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Snowbound
February 2, 2015, the day after the fifth-largest blizzard to ever hit Chicago, I am hunkered down in my third-floor office looking out to the courtyard below. Chicago Public Schools cancelled classes, the alleys and side streets are not easily … Continue reading
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Ghost of Christmas Past: Riverside 1972
One Christmas, when I was in grade school at Blythe Park Elementary and when soldiers—including one of my cousins—were fighting in Vietnam, my father erupted when another cousin criticized our country’s involvement in the war. I only had a vague … Continue reading
Alchemy’s Daughter isn’t here quite yet, but some awards are
When I started working on Alchemy’s Daughter when my son was still in pre-school, I never imagined it would take fourteen years before I would hold a printed copy of the book in my hand. But as I’ve said before, … Continue reading
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Why can’t I be more like Louisa May Alcott?
During her 55 years, Louisa May Alcott wrote more than 30 books. The first one, Flower Fables, was written when she was just 22 years old. Little Women, one of my girlhood favorites, of course followed, as did Little Men, … Continue reading
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Don’t forget the National Museum of Mexican Art
Last Sunday, instead of working on my novel, I visited the National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen. I love this museum, and I’m always surprised that more Chicagoans don’t know about this treasure in the Pilsen neighborhood. Years back … Continue reading
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Jason Brammer’s Sea Fever
Like the English poet John Masefield, Jason Brammer has heeded the call of sea. The Chicago artist’s new solo exhibition, “Into the Deep,” explores the hidden mysteries down below in works inspired by nautical maps, navigational instruments, and medieval bestiaries. … Continue reading
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Off the grid with chainmaille artist Sky Cubacub
Sky Cubacub wears leather holsters that hold her Lindstrom pliers. Essential tools at hand, she is ready to chainmaille at any time. “It also makes me feel like a cowboy with his guns, ready for the quick draw,” says the … Continue reading
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Marco Nereo Rotelli illuminates the façade of Northwestern University library
Poetry and light installation tomorrow at 6 pm at Northwestern University Campus! One of Italy’s most famous and popular artists, Marco Nereo Rotelli, is here in Chicago, and he is creating a stunning display on the University’s library. Rotelli, who … Continue reading
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I just bought a ZORE
I would not call myself an art collector, but the walls of my home are filled with paintings by various artists. My mother, Lori Bloom Bohaty, was a painter, and so her work is well represented. There are also a … Continue reading
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Chris Silva and the collaboration of Chicago artists in the era of gridlock
Before you settle in with the big screen and chicken wings tonight, have a healthy taste of art. You can read about Chris Silva and the collaboration of Chicago artists in the era of gridlock on the Examiner here. Chris … Continue reading
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