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Mia Park, "My Asian Mom"
Mia Park to talk about "My Asian Mom," an evening of eight 10 minute one-act plays at Stage 773, 1225 W Belmont, through Saturday. a-stw.org
Craig Cleve, "The Green Hornet Streetcar Disaster"
Craig Cleve to talk about his "The Green Hornet Streetcar Disaster." amazon.com
Frank Valadez, Chicago Metro History Fair
Frank Valadez, Executive Director of Chicago Metro History Education Center to talk History Fair with two finalists, Nathaniel Scholl and Chakena Sims. chicagohistoryfair.org
Musician Katie Quick
Katie Quick, to talk about her music and musical school program. katiequick.com katiequick.com/fingertips
Bill Hillmann, Windy City Story Slam
Bill Hillmann to talk about the Windy City Story Slam event at Viaduct Theatre on May 26. windycitystoryslams.wordpress.com
Producer Casey Baker reviews "The Iceman Cometh" at the Goodman Theatre
Review of "The Iceman Cometh" at the Goodman by producer Casey Baker. goodmantheatre.org
Marguerite Horberg, Portoluz
Marguerite Horberg to talk about Woody Guthrie concert Saturday at Metro and the Jazz on a Summer Day's series starting May 27 at the Lakeside Inn in Lakeside, Michigan. portoluz.org
June Skinner Sawyers, "Chicago Portraits: Biographies of 250 Famous Chicagoans"
June Skinner Sawyers whose new book is "Chicago Portraits: Biographies of 250 Famous Chicagoans." amazon.com
JW Basilo and Mary Fons, Chicago Slam Works
JW Basilo and Mary Fons of Chicago Slam Works to talk season of a season of original slam performances. chicagoslamworks.com
Mike Houlihan, "Our Irish Cousins"
Mike Houlihan to talk about his new film, "Our Irish Cousins." ouririshcousins.com
Susan Diamond, Criterion Bar Association
Susan Diamond to talk about Sherlock Holmes and the 40th anniversary of the Criterion Bar Association. sherlock-holmes.com or 630-227-9127
Jan Lisa Huttner, "Penny's Picks: 50 Movies by Women Filmmakers 2002-11"
Jan Lisa Huttner to talk "Penny's Picks: 50 Movies by Women Filmmakers 2002-11." hotpinkpen.com
Dana Montana, The Dancing Horses
Dana Montana to talk about her Dancing Horses and their Mother's Day special (free lunch and show for moms). thedancinghorses.com
Robin Fisher, Fisher Dance Center
Robin Fisher to talk about her Fisher Dance Center and upcoming benefit. fisherdancecenter.com thedancefoundation....
Melanie Apel, The Paintbrush
Melanie Apel to talk about the art shop she owns called The Paintbrush. thepaintbrush.net
Spider Saloff and Natalija Nogulich, "The Roar of the Butterfly"
Spider Saloff and Natalija Nogulich, director for Spider's new musical, "The Roar of the Butterfly" at Victory Gardens. spidersaloff.com
Dennis Foley, "The Drunkard's Son"
Dennis Foley to talk about his new book, "The Drunkard's Son." sidestreetpressinc.com
Kathy Cowan and Adam Whiteman, "Music Mad"
Kathy Cowan, Adam Whiteman and pals to talk about "Music Mad," a new play about Francis O'Neill, being performed at Chief O'Neill's, 3471 N. Elston. musicmad.net
Comic Marc Yaffee
Comic Marc Yaffee to talk about his 5 p.m. show today for the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian in Evanston, at the Heartland Café, 7000 N. Glenwood in Chicago. 847-475-1030; www....
Steve Darnall, "Those Were the Days"
Steve Darnall to catch up with him about his magazine and radio show surrounding the 42nd anniversary broadcast of "Those Were the Days." nostalgiadigest.com
Victor David Giron, Curbside Splendor Publishing, and Michael Czyzniejewski, "Chicago Stories"
Victor David Giron of Curbside Splendor Publishing to talk about the outfit's many book, including "Chicago Stories" by Michael Czyzniejewski. curbsidesplendor.com
Patrick Cannon, "Louis Sullivan: Creating A New American Architecture"
Patrick Cannon to talk about his book, "Louis Sullivan: Creating A New American Architecture." amazon.com
James Finn Garner, Bardball
James Finn Garner to talk about all sort of things from writing to baseball. jamesfinngarner.com bardball.com
Clare O'Donohue, "Life Without Parole"
Clare O'Donohue to talk about her books, most recently "Life Without Parole." clareodonohue.com
Story Week highlights
Chicago Story Week clips: Kevin Coval reading Nelson Algren, Steve Edwards reading Maxine Chernoff and Kristina Valaitis reading Roger Ebert.
