December 13, 2021 at 7:00 AM by Ray Pride

Sibi/Photo: Jim Schulz/CZS-Brookfield Zoo

The National Museum of Art of Mexico receives funding from the American Art Dealers Association Foundation

According to Artforum, the ADAA Foundation has nominated 6 recipients of the 2021 grant, including the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago. "These grants are aimed at small and medium museums, which usually receive less funding than major museums, and are dedicated to projects that promote art history scholarships, expand museum access, and increase contact with local communities... The National Museum of Mexican Art A bilingual application will be funded to help families with children with autism and intellectual developmental disabilities."

Dont Fret opens DIY Throwback Gallery

“Chicago street artist Dont Fret wants people to feel at home when they visit his Wicker Park gallery space-at least in part because the gallery is located in Fret’s actual home, and an apartment on Damen Avenue is filled with old-fashioned furniture and family memorabilia. , And the art on the wall," Chicago Overtime Observation. "Inspired by the DIY environment of Wicker Park and living in the London Artist Commune, Fret's goal is to integrate artistic, gourmet and cultural elements from home in the semi-gallery and semi-apartment space he named Home Away." North Gate 1141.

"Pigeons are often slandered as flying pests," the Sun Times reported. Along the artistic 16th Street Railroad Retaining Wall along the edge of Pilsen, one of several murals celebrating the humble pigeon can be found. It is characterized by gray, black, and green. The upper body has a halo-like ring that says... "God makes me productive in suffering." That painting was created by an artist named MATR, and he was working with This sentence was added to a conversation with his wife's grandmother. '[He] just had a pleasant conversation with my grandmother about life and the things we gave and received from it. This sentence was in his mind for a month. Then, at that moment, after he finished painting the dove, he stayed behind with me, looked at the mural, he repeated it aloud, and then went to write it there. '"

Two residential properties sold for US$17 million

According to The Real Deal report, Mavrek Development, a local concern, completed the sale of two properties in its residential area at a price of US$17 million, a near record. “Although residential areas are not historically known for luxury apartments, this situation has begun to change in recent years, as renters have set their sights on the northern end of the city and are looking for new architectural communities in more typical old-fashioned communities. "Joe Smaza of Interra Realty, representing Mavrek, told TRD.

Pritzker Traubert Foundation US$10 Million Chicago Entrepreneur Award will be open for applications in February

"Winning a $10 million contest from a charity foundation [return] in 2022 gives entrepreneurs in the South and West a chance to win the project of their dreams," the Chicago Bullock Club reported. "The Chicago Prize is awarded by the Pritzker Traubert Foundation to support Chicago blacks and browns by turning development projects into catalysts for community economic growth." The application period is from February 15th to March 1st. day. Provide access to the network, grants, and feedback to advance a vision tailored to their needs; and inject significant resources into the initiative," Cindy Moelis, Chairman of the Pritzker Traubert Foundation Said in a statement.

Supply chain issues lead to a shortage of tombstones

"The tombstone is made of granite and must be extracted from the ground, cut into shape, carved, polished, and finally fixed in place... The pandemic has already affected the time required to complete the process," reports WGN-TV. “The quarry is facing a shortage of workers. For these reasons, we encountered problems in obtaining workers from the quarry,” WGN quoted a granite merchant in Joplin, Missouri. "'Due to the COVID situation and the excessive number of deaths, this is a complete supply and demand issue.' He said that this process may take two years to return to the pre-pandemic time frame, and because their suppliers have to do their own The stones are shipped out of the quarry, so the price increase may only be affected by a matter of time."

AIA Chicago awarded AIA President's National President's Commendation Award

Archinect reports: “Chicago International Assurance Association awarded itself a Presidential Recognition Award.” AIA National President Peter Exley was recognized for his work in promoting the construction industry. His work began in 30 Years ago, the then young Exley started working in the Chicago offices of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill Lynch. "Exley was praised by the chapter chairman Jessica Figenholtz because he'provided passionate service to the Institute and our profession; advocated diversity, fairness and tolerance; led construction projects that address climate change; and represented Chicago with the highest professionalism "Exley became the chairman of the Chicago Chapter in 2013," and was promoted to the highest national position within the organization after he was appointed as the national chairman of the AIA in 2020. Exley taught at the University of Chicago. Worked at the Art Institute of Chicago for 29 years. He also has offices in the city through his Architecture is Fun company, which was established in 1994 [and] was named the 2017 American Institute of Architects Chicago Company of the Year."

The list of the 100 best bars on the planet produced a Chicago salon

According to Bloomberg News, in the world rankings published by the "World's 50 Best Bars", the "Best Bars" centered on Singapore and London only admire one Chicago bar: at 61st place, Kumiko.

