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August 2012
The Top 5 Things to Do This Week
On your agenda: Chicago’s outsider dramatists take over Pilsen… the MCA celebrates John Cage’s centennial… free jazz… plus, the weekend plans of the artist and curator Edmund Chia Read more
More from 2012 Best of Chicago
August 15, 2012--More than 475 guests gathered with Chicago magazine at Venue One to celebrate the "Best of Chicago" winners featured in the August issue. Guests mixed and mingled throughout the night in the Beauty Bar and Style Lounge, and perfected their poses at the photo flipbook station provided by Lexus. Attendees also enjoyed beer courtesy of Miller Lite and signature cocktails from Don Julio, Ketel One, Bulleit, and Ciroc. Read more
Paul Ryan and Rahm Emanuel— Friendlier than You Might Think?
By Carol Felsenthal
No matter the fate of the Romney ticket this November, Paul Ryan—who is scheduled to deliver the biggest speech of his life on Wednesday night in Tampa—is sure to try down the line for the nomination for the top spot. And my guess is that Congressman Ryan and our own Mayor Rahm Emanuel could end up running against each other for president—if not in 2016, then in 2020. Here, a look at what the two men have in common... Read more
More Reads on Chicago Crime: What Works?
By Whet Moser
Philadelphia adopts CeaseFire in order to combat that city's higher murder rate (which, like Chicago, is up this year), and the University of Chicago's Crime Lab looks at a program that combines sports and cognitive behavioral therapy. Plus: Al Jazeera examines Chicago crime. Read more
2012 Best of Chicago
August 15, 2012--Chicago magazine hosted an event at Venue One in the West Loop to honor the winners from the August issue’s “Best of Chicago” editorial feature. Attendees enjoyed complimentary signature cocktails and delectable hors d’oeuvres. Guests were also able to indulge at the Beauty Bbar, receive fashion consultations in the Style Lounge, and snap their best shot at the photo flipbook station provided by Lexus. Rich Gamble, publisher and general manager, and Elizabeth Fenner, editor in chief, congratulated the winners in attendance. Read more
A September to Remember?
By Dennis Rodkin
It’s been a nice summer, hasn’t it? We’ve had three good, hot months—and I’m not talking about the weather. The new Case-Shiller information that came out Tuesday showed that home prices in the Chicago area rose for the third month in a row... Read more
Stella Summer Music Series 2012 at Motel Bar
August 22, 2012--Local Chicagoans joined together for Chicago magazine’s third Stella Summer Music Series event at Motel Bar, which featured a special acoustic performance by The Shams Band. Guests enjoyed complimentary Stella Artois and music. Join us for the final event on Wednesday, September 19, at The Scout. Read more