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New Eastside photographer captures images of downtown life

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Board game club brings Codenames battles to Tides GPAC meeting focuses on Grant Park revitalization Page 4

Amtrak plans new eatery in long-shuttered space Page 3

Page 11 Local photographer Randy Martens has built a career out of taking pictures on Chicago’s streets. Photo courtesy Randy Martens

Green City Market paves path for local food

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Doorperson of the month: Jerome Bell

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New trends for the new school year Page 8

European-style Cabaret comes to Chicago

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Phone scammers steal millions but better tech may offer help

By Jesse Wright Three years ago Emily got a weird call.

Emily—not her real name—answered her cell phone and someone told her she had been overbilled on some recent computer work she’d had done. She was owed $299.

“But in order to (refund it), I had to give them access to my checking account, which is the stupidest thing you can do.

But they’re so good at this and they sound so sincere,” she said.

Instead, the refund set in motion a scam that lasted years and drained tens of thousands from Emily’s bank account. Once the scammers had her account, they deposited a refund nearly $10,000 in excess of the refund amount. They called back, apologized for the mistake and then demand a wire transfer of $10,000 to make up for their error.

Of course, there was no error. The check they deposited was no good.

Emily lives downtown and she’s retired, but phone scams can happen to anyone.

And even though Emily ended up getting most of her money back—she is so embarrassed about what happened she only agreed to speak anonymously.

The scammers told her she needed to transfer the excess money from a specific Wells Fargo branch in Evanston.

“The most surprisingly thing was, I got the cab and I said I need to go to a Wells Fargo bank on Howard Street in Evanston,” she said. “We were driving and we weren’t very far and the cab driver said, ‘I know exactly where that bank is because I took another woman there about your age yesterday and I said, ‘Oh man, this is just a huge scam.’”

But, in case it wasn’t, she went.

Emily’s story is common. But officials continue to look for resources to protect consumers.

Tom Kossow is the director of the Midwest region office of the Federal Trade Commission, the office in charge of protecting consumers. Kossow said scammers can imitate legitimate-sounding businesses or government offices and

these scams bring in millions every year.

“We received 143,000 thousand complaints last year; $55 million dollars in reported losses,” Kossow said.

Caller ID is irrelevant in the age of VoIP (voice-over-internet-protocol) systems. VoIP systems route a call through the Internet and in that way, the original phone number may be masked and a fake or even another legitimate phone number can be passed off as the call’s origin.

Kossow said a popular scam involves Social Security imposter calls.

“Consumers are receiving calls from a spoofed number that shows it’s the Social Security Administration,” he said. “Victims will be told their Social Security number has been suspended due to suspicious activity.”

This is a variation on a classic scam, a call from the IRS requesting immediate payment via gift cards, money transfer or another anonymous payment system.

“The Social Security Administration is not going to call you with this sort of request,” Kossow said.

But scammers will. Kossow said in the past 12 months his offices received 76,000 reports of this scam.

If someone is the victim of a scam they can call 1-877-FTC-HELP or 1-877-3824357 or report it online at consumer.ftc.gov.

Kossow said consumers should also complain to the Better Business Bureau and the state’s attorney general’s office.

“One thing we found out with people who operate frauds is, they know they are operating a fraud so they want to keep their complaints low, so they will often issue a refund at that point just so they can tell those organizations that they issued a refund,” he said.

Some cell phone carriers are investing into call blocking or better caller ID technology to alert consumers for would-be scammers. Kossow said consumers can check with their phone provider to learn about those options and people can use Nomorobo, an app which alerts users to robocalls and works on Android and iPhone systems.

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| NEWS BRIEFS | Krispy Kreme to open store at Block 37

Union Station repairs to continue through 2020

After 14 years of being absent from downtown Chicago, doughnut brand Krispy Kreme will return to Block 37 with a spot in the pedway.

The 108 N. State St. location will be a 1,000-square-foot space accessible via the pedway for the Red and Blue lines. The limited area will not include a kitchen, so the doughnuts will not be made onsite. Krispy Kreme doughnuts will be delivered from suburban locations throughout the day.

The shop will offer assorted doughnut varieties, coffee and frozen beverages. Online ordering and delivery will be available.

Construction began in August and the company expects to open in October.

This is the fourth of eight planned Krispy Kreme shops in the Chicago area.

The last downtown Krispy Kreme location in the Loop shuttered in 2005 and a South Side location closed its doors in 2010. Currently, the only Krispy Kreme doughnuts sold in Chicago are sold through supermarkets.

Nearly a year after repairs began on the ceiling and structure of 10 and 120 Riverside Plaza, a spokesperson for the building’s owner, Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), said the work shows no sign of wrapping up anytime soon.

Union Station, including Metra lines, run underneath the building and in January, and then again in May, bits of concrete from the ceiling began falling. The repairs affect the Madison Street entrances as well as the Adams Street loading platforms.

A spokesperson for Amtrak said the corporation will ensure the repairs continue.

“We will continue to aggressively hold air rights owners responsible for the maintenance of the underside of their buildings, above our tracks and platforms, for the safety of everyone passing below on our platforms and on trains,” the spokesperson said.

The JLL real estate group owns the property above the Amtrak and Metra platforms.

The repairs will take time, a JLL spokesperson said.

“Repairs under 10 and 120 S Riverside Plaza are well underway and on schedule,” said Jimmy Lappas with Great Ink Communications, in a written statement. “While the ultimate completion date is somewhat dynamic, with safety being our highest priority, we anticipate the work to run well into 2020.”

