Restaurant Review – Ann Sather

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For nearly 70 years, Ann Sather Restaurant in Lakeview has been serving up Swedish delicacies such as delicate Swedish pancakes with lingonberries, Swedish meatballs, Swedish fruit soup and Swedish potato sausage.

The Ann Sather story began In the 1940s, when, according to their website, a vivacious career woman named Ann Sather decided that what she really wanted to do was own and run a restaurant. Her restaurant. A place where people could come for generous homemade meals, warm hospitality and know the moment they came in the door they went from being a customer to becoming a friend, with a special side dish of gästfrihet (hospitality).

For 30 years, Ann ran the diner herself. In 1981, after searching for a successor who would meet her stringent demands for quality and remain devoted to her patrons, Ann sold the restaurant to Tom Tunney– then a 24-year-old graduate of the Cornell University School of Hotel and Restaurant Management– and now, Alderman of Chicago’s 44th Ward.

But ask any Chicagoan what Ann Sather means to them, and the most likely answer is “cinnamon rolls!”

Pre-Cinnabon, Ann Sather cinnamon rolls have been the pre-eminent Swedish ambassadors to the city. Freshly made, oozing cinnamon and sweet icing goodness, and available any time of the day, they grace the breakfast and lunch menus. According to several sources, cinnamon rolls were invented when Roman spice traders introduced the Sri Lankan cinnamon spice to Europeans, and Swedes used the new spice to make kanelbulle (cinnamon buns) and adding cardamom to the dough to give it a distinctive flavor.

But Ann Sather is about so much more than their mouth-watering cinnamon rolls. They are known for enormous portions, fresh meats, vegetables and their welcoming spirit. They are also known for breakfast! Go native and have a Swedish Breakfast Sampler, which includes one Swedish pancake, a Swedish meatball, Swedish potato sausage and one egg. Lighter appetites will enjoy Ann’s Darling-hot oatmeal with rice porridge and granola, topped with dried apricots, raisins, cranberries and pecans. Other choices include crepe-like Swedish pancakes with lingonberries, served with Swedish meatballs if you like. Or, try a Swedish waffle!

All egg entrées, including specialty Eggs Benedicts and omelets, are served with your choice of two sides, including two homemade cinnamon rolls, two hot biscuits & honey, one sweet muffin, toast, hash browns, fresh fruit, sliced tomatoes (in season), applesauce, or low-fat cottage cheese.

Lunch starters are worth the ala carte price, particularly the chilled Swedish fruit soup, homemade soup of the day, and pickled herring, followed by a Swedish Sampler, a platter of roasted duck with lingonberry glaze, Swedish meatball, Swedish potato sausage, spaetzle, sauerkraut and Swedish brown beans.

While Ann Sather is BYOB, they do offer fixings for Mimosas and Bloody Marys, as well as assorted juices. 

Ann Sather has three locations on the North Side of Chicago. All locations are open daily for indoor and outdoor dining, pick-up and delivery from 7 am to 3 pm. No reservations are taken. For more information, click here.

Chicago Home and Lifestyles – Washing Your Produce Is Worth The Extra Effort!

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We usually assume that food borne illness only comes from meat and seafood. However, we’re increasingly seeing outbreaks caused by produce items such as romaine lettuce, melons and cucumbers. Believe it or not, there is an easy solution: washing under cold running water! This simple rinse is sufficient to remove microbes, pesticides and dirt. Soap and bleach may seem like a good idea, but they can leave residue that makes you just as sick. When tested, commercial produce washes were found to be less effective than distilled or tap water. So, when it comes to special washes, save your money. If you do want a little extra oomph in your wash, you can use a brush on sturdy produce like melons, apples, citrus, peppers and cukes. More delicate produce can be cleaned sufficiently by rubbing with your hands, & using a paper towel or clean dish cloth to dry & remove even more bacteria. Pro-tip: always wash the outside of produce even if you are not eating the skin! Cutting will transfer contaminants from the surface to the inside. 

White mushrooms can be rinsed briefly & wiped dry with a paper towel. Other fresh mushrooms like oysters, portobello or shiitake have lots of gills which trap water even after a quick rinse, so try brushing them with a pastry brush to remove dirt. Wipe with a slightly damp paper towel for more stubborn dirt. 

