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This 'blog was launched in August 2007 shortly after Lolapalooza (hence the play-on-words name of this 'blog) as a vehicle for me to express various thoughts when the mood strikes me. There's no specific editorial slant or thematic intent to this 'blog, but maybe one (or more) may announce itself to me after I've posted a couple dozen entries. I hope it finds an audience, in any case.

Friday, September 14, 2007

Weekend recommendations: Fri. Sept. 14 - Sun. Sept. 16

Some recommendations for this weekend:
  1. See Eastern Promises. I attended a sneak preview of it on Thu. Sept. 13 and I think it deserves all the critical praise it's receiving (4 stars from Roger Ebert; Rolling Stone loved it, too). Viggo Mortensen is simply amazing in this movie -- it's hard to imagine him being ignored come February 2008 when the Best Actor Academy Awards nominations are announced.
  2. Set your TiVos or Comcast DVRs to record an encore presentation of TONY BENNETT: THE MUSIC NEVER ENDS on WTTW Ch. 11 tonight (actually, early Sat. morning) at 2:00am CST. Part of PBS's "American Masters" series (and produced by Clint Eastwood, who interviews Bennett during the program), this excellent documentary profiles one of the greatest singing talents ever -- Sinatra himself proclaimed "Tony Bennett is the best singer in the business." I caught the debut screening on Wednesday and was amazed at Bennett's vocal prowess, which is undiminished at the age of 81. The film includes complete coverage of Bennett's 2005 Monterey Jazz Festival performance. [WTTW digital will run HD versions of this program on Sun. Sept. 16 at 8:00pm and midnight, then on Mon. Sept. 17 at 8:00am, noon, and 4:00pm. Check listings for whatever channel WTTW-D is on your cable/satellite provider.]
  3. The Wine Crush in Old Town takes over Wells St. between North Ave. and Schiller Saturday, Sept. 15 between 11:00a-10:00pm (however, wine tasting is from 1:00-6:00pm only). Many of us plan to be at this street fest -- hope to see you there!
  4. If you're going to the Green Tie Ball, dress warmly! The high temperature for Saturday is forecast to be 60 deg. F, and I'm sure it'll be cooler (high 40s?) after nightfall.
  5. Tonight is the last night of 17/West's (i.e., The Berghoff) OKTOBERFEST at the corner of Adams & Dearborn in the Loop. Live R&B/soul music by THE BUSINESS from 5:00-9:00pm. Stop by for a post-work brew and get your weekend off to a great start!

Have a great weekend, whatever you do!

D.

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