Amtrak plans large eatery in long-shuttered space In August, Amtrak released a “Request for Interest” in the former Fred Harvey Lunch room, a space in Chicago Union Station that has been shuttered following a fire nearly 40 years ago.

Amtrak said it expects to have the new food hall open within a year.

In preparation for this reactivation between the Great Hall and Clinton Street, Amtrak is building an exterior entrance into the space from Clinton and preparing for a full interior infrastructure redevelopment. Amtrak’s work will include an exterior canopy, two new interior elevators and the reinstallation of the original monumental windows along the station’s western facade. The new entrance will provide access to the food hall as well as other retail spaces in the station and concourse building. This will also provide access for commuters and customers entering the station from the west.

Goettsch Partners is the architect and Berglund Construction has the contract for the build-out.

Police warn of vehicle vandalism in garages In August, Chicago police warned anyone using parking garages with the Loop to be on the lookout for a man smashing rear windows.

According to the police report, an African American man aged 30-35 was throwing rocks to break out the rear widows of vehicles parked in multi-level parking garages. The incidents occurred during evening hours in garages along Madison and Franklin streets.

The suspect weighs about 180 pounds, is 5-foot 8-inches and has black hair.

Police remind drivers to report suspicious activity to police, repair broken windows, doors and locks. Anyone with information should call detectives at (312) 747-8384.

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GPAC meeting focuses on Grant Park revitalization

By Stephanie Racine Staff Writer The Grant Park Advisory Council met at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 21 at the Maggie Daley Field House. The meeting was mostly dedicated to the proposed revitalization of the southwest corner of Grant Park. Other topics included the dog-friendly area of Grant Park, by-law updates, and adding fitness instructors at Maggie Daley Park.

Ernie Wong from Site Design Group, presented his vision for an overhaul of the southwest corner of Grant Park, located at Roosevelt and Michigan Ave. The location is currently home to the Agora art installation by Magdalena Abakanowicz. The art would not be affected by any changes to the surrounding area.

Wong focused on keeping the area connected to its historical roots, while creating more accessibility

The changes to Grant Park will have “more connection to nature.”

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through updates.

The changes will have “more connection to nature,” Wong said. The new design includes naturalistic plantings, water installations, and uses soft materials.

Attendees liked the design, but wondered if it was too contemporary, or took away green space from the park.

Wong assured he was willing to work with GPAC on their feedback and that his presentation was only a preliminary discussion.

Pam Foscia, the Dog-Friendly Committee President, suggested more funding to fix the infrastructure of the dog-friendly area of Grant Park. The area in question is located between 9th and

Balbo Streets. It was added to the park thirteen years ago and has since become dilapidated. There is a lack of lighting, and visitors often feel unsafe in the area, she said.

“Communities are built by people who own dogs,” Foscia said. The updating of the dog park would not only be for the dogs, but for the owners as well.

GPAC President Leslie Recht assured meeting-goers that she and other members of the committee were lobbying the Park District about funding for a variety of improvements. The lobbying will also include asking for more instructors to teach fitness classes at Maggie Daley, as more classes are a common request of the park.

Meetings will be held on the third Wednesday of each month (except December) at 6:30 p.m. in the Maggie Daley Field House. The next meeting will be Sept. 18.

New Eastside CAPS meeting draws noise complaints

By Jesse Wright Chicago police assured New Eastside residents city officials are working on a legislative solution to noise caused by street performers.

One resident said he couldn’t talk inside a Starbucks at Adams and Michigan because of the noise from sidewalk performers beating on buckets while asking for money. He said when police asked the drummers to leave, one of the street musicians swore at the officer.

“It aggravated the heck out of me,” the man said.

A representative from Alderman Brendan Reilly’s office said the alderman is reviewing legislation to crack down on street performers.

“He’s working to make sure it’s good, clear legislation,” she said.

CAPS Sgt. Anthony Dombrowski added that sometimes people do not respect the police. He said on one evening in early August, a team of officers went to close the skate part at 9 p.m. but a teenage boy and a homeless person declined to leave.

“They didn’t care, they said, ‘we’re not leaving,’”

Dombrowski said. This degenerated into a physical confrontation and the 15 year old hit the officer with a skateboard. The boy and a 30-year-old man who “appeared to be homeless” were both arrested. Both people pushed and spit on officers, Dombrowski said.

“Nobody was seriously hurt, two individuals were arrested including the 15 year old,” he said. “The point is, people don’t listen to us even when it’s clear. There was a sign right there that said the park closes at 9 p.m. … They presented a united front even

though I don’t believe they knew each other.”

Dombrowski said protesters recently blocked Lake Shore Drive, and he said the protests could get more frequent as the 2020 federal election draws closer.

In addition, a woman who identified herself as a census employee said the coming 2020 census is still looking for workers, and she asked residents to check out job listings online at 2020census.gov/jobs.

The next CAPS meeting is set for 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 12 at 400 E. Randolph St.

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Doorperson of the Month Jerome Bell at Parkshore Condos

By Jesse Wright For the last 21 years Jerome Bell has worked at the Parkshore, 195 N. Harbor Dr. as doorman and he said he has no plans to go anywhere anytime soon.

“It’s a great building,” Bell said. “The residents are great, it’s a classy building, it’s luxury and it’s an all-around great place to work.”

Bell said the building helps inspire him to deliver great service.

“First of all for me, I try to offer a type of service I would want if I lived in a building like this,” he said. “I try to stay professional at all times. You just have to offer good service.

Service is key.”