Extend outdoor dining time to 2022

"The City Council Transportation Committee agreed to extend this plan until December 31, 2022, which allows restaurants and bars to place tables on sidewalks, private parking lots and streets," the Sun Times reported. "The plan allows 500 restaurants and bars to place tables on sidewalks, private parking lots and streets to serve customers who are still upset about indoor dining and drinking."

Renato “Ron” Turano, 79 years old, head of Turano Baking Co.. 

Maureen O'Donnell of The Sun Times reported on the deaths of a Chicago food pioneer and a two-term Italian senator who represented 200,000 Italian diaspora in the United States and 150,000 in Canada, the Caribbean, Central America, and Mexico. Italian diaspora.

Rosebud expands the empire to Millennium Park 

According to Eater Chicago, Rosebud restaurant, established in 1976, "opened a new flagship store in Prudential Plaza." The three-story building on Randolph Street "includes an enclosed roof overlooking Millennium Park [and] each floor has a different style of Italian country-style restaurants." Rosebud Randolph replaced the former tavern in the park. They "The designer took away its moody aesthetic space and replaced the mottled marble bar and dark panelling with spacious white upholstered booths and light-colored wood. The huge windows extending along the walls filled the restaurant with light."

Monday Coffee Date Garfield Park Conservatory of Music

  Monday Coffee Co. from South Side locals Amanda Christine Harth and Felton Kizer will serve specialty coffee drinks at Garfield Park Conservatory in the next three months, and cooperate with Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance to provide on-site cafes. The Garfield Park Conservatory of Music stated in a press release that the conservatory is "one of the largest conservatories in the United States, exhibiting plant life from all over the world, and curating exhibitions and flower displays." Monday Coffee Co. Established in October 2020, it will continue to be popular for several months. "Harth and Kizer are no strangers to working in unconventional spaces, and they are proficient in bringing unique coffee experiences to unexpected places. They provide ready-to-drink cold drinks to people’s homes and their residences at Soho House and Currency Exchange in Chicago. Their expertise makes them ideal for extended pop-ups. Monday Coffee Co. offers products including their signature cold brew coffee, tea and The Good Day, which is a combination of cold brew coffee, oat milk and homemade lavender syrup."

"Made in Chicago" film production plan launched

The Mayor’s Office and the Chicago Film Office of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events announced an initiative to strengthen Chicago’s television and film industry. The "Made in Chicago" workforce development plan and public awareness campaign are based on the recommendations of the city's COVID recovery task force. Mayor Lightfoot said in a statement: "This move will play an important role in the recovery of our city's television and film industry, which remains one of the largest and most diverse industries in the country." "Chicago continues to The growing film industry not only makes our city number one in the Midwest in terms of production, it also highlights the multicultural and abundant talents in our 77 communities."

The Chicago Film Office collaborated with the management consulting company XD-TECH to "provide an innovative workforce development plan that aims to change the television and film workforce in the area-by providing job training and placement for Chicago residents between 24 and 50 years old, mainly Coming from underserved areas of our city to help meet the industry’s growing demand for skilled workers. Many positions are entry-level and do not require a university degree, including carpenter, dressmaker, handle, lighting technology, production assistant, and set designer. The first group will select 25 participants across 12 career fields. More than 20 industry partners will provide training and other support for the program." Interested Chicagoans can learn more here, including The eligibility criteria and prerequisite requirements for this free plan. The application deadline is December 15.

Chicago Independent Producer Lab application opens

Applications for the Chicago Independent Producer Laboratory in 2022 have been opened. This annual plan aims to build networks and skills for emerging Chicago producers. The next information meeting is Wednesday, December 15th at 6 pm. Representatives from Full Spectrum Features and the Chicago Film Office will discuss how to improve the applications, which will expire on January 14, 2022. For more information, please click here.

So far, 6,150 journalists have been cancelled during the pandemic

The Columbia News Review Center found that more than 6,150 journalists were fired in the first 18 months of the pandemic. "This is probably an underestimation." There is a thread here.

DJ P-Lee Fresh, fifty-four years old

"Chicago hip-hop pioneer Parker Lee Williams, his name is DJ P-Lee Fresh," 54 years old, according to the Sun Times. "This New York native, also called Parker Lee, was originally the founder of the Chicago graffiti artist team X-Men... They are a branch of the New York legend team. When he helped open the hip-hop club STEPPS, he was a teenager. It Operated at 6459 North Sheridan in the mid-1980s."

"Come back": "What would Terri Hemert think?"

"You know Aunt Terri, this beloved radio music host, WXRT-FM (93.1) has been using her soothing voice for nearly half a century. For nearly two decades, Terri Hemmert has been with Phi on Sunday morning. The chieftains hosted breakfast together and were known as the "Chicago Beatles No. 1 Fan"," wrote Neil Steinberg of The Sun Times. Hemert told the columnist: "I've been waiting. I've been waiting for a long time... It's a gold mine... It's amazing, it's amazing. Some of these things are pirated, almost inaudible... George Martin's son is taking it We did an excellent job of picking up the tapes and cleaning them up."

