wait wait… don’t (do) tell me!

13Nov10

A window along Michigan Avenue, Chicago, © 2010 Michael M. Smith

Shown here are some photos from the recent WKAR TV sponsored excursion we took to Chicago to see a live taping of the National Public Radio show, “wait wait…don’t tell me.”

Kate in the Chase Auditorium, Chicago, © 2010 Michael M. Smith

Carl Kasell, Peter Sagal, Tom Bodett, Kyrie O'Connor, Alonzo Bodden, © 2010 Michael M. Smith

It had been several years since either of us had been in Chicago and our last time there it had been blustery and cold. This time the weather was remarkably warm. On both days, the 11th and 12th of November, the temperatures were in the mid sixties. It was sunny and not windy—contrary to the city’s reputation.

We  also had time to do some shopping and visit both the Art Institute as well as the Museum of Contemporary Art. The latter was a particular treat for me as I was given an excellent introduction to the work of painter Luc Tuyman by an excellent docent.

Luc Tuymans at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, © 2010 Michael M. Smith

At the Art Institute I had the pleasure of revisiting some favorited paintings and seeing some excellent photographs by David Plowden and Walker Evans.

Lion on the steps of the Chicago Art Institute, © 2010 Michael M. Smith

Kate and I also enjoyed the company of our friend Jeanie Croope at a wonderful dinner at the Purple Pig. All-in-all it was a great two days.

Mike, Jeanie and Kate at the "Purple Pig." Chicago, © 2010 Michael M. Smith

Jeanie, Cindy and Kate in front of the Allerton Hotel, © 2010 Michael M. Smith

The beginning, Adams Street, Chicago, © 2010 Michael M. Smith

Anish Kapoor's "Cloud Gate" in Millenium Park, Chicago, © 2010 Michael M. Smith

Sweep up on Michigan Avenue, Chicago, © 2010 Michael M. Smith

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