Jerome Bell, who works at Park Shore, is the New EastBell said he shortly after it side Doorperson of the Month. Photo by Jesse Wright fully became a condominium the building does get the occasional foot building. When he arrived, he said the traffic from visitors who are looking to get residents were mostly on the older side, to Navy Pier. though these days he said there’s a mix of “You gotta let people know its private older and younger residents. property and there are no access points to The Parkshore Condos are on a quiet Navy Pier,” he said. “You gotta tell them street without through traffic, so most of how to get there from Harbor Drive.”

Bell’s day is spent looking after residents When not at work, Bell said he enjoys and not policing the area.

“It’s pretty quiet,” Bell admits. “It’s not as spending time with his family, riding his busy as it would it if it were out on a main bicycle and watching television. He loves sports—go Cubs, he says—and he has street. It’s kind of hidden.” high hopes for this year’s Bears outfit.

Not that Bell is complaining. The build“I think the Bears could make the Suing boasts some of the best Lake Michigan perbowl this year, if we could stay healthy,” views in New Eastside, and most of the Bell said. “We just gotta get Mitch (Trubuilding’s 480 or so units are filled, meaning Bell and the other doorpeople stay busy bisky) a little more accurate and if we can do that, we’ll be OK. This team has more looking after residents and their guests. weapons than the U.S. military.”

“You have to multi task” Bell said.

“With it being busy, if I’m at the desk, To nominate your favorite doorperson, you gotta watch the doors and answer email info@neweastsidecommunity.com the phones you gotta hand out keys and with the door person’s name and why you you gotta know who belongs here and think they should be the doorperson of the who doesn’t belong here. So you gotta be month. Each winner will receive a $25 gift very observant.” card to Mariano’s.

While the street may be quiet, Bell said

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Green City Market paves a path for local food

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Duo Rose get into antics with martini glasses. Photo by Elisa Shoenberger

Teatro ZinZanni brings dinner, European-style Cabaret to Chicago

By Elisa Shoenberger Staff Writer Love, Chaos and Dinner.

That’s the tagline for Chicago’s newest cabaret show, Teatro ZinZanni. This dinner and a show aims to deliver on all three.

A variety of performances include circus acts, clowning performances and song and dance numbers through a multi-course dinner, catered by the Goddess and the Grocer.

Founded in 1998 by Norman Langill, Teatro ZinZanni is inspired by the European cabarets.

Langill said he wanted to “create an intimate relationship with the artists.” Teatro ZinZanni currently has shows running in Seattle and San Francisco.

The show takes place on the 14th floor of the Cambria Hotel, 32 W. Randolph St., in a space discovered in 2017 when the hotel was doing renovations.

Langill had been looking for the

right place in Chicago for ten years and when the former Masonic temple was found, “it was a natural,” for the show, Langill said. Now the space is renovated to become the “Spiegeltent ZaZou” described by ZinZanni press as a “Belgium mirror tent filled with unique, historic touches.”

The three-hour show has a show within a show feeling as the antics of its performers and wait staff start before the show officially begins. Performers wander around dressed as wait staff and cooks and interact with the customers between the official acts and during the dinner courses.

“The food and the waitstaff have to be integrated in the experience. They are the support cast for the evening,” Langill said. “It has to be integrated and seamlessly connected to the show so there is only one experience you are having, not two.”

The “hosts” of Teatro ZinZanni are The Caesar, played by Frank Ferrante, and sultry singer Madame ZinZanni, performed by Amelia Zirin-Brown (AKA Rizo).

They are accompanied by a live band with music reminiscent of Édith Piaf and jazz classics. “Lady Rizo is a force of nature.”

Rachel Karabenick, a circus performer who attended the show, remarked. “Her voice, her poise, her humor—everything about her performance was simply stunning. I’d say she is one of the best performers I have ever seen live.”

The cabaret presents performers from around the world along with local artists from Chicago.

Samuel and Sylvia are local performers known as Duo Rose who perform on doubles trapeze.

The show will continue through the end of September and a new show “Decadent Delights” with a dining theme will begin in October.

Green City Market will host a free Stove Top Apple Crisp and Apple Tasting Workshop Sept. 26 at Skinner Park, 1331 W. Adams St. in the West Loop. Participants will make a seasonal dessert, sample a variety of local apples and learn about the different types of apples and their uses.

For two decades, Green City Market (GCM) has been backing small farmers, educating consumers and increasing access to local, healthy, sustainable food.

GCM has a role in supporting nearly 60 local farmers and vendors taking part in the farmers markets in Lincoln Park and the West Loop. GCM also provides aid for farmers through their Farmer Scholarship Program, Green City Market Program Coordinator Taylor Choy and Garden Leader David Toledo at their which includes Edible Gardens in Lincoln Park. Photo courtesy of conferences and Taylor Choy workshops to increase an understanding of sustainable growing practices.

Over the summer, GCM Program Coordinator Taylor Choy led a free butter and jam making workshop in Skinner Park.

“My role is to provide educational programming for the community,” Choy said.

Participants made fresh jam with farmers market berries, a bit of pectin and some sugar. They also whipped up some fresh butter using only heavy whipping cream and a bit of elbow grease.

Many chose to pick fresh herbs from the community garden to add flavor to the butter.

In addition to farmer support and programming, GCM also has a food access initiative to provide fresh, locally-grown food to all members of the community. Through their Link Matching Program, those on federal food assistance can use their benefits at the markets.

“Our first farmers market started with nine vendors in the alleyway of the Chicago Theater,” Choy said. “We’re so happy that our organization has expanded into supporting our midwest farmers, providing food education and making food accessible to all.”

