with links to artists and performers next week!
Joe Pug to Play Midnight Show in a Living Room Near You* –THIS Friday, April 17, 2009 (BYOB)
By Emily Grider, April 14th, 2009
Joe Pug is a force of nature. Don’t believe me? Pick a track at random from his EPNation of Heat and give it a listen. Go ahead. I’ll wait… Finished? Awesome, right? You’re welcome!Here's some more while I'm at it.
A rare and raw musical talent, Joe possesses a wordsmith's gift for crafting compelling and powerful lyrics. Seeing him perform in an intimate setting is an opportunity not to be missed. If you would like to hear Joe play, please come out to Lincoln Square this Friday. The show will start promptly at midnight, so we suggest that you arrive by 11:45 p.m. to ensure everyone is situated before the music begins. Also, there will be a couple of cats in attendance (they're huge fans), so pop some Benadryl beforehand if you're allergic. Joe will have his EP and tickets for his May 1 and 2 gigs at Schuba's Tavernavailable for sale. PLUS, he'll be giving away complimentary two-song sampler CDs, while supplies last. This is your chance to see Joe play up close and personal before he releases his full length album and starts selling out amphitheaters – or, at the very least, goes on tour!
What: Joe Pug Acoustic Living Room Show (BYOB!) When: Midnight, Friday, April 17, 2009 (Joe goes on AT midnight, so get there early to secure a good spot)
Where:Scarlett's House, 2649 W. Leland Avenue, Top Floor, Chicago, Illinois (just around the corner from the Brown Line Rockwell stop) Why: You should already know the answer to this question
* Provided that you live in or near Lincoln Square
(Photography by Adeline Sides)
Opera Cabal, a Chicago based ensemble of performers, presented a multi-media experimental production of opera, music and theater: *USW* | und so weiter | et cetera | and so forth |. The Chicago Premiere was held on February 19, 2010 and February 20, 2010 at Curtiss Hall (Fine Arts Building).
Photography by Mia Aigotti
Chicago, what makes it tick? About Face: Faces of Chicago provides a glimpse through the lens of Mia Aigotti as she captures in portraits the faces and personalities that make up Chicago.
"Dreams Can Come True", is the guiding theme of the one-day Art exhibit at the South Side Community Art Center on September 20, 2008. The event united artists and patrons to commemorate the 2008 Presidential Election and to show their support of Barack Obama.
Photography, by Adeline Sides
Megan and Dave's 8 month adventure (December 2007 - August 2008): Starting in a cozy Berlin flat, to Spain, Morocco, Senegal and onward. French lessons and a fellowship with online microlending portal Kiva in Cameroon are in the mix.
On September 30, Chicagoans gathered for a silent candlelight vigil honoring the Buddhist monks, the students and the civilians in Burma who are daily demonstrating in the streets of Burma.
Photography by Adeline Sides
"Once you 'got' Pop, you could never see a sign the same way again. And once you thought Pop, you could never see America the same way again." Andy Warhol
Photography by Aay Preston-Myint et al ... Latham Zearfoss, one of the organizers, explains: "We wanted to do something to counter the glossy corporate takeover of Pride."
Photography by Norma Rios, May 2007
"Smoke could be seen for miles. I couldn't help but notice the contrast between blue skies and the lovely house ...
