By The Weekend Desk B Team
Natasha Julius is having a momergency. She promises to return next week.
Hermit Kingdom
North Korea’s latest threat.
At Least He Didn’t Blame Underutilization
Caribou Owner Blames Chicago Closures On Poor Sales.
More Than Academic
Professor Not Doing It Right.
Old Habits Die Hard
Too easy.
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The Weekend Desk Tip Line: Doing it well.
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Weekend Music Special Report: Remembering Jimmy “Fast Fingers” Dawkins.
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The Sound Opinions Weekend Listening Report: “Jim and Greg remember a friend and critical hero: Roger Ebert. In 2006, the three critics sat down to talk music movies and Ebert’s own rock ‘n’ roll past. (Including a hilarious sit-down with Sid Vicious.) Later, Jim and Greg look past the creepy album art and review the Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ latest, Mosquito.”
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The Flying Saucer Weekend Brunch Report: Tell Andrew that Jim Nasium sent you.
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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.
Chicago Teachers Union: Stop School Closings
The Chicago Teachers Union revisits the teachers’ strike and its ongoing campaign to prevent the closure of 54 public schools in Chicago.
Saturday at 11:30 a.m. on CAN TV21.
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Perspectivas Latinas: Mexico’s Regional Folk Music Styles
Chicago’s Sones de Mexico performs traditional Mexican music, highlighting the country’s different musical instruments and regional styles.
Saturday at 7:30 p.m. on CAN TV21.
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10 Years Since Iraq
Following the 10th anniversary of the start of the Iraq war, speakers from the American Friends Service Committee, Iraq Veterans Against the War, and other anti-war organizations discuss the changing nature of conflicts and the domestic impact of defense spending.
Sunday at 9 a.m. on CAN TV21.
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Exploring Issues of Civic Responsibility – Violence Prevention
Homicide is the leading cause of premature death for young African-American males. Dr. Deborah Prothrow-Stith of Harvard School of Public Health argues that violence is a public health issue and highlights methods for creating safer communities.
Sunday at 11 a.m. on CAN TV21.
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Studs Terkel Awards
Community Media Workshop’s Studs Terkel Awards honor local media professionals who tell the stories of Chicago’s diverse communities. This years honorees included Megan Cottrell, Chicago Reporter; Fernando Diaz, Hoy Chicago, and; Dave Hoekstra, Chicago Sun-Times.
Sunday at 12:30 p.m. on CAN TV21.
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Women’s Advancement Over the Last 40 Years
Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Women Employed, an intergenerational panel looks back at women’s economic advancement, equity, and activism over the past four decades.
Sunday at 1:30 p.m. on CAN TV21.
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The Clarice Mason Show: The Life & Legacy of Mayor Harold Washington
On the birthday of the late Mayor Harold Washington, four distinguished guests who worked with him discuss the obstacles and achievements of his political career: Former aldermen Dick Simpson and Jesus Garcia; former chairman of zoning appeals Lawrence Kennon, and; former community relations director Jane Ramsey.
Monday at 9 p.m. on CAN TV19.
Posted on April 13, 2013