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    Jun 10, 2013 |Column| Chicago Tribune

  1. Chicagoan's long road from housing project to DePaul graduation

    In 2004, Credell "Cre" Walls was working at the Garfield Park Conservatory when he took a group of teens from Chicago's West Side to Peru to study tropical plants.
    In 2004, Credell "Cre" Walls was working at the Garfield Park Conservatory when he took a group of teens from Chicago's West Side to Peru to study tropical plants. The students had never left the country before, and neither had he. But Walls, who was 29...

    Tags: Chicago Transit Authority, Peru, DePaul University, Navy Pier, Colleges and Universities

    2. May 17, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  2. When the sun, and mayor, pop up for the arts

    Each and every year in Chicago, there is a moment when the problems of the city seem to fall away and everything seems doable and winnable again. It is a moment inextricably tied to the weather. Spring always comes later than even the worst-case scenario. But there's always one day — an hour, even — when it finally arrives with such blazing force you know winter is dead and buried for the year. That's when a smart politician knows to pop up outdoors.
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    Each and every year in Chicago, there is a moment when the problems of the city seem to fall away and everything seems doable and winnable again. It is a moment inextricably tied to the weather. Spring always comes later than even the worst-case scenario....

    Tags: Rahm Emanuel, Entertainment Events, Arts and Culture, Chicago Public Schools, Chicago Shakespeare Theater

    3. May 14, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  3. Night Out in the Parks: Chicago announces summer activities

    Circus performers and Shakespearean actors helped Mayor Rahm Emanuel announce Tuesday that the city is doubling the number of performances and cultural events at its parks this summer. 
    Tribune reporter
    Circus performers and Shakespearean actors helped Mayor Rahm Emanuel announce Tuesday that the city is doubling the number of performances and cultural events at its parks this summer.  Amid lush greenery and newly bloomed flowers at Garfield Park...

    Tags: Rahm Emanuel, Edgewater, Chicago Park District, Gardens and Parks, Culture

    4. May 17, 2013 | Chicago Tribune

  4. Funds for Mag Mile median gardens not blooming

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    By Jessica Reynolds The tulips on Michigan Avenue are a staple of spring in Chicago, but a decline in contributions to the project's sponsoring organization may force future plantings to be scaled back. John Chikow, president of the Greater North......
    5. May 16, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  5. What's on tap for Chicago Craft Beer Week? A lot

    It has been an ambitious year for craft beer in Chicago — possibly the most ambitious ever.
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    It has been an ambitious year for craft beer in Chicago — possibly the most ambitious ever. Virtually every one of our breweries expanded in some form. Revolution added an entire new production facility. So did 5 Rabbit. Solemn Oath established...

    Tags: Entertainment Events, Arts and Culture, Dining and Drinking, Netherlands, Sandwiches

    6. May 14, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  6. 'Comedy of Errors,' Theater on the Lake this summer

    This summer's Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks program will feature "The Comedy of Errors" in a series of free, outdoor performances July 25 to Aug. 25 in various Chicago parks.
    Tribune reporter
    This summer's Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks program will feature "The Comedy of Errors" in a series of free, outdoor performances July 25 to Aug. 25 in various Chicago parks. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced Tuesday that the program, in its second year,...

    Tags: Gage Park, Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Park District, South Shore, Douglas Park

    7. May 1, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  7. Area farmers markets are back!

    An array of vegetables, herbs, flowers and much more is hitting farm stands as the 2013 farmers market season gets underway. Although most markets will open later in May or in early June, several have already started. The market in Collum opens Wednesday, and seven markets will open Saturday, including Green City Market in Chicago, and suburban markets in Evanston, Lisle, Ottawa, Palatine, Park Forest and Woodstock.
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    An array of vegetables, herbs, flowers and much more is hitting farm stands as the 2013 farmers market season gets underway. Although most markets will open later in May or in early June, several have already started. The market in Collum opens Wednesday,...

    Tags: Arts and Culture, Chicago Botanic Garden, Wicker Park, Marketing, Humboldt Park

    8. Mar 10, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  8. Remarkable Woman: Eunita Rushing

    Eunita Rushing feels at home when she's near plants, so perhaps it's no surprise that since 1999 she has been the enthusiastic president of the Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance, which works in partnership with the Chicago Park District to raise funds and awareness for educational and public programs for the conservatory, located on the city's West Side.
    Eunita Rushing feels at home when she's near plants, so perhaps it's no surprise that since 1999 she has been the enthusiastic president of the Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance, which works in partnership with the Chicago Park District to raise funds...

    Tags: Chicago Park District, Bronzeville, Loyola University Chicago, Jens Jensen

    9. Aug 24, 2012 |Column| Chicago Tribune

  9. How to awaken a sleeping jazz festival

    Two months ago, the Chicago Gospel Music Festival made a bold move, presenting performances for the first time on the South Side of Chicago, in Ellis Park. Throngs turned out.
    Two months ago, the Chicago Gospel Music Festival made a bold move, presenting performances for the first time on the South Side of Chicago, in Ellis Park. Throngs turned out. Next month, the World Music Festival will take a bold step, for the first time...

    Tags: Concerts, Chicago Cultural Center, Culture, Allen Toussaint, Arts and Culture

    10. Mar 30, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  10. Fleurotica features flowery fashions

    Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance presented the Fleurotica fashion show March 23 at Venue One. With women's fashions created entirely out of flowers, leaves and other plant material, this was not your typical runway event.
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    Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance presented the Fleurotica fashion show March 23 at Venue One. With women's fashions created entirely out of flowers, leaves and other plant material, this was not your typical runway event. More than 300 patrons cheered...

    Tags: Chicago Park District, Entertainment Events, Fashion Shows, NBC (tv network), Entertainment

    11. Jun 11, 2012 |Column| Chicago Tribune

  11. Chicago Shakes to take the Bard to the parks

    Taking a leaf from the early days of Joseph Papp in New York and endeavoring to increase its own accessibility, Chicago Shakespeare Theater says it plans to tour its "Short Shakespeare" production of an abbreviated version of William Shakespeare's "The...

    Tags: Douglas Park, Humboldt Park, William Shakespeare, Manufacturing and Engineering, Aerospace Manufacturing

    12. Feb 20, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  12. Chicago Craft Beer Week set for May 17-27; some changes in store

    Seven days might be enough for America to salute craft beer &mdash; <a href="http://www.craftbeer.com/pages/news-and-events/american-craft-beer-week/show?title=american-craft-beer-week-returns-may-14-20-2012" target="_blank">American Craft Beer Week</a> runs May 14-20 &mdash; but it won't be enough for Chicago.
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    Seven days might be enough for America to salute craft beer — American Craft Beer Week runs May 14-20 — but it won't be enough for Chicago. That's why the third annual Chicago Craft Beer Week will be spread over 11 days, from May 17-27. We...

    Tags: Chicago, Alcoholic Beverages, Lifestyle and Leisure, Dining and Drinking, Hopleaf

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