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How you can help Turkey – via the Turkish American Cultural Alliance
| A devastating earthquake hit the southern portion of Turkey and parts of Syria early Monday, February 6, at 4:17 am.The 7.7 magnitude quake already took more than 3000 people’s lives, even as rescue & recovery is still underway, left thousands injured and destroyed countless homes, buildings, and critical infrastructure. Surrounding cities are also affected, and aftershocks are continuing.The Turkish American community is deeply saddened to hear this tragic news. We send our condolences to those who lost loved ones and speedy recovery to the injured. As the Turkish government declared a Level 4 national emergency, the earthquake victims in Türkiye urgently need humanitarian help to recover from this catastrophe. As TACA, in collaboration with the Turkish Consulate in Chicago, we are collecting the following items and monetary donations that Turkish Airlines will transport to the earthquake zone with the organization of the Turkish Embassy. |
| Items needed (all either new or gently used and CLEAN)Winter clothing for adults and kids of all genders. Coats, boots, raincoats, pullovers,Trousers, gloves, scarves, hats, socks, underwear, tent, tent bed, blanket, sleeping bag, thermos, flashlights, power bank, generators, baby food, diaper cleaning and hygiene supplies. PLEASE make sure the items you will donate are either brand new or less used, in excellent condition, and CLEAN. Please bring them in a box or a bag, and do not seal them. |
| Drop-off at the Turkish Consulate in Chicago – 455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr #2900, Chicago, IL 60611 Weekdays 9 am to 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm WE WILL BE COLLECTING ITEMS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE! |
| For monetary donations, use PayPal or Zelle to [email protected] Please indicate “Earthquake Relief Fund.” for the explanation. |
Relationship Court: How to get a husband, according to 1958
This woman, Jordana Grace, found an article from the 1950’s that listed off things that women could do to find a husband. Back in the days before Tinder and Bumble, people had to get attention from the opposite sex in different ways. Although, we don’t recommend trying any of these in present times. Some of the things Jordana lists off are ‘get a sunburn’ or ‘cry in a corner.’ This might get you attention, but if it got any woman a hubby, even back then, we’d be shocked!
Coachella 2025 lineup revealed featuring Green Day, Jimmy Eat World, and Kraftwerk
Nothing reminds us of how lucky we are to be in Chicago with the festival lineups that we have than seeing what Coachella has to offer. The two-weekend festival will once again take place in Indio, California and will feature Green Day as a headlining act, as well as artists like Jimmy Eat World, Kraftwerk, Sam Fender, beabadoobee, SPEED, Viagra Boys, and more.
This marks the first time that Green Day has played the festival.
The Coachella 2025 lineup has been announced
Liam Gallagher lied about a new Oasis album
A few weeks ago, the iconic Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher talked about how there’s a new Oasis album on the way and that it had been recorded and ready to go. This, sadly, isn’t true. In a tweet storm over the weekend, Gallagher said:
The last Oasis album was 2008’s Dig Out Your Soul.
God hates Bears fans
You all saw what happened. We’re going to make you watch it again.
Why does God hate us? What did we do?
The Weekend Q101
The Tragedies at Tivoli Bowl in Downers Grove (Friday)
Check out local Chicago punks The Tragedies at Tivoli Bowl on Friday night. Show begins at 6:00pm and it’s only $10 to get in.
McCormick Tribune Ice Rink (Friday-Sunday
Ice skating in Millenium Park is officially open for the season! Starting this Friday, skate in the iconic park under “The Bean” and get in the holiday spirit! Rink admission is free, but reservations are required. You can find more information here.
Lincoln Park Zoo Lights (Friday-Sunday)
The Lincoln Park Zoo Lights open this weekend for its 30th season. Enjoy millions of bulbs lighting up the night and ringing in the holiday spirit. Tickets are $7 weeknights, $10 on weekends and free admission on Mondays. For more information, check here.
