The New York Times – Travel:
Now halfway through the year, we’ve made it to 11 of our picks, uncovering lesser-known spots where the American Revolution was fought, all-night parties in Poland and more.
Category: Chicago (Ill)
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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.
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Where to Travel in the U.S. for America’s 250th Birthday This Summer
The New York Times – Travel:
From the heart of the Revolution to the Midwest and West Coast, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate the semiquincentennial (say that three times, really fast.)
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A Chicago Man’s 10,000 Concerts on Tape Are Becoming Digital History
The New York Times – Music:
From the mid-1980s until just a few years ago, Aadam Jacobs recorded thousands of club shows, including an early Nirvana performance. Volunteers are adding them to an online archive.
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Jury Awards Chance the Rapper $35 in Legal Fight With Former Manager
The New York Times – Music:
The former manager, Pat Corcoran, sued in 2020, seeking $3.8 million in unpaid royalties. Chance countersued for $1 million. The legal battle ended last week in what amounted to a draw.
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4 Continents in 62 Hours: How One American Got Out of Qatar
The New York Times – Travel:
When conflict broke out in the Middle East, thousands of travelers were stranded. We followed a New Orleans doctor on his epic journey to get home.
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Airlines Cancel Hundreds of Flights In Anticipation of Powerful Winter Storm
The New York Times – Travel:
Airlines are canceling hundreds of flights over the weekend in anticipation of frigid weather and ice and snow across much of the country.