For information about the class, visit chicagoparkdistrict. com/events/apple-tasting-and-skillet-apple-crumble-skinner

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Residents meet and greet at local Board Game Night

By Stephanie Racine Staff Writer A group of New Eastside and nearby residents have come together to host a regular board game night. The group meets monthly in the party room at The Tides, 360 E. South Water St. New Eastside resident Ishmeet Lamda started the game night by reaching out to neighbors on the social media application NextDoor. She was excited to discover many people in the neighborhood like to play board games.

“I’m an extrovert who likes to socialize and also love to play board games,” Lamda said.

New Eastside resident Jeffrey Molsen regularly attends.

“The neighborhood board game

Board Game Night members rounding out the night with Uff-Da and free massages. Photo by Stephanie Racine

night is great because it allows me to meet new people through sharing some of my favorite games and getting the opportunity to try out new ones,” he said.

A typical board game night includes a warm-up game to account for any latecomers. Short games, such as Uno or Iota, are played.

“We then either split into

groups and play, or we all come together and play cooperative games which are super engaging,” Lamda said. Those games, like Pandemic and Avalon, are more

strategic and take longer to play.

Lamda’s favorites to play at game night are Stone Age, Iota, Hanabi, Uno, and Codenames.

Molsen said his favorite is Fluxx.

“The rules start simple, and you just have to do what the cards say after that,” he said.

“However, it can quickly devolve into delightful mayhem.”

The board game club welcomes all new members.

“It is a pretty flexible and happy-go-lucky group,” Lamda said.

Plans are put together on NextDoor. Lamda posts information about meetings. The next planned meeting is 6 p.m. on Sept. 6. Lamda asks interested parties to RSVP on New Eastside’s Nextdoor.com site or email boardgamersnes@gmail.com

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Parents can help by recognizing signs of stress in students

By Jesse Wright Starting a new school year can be both exciting and stressful. Parents can help their kids transition by being on the look out for signs of anxiety and helping children work through their feelings.

Parents shouldn’t be afraid to talk to their child if they see behavioral changes, said Emma K. Adam, a Northwestern professor of human development and a faculty fellow at the Institute for Policy Research.

Simple things, like sleep trouble, can be a sign of problems for a student, according to Adam.

“That’s something that is both a reflection of stress and contributes to more stress,” Adam said. “So that’s one area I would suggest intervening.”

Sleep problems can be caused by a return to a school schedule, and they can create a host of problems for the student.

“When you’re thinking about the back to school transition, it’s important to get a child’s routine on track prior to beginning school,” Adam said. “It can lead to a form of jet lag

to suddenly switch your child’s schedule to a much earlier wake up time.”

Adam said research has shown adolescents tend to fall asleep later, meaning getting a solid sleep is difficult when facing early school days.

“There is, in adolescence, a biological shift where they don’t get sleepy until later at night and that runs up against the early start times for high schoolers,” Adam said.

“It’s not just the social demands that are keeping adolescents up late, it’s actually harder for them to fall asleep,” she said. “But you can slowly change your adolescents to get them on track to a slightly earlier bedtime.”

Adam explains that being sensitive to what a child is feeling will enable parents to support their child.

“By adolescence, kids can be good at hiding emotions,” she said. “But parents can see it turn into anxiety and depression, or the adolescent may be less interested in activities.

“Some kids can express stress by externalizing problems, through anger and lashing out.

Whenever you see a major change in a child, it might be time to sit them down and find out what’s going on in their lives.”

New trends come with new school year

By Stephanie Racine Staff Writer A fresh start to the school year means new items to purchase. Be prepared for back-to-school with these useful-for-parents and funfor-kids trends.

Home Sweet Locker Decorating lockers has always been a way to showcase personality, but options have been upgraded since the days of magnets and magazine clips. Target has magnetic succulent plants, magnetic and battery-powered “chandeliers,” removable wallpaper and disco balls.

Fashion is Clear A trend for all ages, that’s also helpful for parents: A clear plastic raincoat is cheap, easy to clean, and fashionable for a kids. Available at Walmart online for $10. Clear backpacks are also cool, and don’t require permission before parents can see inside.

A Bento-Style Lunch Bento boxes are no longer just for mom or dad’s sushi lunch. The omieBox, available on Amazon, has spaces for both cold and hot foods. It comes with different inserts, depending on what’s for lunch that day, and can include cutlery. Everything

in the box can be put in the dishwasher, to make daily cleanup easy. There are simpler versions, like the stainless steel LunchBots containers.

Eraser Fun Put a smile on your child’s face with fun erasers in all sorts of shapes. Yoobi’s fast food eraser set, available at Urban Outfitters, includes a mini hamburger, hotdog, French fry, and sandwich—all for erasing.

Acbell’s erasers are in the shape of macaron cookies and brightly colored.

Handy Basic’s erasers are ice cream treats. All available on Amazon.

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Parents must lead the way through cyberspace might hurt feelings. The way social media works, Lam pointed out, kids don’t even have to intend to hurt someBetween cell phones, computers, tabone’s feelings. lets and other web-connected devices, “It’s a conversation about being kind,” children have plenty of opportunities to Lam said. “What does being kind mean connect to the internet. online?

What information are you “We live in a world where digital desharing? And how can you vices are a part of our daily be thoughtful when you’re lives,” said YMCA Chief sharing information?”

