Unlike most art academies, you won’t find any photography or digital art classes when you walk into Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Arts. Listen to learn more! Story Credit: Emmanuel Camarillo Music Credit: “Off to Osaka” by Kevin MacLeod https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Jazz_Sampler/Off_to_Osaka Music License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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Navy Pier’s Diverse Past
Today, Navy Pier is one of Chicago’s largest tourist attractions. But it was previously home to many other inhabitants, including college students. Story and Reporting By: Lily Abromeit Narrated and Produced By: Stephanie Choporis Music Credit: “Happy Alley” by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3851-happy-alley Music License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Human Scapulas and Two-Headed Cows?
From a two-headed cow to a giant rubber band ball, Woolly Mammoth Antiques & Oddities offers eclectic items and has attracted children and celebrities. Story Credit: Stephanie Choporis *Special Note: This interview was conducted in 2016. Certain items may no longer be on display. Music Credit: “Whiskey on the Mississippi” by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4624-whiskey-on-the-mississippi Music …
Card Games and Honeymoons
Rita Schultz, CEO and founder of Tradewala, found herself devising the trading card game on an unlikely trip: her honeymoon. Story Credit: Stephanie Choporis Music Credit: “Cheery Monday” by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday Music License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Faux Pas at Mr. Beef on Orleans
In its early days, Mr. Beef on Orleans had a “brash” reputation. And if you were waiting in line for food, you might not want to make any of these “mistakes.” Story Credit: Stephanie Choporis Music Credit: “Semi-Funk” by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4333-semi-funk Music License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
A Win of the Century
What was it like when the Chicago Cubs won the 2016 World Series after a 108-year drought? For Jake Melnick’s Corner Tap, it was one of the restaurant’s most memorable nights. Story Credit: Stephanie Choporis Music Credit: “Fretless” by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3777-fretless Music License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Chicago Meets Gotham City
What would a Chicago-themed escape room look like? Escape Reality Chicago’s general manager, Romesha Richardson, has some thoughts. Listen to learn more! Story Credit: Stephanie Choporis *Special Note: This interview was conducted in 2018. Escape Reality Chicago has since closed. Music Credit: “Aquarium” by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5738-aquarium Music License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Passion: An Art Gallery Owner’s Driving Force
Fidel Rodriguez, founder and owner of Artspace 8, goes above and beyond when it comes to researching artists to feature in his gallery. Story Credit: Valerie Chen Music Credit: “Wallpaper” by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4604-wallpaper Music License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
A Taste of Peru in River North
River North chef Giancarlo Valera is living a Chicago “dream” and taking residents’ taste buds to Peru at Tanta. Story Credit: Lily Abromeit Music Credit: “Queue” by Nctrnm https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Nctrnm/Queue_-_Single/NctrnmQueue125Am Music License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Chicago’s ‘Underground’ Ping Pong Scene
Ping pong has been taking the U.S. by storm since the early 2010s. So, what’s the scene like in Chicago? Story Credit: Lily Abromeit Music Credit: “Dirt” by Nctrnm https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Nctrnm/Mosaic/NctrnmDirt Music License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/