4 FILMS FROM PLAYS AT THE SISKEL CENTER
Thirty years ago, producer Ely Landau's American Film Theatre began adapting contemporary dramas for the big screen. Four AFT films will be shown today though Nov. 5 at the Siskel...
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Sept. 11 emerges as creative inspiration
This fall, a little more than two years after the events of Sept. 11, 2001, a mini-trend has emerged: A handful of new plays are clearly inspired by the attacks....
Therapist draws on art in the healing process
Angela Burkhardt, 26 Title Creative arts therapist Employer Anixter Center Salary range $30,000-$70,000 Q. What exactly is art therapy? A. I would say it's engaging in the creative process to...
Counselor’s work rewarding but taxing
Joe Hollendoner, 22 Title Youth Prevention Program Coordinator, Howard Brown Health Center Salary range $28,000 to $35,000 a year Q. How did you get started with this job? A. I'm...
A bevy of ways to ease on down the road
Rides for all cyclists, and you can decide how hard to make them: NORTH SHORE CHANNEL TRAIL: This zig-zaggy trail starts at Argyle Avenue by the Chicago River, just west...
Goodbye to the Bog: The Bog Theatre,…
Goodbye to the Bog: The Bog Theatre, a suburban Equity venue, will officially disband at the conclusion of its production of "South Pacific," founder Dan Tomko announced Wednesday. As artistic...
The lure of fishing landed this teacher
Brenda Harris, 51 Title Public service administrator (Chicago Urban Fishing Project manager) Salary range $35,000-$78,000 Q. What brought you to the state's Department of Natural Resources? A. I decided I...
Projectionist sees to it the show goes on
Keith Dutton, 47 Title Head projectionist Employer Navy Pier IMAX Theater Salary range $18-$25 per hour Q. How did you get started as a projectionist? A. Through my father and...
Universal issues on astronomer’s mind
Lucy Fortson, 40 Title: Director of Astronomy Employer: Adler Planetarium Salary range: $50,000-80,000 Q. When did you first become interested in astronomy? A. The Apollo missions had a big impact...
Illustrator draws on science interest
Liana Bauman, 30 Title: Medical illustrator Employer: Anatomical Chart Co., Skokie Salary range: $40,000-$75,000 Q. How did you get interested in this field? A. When I was an undergrad, I...