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Actor and painter Martin Mull talks about the suburban dreamscapes he captures on canvas. Carl Hammer Gallery (Chicago) Stellan Holm Gallery (New York City) Samuel Freeman Gallery (Los Angeles)
Tyler Perry's new film For Colored Girls is causing some controversy in the African-American community. We take a look at why some people are saying the portrayals of African-American men in the film are stereotypical and inaccurate.
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Provocative sex columnist and Chicago native Dan Savage joins us for a revealing interview. Dan Savage at the Chicago Humanities Festival
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Cubs owner Tom Ricketts joins us to talk about his controversial $200 million bond proposal to renovate Wrigley Field.
Which is the better band -- the Beatles or the Rolling Stones? In their new book, rock critics Greg Kot and Jim DeRogatis settle the score for good.
The countdown to Turkey Day is on. Whether you're preparing a feast or a more modest dinner, don't forget to consider the drinks. Check, Please! Host and Master Sommelier Alpana Singh is here with Thanksgiving dinner-drink pairing tips. See how local restaurants fared in the new Michelin Guide for Chicago restaurants Recommendations for Thanksgiving Dinner:
Bears Alumni Club The Bears got a lot of help from Devin Hester in their decisive win over Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings. Dan Jiggetts joins us our Bears Alumni Club this week to talk about what went right in yesterday's game.
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We meet this year's fellowship winner, who is being recognized for starting schools for girls and women in Afghanistan.
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On this week's edition of Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: Governor Pat Quinn says his election victory is a mandate for a tax hike, but Republicans scoff at his spin. Danny Davis is chosen as the so-called consensus mayoral candidate by some African American leaders, but Carol Moseley Braun and James Meeks are in the race to stay. The CTA looks at selling naming rights to stations and routes to ease the agency's perpetual budget crunch, and now Metra is considering the same. And in sports, the Bears gear up for Brett Favre and the Vikings. Guests:
A Chicago-area Polish family is torn apart when the wife is deported with her six-year-old son. We talk with the husband and the director of a new documentary about the family, airing tonight on WTTW. Tony and Janina's American Wedding
Ash-har Quraishi takes an inside look at the fine art of harp-making in Chicago. More on the story...
A 1955 building now stands in the middle of a huge construction site in Lincoln Park. We find out why people are taking such care to protect it in this week's edition of Ask Geoffrey.
A new free e-book provides a fresh perspective on the city's dozens of neighborhoods, from Bronzeville to Hegewisch. We talk with author Alan Solomon about Explore Chicago: Eat, Play, Love Our Neighborhoods. Download Eat, Play, Love Our Neighborhoods
From Pablo Picasso to Old Masters and contemporary works -- seven centuries of art from a celebrated private collection go on public view at the Art Institute. We take a look inside the exhibit. Find out more about the Gray Collection
Chicago Sun-Times theater critic Hedy Weiss reviews three shows currently on local stages.
America's Test Kitchen host Chris Kimball joins us to talk about the inspiration behind his latest book Fannie's Last Supper.
 

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