Opera and Freud renew contract until 2026

"Anthony Floyd will continue to serve as President, CEO and General Manager of Lyric Opera until 2026," the Chicago Classical Review reports. "A company spokesperson confirmed... Lyric Opera’s board of directors quietly renewed Freud’s contract earlier this year [October], extending the term for another five years, which gave the controversial manager A clear vote of confidence."

Mike Birbiglia brings a new show for Steppenwolf downstairs

Comedian and storyteller Mike Birbiglia brought a story about life and death "and the highly chlorinated YMCA swimming pool" to the Steppenwolf stage, which was broadcast by the theater. "With its unique comedy narrative form, Bill Villa’s "The Old Man and the Pool" records a middle-aged story that raises major questions: Why are we here? What's next? When you think of decorative objects in the doctor’s office What happens when it becomes very useful?" "The Old Man and the Pool" directed by Seth Barrish will be screened in Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theater from April 28 to May 22, 2022. One-way tickets are here for $55-$75.

The Sun Times published a report on the investigation of contaminated marijuana in Illinois: "Last spring, state regulators discovered that what happened to contaminated weeds triggered high-priced, high-tax products for the state’s booming industries and pharmacies. Regulatory issues. Shelves. Last spring, Illinois dispensary staff and consumers noticed that a popular pre-rolled cannabis joint brand had mold... But the Illinois Department of Finance and Professional Supervision, which oversees state-licensed cannabis dispensaries, never Tell the public. It does not warn consumers that they may have purchased contaminated weeds." How can contaminated legal weeds harm you? Sidebar: "Most of the failed samples are cannabis flowers-smoked dried plant material. It usually fails due to too much mold or yeast. About 90% of the flower samples that failed at least one microbiological test Be labeled as excessive mold or yeast. Nearly 13% of cannabis flowers (330 samples) failed two or more microbiological tests.” The document’s consumer guide for cannabis labeling is here. The weed supplier’s response was: “They say the hemp they grow was good when tested shortly after harvest.”

Bally's Bronzeville casino proposal encounters obstacles

"Bally's Corp. plans to build a $1.6 billion casino resort in Marshaling Yards, south of Chicago, which may be derailed by an agreement reached between the landowner and another developer in 2017," Chicago Business Magazine reported.

Why doesn't Illinois have any federal reservations?

"Unlike many states in the Midwest, including Michigan, Wisconsin, and Iowa, Illinois does not have any federally recognized tribal land. However, across the state, the names of cities, rivers, streets, and sports teams are Remind us that we live on land where Native Americans once cultivated, traded, and settled down," reports Robert Lozell in the City of Curious. "By the time Europeans first explored the area in 1673, Native Americans had already settled in villages in the area. So why didn't Illinois have any Federal Indian reservations? (U.S. Department of the Interior uses the term Federal Indian reservations)."

The Saint Lucia Festival of Lights tonight in Andersonville 

 The Swedish American Museum celebrated Saint Lucia Day on Monday, December 13. A candlelight parade was held along the sidewalk of Clark Street from the museum northward at 5 pm, in which children in white robes sang the "Song of Lucia" . The choir will also perform at Catalpa between Clark and Ashland at 5.30pm. More on the St. Lucia Festival of Lights page.

Son of billionaire Ken Griffin: "You have to buy the constitution"

"'I was sitting at my home in New York, and my son called me and said,'Dad, you have to buy the constitution," Griffin said in an interview after a luncheon hosted by the Palm Beach Civic Association, the fourth largest city in Florida. Said. Four Seasons Hotel. Griffin did not give specific reasons why his son wants his father to buy," Crain's Chicago Business reports.

 Brookfield Zoo loses Mexican wolf Sibi

The Zoological Society of Chicago, after consulting with the Mexican Wolf Recovery Program of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Mexican Wolf Species Survival Program of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, communicated that Sibi (pronounced see-bee), a nine-year-old Mexican female The wolf was humanely euthanized at Brookfield Zoo. A veterinary examination and CT scan showed that the front leg joints were severely deteriorating and could not be repaired by surgery or treated with painkillers. Sibi was born in 2012 in managed care in Mexico. She was transferred from Mexico to the Endangered Wolf Center in Missouri, where staff noticed her limping. Examination revealed foreign bodies on her wrists and several parts of her body. It turns out that these particles are deer pills and cannot be removed safely. Sibi was shot before she reached the EWC. Joan Daniels, curator of CZS Mammal Museum, said: “The thought of shooting an endangered wolf illegally in a protected area in Mexico is disturbing, but this is the harsh reality of the daily life of wild wolves.” Sibi produced four. Nest-Two nests at EWC and two nests at USFWS's Seville plant in New Mexico. "She is a true ambassador for the suffering faced by Mexican wolves in the wild. As a caring and caring mother, her survival and perseverance are encouraging," Daniels said.

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