By Ally Clark, Katie Rosebrock and Luz Garcia Cubillos
Audio Slideshow: Watch this photo slideshow about the cupping technique.
William Wright has been coming to see Kent Young, a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist who practices in Chicago’s Chinatown, off and on for nine years. Wright was originally referred to Young by his Tai-Chi instructor after suffering a knee injury.
Chicago-based band The Hush Sound plays at the Metro. (Photo by Julian Zeng)
Audio Slideshow: Jenny Lizak, director of publicity at Metro, and Jamie Miller and Pierce Burke of Chicago-based band Universe, talk about Metro and Subterranean and how the venues have helped promote local musicians.
By Ali Trumbull and Julian Zeng
Jamie Miller and Pierce Burke live in a city full of opportunities. Miller, 22, is the lead singer and songwriter of Chicago-based band Universe.
Burke, 20 is the drummer for the local band and he has been a united force with Miller for six years, helping him find the perfect members to help bring the lyrics to life. Singer and keyboardist Kat Smidt, 20; guitarist Paul Fleck, 25; and bassist Ryan White, 23, complete this alternative punk band that is fresh to the Chicago music scene.
Chicago boasts some of the most unique and well-known music venues in the country. These venues not only allow concertgoers to see some of their favorite national artists, but they allow local acts to perform and promote themselves in Chicago.
Posted in Chicago, Entertainment, music
Tagged Ali Trumbull, Chicago, Jamie Miller, Jenny Lizak, Julian Zeng, Metro, music, Pierce Burke, Subterranean, Universe
By Katrina Kopeck and Katelyn Lorenz
High ceilings and large windows cast light into the open space. The floors are shiny and the air smells fresh. A bookshelf, sofas and a fireplace keep the atmosphere home-like and friendly. To the untrained eye, this feels more like a hotel lobby than a dog shelter.
The PAWS (Pets Are Worth Saving) Animal Shelter, formally named Pippen Fasseas Adoption Center is located at 1997 N. Clybourn Avenue. Its location in Lincoln Park provides more incentive for people who are looking to adopt a new cat or dog companion. The facility was strategically placed in Lincoln Park for a reason, too.
Posted in Chicago, Maps, News, Streets
Tagged animal shelters, animals, Chicago, Katelyn Lorenz, Katrina Kopeck, PAWS, PAWS Chicago, pets
Audio Slideshow: 2010 CYIC Social Justice Expo Poetry Slam audio slideshow, including an excerpt of the poem “Temptation of My Mind.”
By Matt Gentile and James Mazurek
The Chicago Youth Initiating Change (CYIC) hosted its fourth annual social justice expo on May 20 at Truman College.
Students from all areas of the city and the nearby suburbs attended the event. The CYIC uses its social justice exposition every year to aware of issues to bring about social change.
House of Winehouse performed for the festival crowds.
Audio Slideshow: Hank Zemola talks about organizing the 26th annual Belmont Sheffield Music Festival
By Laura Fitzgerald and Kelly Stotmeister
Memorial Day weekend in Chicago begins the kickoff to summer events that bring different neighborhoods in the city together to enjoy food, beer, crafts and oftentimes free live musical performances.
The 2010 Belmont Sheffield Music Festival in Lakeview in late May was one of the first music festivals this summer season, showcasing 10 musical performances and various vendors.
Sponsored mainly by the Central Lakeview Merchants Association, the 26th annual Belmont Sheffield Music Festival offered free entertainment at a suggested $5 donation that went toward the Lakeview community and grants.
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