Operating Officer Denise Kids run the risk of Lam. “From toddlers, to accidental faux pas all day, teens and adults, like it or every day. not, we are in an age where “We thought this only parents are the digital happened during lunch migrants and kids are the time or recess but now it’s digital natives.” happening 24/7 and how But even if parents aren’t do I prepare my child for digital natives, Lam said that,” Lam asked.

“How do they set the example and Denise Lam we create a safe environthey need to set the ground ment so children can come to us when rules for healthy online behavior. To they have a problem and how do we facilitate that, the Chicago Y has been help them build a resiliency in an envipartnering with Google on a series of ronment that looks very different from free online safety workshops for parents, grandparents and other adults who when we grew up?”

While those answers vary by family work with kids. and by the age of the child, Lam said Lam’s said she’s been with the Y for she has seen valuable conversations over 10 years, and online safety is now develop in the workshops. one of the biggest concerns for parents “It doesn’t matter the age group,” she and while parents may have more tools said.

“At the end of the day one of the and their disposal for setting internet biggest takeaways is how important boundaries, it is the kids themselves the adults’ own behavior reflects on who will need to ultimately set their their children.

Because I look at my own limits. phone and my computer and my iPad “We want kids to be tech savvy,” all day long.

So I set an example for Lam explained, “but we want to make my child of what that behavior should sure they’re safe online and they’re look like.” responsible.”

Lam said adults should make ground Once upon a time, parents may have rules for the whole family when it only worried about online strangers, comes to online activity and behavbut these days kids could face online ior and she suggests everyone stick to bullying from their real-life peers—or those rules. they could be bullies themselves.

“Everybody and every family has difLam said parents have to teach kids ferent rules for themselves,” she said. how to be smart, alert, strong, kind and To find out more about the YMbrave—smart enough to understand the CA’s online workshops and to attend risk of scams and strangers and strong a workshop, visit the YMCA’s website, and kind enough to stick up for their ymcachicago.org friends online and avoid behaviors that

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School favorites

It’s back to school season, and we asked some of our New Eastside residents and workers about their favorite subject when they were in school.

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“Physics. I love science and the relation of materials to each other.”

Sanaz Maleki

“Science. I like thinking about the universe and how it all works.”

Music in the Park musician Justin Elliot.

Catch him at The Drunken Bean on Sundays

“Math. I enjoyed it. I was a math major and later became a computer programmer.”

Luke Hilgendorff

“History. I find it interesting to learn about our past so we can better our future” Haley Butler (left)

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Randy Martens moved to Chicago to pursue his passion for street photography. ABOVE: A woman all in red crosses Michigan Ave. RIGHT: A man gazes upward wearing a wreath made of sticks that resembles a crown of thorns. Photos courtesy of Randy Martens

Photographer fuels his passion on Chicago’s streets

By Jesse Wright New Eastsider Randy Maretns wasn’t always interested in street photography.

Growing up in the country, down in Mendota, Ill., Martens said he got his start taking sports photographs for the local paper and then photos of barns and cows, just for fun.

“I fell in love with photography when I started working in an office in Mendota,” Martens said.

Martens worked as a billing supervisor and his career was moving along, but it didn’t move him.

“The day they offered me a promotion, they were going to make me assistant to the treasurer, I told them I wanted to quit because I wanted to be a photographer.”

He moved to Chicago in 1982 to pursue his passion. Looking through a viewfinder, it changed him “It was freedom,” Martens said.

“Just to do what you want. Not to have clocks and desks and things like that. Just to go around and see

Randy Martens has spent a few decades documenting day-to-day life in the Loop. Photo by Jesse Wright

what you see. I was always a storyteller. I wrote poetry and things, but that was sort of labor intensive compared to just taking a picture.”

Martens first trained his camera on skyscrapers and the manmade world, though soon, wandering through the Loop, he took a look at the river of humanity passing him by and when he wasn’t working his office job, he was out on the street, taking photographs.

In 1983, Martens met his future wife and in 1986, they got married.

Randy Martens has photographed all types of people in all sorts of places.

“I was working in an office in downtown Chicago, and after we got married she could see I wasn’t very happy working in an office, she basically said to me, ‘I’ll make you a deal,’” Martens said. “She had a job in human resources in a law firm. She said, ‘I’ll tell you what. If you learn how to cook and keep the house clean, you can be a photographer and I’ll earn the money.’”

It sounded like a good deal

to Martens, so he got busy in the kitchen.

“I learned to cook,” he said.

He also fell deep into photography and his pictures graced the cover of a recent StreetWise Magazine in Chicago. Today, thousands of photographs into his work, Martens has photographed all types of people in all sorts of places. For the most part, Martens said, people in the Loop have been receptive when he asks to take their picture.

“I don’t know if I have a different aura or what, but I get a lot of yesses,” he said.

But not always. As Martens spends most of his time on the street, his photos include a lot of the street people he sees, but one man has remained elusive.

“There’s one guy I haven’t seen in three months, a black guy with rasta hair,” Martens said. “He used to walk around for 15 years and I hope he’s not gone. He has the darkest skin. I’ve walked up to him and I asked him if I could take his picture and he says ‘No I don’t do pictures,’ and I said, ‘I’ll give you $5 bucks and he says, ‘No.’ I’ll see him a year later and I offered him $10, and he turned it down. I once offered him $50 and he turned me down. Some people just don’t like the idea.”

Martens has self-published one book, though it’s not for sale anywhere. He said he is planning a show in the near future, and in the meantime people can check out his website, randymartensphotography.com.