Libby Fischer Hellmann, "A Bitter Veil"
Libby Fischer Hellmann to talk about her new book, "A Bitter Veil." libbyhellman.com
Laura Caldwell, "Question of Trust" and John Conroy, "My Kind of Town"
Laura Caldwell and John Conroy to talk about her new book, "Question of Trust," and his play, "My Kind of Town," opening May 11 at Timeline Theatre. lauracaldwell.com
Comedian Tom Dreesen
Tom Dreesen to talk about his May 6 show at the Laugh Factory and June 10 at CD and Me in Frankfort. tomdreesen.com laughfactory....
Joe Allen, "People Wasn't Made to Burn"
Joe Allen to talk about his new book, "People Wasn't Made to Burn." Haymarket Books
Kim Clark and David Fink, Acorn Theater
Kim Clark and David Fink to catch up on all the Acorn Theater happenings. acorntheater.com
Beckie Menzie and Tom Michael
Beckie Menzie and Tom Michael to talk about their Saturdays-in-April shows at Davenport's, 1383 N. Milwaukee. davenportspianobar.com or 773-278-1830
Tony Andriacchi and Josie Falbo, "I'm Nothing Without You"
Tony Andriacchi and Josie Falbo to talk about their new show, "I'm Nothing Without You," debuting Saturday April 28th at Caffe Italia, 2625 Harlem Ave. (773-889-0455). legacyofsong.com ...
Natalie West, Kirsten Fitzgerald and Marisa Wegerzyn, A Red Orchid Theatre's "The Butcher of Baraboo"
Natalie West, Kirsten Fitzgerald and playwright Marisa Wegerzyn to talk about the new Red Orchid Theatre production, "The Butcher of Baraboo," through May 20. aredorchidtheatre.org
Mary Jean Adkins and Ed Flavin, Little Angels Center
Mary Jean Adkins, Director of Development for Little Angels Center, and Ed Flavin, a member of the Harley group helping. littleangels.org
Jamie O'Reilly, "Songs of a Catholic Childhood"
Jamie O'Reilly to talk about "Songs of a Catholic Childhood" April 19, 22 & 26 at Chief O'Neill's Pub, 3471 N. Elston, 773-583-3066. chiefoneillspub.com
Jonathan Eig and Sol Lieberman, Chicago Side Sports
Author/entrepreneur (editor-in-Chief and co-founder) Jon Eig and Sol Lieberman (co-founder) to talk about their new internet journalism venture. chicagosidesports.com
'Chicago Live!' Buddy Guy and Bob Fioretti interview
Chicago Live! interview: Buddy Guy and Bob Fioretti chicagolive.com
Max Grinnell, "Secret Chicago"
Max Grinnell to talk about his upcoming book, "Secret Chicago." theurbanologist.com
Jackie Shen and David Stupay, Esperanza Community Services
Chef Jackie Shen and executive director David Stupay to talk about Esperanza Community Services Celebrating Victories Gala on Thursday, April 19. (WGN listeners get $50 off gala tickets: Use discount code "WGN" at checkout.)
Mierka Girten, Mookie Jam Foundation
Mierka Girten, Red Orchid Theater ensemble member, to talk about the Mookie Jam Foundation, a not-for-profit organization assisting artists living and creating with multiple sclerosis. ...
Dick Simpson, "Twenty-first Century Chicago"
Dick Simpson to talk about his new book (featured in Printers Row Journal), "Twenty-first Century Chicago." Cognella Academic Publishing
'Chicago Live!' 1927 Almanac and Ian Schrager interview
Chicago Live! 1927 Almanac 1927, Ian Schrager interview chicagolive.com
Don Casey, "To Fight for My Country, Sir"
Don Casey to talk about his book, "To Fight for My Country, Sir." amazon.com
Josh Riebock, "Heroes and Monsters"
Josh Riebock to talk about his book, "Heroes and Monsters: An Honest Look at the Struggle Within All of Us." joshriebock.com
Randy Albers, Columbia College Story Week
Randy Albers, chair of the fiction writing department, to talk about Columbia College's Story Week, which he founded. colum.edu/storyweek
Richard Holinger, "Hybrid Seeds: Little Fictions"
Richard Holinger to talk about his chap book, "Hybrid Seeds: Little Fictions." Kattywompus Press
'Chicago Live!' 1912 Almanac and 'This Land is Your Land'
Chicago Live! 1977 Almanac; Kevin Bell interview. chicagolive.com
Tony Serritella, "Book Joint For Sale: Memoirs of a Bookie"
Tony Serritella to talk about his book, "Book Joint For Sale: Memoirs of a Bookie." bookjointforsale.com
Mike Kehoe, "They've Taken Me Hostage: Reflections of a Stay-at-Home Dad."
