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Thursday, February 21st, 2008
Green Events: Chicago Green Festival
Green Festivals are held across the country to promote eco-friendly and sustainable products. But that’s not all. Green Festivals also feature “green films” and “delicious organic beer, wine and cuisine.” And there’s still more, but you need to go to the Green Festivals web site to find out about it.
Chicago will host its green festival [...]
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Monday, February 4th, 2008
Green Ideas: Reusable Water Bottles at MLA ’08
Some conscientious ALA members launched a campaign to encourage the use of reusable mugs at the midwinter meeting this year. Old habits die hard, though; according to the Chronicle of Higher Education, paper and Styrofoam cups were plentiful.
MLA ‘08 sponsor EBSCO will give every registered attendee a reusable water bottle [...]
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Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008
The Pedway
Are you a dedicated, never-miss-a-day walker as long as it is nice outside? Even if the weather doesn’t cooperate, you can stick to your walking routine. The solution to your problem is right under your nose, literally. Below the Hyatt you’ll find an underground tunnel system called the Chicago Pedway. It [...]
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Friday, January 4th, 2008
City in a Garden
In a city whose motto is “City in a Garden”, it is easy to find a park for some fresh air and a little exercise. Go to the Chicago Park District’s web site, or take a look at the suggestions below, originally published in the October 2007 issue of MLA News.
Millennium Park
Opened in 2004, [...]
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Wednesday, December 12th, 2007
Make an Early Connection with MLA ‘08 Presenter and Panelist David Rothman
Well respected hospital librarian blogger David Rothman will offer a paper and participate in a panel at MLA ‘08. All of his events will focus on “the use of Web geekery in medical libraries.”
David wants your input about how to make these sessions lively and relevant to your needs. When you [...]
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Thursday, December 6th, 2007
The City of Big Shoulders Becomes the City of Green Alleys
Chicago, the host city for MLA ’08, has the unusual distinction of being the “alley capital of America.” The city contains almost 2,000 miles of alleys that city officials claim is the “paved equivalent of five midsized airports.”
The alleys relieve congestion on main streets and provide a place for garbage. But they also [...]
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Thursday, November 29th, 2007
Chicago’s Iconic Foods
Every city and region has them – foods that are uniquely local and contribute to the area’s reputation. For example, Philadelphia is known for its cheese steaks and St. Louis for its fried ravioli; New England for chowder and the South for fried chicken. So what is Chicago known for? There are [...]
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Wednesday, November 21st, 2007
Holy Cow!
Holy Cow! This could be the year. Really, it could.
And even if it isn’t, we won’t know that in May when we visit Chicago for MLA.
Wrigley Field is the second oldest ballpark in major league baseball and no trip to Chicago is complete without taking in a game. The Cubs are scheduled to [...]
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Wednesday, November 21st, 2007
An affordable Annual Meeting - Grants and Awards
Do you think the Annual Meeting is out of your budget? It may be more affordable than you realize. The January 2008 issue of MLA News will have tips for attending the meeting on a budget. But you don’t have to wait until January, there are steps you can take now lessen your [...]
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Friday, November 2nd, 2007
And all that jazz
There are plenty of options for you cool cats looking for a little jazz while in Chicago. The famed Jazz Showcase, which has been presenting jazz in Chicago for sixty years, has a new home in the historic Dearborn Station, and The Underground Wonder Bar, booking a mix of jazz, blues, and other [...]
