Monday, July 29, 2013

35 - StudioChris

Meet Chris, of StudioChris, a local artist known for the beloved Chicago neighborhood posters such as this one:

 
and this one:
 


In this episode, Chris talks about the process behind creating these popular designs, shares a boatload of Chicago secrets (ohhhh, Bucktown) and talks about some important Lake Shore Drive etiquette.


And, as promised, here's the panoramic and unique view from atop Cite in Lake Point Tower:

 
 
We're also excited to be giving away a pack of Chris' greeting cards to a lucky listener. To be entered to win, just send an e-mail to yourchicagopodcast@gmail.com with your favorite Chicago landmark.



 
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Monday, July 15, 2013

34 - VOA Associates


Meet Mike Loganbill Vice President, Director of Personnel and Professional Development for VOA Associates. In this episode, Mike tells us all about what it's like working for a global architectural design firm and helping to put together the teams that create many of the buildings you utilize in Chicago. He also divulges the fairy tale land of horses, rodeos and empty beaches at the South Shore Cultural Center and sternly asks residents to rethink their suburban relocation plan.




For more information about Italo Balbo, including where that plundered Roman column is hiding in the city, check out the Gapers Block's article on Mr. Balbo's historic flight.

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