Billion Here , Billion There — Look at the US Budget

Here is a site that has the US budget broken down into readable PDfs. Check it out and see where we are spending a trillion three more than we are taking in.

Would You Partner with Us?

Now, we have leased the former Chernin Center for Performing Arts theater at the former Duncan YMCA at 1001. N. Roosevelt and are beginning the process of getting it back into performance shape with paint, new lights, sound, carpet, curtains, etc and frankly, we need your help to build out the space and begin our sixth season in September.

A Great Five Minute Lesson on Leadership

John U. Bacon, a lecturer in U-M’s history department and Michigan Today’s sportswriter, won the 2009 Golden Apple Award at Michigan, given by U-M students for great teaching. Watch this video of his “ideal last lecture”—and his spot-on imitation of coach Schembechler. Around 1980, Bo was faced with a tough leadership issue — listen to [...]

Provision Theater’s Open House Fundraiser – June 12

Provision Theater Company will be hosting an Open House Celebration benefit on June 12 to showcase their new facility, a 200-seat theater complex at 1001 W. Roosevelt.  Doors will open at 6:00 pm for refreshments and tours with a special performance at 7:30 pm.  The evening will end with a live auction and full reception [...]

Did You Know? Free Concerts Starting Tonight – June 2

The Chicago Park District puts on free concerts all summer long?  — this one is tonight (6-2-09) at Welles Park (lincoln and montrose) and features the Hoyle Brothers.  Get more info at Free Things to Do in Chicago Celebrating another summer of free music under the stars, the Chicago Park District’s Concerts in the Park [...]