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City and lake views, along with luxurious living, await at the Ambassador. Photo courtesy Urban Real Estate

Timeless elegance meets modern class at the Gold Coast’s Ambassador

By Urban Real Estate Urban Real Estate is pleased to present this stunning two bedroom, two and one half bathroom luxury home that has hit the market at 1300 N. State Street, Unit 404.

This incredible corner unit at the exclusive Ambassador is the epitome of elegance. The grand living and dining areas are filled with light from the apartment’s many windows and complimented by a fireplace and balcony. Custom cabinetry, Sub-Zero & Thermador appliances and marble countertops add to the eat-in kitchen’s beauty. There are two ensuite bedrooms, and a master bathroom with separate shower, tub, water closet and double sinks.

Impeccable hardwood floors and custom window treatments add to the

detail of this picture-perfect home. A second balcony, laundry room, powder room, storage and indoor parking are also included.

“This home is special not only for its layout and views, but the elegance and richness of the building has been preserved while still offering the modern amenities necessary for even the most selective buyer,” said Matt Farrell, managing partner at Urban Real Estate.

The Ambassador offers access to the second floor garden, gym complete with Peloton Bike and half basketball court, 24-hour door staff, the penthouse owner’s suite with sun deck, and onsite management.

To schedule a showing, or to take a video tour, visit UrbanRealEstate.com, or contact the New Eastside brokerage at (312) 528-9200.

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Activities in Chicago don’t end with summer

By Sheetal Balani Monday, Sept. 23 means the official end of summer. For some, this transition from summer to fall can be bittersweet. The warmest days of the year are behind us, school is back in session and the Chicago rooftop scene will soon announce their dreaded last call.

But there are a lot of positives too. For those that are on team pumpkin spice, everything will ubiquitously pop up on menus everywhere.

And with that, I share my list of favorite activities in and around Chicago this time of year, as well as what I’m looking forward to this fall in particular: Bengston’s Pumpkin Fest officially opens its doors on Sept. 13. Choose the perfect pumpkin, eat hot apple cider doughnuts, get lost in the corn maze, and take a wagon ride. Visit pumpkinfarm. com for more information.

If you can’t make the trek out to Bengston’s, I recommend Fall Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo. Fridays to Sundays from Sept. 27 to Oct. 27, watch live professional pumpkin carvers sculpt 400-pound pumpkins into elaborate goblins and ghouls.

lpzoo.org/fall-fest Chicago Gourmet celebrates all things food and entertainment. Chicago celebrity chef cooking demos, mixology seminars, book signings, and lots of amazing food and drinks in Millennium Park, from Sept. 24 to 29. www.chicagogourmet.org Highly anticipated RPM On The Water is slated to open fall of 2019. This newest installment from the RPM team will deliver panoramic views, in addition to their seafood-centric menu, on the Chicago River.

It’s yet another reason to love The Chicago Riverwalk. Find out more information at rpmrestaurants.com/rpmonthewater For me, this transition to fall simply means back to the structure. As much as my family and I enjoyed every bit of the summer, we all are looking forward to getting back to our routines—the anticipation, and excitement of moving forward with the new season.

Sheetal Balani is a senior broker at Compass, with over 15 years experience in residential real estate. Contact her at (312) 863-9555 or Sheetal.Balani@Compass.com

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Live Music at Island Party Hut Enjoy live music at Riverwalk’s Island Party Hut, weather permitting, on most weekend nights in September.

Styles of music vary, but normally include reggae, island music, and party music. Performers throughout September include Flip Flop Dave, Sam Wyatt, and DJ Corey Bless. Times vary, free, Island Party Hut, 355 E. Riverwalk South, (312) 600-0488, islandpartyhut.com

Mondays-Fridays

Happy Hour at Fisk & Co Enjoy $1 Oysters and rotating drink specials at Fisk & Co, a restaurant focused on mussels and beer, attached to the Kimpton Monaco Hotel. Currently, their happy hour drinks include a vodka gimlet, Laguntias IPA, and Michel Lynch Sauvignon Blanc. 4-6 p.m., Fisk & Co 225 N. Wabash, (312) 236-9300, fiskandcochicago.com

Sept. 3

Star Party LondonHouse’s rooftop bar and restaurant, LH, will host its second annual Star Party. The party gives attendees the chance to stargaze on LH’s 22nd floor rooftop, with assistance from Astronomer Joe Guzman and his team. There will be telescopes for use, along with a special Star Party-themed drink, called Dark Matter. 7-10 p.m., attendance is complimentary, LH Rooftop at LondonHouse Chicago 85 E. Upper Wacker Dr., Floor 22-23, (312) 253-2317, londonhousechicago. com/rooftop

Sept. 4

First Wednesday Wine Tasting Join III Forks for their monthly First Wednesday Wine Tasting. Includes 6 wines from the featured region, along with hors d’oeuvres. September will focus on wines from Washington State.

5-7 p.m., $25 per person, 180 N. Field, RSVP by calling (312) 938-4303, www.

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Sept. 6

Stars of Lyric Opera Lyric Opera vocalists perform for one night at Millennium Park. Sir Andrew Davis will conduct Lyric performers like Marianne Crebassa and Lawrence Brownlee. The Lyric Orchestra and Chorus will also be showcased. 7p.m, free, Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph St, (312) 742-1168

Sept 7

A Rooftop Affair A day party at the rooftop bar at the Virgin Hotel celebrates House music.