Root vegetables like carrots, potatoes, onions and beets do well with a rinse and a good scrub with a stiff brush. You can also include melons in this category as they grow close to the ground. Leeks are also root vegetables, but tend to need extra soaking as they have multiple layers that trap a lot of dirt and sand. Start by cutting off the tops and bottoms of the leaks. Slice them in half vertically then cut them into half-moons. Separate the slices and soak them in a large bowl of ice water for 15 minutes. Once you see all the dirt accumulate on the bottom of the bowl, lift the leeks onto a paper towel lined baking sheet to dry. 

Salad greens and herbs, similar to leeks, can be put in a large bowl to soak. Swish them around a bit in the water, then let them sit so the dirt and sand can settle at the bottom of the bowl. Greens like kale, spinach and collards are especially dirty because they are grown in sandy soil, so be sure to trim and rinse them first before soaking. Dry all your leafy greens in a salad spinner or on a towel lined baking sheet. 

Berries are delicate & expensive so take special care here! Try to only purchase as much as you will use in a day or two because they can go bad fairly quickly. Check for and discard any berries that are overly soft or have mold, as they will cause the good fruit to deteriorate even faster. It’s best to wash berries just before using so they don’t accumulate mold. Use a colander and dip them in a bowl of cold water, let them soak for a minute or two then dry on paper towels. This protects the delicate berries from being crushed. 

It may seem like a lot of extra work at first, but really it’s very easy! Just a few minutes of deliberate care will give you crisp delicious produce that is safe to eat. 

Kathleen Weaver-Zech and Dean’s Team Chicago

How To Plant A Tree In Your Yard

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Have you ever wanted to change the landscape of your yard by adding a tree or shrub? Whether you have a green thumb or are a green dud, with proper preparation and some good tips, you can successfully do it yourself.

The first step for planting a tree is to purchase a tree seedling from your local hardware store or tree nursery. It’s important to measure the width of your roots because this will determine the size of your planting hole. Your hole should be at least three times as wide as the root mass of the tree seedling. As for the depth, be sure to dig a planting hole that is deep enough for the roots, but doesn’t cover the base of the tree trunk with dirt. It’s important for the entire trunk to be above the soil and some experts even leave some of the root ball above as well.

Once your planting hole is dug, inspect your tree seedling to make sure the roots aren’t creating a bunched up circular pattern, as this may affect the tree’s growth. If you do see patterns forming, simply tear apart the roots from the pattern and don’t worry about lost soil. Place your tree seedling in the planting hole and make sure to eradicate any air pockets by lightly tapping the soil, hand-packing the soil, or spraying the soil with water after planting.

After you plant your new tree, make sure to water it every day for the first seven days. After the first week you can start watering your tree every other day for the next seven days and you can gradually decrease the frequency after that point. Then, enjoy the new addition to your yard!

THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Enjoying Every Last Bit of Summer!

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After a short work week (for some of us), it’s time again for another Chicago-style summer weekend as we inch closer to the next season!  Take advantage of it while you can and enjoy every last bit of summer!!

Pairing delicious food and drinks on the Harris Theater rooftop at Millennium Park (205 E. Randolph Dr.) as well as leading restaurants and venues citywide, Chicago Gourmet has reunited for 2021 along with Go Gourmet, the Hamburger Hop, and Grand Cru x Two.  Join top chefs, sommeliers, and mixologists for unforgettable cuisine and spirits throughout the month of September.  Come join us in celebrating the city’s world-class and uniquely diverse restaurants for some familiar fun and new favorites!

The aromas, sounds, tastes and traditions of Greece will be brought to you this Saturday (12 p.m.-11 p.m.) and Sunday (12 p.m.-10 p.m.) at the Lincoln Park Greek Fest being held at St. George Greek Orthodox Church (2701 N. Sheffield Ave.). This popular annual cultural celebration not only serves up authentic flavorful food, great music, dancing and pure fun, but also promises that everyone will be proudly Hellenic for at least a day whether you’re Greek or not! Opa!

You know the end of summer is near when the plaza at NEWCITY (1457 N. Halsted St.) in the Lincoln Park neighborhood hosts the final Lincoln Park Summer Sundaes: Clybourn this Sunday (11 a.m.-2 p.m.).  This final celebration will feature live music, activities, games, free ice cream from Yoberri Gourmet for the first 100 people who stop by and mention “Summer Sundaes,” as well as complimentary summer goody bags (while supplies last)!

