“A topper is a topper and you can’t top that.” -Roger Miller, “The Hat”
It’s a shame to see so many Chicago heads emblazoned with the logo of a sports team. Baseball teams show regional boundaries. Football provides a unifying …
Posts Tagged ‘History’
Murder! Mayhem! Tour Guides!
Jan
09
Chances are that we will see a renewed interest in Chicago history with the 2013 cinematic release of Erik Larson’s The Devil in the White City with Leonardo DiCaprio as the murderous H.H. Holmes. After all, it should combine the …
Watch Chains and Lace Next Sunday, July 24!
Jul
17
Watch Chains and Lace greets the steamy summer next weekend! This is an all ages steampunk event in Oak Park, IL. Come one, come all and experience high tea, music, fashion, dancing, art, vendors, acts and more! Tickets are still …
Universal’s 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: The First Submarine Photoplay
Mar
07
In my endless search for out of print films or “lost” films now available via the internet, I often scour www.archive.org and other sites for things I may have overlooked. Recently, I came across two Fritz Lang films from 1919 …
Galena, IL: Hidden Steampunk Gem of the Midwest
Jan
10
I first went to Galena many years ago, having heard stories about it’s exceptional beauty and European style. Upon arrival I was not disappointed and since then I’ve returned many times and even made a number of local friends. Just …