DJs featured include Mike Dunn and Julius the Mad Thinker. Other resident DJs will also be performing. 2pm-8pm, $5-$15, Cerise Rooftop, 203 N. Wabash Avenue, (312) 940-4400, virginhotels. com/chicago/dine-and-drink/cerise

Sept. 13

Chalo Haso Desi Comedy Showcase Come see “the funniest Desi comics” in Chicago. In its 3rd year, it is the only showcase for Desis, by Desis, and performed by Desis. After the show, free karaoke is available. Comedians include Sabeen Sadiq, Amit Joshi, Hari Rao, and Sonny Padit. Headlined by Sonal Aggarwal and hosted by Tessa Orzech.

8-10 p.m., Free, Seven Bar and Restaurant, 400 E. Randolph, (312) 856–9526, sevenrestaurant.org

Sept. 13-14

Ragamala: A Celebration of Indian Classical Music In collaboration with Indian Classical Music Society of Chicago and People of Rhythm, Ragmala will focus on tradi-

tional Indian ragas (scales or modes)— which are meant to be heard in the early morning and late night. A rarity for a public Chicago event, the concert will take place overnight. 6 p.m.-8 a.m., free, Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St., Preston Bradley Hall, 3rd Floor South, (312) 744-6630, www.chicago.gov

Sept. 14

Death Café The Transition Network of Chicago will host a Death Café. The Death Café’s objective is to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their lives. Email for location.

10 a.m.-noon, free, members only, (630) 567-0299, chicagochapter@thetransitionnetwork.org Mass in B Minor Music of the Baroque Chorus and Orchestra presents Bach’s Mass in B Minor. One of Bach’s final pieces will be conducted by Jane Glover, as she leads the chorus, orchestra, and soloists.

Soloists include Jonas Hacker, tenor; and Yulia Van Doren, soprano. 7:30 p.m., tickets start at $10, Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph, (312) 334-7777, harristheaterchicago.org

Sept. 14-15

Chicago Wanderlust Festival Taking place in Grant Park, the yoga-centered Wanderlust Festival is for all levels. Experience and options vary from a la carte yoga classes, to a variety of activities including hikes and runs, music, motivational speakers, and workshops.

All day starting at 8 a.m., a la carte classes start at $31, two day passes start at $246, Grant Park, Butler Field, 350 E. Monroe St., wanderlust.com

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Nick Offerman Actor Nick Offerman performs his “American Humorist” show. Offerman takes showgoers behind the scenes of his famous performances, and of his life beyond the screen, including his Events continue on page 14

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Sept. 18

Taste of India Local cookbook author, Anupy Singla demonstrates Indian recipes from her latest cookbook, “The Indian Slow Cooker: 70 Healthy, Easy, Authentic Recipes” at the Mid America Club. The ticket includes a copy of Singla’s book and a jar of her own spices.

5:30-7:30 p.m., $60 or $100 for couples, 200 E. Randolph, 80th floor, (312) 861-1100, Melissa.Czyz@clubcorp.com, clubcorp.com.

Sept. 18-21

Chicago Invitational The New Art Dealers Alliance (NADA) presents the Chicago Invitational, a contemporary art fair held at the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel. NADA is dedicated to supporting new voices in the field of contemporary art. The galleries will be present in two of the hotel’s event spaces, plus a takeover of a few select hotel rooms on the fourth floor.

Times vary, $20 general admission, $10 for students, Chicago Athletic Association Hotel, 12 S. Michigan Avenue, (312) 940-3552, newartdealers.org

Sept. 19

Harvest Hop Down The annual Harvest Hop Down takes place at Millennium Park this year, with plenty of local brewery participants.

Beer will be available for tastings, and for purchase. There will also be a variety of food options to snack on while beer is sipped. 4:30-9 p.m, $45, The Plaza at Millennium Park, 11 N. Michigan Ave, (312) 742-1168, www.eventbrite.com

Sept. 19- Oct. 27

Destinos: 3rd International Latino Theater Festival The Chicago Latin Theater Alliance, located at 180 N. Michigan, presents its

3rd annual theater festival. There will be a series of events throughout September and October, in a variety of locations throughout the city. The festival will showcase Latino artists from around the world and locally from Chicago. Times, prices and locations vary, (312) 6313112, clata.org/destinos

Sept. 19- Jan. 5 2020

Chicago Architectural Biennial The third edition of the Chicago Architectural Biennial will explore architectural concepts and how they are significant in a modern society. The focus of this year’s event is “…and other stories,” examining how Chicago has grown, and the challenges it faces in further growth.

10 a.m.-7 p.m., free, Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington, (312) 3748581, chicagoarchitecturebiennial.org

Sept. 21

Free Museum Day Museums across the country are participating in Free Museum Day. This includes several museums in Chicago, like the American Writer’s Museum and The Adler Planetarium. Registering an email address provides a downloadable ticket for free general admission that day for two people. All day, free, locations vary, smithsonianmag.com/museumday.

