Ed Ruscha discusses his work and career during an event hosted by the Art Institute of Chicago’s Woman’s Board.
Hyde Park Jazz Festival (II)
Sunday saw some great music and dancing on Day 2 of the 2019 Hyde Park Jazz Festival.
Gallery Show
Stop by the McCord Gallery & Cultural Center in Palos Park to see Evelyn and my work from September 27 to October 31, 2019.
Chicagohenge
Yes, I was out for Chicagohenge today. Here is my take on this twice-a-year phenomenon, together with some some of my images.
Pathetic
Today, I attended Chicago’s student led march to combat climate change. The demonstrators were enthusiastic and vocal, but the turnout was pathetic when compared to other demonstrations throughout the world. To read my take on the march and for my photographs, click on the image or the link.
Hipster Highway
While waiting for the next bus, I noticed that North Milwaukee Avenue was glowing as the late afternoon sun rays hit the weathered brick buildings. It was too tempting. If you are in Chicago, you might one to stop into one of the bars for a drink, or get some chicken and biscuits. If it is a weekday, watch out for the bikers. For more, click on the image. You’ll get my commentary and additional images.
Aon
I had the opportunity to photograph from the 44th and 45th floors of Chicago’s Aon Center. From the ground, I managed to finally capture an image worthy of The Aqua Building’s undulating curved balconies. For the full story and more images, click on the image/
Illumination
I rode the Blue Line out to Rosemont, where I found the Hyatt Regency glowing as the sun set. For the story and photographs, click on the image
And Now, This (II)
I’ve been riding the “L” again, taking photographs from the windows as people and the scenery quickly passes by. Here are some the images from this ongoing project.
Chicago Jazzfest--Day 4
The final day of the 2019 Chicago Jazzfest ended with performances by Eddie Palmieri, Miguel Zenon, Melissa Aldana, and Camila Meza in a salute to Latin Jazz. During the day, Ben LaMar Gay and Will Faber offered an extraordinary performance mixing the Art of Ensemble of Chicago with electronics, and folk sensibilities. Also performing were pianist Ben Sidran, Joan Collaso, and Sharel Cassity.
Chicago Jazzfest--Day 2
The Art Ensemble of Chicago closed Day 2 of the 2019 Chicago Jazz Festival with an exuberant performance that features somewhere around 20 musicians. Preceding them on the main stage, were George Freeman and Billy Branch, vibist Joel Ross, and trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire. Earlier in the day, Chicago vocalist Dee Alexander performed with the Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra, and Rob Mazurek played a set of relatively free jazz.
Chicago Jazzfest--Day 1
Freddy Cole pays tribute to his brother Nat King Cole on the first day of the 2019 Chicago Jazz Festival.
Logan Square
Today I spent seven or so hours wondering around Logan Square. I doubt many tourists visit this hipster neighborhood, but they should. It has plenty of restaurants, cafes, and breweries. Here are some images from my visit, which concluded in Wicker Park on the roof of the Roby Hotel.
RIP Cubs Fans
Cubs fans who want to be memorialized as the die-hard can have their remains placed in one of the niches on the authentic bleacher brick wall at Bohemian National Cemetery on Chicago’s northwest side. I paid the wall a visit to today. Here are my thoughts and images.
And Now, This (I)
I decided to ride the “L” today with my new Sony RX 100vii point and shoot camera. When I got home, I had a lot of junk—as I expected—and some gems.
Stacks
Mies van der Rohe was instrumental in the design of the Illinois Institute of Technology's Bronzeville campus in Chicago. The campus' heating plant is one his more utilitarian buildings, although one could argue that Mies was utilitarian through and through. I took the opportunity provided by the Metro Station at 35th Street to photograph it.
Goldberg
Click on the image to enlarge it, and for Jack Siegel’s commentary and additional images regarding Bertrand Goldberg’s Hilliard Homes project.
Mies' God Box
Mies van der Rohe’s own design for a house of worship is found on the Illinois Institute of Technology’s main campus in Bronzeville. It is a simple brick box with load-bearing walls. Jack Siegel discusses the Carr Chapel and his image of it. He also includes a number of other images that he has made of other Chicago-area houses of worship.