I headed to the ballpark yesterday for the Cub’s opener. Here are a few images with my thoughts. Covid-19 has left its indelible imprint on everything.
The Big Country
Covid-19 has limited where and when I can go, but I finally am going.
Emerging Slowly from the Dark
The Cytokine Storm Hanging Over Our Heads: Lincoln Park in the Age of Covid-19. Donald Trump didn't create Covid-19, but he foisted it on us by trying to protect his bid for re-election. We now see the world differently. The clouds hanging over Lincoln Park on the last Saturday in June 2020 capture what Trump has done to the U.S. Hopefully bluer skies are in the not too distant future.
Bernie in Chi Town
Senator Bernie Sanders brought his presidential campaign to Chicago on March 7, 2020 for a massive rally in Chicago's Grant Park. Somewhere between 10,000 and 15,000 supporters participated in the afternoon rally. Sanders spoke for 35 minutes. He relied heavily on well-worn phrases and proposals, including Medicare for all, immigration reform, and elimination of student debt.
Russian Renaissance
The award winning Russian Renaissance appeared In Chicago today to exhibit their virtuosity. The quartet performs using traditional Russian folk instruments, including the balalaika, the button accordion, the domra, and a contrabass balalaika. They played a variety of world music, including works by Béla Fleck, Tchaikovsky, Django Reinhardt, Galliano, and De Abreu. It is obvious why they have played in major concert halls throughout the world, and won the 2017 Prize Competition
Big Diehl (II)
Aaron Diehl and Warren Wolf teamed up at the University of Chicago to take on the Modern Jazz Quartet's legacy. Here are Jack Siegel’s thoughts and images from the concert.
Snowy Darkness
Today Chicago was hit with another sloshy snowstorm during the afternoon and early evening commute. It look several hours for the slush to become white snow cover. The Loop was filled with commuters heading the the train stations. For my images and thoughts, click on the image below.
Wet Slop
Chicago has seen very little snow this winter, so when it snows, it is time to enjoy the city. Chicago's Loop was surprisingly particularly picturesque Sunday afternoon. For my take on my afternoon outing, as well as images, click on the image above.
All I Wanna Do
The Lake Michigan shoreline has been battered by record-high water levels and winter storms, resulting in Mayor Lori Lightroom requesting that Chicago's shoreline be declared a national disaster area. Here are my images and thoughts from a three-hour hike.
Snow
Here’s a quick one: Michigan Avenue during Friday night’s snowstorm. It came quick and hard, and ended just as quickly.
Taborn and Davis
Kris Davis and Craig Taborn, two of the top pianists in jazz today, perform together at the UChicago Presents series earlier this year.
WTF
Even for Chicago, today’s snowstorm and cold temperatures were a bit much given that it is November 11th. Some people called moving companies, deciding to head south.
Halloween
Jack B. Siegel’s images from the 2019 Boystown Halloween parade in Chicago
The Visit
The Demonstration Against Donald J. Trump’s First Visit to Chicago as President Was a Poorly Attended Bust
Repairs
The CTA Skokie Repair Shops are where the Chicago Transit Authority repairs train cars, switches, and other mechanicals. The facility is spotless and well organized, as well as colorful.
Fred and Julian
Fred Hersch and Julian Lage perform at the Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts as part of the University of Chicago’s Jazz Series.