By Natasha Julius
May all of the coal in your stocking be clean.
Market Update
Despite a spirited run by Apocalyptic Nihilists, Recorded Time didn’t end on Friday. It just felt like it to some people.
Wild Game
After a week of contemplation some may have misinterpreted as abject cowardice, the NRA’s Wayne LaPierre unveiled the organization’s “meaningful contribution” to the gun control debate: an audacious plan to put armed guards in every school in America. Which, let’s face it, would make Rahm Emanuel’s next showdown with the teacher’s union even more awkward and uncomfortable.
Reindeer Game
Before you go claiming the NRA’s strategy is completely infeasible, what with the national registry of weirdos and the looming economic meltdown, consider the timing of this proposal. We’re about to see proof, yet again, that the necessary distribution channels and background checks are already in place.
Game Attempt
For the record, LaPierre’s speech did contain one fundamental error. It turns out you can stop a bad guy with a gun just by holding up a large pink sign.
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The Weekend Desk Tip Line: Making spirits bright.
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The Sound Opinions Weekend Listening Report: “Jim and Greg explore the history of the Supergroup. Plus they review the new album from ‘Girl on Fire’ Alicia Keys.”
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The CAN TV Weekend Viewing 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: Rape Victim Advocates
In the wake of recent child abuse scandals around the country, Megan Blomquist of Rape Victim Advocates discusses abuse prevention and signs to watch for to tell if a child is being abused.
Saturday, December 22 at 7:30 p.m. on CAN TV21
30 min.
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Life Transformation Through Entrepreneurship
New business people talk about the Life Transformation Through Entrepreneurship program, where disadvantaged people in Englewood meet weekly to develop business skills and business plans with experienced mentors and peers.
Thursday, December 20 at 9 p.m. on CAN TV21
1 hr.
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Alternative Public Art Initiatives
Members of local groups discuss how murals and similar public art can be used to engage communities and transform neglected and inactive spaces.
Saturday, December 22 at 9 p.m. on CAN TV21
2 hr.
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South Shore Drill Team Holiday Show
Youth primarily from Chicago’s South Side dance and perform during their annual holiday special.
Sunday, December 23 at 9 a.m. on CAN TV21
1 hr. 30 min.
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Vaudeville Roars!
Artists from across Chicagoland premiere original dance, theater, music, circus acts and more during this modern-day variety show.
Sunday, December 23 at 10:30 a.m. on CAN TV21
30 min.
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Synagogues of Mexico
The Chicago History Museum’s exhibition Shalom Chicago highlights the history of the Jewish community in Chicago from 1840 to today.
Sunday, December 23 at 12 p.m. on CAN TV21
2 hr.
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Transnational Corporate Mining in Latin America
Brother Domingo Solis, director of Justice, Peace and the Integrity of Creation, speaks about the potential environmental and social damage that mining could bring to El Salvador.
Sunday, December 23 at 2 p.m. on CAN TV21
1 hr. 30 min.
Posted on December 22, 2012