Returning for its 36th year, the Printers Row Lit Fest is the largest free outdoor literary showcase in the Midwest taking place this Saturday and Sunday (10 a.m.-6 p.m.) in Chicago’s historic Printers Row neighborhood.  Award winning journalist and novelist Dawn Turner will open the festival on Saturday (10 a.m.) to discuss her new memoir.  Plus, two-time Pulitzer Prize winner and National Book Award winner Colson Whitehead will appear on Sunday (4 p.m.) to discuss his new book Harlem Shuffle with Dr. Ivy Wilson. Also, 400 pre-signed copies of Harlem Shuffle will be provided to attendees in advance of the book’s publication date!

The Lakeview East Festival of the Arts returns for its 16th year this Saturday and Sunday along Broadway Street from Belmont Avenue to Hawthorne Place. Not only will this festival showcase 100+ juried artists featuring world-class original paintings, photography, sculptures, furniture, jewelry and more, but also will feature live music on multiple stages, wine, beer and food booths, an interactive garden oasis, an interactive kids’ area and much more! The festival runs from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; however, additional hours (until 10 p.m.) on Saturday have been added for live music, food, and drink tents!

Both our major league baseball teams will be home this weekend if you want to take in some baseball.  The Chicago Cubs will host the San Francisco Giants (now home to Kris Bryant) at Wrigley Field this Saturday and Sunday at 1:20 p.m. and the Chicago White Sox (now home to Craig Kimbrel) will be hosting the Boston Red Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field this Saturday (6:10 p.m.) and Sunday (1:10 p.m.).

Sue Moss and Dean’s Team Chicago

CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS: Chicago Loop, Lincoln Square, Lakeview East, Lincoln Park

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With two weeks of ‘official’ summer left, September offers glorious opportunities to enjoy Chicago’s legendary festivals, concerts and events!

Two uniquely Chicago music forms come together Saturday evening as the City of Chicago presents ‘Sanitize Your Soul,’ a  House music celebration featuring DJ Lady D, and a debut Gospel House Choir collaboration between Mark Hubbard and DJ Terry Hunter on Saturday, September 11, 5:30–8:30pm, as part of the City’s ‘Chicago in Tune’ series at Millennium Park. Bring a picnic dinner to the Jay Pritzker Pavilion and enjoy this unique gospel and house music celebration! Free admission.

Wilkommen! Chicago’s famed German American Oktoberfest returns to Lincoln Square with gemutlichkeit September 10-12, at the corner of Lincoln and Western. Try authentic German food such as spaetzle, brezel and traditional drinks, dance to the music of German bands, spend the evening with friends and family, and raise a bier in celebration! Opening ceremony is 8pm Friday, and the Great Parade begins at 2pm Saturday on Lincoln Avenue at Irving Park Road. Sunday’s special events include a German Mass at 11am. Festival hours are 5pm-11pm on Friday, Noon-11pm on Saturday, and Noon-10pm on Sunday. Free admission.

Just south of Lincoln Square, the 16th Annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts along Broadway from Belmont to Hawthorne, showcases more than 150 juried artists on Saturday, September 11 and Sunday, September 12, displaying paintings, sculpture, photography, furniture, jewelry and more! These original pieces are for sale. In addition to seeing some of the greatest Chicago artists, the festival features live demonstrations, entertainment stages, family activities and a garden oasis. Featured musical acts include the Barry Winograd Trio, the Hoyle Brothers, Nora Jean Wallace, and Decoy Prayer Meeting, among many others. Free admission.

Lincoln Park Greek Fest is back at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 2701 N. Sheffield Ave, Chicago from Friday, September 10 at 5pm to Sunday, September 12, at 10pm! Join your hosts for the aromas, sounds, tastes and traditions of Greece. This popular annual cultural celebration will serve up an authentic dose of “filoxenia” (Greek hospitality and generosity of spirit) along with flavorful food, great music, dancing and pure fun! Spanakopita, anyone? Admission is $5.

