words and photography by anthony nuval
While in northern Illinois this past Sunday on family business, Mother Nature decided to start unleashing some snow. The silent streets, already absent of life from the Superbowl, were rendered several more shades of beautiful by the quietly-falling snowflakes accumulating undisturbed.
It was a hint of things to come. The snow that began falling last night is predicted to total over a foot and a half by the storm’s end.
Catching up on recent events, part 2:
Despite the 0-degree weather (and even worse wind chill), the Cream City Flickrites braved the elements for a stroll down Brady Street. After starting off from The Nomad with a couple of pints for faux warmth, the daring photographers snapped up images of the streetscape heading west towards the Brady Street Pharmacy, for a snack, hot beverages, fogged-up optics… and a truly fabulous spur-of-the-moment tour of the upstairs Astor Theater space by owner Jim Searles.
The walk concluded with beverages at the Hi-Hat. Hopefully next month’s walk will be in better weather–but I will not be there due to commitments for the Jessup.
Catching up on recent events, part 1…
The IMSA Alumni Association held a gathering on January 12th at Jake Melnick’s in Chicago. Alumni had a chance to mingle with old classmates, fellow survivors, staff and Academy administration, including the new VP of Advancement, Suzyn Price, and the new Academy President, Max McGee.
