By Natasha Julius
Pardon us, but we have a dance to get to.
Market Update
It seems a certain fragile recovery has been dealt a blow this week. And, frankly, it’s not really coping well.
iProdded
Wait, you mean there’s not a regrow-kidney app?
Budget Blowhards
It seems Chicago’s record-setting mild winter has been an unexpected boon for CPS and its teachers union. So much money has been saved on heating costs, both sides can afford to blow a shitload of hot air.
Clean Sweeps
That just goes to show you, cleaning actual garbage is more palatable than the metaphoric crap many teachers deal with.
Razor Back Up
Oh, don’t sweat it, Bobby. Arkansas is used to it.
Sinking Feeling
Finally this week, we don’t want to sound cynical approaching the 100th anniversary of a major tragedy, but we really doubt this is James Cameron’s final word on anything.
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The Weekend Desk Tip Line: Abyssful.
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The Sound Opinions Weekend Report: “It’s time to dissect Aretha Franklin’s classic album Amazing Grace, which turns 40 this year. Also, discover the outsider art of Willis Earl Beal.”
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The Flying Saucer Weekend Report: Featuring the traditional Easter lamb cake.
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The CAN TV Weekend Report: “CAN TV brings you local, relevant issues from Chicago’s neighborhoods and communities. See what’s happening around the city in education, the arts, government, cultural events, social services and community activities.”
Perspectivas Latinas: Chicago Latino Film Festival
A preview of the Chicago Latino Film Festival, which opens on April 13.
Saturday, April 7 at 7:30 p.m. on CAN TV21
30 min
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The Plant: Rethinking Food Production
John Edel highlights how The Plant repurposes an old meatpacking factory into a facility combining urban agriculture, alternative energy and a food business incubator.
Sunday, April 8 at 9 a.m. on CAN TV21
1 hr
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23rd Annual Studs Terkel Community Media Awards
Maria Hinojosa of National Public Radio, is honored by Chicago’s Community Media Workshop for her coverage of community-focused issues. Mick Dumke of the Chicago Reader and Chip Mitchell of WBEZ also received awards.
Sunday, April 8 at 11 a.m. on CAN TV21
1 hr
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In the Know: Chicago’s Spy in the Sky
Alderman Margaret Laurino (39th Ward) joins a discussion of Chicago’s new traffic cameras and their implications for privacy, commuter safety, and the city government.
Sunday, April 8 at 12 p.m. on CAN TV21
1 hr 20 min
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Reading Change: Jennifer Tamayo
Author Jennifer Tamayo and Teatro Luna co-founder Coya Paz discuss the intersection between art, philanthropy and social justice.
Sunday, April 8 at 1:30 p.m. on CAN TV21
1 hr
Posted on April 7, 2012