Sundays on State concludes on Sunday, September 12 with a celebration of music, games, and community for a free, interactive city-wide block party. Bring the family to safely enjoy free art, culture, active recreation, shopping, food, drinks, and local attractions from 11am-8pm with musical performances by the Freakeasy, Sweet Kay Bluegrass, Derrick Carter, Beautiful Guitar Hands, and Blind Adam and the Federal League, among many others. Preview Imagination Circus, participate in an interactive game show by The Acting Workshop Chicago, live art demonstrations from Aaron Pierre Brown, outdoor fitness classes featuring workouts from Chicago’s top fitness instructors in cycle, boxing, yoga, Pilates, strength, barre and meditation, play Blue Demon Bag Toss for prizes, hear from DePaul Men’s Basketball Coach Tony Stubblefield, and dance in the streets with DIBS the Blue Demon! Free admission.

Alison Moran and Dean’s Team Chicago

RESTAURANT REVIEW – Bolivar & Lincoln in Lakeview

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“IN VENEZUELA, A PARTY WITHOUT TEQUENOS. IS NOT A PARTY!”
The Owners of Bolivar & Lincoln

For a truly epicurean adventure, family-owned Bolivar & Lincoln serves traditional, highly rated Venezuelan cuisine, including Arepas, Empanadas and Tequeños, in the heart of Lakeview.

Venezuelan cuisine has its origins in Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, French, West African, and indigenous traditions. While preparation varies greatly by region, staples include corn, rice, plantains, yams, beans and meats, potatoes, tomatoes, onions, eggplants, squashes, spinach and zucchini. Ají dulce (sweet perennial peppers) and papelón (unrefined sugar cane) are found in most recipes. 

Reviews of Bolivar & Lincoln border on rapturous. On Google, one wrote, “I lived in Venezuela and these flavors are COMPLETELY AUTHENTIC!  The tequeños are a complete fall back to my time in Maracaibo! The plantains were so tasty and had the right level of sweetness and were super delicious dipped in the nata!”

Highly recommended starters are the Bolivar & Lincoln Platter, a combination of tequenos (fried wheat flour cheese sticks with garlic and fancy sauce,) mandoca (plantain cheese and sugar cane, corn flour mix with nata garlic and fancy sauce,) tajadas, and tomatoes. All of the appetizers on the platter are also available as individual appetizers. Follow the appetizers with several whimsically named Arepas, which are gluten-free free Venezuelan corn flour bread, including the Queen Arepa, which pairs fresh chicken avocado salad with gouda cheese. Or, you can celebrate with a Party Animal Arepa, combining pork and gouda. Or, channel your inner A llanero with a Cowboy Arepa, pairing NY strip Angus beef strips, avocado, tomatoes and white cheese. Vegetarians will enjoy the Veggie Arepa, combining with black beans, plantain and avocado.

Entrée options include a succulent Platacon Montao- fried green plantain topped with avocado, tomatoes, onions, cheese, ketchup, Wasakaka sauce, garlic sauce and your choice of shredded beef, pork or chicken. Or, celebrate the spirit of Venezuela with Pabellon Criollo, Venezuela’s national dish: Juicy pulled beef, black beans, rice and plantains topped with avocado and cheese.

Highly recommended drinks include fresh papaya and passion fruit juices, or a delicious virgin margarita. You can also BYOB to their beautifully decorated restaurant or its adjoining patio.

Your Venezuelan odyssey would not be complete without sampling their Venezuelan flan or their freshly made Key Lime Pie. 

Bolivar & Lincoln is located at 3349 N. Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, and is open Monday-Thursday 11am-9pm; Friday and Saturday, 11am-10pm. The restaurant is closed on Sundays. For more information, click here.

Alison Moran and Dean’s Team Chicago

Chicago Home and Lifestyles – Keeping the refrigerator clean and organized

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As a Real Estate Broker, I see refrigerators and their interiors every week. Most are in a state of disarray at best, and a smelly mess at worst. Even in the most upscale homes and neighborhoods, you’ll find refrigerators that leave a lot to be desired in the way of cleanliness and smell. I think we’re all so busy today that the refrigerator, along with the oven are the last thought in the kitchen. With a little work we can keep the fridge smelling clean and looking organized. 

If you haven’t done so, you’ll need to start out with a big clean up. I do this twice a year. Take out everything, shelves and any other removable parts. Wash all interior parts in hot water and dish soap. Set on towels to air dry. Wipe down the interior with the same dish water. Sprinkle baking soda on any tough spots, wet and wipe away in a minute or two. Replace all the parts. Wipe down any bottles, jars or containers with warm water and a cloth and put them back in the fridge.