Mike Kehoe to talk about his book, "They've Taken Me Hostage: Reflections of a Stay-at-Home Dad." reflectionsofastayathomedad.com
Sally Schneiders, Lindsay Lurie, Joanna Angelopolous, "Do Your Part Foundation"
Sally Schneiders (and Lindsey Lurie, Asst. Principal at Liberty Elementary in Cicero, and Joanna Angelopoulos, art teacher at Gray Sanborn Elementary School in Palatine) to talk about the Do Your P'art Foundation.
Megan McDonough
Megon McDonough to talk her music and career and Saturday performance at the at Space Evanston. megonmcdonough.com ...
'Chicago Live!' 1912 Almanac and 'This Land is Your Land'
Chicago Live! 1912 Almanac; "This Land is Your Land" chicagolive.com
Dave Samber of Polo Cafe and Mary Pat Kelly
Polo Cafe's Dave Samber (polocafe.com) and Mary Pat Kelly to talk about her new book and the Civil War Round Table at the Union League Club at 11:30 a.m. Friday, with Catherine O'Connell. ...
Filmmaker Steven Fischer and poet James Ragan
Steven Fischer to talk about his documentary about creative potential, "Old School New School," and one of those featured, poet James Ragan. "Old School New...
Singer/songwriter Elisa Grace
Singer/songwriter Elisa Grace to talk about her career. elisagracemusic.com
Evanston Dance Ensemble's Bea Rashid and Christina Ernst
Bea Rashid and Christina Ernst to talk about the premier of "Count Me In," starting Saturday at the Louis Theater on the N.U. campus in Evanston. evanstondanceensemble.org
'Chicago Live!' 1957 Almanac and JC Brooks & the Uptown Sound
"Chicago Live!" 1957 Almanac, JC Brooks interview and performance chicagolive.com
Christian Teresi and Sandi Wisenberg, Association of Writers & Writing Programs
Christian Teresi and Sandi Wisenberg to talk about the Association of Writers & Writing Programs Wednesday through March 3. awpwriter.org
Author, nutritionist and trainer Rea Frey
Writer Rea Frey to talk about health. (Pay attention to how you feel after you eat; eat more plants; figure out what you enjoy and learn to make it healthier). reafrey.com
Blair Thomas, "The Houdini Box"
Blair Thomas to talk about his directing "The Houdini Box," through March 4 at the Mercury Theater and from March 14-25 at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts. ...
Mark Nassar, "Johnny Boy's Graduation"
Mark Nassar to talk about the ongoing hit, "Johnny Boy's Graduation" now playing all over the place. johnnyboysgraduation.com | $10 off tickets with discount code WGN
Elysabeth Alfano, Fear No Art and Dinner Party
Elysabeth Alfano to talk about her ongoing Fear No Art and her Dinner Party series. fearnoartchicago.com
JC Gabel and Josh Shollmeyer, "The Chicagoan"
J.C. Gabel and Josh Shollmeyer to talk about the new magazine, The Chicagoan (see also today's Sidewalks). thechicagoanmedia.org (coming soon)
Chicago Live! 1865 Almanac
Chicago Live! 1865 Almanac - recorded Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. at UP Comedy Club in Piper's Alley. chicagolive.com
Tom Kastle, Chicago Maritime Festival
Musician/historian Tom Kastle to talk about this year's Maritime Festival, all day Saturday at the Chicago History Museum. chicagomaritimefestival.org
John Davies, "Phunny Business: A Black Comedy"
John Davies to talk about his film, "Phunny Business: A Black Comedy," 7:30 Chicago on Thursday on Showtime. phunnybusinessmovie.com
Chicago Live! 2001 Almanac, David Jackson and Gary Marx interview
Chicago Live! 2001 Almanac, David Jackson and Gary Marx interview chicagolive.com
Janet Smith Post, "Cotton Rock"
Janet Smith Post to talk about her book, "Cotton Rock." janetsmithpost.com
Michael Stanard of Woodstock Opera House and Neil Deal
Michael Stanard to talk about the 3rd Annual "Rockin' the Opera House Tribute Series," with Neil Young tribute band Neil Deal. February 18, 26. neildeal.com
John Roeser III and John Roeser IV of Roeser's Bakery
John Roeser III and John Roeser IV to talk about Roeser's Bakery, 3216 W. North Ave. roeserscakes.com
Singer Catherine O'Connell
Catherine O'Connell to talk about her upcoming events, including the Local Artist Concert Series at the Irish American Heritage Center. irish-american.org