Ice Skating at Maggie Daley Park (Friday-Sunday)
Looking to see Chicago’s gorgeous skyline in a whole new way? Check out the skating ribbon in Maggie Daley park, opening this Friday. Admission is free Monday through Thursday, as well as 11am sessions Friday through Sunday. Other sessions are available for $5. For more info, you can look here.
Lightscape at Chicago Botanic Gardens (Friday-Sunday)
Head to the suburbs for the annual Chicago Botanic Garden Lightscape! Watch dazzling lights in the forest preserve and the walk illuminated paths to holiday tunes. Tickets are available here.
Brookfield Zoo Reindeer Run (Saturday)
Head to the Brookfield Zoo this Saturday for the annual Reindeer Run! This two mile run is all ages and will be followed by post run drinks available for purchase. Reserve your spot here.
Randolph Street Holiday Market (Saturday & Sunday)
Get your holiday shopping done this weekend at the Randolph Street Holiday Market! From 10am-5pm this weekend in the Plumbers Hall building, shop vintage and new treasures from over 125 vendors! You can check here for more information.
Viking Pub Crawl (Sunday)
Get to Andersonville this weekend for the Viking Pub Crawl! Hundreds of Vikings descend on the area to celebrate St. Morten’s Gås Day. Tickets include a commemorative glass and lanyard. TIckets are available here.
Bulls host the Rockets (Sunday)
Join the Bulls for a 6pm tipoff against the young and surging Houston Rockets.
Bears host the Packers (Sunday)
Pray for us.
A limited Linkin Park livestream is set for Friday
Danny Devito cracks list of ‘sexiest bald man’ in the world
It’s the most wonderful time of the year.
Danny Devito is finally getting the representation that he deserves. Reboot compiled a list of the best-looking bald men in the world and the ‘It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia’ star found himself in the Top 10.
The list looks like:
- Prince William
- Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
- Shaquille O’Neal
- Kelly Slater
- Terry Crews
- Danny DeVito
- Samuel L. Jackson
- Thierry Henry
- Stanley Tucci
- Vin Diesel
Congratulations to Devito and all of the other bald men who topped this list.
My Chemical Romance will play The Black Parade in full on their 2025 stadium tour
Black Friday Shopping Spree
The 2024 Grammy Nominations Are Here
The 2024 Grammy Nominations have arrived for the upcoming awards show on February 4.
For Best Rock Performance, the categories are:
The Beatles – Now and Then
The Black Keys – Beautiful People (Stay High)
Green Day – The American Dream Is Killing Me
Idles – Gift Horse
Pearl Jam – Dark Matter
St. Vincent – Broken Man
For Best Rock Song, the nominees are:
The Black Keys – Beautiful People (Stay High)
Green Day – Dilemma
Idles – Gift Horse
Pearl Jam – Dark Matter
St. Vincent – Broken Man
For Best Alternative Music Performance:
Cage the Elephant – Neon Pill
Fontaines D.C. – Starburster
Kim Gordon – Bye Bye
Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds – Song of the Lake
St. Vincent – Flea
And for Best Alternative Rock Album:
Brittany Howard – What Now
Clairo – Charm
Kim Gordon – The Collective
Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds – Wild God
St. Vincent – All Born Screaming
Who do you think should win? The conversation lives on Facebook!
11.10.2024 History Of Alternative
The Weekend Q101
Dozin’ with the Dinos (Friday-Sunday)
Families with kids ages 6-12 are invited for an evening of fun at the Field Museum! Dissect owl pellets, talk with museum scientists and see the museum in a whole new way. Tickets are available here.
A Conversation with Larry David (Friday and Saturday)
Spend an evening with comedian Larry David as he talks about his time in Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm and more! Tickets are available here.
Chicago International REEL Shorts Film Festival (Friday and Saturday)
Celebrate short films from around the world this weekend at the Chicago International REEL Shorts Film Festival. The fest takes place at Chicago Filmmakers in Edgewater for a variety of shorts. Tickets are available here.
