The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
In the 1980s, video clubs in Ghana used hand-painted posters to draw African audiences to Hollywood movies. Now they’re attracting American film buffs.
Category: Chicago (Ill)
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5 Bike Ride Trails in the U.S. That You’ll Really Love
The New York Times – Travel:
When we recently featured a few of the best car-free bike rides in America, readers had a lot of recommendations for trails we had missed. We picked five to share.
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Private Train Cars Persist In the Era of Private Jets and Luxury Travel
The New York Times – Travel:
Private train cars may seem like a relic of the past, but for some rail fans, nothing beats having — or renting — your own sleeper car.
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2 Planes With Same Call Sign in Phoenix Could Have Been ‘Disastrous’
The New York Times – Travel:
An air traffic controller noticed that two planes — one departing, one landing — were both flight 2482. He acted quickly to avoid confusion.
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Geraldine de Haas, the ‘First Lady’ of Chicago Jazz, Dies at 91
The New York Times – Music:
After a successful singing career, she led the revival of jazz in the Windy City in the 1970s and ’80s, organizing festivals and concert series.
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Wildfire Smoke and Airport Chaos: My Summer Vacation From Hell
The New York Times – Travel:
Used to chronicling other people’s vacation disasters, a travel reporter faced the new normal on her own long-awaited family trip.
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Joan Cusack, the Actress Behind Jessie in ‘Toy Story,’ Takes the Lead
The New York Times – Film:
After 27 years, the beloved cowgirl doll voiced by Cusack is finally in charge, but the actress played an important role in shaping the character early on.
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Coming to a Blood Donation Center Near You: the Chicago Symphony
The New York Times – Music:
When the medical technology company Abbott developed mixed-reality games, it got one of the world’s great orchestras to record the soundtracks.