By Steve Rhodes
1. Oh, OfficeMax.
2. Don’t go with Gusto.
3. Nun fun.
4. The New York Times‘ Most Popular Story of 2013 Was Not An Article.
5. Drinking leaves you smarter than you thought.
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The Weekend Desk Tip Line: Apply now.
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Special Weekend Music Report: Nation Discovers R. Kelly’s Past. A teaching moment slow on arrival.
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Local TV Notes: Redford’s Rahm. Be very afraid.
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The Sound Opinions Weekend Listening Report: “Definitive Beatles historian Mark Lewisohn talks about the Fab Four before they were legends. His comprehensive new text Tune In delves into the band’s early years in Liverpool and Hamburg. And Jim and Greg rekindle an age-old Sound Opinions debate: To Bruce or not to Bruce.”
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The Flying Saucer Weekend Brunch Report: The special ingredient is love.
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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: Latino Art Beat
Don Rossi discusses the work and aims of Latino Art Beat, a Chicago-based nonprofit arts organization that awards scholarships to high school students from select cities across the country.
Saturday at 8 p.m. on CAN TV21.
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Shutdown Guantanamo
Visual art projects and an expert panel shed light on Guantanamo Bay, its issues today, and the movement to close it.
Sunday at 9 a.m. on CAN TV21.
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Childcare in Chicago: A Working Woman’s Issue
This roundtable brings together perspectives of childcare providers, teachers and parents, highlighting the challenges mothers and all parents face in making sure their children are cared for while they work.
Sunday at 11 a.m. on CAN TV21.
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To My Sister With Love
This candid interview program examines what it’s like to lose a loved one to cancer.
Sunday at 9 p.m. on CAN TV19.
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Let’s Shout! Chicago
Gospel artist Cornell Williams performs his songs on this show dedicated to sharing Chicago soul and gospel music.
Sunday at 9:30 p.m. on CAN TV19.
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Hopes & Dreams of MLK Jr.
Reflect on the words, deeds and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with guest Velma King and host Frank Avila.
Monday at 6:30 p.m. on CAN TV19.
Posted on January 18, 2014