Orchid at Metro (Saturday)
Legendary screamo band Orchid returns to Chicago for the first time in a very long time. Limited tickets remain for this show.
WeishFest at The Salt Shed with O.A.R., Wilderado, and more! (Saturday)
Featuring a unique lineup of music and an atmosphere unlike any other, with crowd favorites, O.A.R., GRAMMY-nominated superstar MIKE POSNER, Indie-folk sensation WILDERADO and folk-pop up and comer, HANS WILLIAMS. All WeishFest proceeds benefit Weish4Ever’s mission of uplifting families battling cancer, helping bring support to more than 600 families facing cancer with financial gifts totaling over $3 million.
Bram Stoker’s Dracula in Concert (Saturday)
Experience Francis Ford Coppola’s film in a whole new way as the Chicago Philharmonic plays the score in sync. Tickets are available here.
Handmade Market Chicago (Saturday)
Head to the Empty Bottle this Saturday from noon to 4pm for Handmade Market Chicago. Find unique gifts and sip on mimosas at this free event.
Wines in the Wild (Saturday)
Spend a relaxed evening at Brookfield Zoo sampling wine and hanging with wildlife! The event runs from 6pm to 10pm and features a silent auction.
West Loop Beer & Pizza Fest (Saturday)
Hang out at restaurant PB&J for an afternoon of food and drinks! Sample a variety of beer and pizza pairings from 1-4pm, or get VIP for a little more! Tickets are available here.
Chicago Toy & Game Fair (Saturday and Sunday)
Kids and adults alike are invited to the Donald E Stephens Convention center for a weekend of entertainment! Sample toys old and new all weekend long, plus adults can enjoy a beverage and board game zone. Tickets are available here.
Renegade Craft Fair (Saturday and Sunday)
Head to the West Loop this weekend for a special fall craft fair! Renegade takes over Morgan Manufacturing with 170 vendor booths and countless homemade gifts. The fair runs 11am-5pm each day.
Bears host the Patriots (Sunday)
Look, the Bears season relies on this game. They need it. They need to win, and they need to win big.
Pour One Out: Bernie Marcus, co-founder of Home Depot, passes away at 95
Bernard Marcus, one of the minds behind the orange hardware giants, has passed away at the age of 95. Marcus passed away in Boca Raton, Florida. Marcus is best known as one of the founders of Home Depot, teaming up with financier Ken Langone and businessman Arthur Blank to create from scratch a company that employs nearly a half-million people working in thousands of stores across the country.
Home Depot was born and has grown into a $390 billion market-value company.
Liam Gallagher is allegedly “blown away” by new Oasis songs written by Noel Gallagher
While we’re still a year away from Oasis returning to the stage for the first time since 2009, Liam Gallagher has taken to Twitter to tease that he’s excited about the potential of new Oasis music. In September, Liam confirmed that a new Oasis album had been recorded. He took to Twitter yesterday to respond to a tweet asking him what he thought of Noel’s new songs.
Oasis will play Soldier Field on August 28, 2025.
WATCH The Cure’s full record release show here.
The Cure celebrated their new album, Songs Of A Lost World, with a three-hour record release show in London last week. You can watch it in full here.
The Head and The Heart – Meet and Greet photos
Thank you to everyone that came out to see The Head & The Heart at The Lounge with us.
Halloween Bash 2024
Thank you to everyone that came out to our HALLOWEEN BASH 2024 on Halloween! We had such a blast and there were so many fantastic costumes!
American Authors
COSTUME CONTEST
Special thank you to our sponsors Cubby Bear Wrigley and Wintrust Bank!
God, the Bears suck.
What happened? Why did the hope go? Two weeks ago, we had hope. We had a plan. The plan was that we were going to beat Washington, beat Arizona, and then they were going to dominate New England. None of this has happened the way it should’ve. Now, we can’t even fathom beating New England. What is happening?
We’ll try again next week, I guess.