YAS! Fest A celebration of youth arts and youth arts organizations. The event will showcase local youth talents and their creative works. There will be music, art, and dance performances from several local groups and soloists. Activity highlights include a graffiti wall, skateboarding, and BMX riding. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., free, Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph St, (312) 742-1168, chicago.gov

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Bon Appétit presents Chicago Gourmet The annual Bon Appétit presents Chicago Gourmet event features a number of renowned culinary speakers, tastings, and live demos. Chefs presenting include

September races Get Your Rear in Gear 5K/kids run - 8 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 7, Montrose Harbor Run Mag Mile 10K/5K - 7 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 7, Grant Park Race Judicata 5K run/walk 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 12, Lincoln Park Faith and Fitness 5K/10K - 9 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 14, Jackson Park Head for the Cure 5K run/walk & kids run - 8 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 15, Diversey Harbor MMRF Team for Cures Chicago 5K run/walk - 9 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 15, Montrose Harbor SEA Blue Prostate Cancer walk/ run - 8 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 15, Lincoln Park Candy Dash 5K/kids run - 8 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, Lincoln Park Dispelling Myths 5K - 9 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, Oz Park Chicago Lunch Run 10K/5K - 10:30 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 22, Montrose Harbor Ready to Run 20 Miler - 6:30 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 22, Lincoln Park Chicago Half Marathon 13.1/5K - 7 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 29, Jackson Park

Michael Mina, Andrew Zimmern, and Rick Bayless. There will also be events like the Hamburger Hop, where judges will pick their favorite burger from local chefs, along with attendees voting on their people’s choice favorite. Times vary, event prices vary, starting at $40, Millennium Park 201 E. Randolph, (312) 380-4129, chicagogourmet.org.

Sept. 26

Cocktail Club The public is invited to Cocktail Club, the Mid America Club’s monthly, casual

networking event. Enjoy great drink specials and a featured specialty cocktail, mingle with neighbors and make valuable connections. Reservations are required and space is limited. Business-casual attire. 7 p.m., free, 200 E. Randolph, 80th floor, (312) 861-1100, Melissa.

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Aging In Place: House Calls for Older Adults Skyline Village Chicago’s Friday Forum will feature Dwayne Dobscheutz, a geriatric nurse practitioner. Home care visits allow the development of a nurturing relationship between the patient and health care provider. 1-3 p.m., $5 not including lunch, at the mezzanine level of Water Tower Place, 835 N. Michigan Ave., (312) 266-6683, info@skylinevillagechicago.org Literature’s Lineage: Descendants of Writers Share Family Stories The American Writer’s Museum welcomes typewriter collector Steve Soboroff, plus the descendants of some famous writers to speak about their relative’s legacies, and their own endeavors. Speakers include Christie Hefner, Hugh Hefner’s daughter; Colin Johnson, Maya Angelou’s grandson; and Laura Siegel Larson, daughter of Superman co-creator Jerry Siegel. 6:30 p.m., $12 general admission, members free, American Writers Museum Readers Hall 180 N. Michigan Ave., 2nd Floor, (312) 374-8790, americanwritersmuseum.org Shoreline Sightseeing: Oktoberfest Beer Brats and Boats Cruise Shoreline presents a traditional Oktoberfest celebration. There will be a German dinner prepared by Paulina Market, German music and dancing, and plenty of Oktoberfest beers. A souvenir stein is included with ticket purchase.

The tour lasts two hours, departing from Navy Pier and returns to Navy Pier. Full beverage service for purchase on board. 7-9p.m., $59, for 21+ only, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand, (312) 2229328, shorelinesightseeing.com

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September chosen (by this column) as best month

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n an unofficial tabulation of informal voting done by this column—with apologies to runner-ups May, November and December—the month of September has won Best in Show as the overall most enjoyable month of the year.

If you are reading this column Jon Cohn in the month of publication, COMMUNITY you’re living the good life (at least CONTRIBUTOR we hope so).

Why does September deserve the top month nod?

There’s the consistently pleasant, if not gorgeous, weather.

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Throw in Labor Day weekend, Jazzfest, baseball playoffs, start of the football season and the fact that summer tourists have mostly left the city streets—and you have a winning combination. Did we mention the beautiful weather?

September radiates like the smiling bride walking down the aisle, as beautiful in the beginning as she is at the end.

The minor dissent (there’s one in every crowd) could come from school-aged children who equate September with the whole back-to-school thing. Admittedly, that could be put a damper on the celebration.

But we press on.

Another key takeaway is the reminder that summer is not over. Not by a longshot. Remember, the gorgeous

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weather we experience now is payback for the lousy April and May weather. Soak it up and enjoy.

If you feel the season went by way too quickly and you didn’t get to all the things you wanted to do, fear not.

There’s still time to hack away at the summer wish list.

If you didn’t get to that Wisconsin weekend getaway, a boat ride, a ball game, the Navy Pier excursion, the beach visit, a camping trip, cookout or any of the other myriad of summer activities, there is still time.

But don’t wait too long. Halloween candy was just spotted at your local grocery store.

Jon Cohn is a New Eastside Resident.

Out and About in August Send photos and captions to info@neweastsidecommunity.com for a chance for your photo to be featured.

When do you go at red, but stop at green?

August answer: What does the sun drink out of? Sunglasses.

A September riddle: What do you call an alligator detective?

A: AN INVESTI-GATOR

Got a great joke or riddle? Send it in and make us laugh at info@neweastsidecommunity.com.

Where am I?

This New Eastside condo has a view. What building is it?

If you think you know, email us at info@neweastsidecommunity.com.

Answer to July Where am I? Congratulations to sharpeyed readers Anthony Crane, Ilona Polinovsky and PJ Colucci and who correctly identified the August where am I as the NBC building facing North Columbus Drive.

Elizabeth Burgos (left) and James Whitley attend the opening of Bennett Park in Streeterville in August. Photos by Jesse Wright

Silvia Esparza (from left), Adan Guzaman and Jacob Ezparza attend National Night Out.

Elena Pitt (left) and Lizzie Nolan attended a Cocktail Club, a monthly, casual networking event at the Mid-America Club.

Brian O’Malley (left) and Noeleen Griffin spent an afternoon watching the Air and Water Show.

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