Every month you can get away with a quick wipe down of the shelves as you fill up or empty the refrigerator. A damp paper towel is usually sufficient for this. I also check expiration dates every couple of weeks to weed out any old condiments and such. Check out what you have in your fridge and how often you use the items. A condiment that you haven’t used in a year, may just be taking up space. Using small bins in the refrigerator is the best organizing tool I can think of. Group like items together; such as single snack packs for the children. Group similar condiments together. Keep seldom used ones in the back.  Use your drawers too. I find using one of these drawers is sufficient for my produce; as I only buy what’s needed. Wrap your produce properly after prepping. Google the proper way to wash and store fresh veggies. Use other drawers for juices, seltzers and pop. Shallow bins can be stacked. Be careful to always keep any uncooked meats together and always on the lower levels of the fridge to prevent cross-contamination. Keep acrylic containers on hand to hold defrosting meat.

Of course, all this cleaning and organization really starts with your shopping habits. Create a list and review what you have in the refrigerator before you add to the list. Resist the temptation to over buy. It is not a bargain if you buy more than you can eat or store and half of the purchase winds up in the trash. 

Kathleen Weaver-Zech and Dean’s Team Chicago

Ideas For Closet Organization

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A chaotic closet is a recipe for disaster when you’re trying to get ready. But a nice, organized one can help ensure you’re on time for any occasion with an outfit that’s sure to impress. These organization tips and ideas can help!

If you are lacking space or hangers, start with getting rid of or storing rarely used items. Typically, many clothing items are seasonal. Save space by vacuum sealing these items and putting them in the garage or under a bed until the season comes around.

If you have enough space, adding a small dresser inside your closet is a great idea for storing items that don’t require hanging, such as socks, undergarments, swimsuits or trunks. This will vastly reduce the clutter.

Use divider hangers to separate different types of clothes. This will make it much easier to find certain items and will give you a framework to keep your clothes in order after laundry day.

Utilize all walls and vertical spaces in your closet. Hang your hats, belts, and more on the walls by using wall hangers or nails. If you don’t want to risk potential damage, you can also buy an over-the-door organizer that has pockets for socks, shirts, shoes, or small items.

Lastly, integrate bins and baskets into your closet organization to make sure every item has its place. These come in various sizes and styles to fit any shelf and help conceal items that you may need to put away quickly and easily.

THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Holiday Weekend Means End of Summer!

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It’s Labor Day Weekend which usually means the end of summer.  However, according to the calendar we still have three weeks left!  So let’s make the most of our remaining summer weekends!!

Celebrating its 14th mouth-watering year, the Roscoe Village Burger Fest returns to Belmont and Damen Avenues this Saturday and Sunday (11 a.m.-10 p.m.).  Come prepared to taste grilled creations from at least a dozen local restaurants that go to extraordinary lengths to impress all the burger aficionados out there.  Don’t forget to vote for your favorite since the most popular burger of the weekend will earn this year’s visitor’s choice award!  In addition, there are two stages of rockin’ music, arts & crafts, and an action-packed Kids Zone area that makes this a wildly popular Windy City fest!!

The month of September kicks off with a brand-new event.  The ARC Music Festival 2021 will take over Union Park (1501 W. Randolph St.) in the West Loop this Labor Day weekend, celebrating Chicago’s house music roots and welcoming an international lineup of dance music artists.  This festival will also extend far beyond the music.  Attendees can expect curated production elements and art to guide them between each of the four immersive stage environments!  Plus, attendees will be able to enjoy food from local chefs and aftershows at various venues like Radius and Prysm!!

Four special evenings at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park (201 E. Randolph St.) in The Loop will honor music born and innovated in Chicago.  As part of Chicago In Tune, DCASE presents new and re-imagined programs in place of this year’s Gospel music, Jazz, House, and Blues festivals.  This Saturday’s special evening (5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.) will present a re imagined Chicago Jazz Festival featuring Ari Brown, Marquis Hill and Lizz Wright!

