James Beard Award-winning Chef Beverly Kim, owner of the Parachute Restaurant and the Wherewithall, talks about Korean cooking in Chicago and her personal journey to being a chef. She also demos Korean cooking during the program. This event is co-sponsored by CPL’s Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Committee…
Neighborhood Tour: Make A Joyful Sound
Music animates all corners of Chicago and the city’s beats and rhythms can be found in Jackson Park, the Green Mill, Symphony Center and up and down Michigan Avenue. It’s been a tough time for live music as of late, of course. With that in mind, we head out to talk to Chicagoans and others…
When House Ruled Chicago with Marcus Chapman
Screenwriter, music historian, author, radio personality and TV One "Unsung" contributor Marcus Chapman shares how a movement of music, radio, parties, fashion and cassette tapes defined the city in the 1980s and early '90s. This event is co-sponsored by CPL’s African American Heritage Committee…
Neighborhood Tour: A Diverse Business Landscape, Chicago Style
Hear from diverse Chicago business owners about their challenges and opportunities, and learn how small businesses make neighborhoods great.
Neighborhoods in the Archives: Uptown
An archivist from CPL’s Northside Neighborhood History Collection shares images of Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood in the 1980s and 1990s from the Robert W. Krueger Photograph Collection. Included are images of some of Uptown’s more well-known landmarks as well as less famous locations that played important roles in the daily lives of community members. Tune in…
1993, Another Summer, Sound of Chicago’s Funky Drummer
What was Chicago like in 1993? Utilizing Chicago Tribune articles, author and urbanologist Max Grinnell looks into news stories about Cabrini Green, the new Comiskey Park, public schools, and other matters to talk about the cultural and social milieu around the city. Along the way, we'll also check in at the Chicago Bulls 1993 championship rally, listen…
David Sadowski on Chicago’s Lost Ls
Chicago’s system of elevated railways, known locally as the “L,” has run continuously since 1892 and, like the city, has never stood still. It helped neighborhoods grow, brought their increasingly diverse populations together and gave the famous Loop its name. But today’s system has changed radically over the years. Chicago's Lost "L"s tells the story…
Neighborhood Tour: The Communion Around Beverages
In Bedrock Faith, people gather. Some people gather around martinis. Other people gather around beer. And still others gather around other beverages. This guided tour through Chicago talks about why Windy City residents of legal age gather around in lounges, taverns and other places for cold libations and conversation with others. Join us for virtual…
Feel the Fear: A Horror Roundtable Discussion
Watch a lively discussion with three of today's hottest voices in horror: Stephen Graham Jones, Alma Katsu, and Hailey Piper.
A Look Back at The Ox-Bow Incident
The Ox-Bow Incident by Walter Van Tilburg Clark was the spring 2005 One Book, One Chicago selection. Joyce Miller Bean, storyteller, author and former DePaul University English instructor, provides a modern take on this timeless work.
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