The newly opened ROOF proved it was the summer of 2009’s IT place to be. Though other rooftop bars offered more awe-inspiring views, patrons at the always-packed ROOF cared less about sky gazing and more about star gazing: NFL and NBA entourages were frequent sights, as were Pretty Young Things in glittering minis and stiletto heels. Though most patrons ordered shots and martinis at the bar, those who dipped into chef Todd Stein’s menu were treated with succulent fare at a reasonable price, and spinners like DJ Frank Solano kept the summer nights pumping with deep house and down-tempo beats.
Today In The Culture, June 23, 2022: Church Ruins Becoming Museums | Chicago Philharmonic Calls the Ghostbusters | Château Carbide… ART DARKROOM 2022 Raises $230,000 for MoCP The Museum of Contemporary Photography at Columbia College Chicago's DARKROOM, their annual benefit auction, brought in $230,000 to support the museum. Funds raised at DARKROOM will provide critical support for the museum's exhibitions, collections and community engagement initiatives for the 2022-2023 season. The event was held at the Columbia College Chicago Student Center,…