Looking to set sail on one of Chicago’s famous boat cruises this Labor Day weekend?  Here are a few cruises happening on the Chicago River and Lake Michigan:

Though it typically takes place in May, this year’s Bike the Drive is scheduled for this Sunday at 5:30 a.m. and is celebrating its 20th year.  The recently renamed Jean Baptiste Point DuSable Lake Shore Drive will be completely closed to cars for 4.5 hours stretching from Bryn Mawr Avenue on the city’s North Side to the Museum of Science and Industry on the South Side.  Ride as little or as much of the 30-mile course as you’d like and then enjoy a post-ride festival in Grant Park!  Bike rentals are available, if you don’t have a bike.  Not only is this event a great way to reconnect with family and friends but all proceeds will support the Active Transportation Alliance (non-profit organization) that works to improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists throughout the city!!

Enjoy Your Labor Day Weekend!

Sue Moss and Dean’s Team Chicago

CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS: Roscoe Village, Chicago Loop, Gold Coast, Lakeview

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Labor Day may mark the unofficial end of summer, but you’d never know it from the remarkable array of activities in Chicago. Enjoy the days with a slew of amazing summer festivals and events!

A Labor Day tradition returns!  Who makes Chicago’s Best Burger? Taste and judge the creations of a dozen Chicago eateries at the Roscoe Village Burger Fest, at Belmont & Damen for a mouth-watering Labor Day weekend Friday, September 3- Sunday, September 5. Far more than a burger fest, the streets of Roscoe Village are alive with two stages of rockin’ music, arts & crafts and the action-packed “Kids Zone” ‘Guests even have the opportunity to vote for Chicago’s Best Burger! A $10 suggested fest donation benefits the programs and services of the Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce.

The City of Chicago presents a special evening of Gospel music on Friday, September 3, as part of the City’s ‘Chicago in Tune’ series at Millennium Park from 5:30–8:30pm. Hosted by Jonathan McReynolds and Inspiration 1390’s Sonya Blakey and DeAndre Patterson — the program includes a special award to producer Sasha Daltonn and feature LaShon Brown; a celebratory music tribute to Rev. Dr. Clay Evans, Pastor Maceo Woods, Bishop Willie James Campbell and ArchBishop Lucius Hall featuring The Carson Sisters, Nicole Harris, and Illiana Torres.

The annual Chicago Jazz Fest is a Chicago institution, but in lieu of the four-day event, Chicago in Tune, along with the Jazz Institute, presents a free night of jazz in Millennium Park on Saturday, September 4, 5:30–8:30 pm, featuring Ari Brown, Marquis Hill and Lizz Wright. Featured performer Ari Brown is a composer, arranger, tenor saxophonist, pianist and educator. He has performed with many music greats including Anthony Braxton, Muhal Richard Abrams, Lou Rawls, B.B. King, Chuck Berry, Elvin Jones, Andrew White, Della Reese and Billy Eckstein.

Travel the 30-mile loop of the newly renamed Jean Baptiste du Sable Lake Shore Drive on Sunday, September 5 at Chicago’s annual Bike the Drive. All ages and skill levels are welcome. You can start the ride anytime between 5:30am and 9:30am, but organizers recommend starting no later than 7:00am to get the most out of your time on the Drive. Regardless of vaccination status, participants must wear a mask in the festival & rest stops and whenever you can’t maintain a distance of 6 feet from others. Admittance to a post–ride festival with food, live music and fun activities for kids is included in the admission price of $18 kids, $60 adults. Meet at Butler Field, 235 S. Columbus Drive, Chicago..

Hey, Pitchfork Music Festival fans! Prepare for the 2021 festival with the Pitchfork Music Film Series, at the Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave, Chicago, from  Monday,  September 6 (Labor Day) to Wednesday, September 8. Pitchfork and the Music Box showcase some of our most beloved music films, presented with extraordinary guests in conversation with Pitchfork editors. Films include ’20 Feet from Stardom’  with special guest Jamila Woods at 7pm. Ahead of the screening, Jamila will be in conversation with celebrated journalist and Pitchfork contributor Adrienne Samuel Gibbs. All Wilco fans will enjoy ‘I am Trying to Break Your Heart’ with Special Guest Glenn Kotche, Tuesday, September 7th at 7pm. On Wednesday, September 8, the 20th Anniversary of ‘Josie and the Pussycats’ will be celebrated with co-director and writers Deborah Kaplan and Harry Elfont,  with Pitchfork Staff Writer Quinn Moreland. Tickets are $15 apiece for each movie. 

Alison Moran and Dean’s Team Chicago