Chicago Live! 1953 Almanac and Jonathon Brandmeier interview
Chicago Live! 1953 Almanac and Jonathon Brandmeier chicagolive.com
Amanda Scotese, Chicago Detours
Amanda Scotese to talk about her Chicago Detours operation. chicagodetours.com
Michelle L'amour, "Big Sexy Shows"
Michelle L'amour to talk about her "Big Sexy Shows" on February 11. michellelamour.com
David Maas, Windy City Circus
David Maas about Windy City Circus, holding forth at Navy Pier February 17-26. windycitycircus.org
Iris Krasnow, "The Secret Lives of Wives"
Iris Krasnow to talk about her new book, "The Secret Lives of Wives." iriskransow.com
Chicago Live! 1921 Almanac and Mary Dempsey interview
"Chicago Live!" premieres this Thursday, Februrary 2 at UP Comedy Club. Tickets available at chicagolive.com
Brenda Coughlin, Voices of a People's History of the United States
Brenda Coughlin, executive director of Voices of a People's History of the United States, to talk about Tuesday Matt Damon event at Metro and ongoing Voices project. peopleshistory....
Mark Kogan of "Elvis Lives" and Peter Vodovoz, Mr. Barber of Chicago
Mark Kogan on the road with "Elvis Lives," stopping into the Rosemont Theater on Saturday night and in Iowa and other Midwestern cities afterward. elvislivestour.com ...
Jazz pianist Bob Mamet and Joe Segal, owner of the Jazz Showcase
Pianist/composer Bob Mamet (playing with Larry Gray-bass, Charles Heath-drums and Henry Johnson-guitar), owner of the Jazz Showcase, where they play Feb. 2-5. bobmamet.com
Brian Higgelke, New City
New City's editor/co-publisher Brian Hieggelke to talk about the publication. newcity.com
Rick Kaempfer and Brendan Sullivan, "The Living Wills"
Writers Brendan Sullivan and Rick Kaempfer to talk about their novel, "The Living Wills." eckhartzpress.blogspot.com
Comedian Ken Sevara
Comedian Ken Sevara to talk about the history and state of Chicago comedy. (Time Out Chicago cover story).
Julie Tiao Ma, Chinese Fine Arts Society
Julie Tiao Ma, board president of the Chinese Fine Arts Society to talk about Chinese New Year programs. chinesefinearts.org
Kevin Pang, "Typecast"
Tribune colleague Kevin Pang to talk about his new podcast, "Typecast." typecastshow.com
Margaret Larkin, "Radiogirl Podcast"
WGN Radio colleague Margaret Larkin to talk about her free "How to Create a Podcast" program, Saturday, January 28, 3-4 p.m. at the Sulzer Library, 4455 N. Lincoln Ave.
Dr. Nikol Margiotta, Raby Integrative Medicine
• Dr. Nikol Margiotta to talk health, food and New Year's resolutions. rabyintegrativemedicine.com
Jim Grossman, American Historical Association
Jim Grossman, formerly of Newberry Libray and now executive director of the American Historical Association, to talk about American Historical Association's conference here. historians.org
Karen Doornebos, "Definitely Not Mr. Darcy"
Karen Doornebos to talk about her new book, "Definitely Not Mr. Darcy." amazon.com
Jon Yates, "What's Your Problem?"
Tribune colleague Jon Yates to talk about his new book, "What's Your Problem?: Cut Through Red Tape, Challenge the System, and Get Your Money Back."
Don DeGrazia and Matt Martin, Come Home Chicago
Don DeGrazia and Matt Martin to talk about "Come Home Chicago" literary event January 15 at 7 p.m. at new Underground Wonder Bar, 710 N. Clark.
Chicago Live! returns February 2
Chicago Live! 1871 and 1992 Almanacs - 2012 season starts February 2 at UP Comedy Club. Tickets now available. chicagolive.com
CSO's "Salute to Vienna"
Preview of "Salute to Vienna" Concert Monday at 2:30 p.m. at Orchestra Hall Symphony Center. cso.org
Greg Jacobs, "Louder Than a Bomb"
"Louder than a Bomb," produced by Jon Siskel and Greg Jacobs and airing on the OWN network on Thursday. louderthanabombfilm.com
Rachel Switall, StudentsXpress
Rachel Switall to talk about StudentsXpress. issuu.com/studentsxpress
Jackie Stone, TUTA Theatre Chicago
Jackie Stone, co-founder of TUTA Theatre Chicago, to talk about Millennium Park's "In the Works" theater lab series which is presenting a sneak peek of Tuta Theatre Chicago's "Fulton Street Sessions."
