Author Archives: Roger

Agora

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Roger

The Agora “sculptural instillation” stands on the south end of Grant Park near the Field Museum. It was created by Magdalena Abakanowicz who, according to the Internet, “was deeply affected by World War II and the forty-five years of Soviet … Continue reading →

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Chicago Architecture Foundation (again)

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Roger

I visited the Chicago Architecture Foundation on Michigan Avenue back in 2009 to see the scale model of the city. Since then, they’ve added colored lights and a map of all the buildings in the city color-coded by age. I … Continue reading →

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Babe Ruth

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Roger

As part of my on-again, off-again pursuit of cultural phenomenon of the past, I studied Babe Ruth in his role as a public figure and not just a baseball player. I started with the the 1992 movie The Babe, starring … Continue reading →

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American English

Posted on July 6, 2014 by Roger

We spent a muggy but enjoyable Sunday evening at Recreation Park in Arlington Heights, listening to a Beatles tribute band with friends During the last set, I squirmed my way up front with the groupies and taped a song. It … Continue reading →

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Aqua

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Roger

That’s the name of this skyscraper in Chicago.

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