The Sunday Papers with Rick Kogan, 12-18-11
• Allen Rafalson to talk about his book "The Santa Claus Trial." thesantaclaustrial.com
The Sunday Papers with Rick Kogan, 12-18-11
• Jim Post to talk about his "Mark Twain and the Laughing River, December 27-31 at Theatre at the Center. 219-836-3255 or TheatreAtTheCenter.com
The Sunday Papers with Rick Kogan, 12-18-11
• Caryn Bark to talk about her show, "Diary of a Skokie Girl," at the Skokie Theatre, next Saturday. skokietheatre.com
The Sunday Papers with Rick Kogan, 12-18-11
• Tarik Khribech to talk about perfect stocking stuffer, Argan Oil. orafrique.com
The Sunday Papers with Rick Kogan, 12-18-11
• Father John Cusick of Old St. Pat's to talk about Christmas, and Fiona Kogan sings.
The Sunday Papers with Rick Kogan, 12-11-11
• Jamie O'Reilly to talk about "Christmas Show" featuring me, next Sunday at 2 p.m. at the SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave, Evanston. 847-492-8860 or evanstonspace.com
The Sunday Papers with Rick Kogan, 12-11-11
•Artist Lowell Thompson to talk about his new book, "African Americans in Chicago." amazon.com
The Sunday Papers with Rick Kogan, 12-11-11
• Tim Donnelley to discuss his new creation, egg nog caramel popcorn. motherbutterspopcorn.com
The Sunday Papers with Rick Kogan, 12-11-11
• University of Chicago writers Adam Rosenthal, Sophie Werely, Marianna Staroselsky.
The Sunday Papers with Rick Kogan, 12-11-11
• John Curran to talk about Chicago Trolley Company's "Holiday Lights Tour." chicagotrolley.com
The Sunday Papers with Rick Kogan, 12-11-11
• Jackie Shen to talk about the great Esperanza fudge for Christmas. (312-329-1800 if needed). 312-243-6097 or EsperanzaCommunity.org
The Sunday Papers with Rick Kogan, 12-11-11
• Gerry Nicosia to talk about "One and Only: The Untold Story of 'On The Road." amazon.com
The Sunday Papers with Rick Kogan, 12-04-11
• Novelist Marcus Sakey, who has a new TV show on the Travel Channel, "Hidden City," premiering Tuesday at 9 p.m. with his visit to Chicago. travelchannel.com
The Sunday Papers with Rick Kogan, 12-04-11
• Dana Montana to talk about The Dancing Horses. thedancinghorses.com
The Sunday Papers with Rick Kogan, 12-04-11
• August Tye of the Hyde Park School of Dance to talk about its "Nutcracker" performances. hydeparkschoolofballet.org
The Sunday Papers with Rick Kogan, 12-04-11
• Folks from Open Books: Stacy Ratner, executive director/founder and Kevin Elliott, bookstore manager. open-books.org For more information on book donation dropoffs/pickups: 312-...
The Sunday Papers with Rick Kogan, 12-04-11
• Bob Bowker and Marianne Embree of the Lakeside Singers to talk about their holiday performances. lakesidesingers.com
The Sunday Papers with Rick Kogan, 11-27-11
• Tony Fitzpatrick to talk about his Nickel History: The Nation of Heat, his new show of etchings, opening Friday at Firecat Projects, 2124 N. Damen Avenue. tonyfitzpatrick.com
The Sunday Papers with Rick Kogan, 11-27-11
• Sally Arden and her family to talk about the 2011 St. Nicholas Holiday Festival, December 2-6 at St. Nicholas Church in Evanston. nickchurch.org • Music from...
The Sunday Papers with Rick Kogan, 11-27-11
• Paul Barrosse and Victoria Zielinski, to talk about the "Vic & Paul Show," December 20-23 at 7:30 p.m., December 24 at 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m., December 2730 at 7:30 p.m. at the Mayne Stage.
The Sunday Papers with Rick Kogan, 11-27-11
• Rea Frey to talk about her book, "The Cheat Sheet: A Clue-by-Clue Guide to Find Out If He's Unfaithful." reafrey.com
The Sunday Papers with Rick Kogan, 11-27-11
• Jim Proebstle to talk about his books, "Absence of Honor" and "Fatal Incident." jimproebstle.com
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